General update

The up side of being as busy as I was lately is that now I do have some more money to spend on my one and only addiction: record collecting.
I was able to score some nice gems on the cheap lately but also I paid a little too much on one or the other record which always bums me out. But I can comfort myself knowing that the money went to a guy who deserves every bit of support he can get.
Unfortunately though I'm not able to post about my new records just yet due to the health problems I have to deal with right now that were caused by those damn insects.
Because of them I couldn't even go see the Swing Kids in my hometown although I was looking forward to that Show for about 2 months.
Also it kept me from attending the rehearsal room gig by Sandblaster Records newest signing Telegraph Road (check out their presence on the web in the link section). Due to that fact there are still no news to be announced for the release of their demo-tape on SBR. But hang tight. I intend to get on that asap.
And one last thing. There will be some new additions to the distro section. Keep your eyes open for some used records from Wide Awake, Face Value, Lifetime, Unbroken, etc.

The Smiths - complete deluxe box-set

Hello everybody,
the last two months have been really, really busy at work which caused the lack of new blog posts but that time is over now. August definitely looks promising. There might actually be a lot of off days coming up. Just like today. Unfortunately my last job was outdoors in a Park that was home to some crazy ass insects which went wild on my legs and now I have to stay home to get rid of the swelling and the inflamation. Seems I'm somewhat allergic to those beasts. But ey... at least I don't have to work.

Just recently I discovered that there is a huge The Smiths box-set about to be unleashed upon us by Rhino Records from the UK including all Albums on CD and LP + all 7"es + a DVD with all the music videos + a lot more.
It seems to be really nice but I realized I'm not the box-set kinda guy. And on top of that this one is a little too rich for my blood anyway. Maybe you can afford and really need this.
But if you're a poor schmuck like me and still want a complete Smiths discography without having to look all over the place there's still the Vinyl Box-set. And even cheaper is the CD Box-set.
Hit the picture for more info and ordering from the Label.

WOLF X DOWN - vegan x straight x edge

Sink Or Swim was a really good Band that my old Band No Easy Run shared the stage with on more than one occasion and it was always good times. So it was a bad thing to see them fold but now some of them have a new thing going Wolf X Down and they are also on bandcamp. You know what to do.

Jeff Terranova!!! Shenanigans and serious stuff!

Jeff Terranova used to play Bass for the incredible UP FRONT (who still play shows) on their classic SPIRIT LP and switched over to take care of the vocals on later releases. And as if that isn't enough he also is the one-man-show known as fucking SMORGASBORD RECORDS. Right now he has a new Band called CONFIDENCE CRISIS (fb) and is taking great pictures.

Over on xSTUCK IN THE PASTx is an interview with him where among other interesting things he shares a really funny tour story about hi-jacking a lawn gnome. It's hilarious!

Check out all this stuff!!!!

Impact Bookings etc. Help a brother out!!!

Does anyone remember Pointing Finger from Portugal? They were a great Youth X Crew Band that folded a few years back but as it was written at least once on the back of a Shirt in 2006 "different ways always mean different lives". My man Rafa who played drums for PF started Impact Bookings a while back and also is in XpressureX. You should know he is good at what he does. If not from knowing PF then maybe because you saw him filling in on drums on the The First Step/ Common Cause Tour a while back. So go check them out.
Diogo who used to sing for PF and does (did?) the awesome Wake Up And Live 'zine is now fronting Critical X Point. Anyone who has ever seen one of his Bands live will know that he is a terrific frontman. Crucial dude right there. So check them out too.

Here are the links and what Rafa had to say:


Hi there!

PRESSURE – FOR FANS OF CHAMPION & CARRY ON
xPx Bandcamp
xPx Facebook
xPx Myspace



YOUR RAGE EP OUT NOW ON:
Salad Days Records (Portugal)
Monument Records (Sweden)
Refuse Records (Poland)
Demons Run Amok Records (Germany)

For merch and other infos:
xPx Merch
xpressurehcx@gmail.com



CRITICAL POINT – FOR FANS OF YOUTH OF TODAY & GORILLA BISCUITS
CxP Bandcamp
CxP Facebook
CxP Myspace

TRIAL & ERROR EP OUT NOW ON:
Commitment Records (The Netherlands)

For merch and other infos:
Critical X Point Merch
criticalxpoint@hotmail.com

For infos about shows and tours:
Impact Bookings Blog
impactbookings@gmail.com





Critical Point will probably tour in September/October. Get in touch if you would like to help with a small DIY show in your local venue.



PEACE!

FUCKED UP - queen of hearts --- official video

and another one that the german gema nazis don't allow us to see while the band puts up a link on their blog. luckily there are other countries who are a little more liberal than germany. in this case it's a blog out of russia that delivers the goods. damn rad video. you mustn't miss this!!!!

INTO ANOTHER - lost album download

I faintly remember having read something about a lost album by the magnificent INTO ANOTHER but didn't give it much thought. Well as they say all good things come to those who can wait and here it is. A download link for another chapter in the history of an awesome Band. Provided by All Over This Town. Go over there read the post, download the album, be polite and say thank you ;)

Anna Calvi - Desire ---- official video

Watch that video I stole from Vimeo and then go buy all her records. So far there is a full length and three 7"es. One with only exclusive songs and the others with exclusive b-sides. All vinyl released by Domino Records. If you wanna go with a 7" first I would recommend the Blackout single. Put on the b-side, sit down, close your eyes and listen to her singing "...surrender to me..." ..... goose-bumps right there when I only think of it. So good!!!!

Lost Poseurs

New additions to the Sandblaster Distro:

The Cramps - Memphis Poseurs - the 1977 demos LP - 12,00 €

The Boys Next Door - the lost and brave exhibitions of... - 1977-1979 LP - 12,00 €

Both records do have beautifully silk-screened covers and although I don't have any pressing info I bet there are not many of these babies out there.

So hurry and send a mail to sandblasterrecords@ymail.com and I'll get back to you with info on postage. But before that you should check out what else we have for sale here. 

Legal Daughters - mirror of innocence

I'm having some time off. Finally after a very busy month I was able to spend some quality time with my wife again. Today she's back at work but I don't have to work until the day after tomorrow so I rode my bike downtown for some vinyl business. Actually I wanted to save some money for our trip to NYC so I could go record hunting on some new turf (so btw if you know of any place to score some nice vinyl - preferably on the cheap - It would be very welcomed if you'd let me know about it) But somehow today I couldn't hold back. Maybe it was the sun. Well, who knows? And who cares? So here's what I got:


Sons & Daughters - mirrorrorrim LP


This is the new output by this 4-piece from Scotland. I discovered this Band while working at an "Eins Live" open air festival. "Eins Live" is a local Radio Station that plays annoying charts music all the time so of all places in the world this festival was the last one I'd expect to be getting to know a good Band at. I was going about my business backstage when they went on and while not paying attention at all they somehow managed to make me listen and check them out. Well, not much later I bought their 1st full length "The repulsion box" and loved it. Great mix of male / female vocals over driving indie music with a punch and rough edges. Usually the word indie makes me cringe but this is so good I also bought their 2nd longplayer "The Gift" and again it was no mistake to do so although I was a little afraid at first. A lot of Bands become boring quite fast trying to stick to the same old formula that did already work. Not the S&D. It's so different from the 1st while still being S&D without a doubt. And the one I bought today is no exception from the rule. It sounds so damn fresh it's really amazing. I urge all of you with the least bit of interest in good music to go check this Band out. 

Legal Weapon - death of innocence LP

This is the official 1991 reissue on Triple X Records of a totally underrated Gem that was originally released in 1982 on Arsenal Records with a different cover and a lyricsheet. If anyone of you knows wether the reissue came with a lyricsheet or not please let me know. I couldn't find any info concerning that matter online. Mine doesn't have one as you might have guessed.

I really don't know why this Band has never gotten big. It certainly has all the right ingredients. Throughout the record I do hear parts that could very well be on an Avengers or X release. At times I even find myself thinking Blondie. And as if those aren't enough reasons to check them out they do have Steve Soto & Frank Agnew of The Adolescents on Bass & Guitar. So if you're into early West-Coast Punk/ Hardcore do yourself a favor and check them out