one out of four

For some reason this record was not that easy to come by


V/A - chaos days LP - 2005 Narayan Records ‎– NEUSK 02

I saw this record being sold on discogs a few times but always someone snatched it before I had the chance. Not this time though. This time I got lucky. The price was good too so I didn't hesitate at all. And of course now that I have my own copy there are 4 more for sale and most of them are offered for less than I paid. Seems I wasn't that lucky after all.

This LP was on my want list because of the Down And Out tracks and unfortunately those are the only good ones on here. I was pretty much looking forward to hearing the other bands but they are really not worth mentioning. Too bad. Still I'm glad this one is with me now.

down with the Down & Outs

during those 7 weeks on tour last winter i spent quite a while online.
this is another gift i sent myself from tour.

Down & Outs - lifeline LP - All In Vinyl 026 / Yo Yo 75

first it takes them 6 years to write a new record and then they release two full lengths within about a year. well, why complain? each one is great! now i only have to see them live again.

first and only time was at Ninja Fest. i think it was 2006. we went there to hang out with friends from austria and to see Cold World. great weekend and a Down & Outs fan ever since.

i ordered the LP from All In Vinyl in the UK and at the same time they had this available:

Down & Outs / Dan Padilla - split 7" AIV 023

it's one out of a series of split 7"es on that label but the other are not of interest to me. not sure if i even listened to Dan Padilla yet. probably not. yes i'm ignorant.
silk-screened quarter-back fold-over cover.

It's available!!!

The release date for DOWN AND OUTS' Forgotten Streets LP was July 23rd but if you've been anticipating this release as much as me you will already know it wasn't.

Today though both Yo Yo Records form Germany and All In Vinyl from the UK upped the pre-orders and you better be quick. It's limited to 300 copies.

Forgotten streets not forgotten vinyl

Upon asking the Down And Outs told me that there will be a vinyl version of their new record called "Forgotten streets".

All in Vinyl and Yoyo Records will be taking care of it. But that's the news so far. For more details you will either have to follow them on fb or my blog here. In any case stay tuned!

 

Down & Outs! Stream & order!!

Unfortunately though I can't find a link to purchase any vinyl. So I can't order. Major bummer! But I have faith in those lads. I don't think it's possible this band does not use the classic format for their classic tunes. The release of the LP version is probably right around the corner. I have to believe in that or else I don't know how to go on living. The songs you can stream on the Labels bandcamp are that good. Hit the picture and decide for yourself.

Down And Outs - forgotten streets on bosstuneage

time is running...

it won't be that long until i have a lot of work and therefore won't be home that much so there are a hell of a lot of things to take care of. meaning I don't have the time for a proper update here but still wanted to let you know some news in the DOWN & OUTS department. This is stolen from their fb-page:


Pleased to announce that our third album, 'Forgotten Streets' will be released by Boss Tuneage on CD in the UK/Europe and by Waterslide in Japan. All in Vinyl will be doing the LP, along with Germany's Yo-Yo records. Think we're looking at July 23rd. We might even play a few gigs too. Giz a shout if there's owt good going on.

After that, there will be a split 7" on All in Vinyl, with an as yet to be confirmed band. We still have a few songs left over from the album sessions too if anyone wants tracks for a 7"/splt/comp etc.



SO STOKED!!!

More of the Boys from the blackstuff

Man did I not pay attention to this band in the beginning. Unfortunately that is! But ever since I saw them live at Ninja Fest in I think 2007, or was it 2008? I don't remember. And who cares? They are awesome no matter when they blew me away for the first time. I can't get enough of the DOWN AND OUTS. Sadly I never saw them live again but gladly managed to get my hands on a vinyl copy of "boys from the blackstuff" and their split 7" with Death Is Not Glamorous. For some reason their records are pretty hard to track down although I still have some copies of "friday nights, monday mornings" for sale that nobody seems to want. Escapes me! What you ask? Both! That nobody wants to buy those records from me and that at the same time I can't find their earlier output. Well.... one reason for that might be that I didn't even know about their first 7" "forever punk" from 2006. Just like I didn't know about the 2007 follow up 7" called "Minneapolis" and the split 7" w/ Offshore Radio and the 4 way split LP from 2005. Only today I had the pleasure to read about those releases on the bands facebook page when they shared some news. But now that I know about those platters I will definitely be on look out for them. The fact that today I found the split 7" that was still missing in my collection should underline that statement ;) I love it. I read about something I want to have and think I'll probably have a hard time finding it but then only a few hours later I can cross it off my list again. Let's cross our fingers the other ones will be about as easy to come by.
But hey... you might say. What about those news you mentioned? Well... they have a bandcamp. Is that news? I don't know. Maybe it's new maybe not but what's new for sure is that they are putting all the old stuff on there for everyone to download. For free? Not really but it's hella cheap. So check that out. There's info on pressings and recordings and other tidbits that sweetened the day of an old hardcore kid like me.
Now you might call that pretty lame news because you already downloaded all that stuff illegally from the web or already have all those records. Then here's something for you. Of course I saved the best part for last. The new album is finished!!! To me that's like the cherry on top of the cream on a cupcake. Good news on an already good day. Can't wait to hear the tunes and see that vinyl spin on my record player. I'm on holidays so I'll leave it at that and call it a day. Nighty night and sleep tight world.

We're just living for the... DOWN & OUTS

Seriously how good are "Boys from the blackstuff" and "Friday Nights Monday Mornings"!
When visiting London for Ninja Fest in 2007 with my then girlfriend now wife to meet up with friends from Austria and catch one more show of the almighty Cold World I was floored by the set of a UK band I think I might have heard the name of prior to said event only because they were on Dead & Gone Records but never paid much attention to. Such a great memory and next to the Cold World set it was the best performance from that fest. Ever since I'm having my eyes on the Down & Outs but nothing much is happening. I would really like to see them play live again but there shows in the UK are rare from what I know and I have never heard of the band setting foot on the european mainland. I know there have been offers but they were declined. Such a shame.
But there might be some light at the end of the tunnel. Today I got aware of them posting about a new album they are recording that might or might not be fully recorded by the end of the month. Go follow their profile on a popular social media community so you don't sleep on it. If you're too lazy I'll sure enough try to get the news out to you asap once they come to my attention.
In case you have never heard any of their material check it out here. They list Cock Sparrer and Leatherface among their influences. That alone should make you love them.