Friday, January 22, 2010

Are you alright?


Here's proof there was Aussie hardcore in the 80's. Along with Vicious Circle, Massappeal proved that what happening in the US of A could be done just as well and often even better down under and provided the ultimate soundtrack for tic-tac-toing and doing ollies on fibreglass skateboards. This single should either make you want to rage, skate or weep. Maybe even all three simultaneouly.

Check it out.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Harder the Edge


Nothing says New Zealand punk as much as the dead sheep on the cover. This track of 9 punk band covers from 1985 seethes anger. No Idea are pissed off at the USA but Armatrak have their ears towards the US hardcore of 7 Seconds. My choice for stand out track goes to The Mindfuckers"I am a duck" which lets you know how a pissed off duck sounds.

Baa! Quack!

Beastwars - IV

After over a year off for various reasons, we have returned solely because we wanted to review the new Beastwars album. I really w...