Dig that futuristic synth, huh? This is the lead track from their self-titled debut album. 'Je suis un avorton' roughly translates as 'I am a runt'. You want a video?
2. 999 - 'I'm Alive' - Labritain 7" - UK - 1977
First single. This lot, for me, had more great songs than any of the first wave punk bands. 'Just about to lose my mind, working just drives me wild, watch out for me now cos I'm alive!' Here's how they did it in 1984.
3. THE FREEZE - 'American Town' - Modern Method LP - USA - 1983
Lead track from their excellent first album, 'Land Of The Lost'. They had that classic Boston hardcore sound but kept the pace down so you could actually hear what they were singing. 'They all fit one description 'cause they're cast from a singular mold, but I'm the one that's about to break it, that ain't no way to grow old'.
4. BLACK MARKET BABY - 'Drunk And Disorderly' - Demo - USA - 1986
Recorded in '86 although it did appear on a 7" in 1990. Took me a while to realise it was a cover version (see Best Of BTL - 001).
5. ANDERS ÅNGEST - 'Lyssna' - Demo - Sweden - 1980
This lot only released one 3-song 7" but I prefer this demo track to the songs on that. Vocal harmonies are almost as good as the Beach Boys.
6. THE NERVES / BREAKAWAYS - 'Walking Out On Love' - Demo - USA - 1978
Though this song appears on the Nerves retrospective 'One Way Ticket' it was actually recorded after the Nerves had broken up and the remaining band at the time were called The Breakaways, so you may consider getting their 'Walking Out On Love' retrospective CD instead. Or maybe both?
7. 999 - 'Nasty Nasty' - United Artists 7" - UK - 1977
Second single, every bit as good as the first, and on green vinyl if you were lucky. Love the guitar solo.
8. ANGELIC UPSTARTS - 'Two Million Voices' - EMI LP - UK - 1981
Lead track from the third album of the same name. 'Two Million' referring to the size of the dole queue at the time, which kept on growing under Thatcher's regime. Here's Mensi with hair!
9. THE PUSH - 'Love U' - Kraaftpop 7" - Sweden - 1978
Another coloured vinyl gem, this time in red. Don't let the intro fool you, it quickly turns into a proper punk stomper. Most of their other stuff wasn't punk so don't try too hard to find it.
10. THE PERVERTS - 'Drogbåg' - Dolores 7" - Sweden - 1980
From their second and final 4-song E.P. 'Nevergreens'. I've no idea what it's about.
11. THE FREEZE - 'Gardener And The Maid' - Modern Method LP - USA - 1983
Another track from 'Land Of The Lost'. And, yes, there'll be more!
12. 999 - 'Waiting' - Labritain 12" - UK - 1978
This was on a free 12" given away with mail order copies of their second album 'Separates'.
13. BLACK MARKET BABY - 'Backstreet Sally' - Demo - USA - 1986
Another great song recorded in '86, though there's an earlier version recorded for the unfinished second album which appears on the 'Baby On Board' retrospective LP.
14. NICHTS - 'Horrorskop' - WEA LP - Germany - 1983
From Düsseldorf. This was the lead track from their 3rd album 'Aus Dem Jenseits'. Also released as a 7" with its alternative title 'Venus Schenkt Dir Schöne Stunden'.
15. THE FANS - 'Giving Me That Look In Your Eyes' - Fried Egg 7" - UK - 1979
From Bristol. This was the first of 2 singles. Read all about them here.
16. 999 - 'Direct Action Briefing' - United Artists LP - UK - 1978
One of many great tracks from their debut self-titled album.
17. BLACK MARKET BABY - 'Nothing Lasts Forever' - Demo - USA - 1986
Another great BMB demo.
18. THE FREEZE - 'Nazi Fun' - Modern Method LP - USA - 1983
Another from 'Land Of The Lost' questioning the macho activity in the pit. 'When aggression and stupidity start working hand in hand, and other groups are ridiculed for not being a "hardcore" band, they call it hardcore justice but it's their way to gain control, we don't need police on the dance floor'.
19. CHEEKY - 'Get Outa My 'Ouse' - Woodbine St. 7" - UK - 1980
The B-side of sole single 'Don't Mess Around'. From Leamington Spa (like 'The Shapes') but they sound like they're from the heart of the East End. Chas 'n' Dave with lead guitar?
20. THE PENETRATORS - 'Walk The Beat' - E&M 12" - USA - 1981
From a 5-track 12" E.P. The synth is a bit annoying at first, almost sounding like interference if you're playing it on a PC.
21. 999 - 'No Pity' - United Artists 7" - UK - 1977
The excellent B-side of 'Nasty Nasty'.
22. BLACK MARKET BABY - 'Just Like All The Others' - Demo - 1986
Another recorded in '86 that appeared on a 7" with 'Drunk And Disorderly' in 1990.
23. THE TWEED SNEAKERS - 'My Baby Lulu' - Bongorama 12" - USA - 1980
There's not too much rockabilly on the BTL CDs, but this was well worth inclusion. From the 'Out On The Prowl' 12" E.P.
24. THE FREEZE - 'Megawaki Cult' - Modern Method LP - USA - 1983
A fourth track from 'Land Of The Lost'. 'Guess I am the leader of the Megawaki Cult, my followers are motionless 'til they with me consult'.
25. 999 - 'Quite Disappointing' - Labritain 7" - UK - 1977
The B-side of 'I'm Alive'. Love the bass-playing on this one.
***BONUS TRACKS***
26. THE FREEZE - 'Pig
Hunt'
27. 999 - 'You Can't
Buy Me'
28. THE FREEZE -
'Violent Arrest'
29. 999 - 'Action'
30. THE FREEZE -
'Voices From My Window'
31. 999 - 'Chicane
Destination'
Get it here
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