Child Abuse "...Bring It" EP (1983)

Another gem from the Mutha Records of New Jersey catalog. Amateurish punk hardcore with a mid paced tempo and snotty sung vocals on the first track. Mostly sped up and angry throughout the rest of the EP, but slowing down here and there to dirge. Unpolished and raw the way hardcore should be. Enjoy.

1.Child Abuse
2.Live Too Fast
3.Life Of Them
4.I'm Lazy
5.Extra Strength Tylenol
6.We Don't Want You Hanging Around

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Teenage Depression "Skank Or Die" EP (1984)

Sorry for a few days without any post, I was in rural Indiana hating the world. Moving right along... Teenage Depression was from New Jersey and hated everything apparently. This is really great raw hardcore punk with a lot of energy and snotty vocals.

1.Anarchy is for Assholes
2.Reagan's Gestapo
3.Working for the Kremlin
4.Caught in a Bind
5.False Jesii Part 1
6.Frat Party
7.Rabbit Song
8.Speed Punks Suck
9.I Love Kate

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The Young & The Useless "Real Men Don't Floss" EP (198

Bratty NYHC featuring Adam of the Beastie Boys and sounding very similar to the "Pollywog Stew" EP. The closing track "Funky Music" even reminds me a little of the "Cooky Puss" 12". If you are a fan of early Beastie Boys, The Mob, Urban Waste etc, then check this out for sure. Oh yeah there is also a weird punk rendition of a childrens christian song. Weird. Released by Ratcage Records.

1.Young And Useless
2.P.M.H.
3.The Wave
4.Home Boy
5.Rise And Shine
6.Funky Music

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Rebel Truth "S/T" EP (1984)

Rebel Truth's only EP, but they were also on such classic compilations as "We Got Power" & "Not So Quiet On The Western Front" as well as a few others and countless bootlegs. Really awesome thrashy hardcore from Sacramento California with some good melodies and great lyrics/vocals. Released by the incredible Version Sound. Special request from Cole. Here ya go buddy.

1. Child Hosts the Parasite
2. Moneyman
3. Where the Heart Is
4. The Good Life
5. Unscene Report
6. The Request
7. Try
8. In the Red
9. Trickle Down

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The Meatmen "Blüd Sausage" EP (1982)

Another hardcore classic from Touch & Go. The debut EP from Michigan's offensive, perverse, hilarious punk combo The Meatmen. This is by no means their strongest release but still has some amazing songs. Look for their other releases or the "Spud Powercock" collection CD. Tesco Vee is as important as Ian Mackaye or Greg Ginn, if you don't know this you are probably a fucking moron.

1.Tooling for Anus
2.1 Down 3 to Go
3.Snuff 'Em
4.Becoming a Man
5.I've Got a Problem
6.I'm Glad I'm Not a Girl
7.Dumping Ground

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Flesh Columns "Schweigew Vor Dem Sturm" EP (1984)

Four tracks of punk hardcore from Windsor, Ontario Canada. Executed by three teenagers. Recorded in Detroit by some guy named Corey Rusk. Released by Touch & Go... I really know nothing else. This is a really cool/fun EP.

1.Where Did They Go
2.Mummar Khadafi
3.Times Up
4.Ban Nestle Products

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Blight "S/T" EP (1982)

Deranged and demented hardcore punk/noise from ex-members of Michigan legends The Fix & The Meatmen. Tesco Vee(vocals, electric trumpet) backed by Steve Miller(guitar), Mike Achtenberg(bass) and Pat Clark(drums). Blight released just this one EP and played only 5 shows in their four month existence before slipping into the afterthoughts of America's middle aged youth. For fans of gritty love and anyone liking their hardcore on the weirder side of things. Released by the mighty Touch & Go and seemingly impossible to find.

1.The Dream Was Dead
2.Real World
3.Be Stupid
4.Bludgeon
5.Prophet of Doom
6.Seven Winds Over the Gobi Desert

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Madball "Ball Of Destruction" EP (1988)

Originally an Agnostic Front side project with Roger's preteen brother singing. Some old AF songs here amongst a few originals. Basically "United Blood" part II, sloppy shit. Included here is a pretty pointless radio interview as a bonus track.

1.Smell The Bacon (What's With You?)
2.Discriminate Me
3.We Should Care
4.Colossal Man With A skinhead
5.Get Out
6.Last Warning
7.Fight
8.It's My Life
9.WFMU Interview

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The Scam "Everything Ends In A Rot" EP (1986)

Dark metallic Hardcore from New Hampshire. For fans of Void, Die Kreuzen etc. This was released by Ax/ction Records, they also recorded songs for 2 Ax/ction compilations and an unreleased LP.

1.Off Track
2.No Reason to Live
3.All By Myself
4.When the Day of Your Death Comes
5.The Way Things Are

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V/A "Flex Your Head" LP (1982)

One of the quintessential Hardcore compilations of the early 80s. Sitting on the same level as "This Is Boston, Not L.A." & "Let Them Eat Jellybeans" in my book. This showcases a lot of the more obvious of the DC bunch but also a few lesser known but still amazing bands such as Artificial Peace, Red C & Deadline. This is crucial listening for everyone new and old to the genre.

1.Teen Idles "I Drink Milk"
2.Teen Idles "Commie Song"
3.Teen Idles "No Fun"
4.Untouchables "Rat Patrol"
5.Untouchables "Nic Fit"
6.Untouchables "I Hate You"
7.S.O.A. "I Hate the Kids"
8.S.O.A. "Disease"
9.S.O.A. "Stepping Stone Party"
10.Minor Threat"Stand Up"
11.Minor Threat "12XU"
12.Government Issue "Hey, Ronnie"
13.Government Issue "Lie Cheat & Steal"
14.Youth Brigade "Moral Majority"
15.Youth Brigade "Waste of Time"
16.Youth Brigade "Last Word"
17.Red C "Jimi 45"
18.Red C "Pressure's On"
19.Red C "6 O'Clock News"
20.Red C "Assassin"
21.Void "Dehumanized"
22.Void "Authority"
23.Void "My Rules"
24.Iron Cross "Wargames"
25.Iron Cross "New Breed"
26.Iron Cross "Live for Now"
27.Artificial Peace "Artificial Peace"
28.Artificial Peace "Outside Looking In"
29.Artificial Peace "Wasteland"
30.Deadline "Stolen Youth"
31.Deadline "Hear the Cry"
32.Deadline "Aftermath"

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Chronic Sick "The Cutest Band In Hardcore" EP (1982)

It seems that a lot of people that even know about this band hate them. I really can't see why. I don't feel that I can post this without including this great review they received in 1983, here goes...

Last and definitely least The Cutest Band In Hardcore E.P. by Chronic Sick. This is the worst. The worst words. These kids should get beat up. If they want to be shocking why don't they kill themselves on stage. I think that's better than writing racist and sexist songs that will make people want to kill them anyway. We appreciate a colorful crowd so if they know what's good for them they won't play New York again.
-Javi Savage, from Big City zine #4, May/June 1983

Really I love this record. Six tracks of punky New Jersey Hardcore, "Dress Code" being my favorite falling almost into a power-pop/Ramonesy kinda thing towards the end. Fuck yeah!

1. There Goes The Neighbourhood
2. Dress Code
3. Public Suicide
4. Man Rape Blues
5. Mucho Macho
6. Pain For Profit

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Media Disease "S/T" 2x7" (1982)

Recorded at Hit & Run in 1982, released by Lost & Found in 1990. Lo-fi punk hardcore from DC, who as John said in his request were also featured on the excellent "Mixed Nuts Don't Crack" compilation LP on Outside records(1984). This contains those tracks as well as their demo tape.


1.Sit Down
2.Young Sophisticate
3.Beyond Help
4.You're Wasted
5.Rock is Dead
6.Redneck Asshole
7.Kicked in the Head
8.Moral Lobotomy
9.We Won't Listen
10.Religion
11.Black List
12.Media Disease
13.Anti Social
14.Concentration Camp
15.Dumb Jock
16.Fuck Up
17.Unwritten Laws
18.Life Unfulfilled
19.Redneck Asshole
20.Sit Down
21.Religion
22.Concentration Camp

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Flag Of Democracy "Love Songs" EP (1984)

Bizarre and fast punk hardcore from Philadelphia PA. Vocals are similar to Jello Biafra but the lyrics are not just some PC dork yelling at you. Fucking awesome!

1. Powerload
2. Babysitter
3. Meat Factory
4. Guidance Councelor
5. Metamorphosis
6. Love Song

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Iron Cross "Skinhead Glory" EP (1982)

Four rowdy tracks of DC skinhead hardcore. Imagine Negative Approach with less speed, more OI! I suppose... This EP was a split release between Dischord and Skinflint. The song "Crucified For Our Sins" was later adopted and "made famous" by Agnostic Front.

1. Crucified For Our Sins
2. Psycho Skin
3. Fight 'Em All
4. Shadows In The Night

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Impulse Manslaughter "Burn One Naked, And Nuke It" EP (1986)

By special request of John. This is the debut 7" from this Chicago based HC/Crossover band. Kinda similar to Die Kreuzen in the vocals but sometimes getting very death metal-ish. Fucking ugly and violently fast shit here! Not sure about the original release, but this was reissued by Nuclear Blast in 1990. Good pick John!

1.Sack O' Shit
2.Ratbag
3.Slithis
4.Nothing
5.Media
6.Oatmeal
7.Contradiction
8.Sedation
9.Dogshit

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Dissent "Boy Eats Own Head" (1988)

One of the only hardcore bands I've ever heard of from South Dakota. Dissent released this debut EP on their own Amity records. Melodic Hardcore kind of in line with what Lookout was releasing at that time. I could lump them in with Econochrist & the Detonators. Solid fun!.

1. Society
2. Abe Lincoln
3. Shut My Eyes
4. You Choose
5. Push-Button Society

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The Effigies "Haunted Town" EP (1981)

Five tracks of mid tempo punk/hardcore from one of Chicago's earliest hardcore band. Tight well written songs with lots of crunchy guitar sound and lead solos. Great lyrics sung with a great voice. Sort of a British skinhead feel. Originally released on Autumn Records and later repressed on Ruthless/Enigma. These tracks are also captured on their collection CD "Remains Nonviewable".

1. Below the Drop
2. Strongbox
3. Haunted Town
4. Mob Clash
5. We'll Be Here Tomorrow

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Urban Waste "S/T" EP (1983)

This is Urban Waste sole release. Eight tracks of blistering NYHC with some of the best vocals ever. Extremely urgent and frantic. This is a must have. No joke. Originally released as a 7" on fellow NY band The Mob's label. Later reissued as a 12" on Big City Records.

1. Police Brutality
2. Public Opinion
3. No Hope
4. Wasted Life
5. Skank
6. Ignorant
7. BNC
8. Reject

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Necros "IQ32" EP (1981)

This is hands down my favorite of all of the Necros releases. Necros were from Maumee Ohio, and were one of the earliest Midwest hardcore bands. This EP was their second release and a split release between Touch & Go and Dischord. Like most bands of the time they got a little weird later down the road, it's probably best to just stop at the "Conquest for Death" LP(which is excellent).

1. IQ32
2. Youth Camp
3. Peer Pressure
4. Race Riot
5. Wargame
6. I Hate My School
7. Past Comes Back to Haunt Me
8. Reject
9. Public High School

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Minor Threat "S/T" EP (1981)

Post #40. You know what this is. A goddamn classic for sure.

1. Filler
2. I Don't Wanna Hear It
3. Seeing Red
4. Straight Edge
5. Small Man Big Mouth
6. Screaming at a Wall
7. Bottled Violence
8. Minor Threat

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