Hudson Rock – “Fifteen Bands From Albany, New York” LP (1982)
This was another one of those used bin regulars from back in the day, however, I’ve concluded that it may have been more of a regional phenomenon—not that this record wouldn’t have wound up in used bins all over the world if it had gotten better distribution! Too mean? Naw, I’m just being honest, like always. But it’s not like it’s a bad record, although it has some real stinkers on it. This thing hails back to the days when the “scene” was less segregated and Hardcore bands like Capitle could share a record with a future MTV band like Blotto, so it serves as a nice relic of the era, although it is by no means essential listening. There’s a little bit of everything on here: Punk, Power Poop, New Wave, Hardcore, etc.. If you’re feeling nostalgic and contemplating the passing of one of the lousiest decades in recent memory, this might bring a smile to your face, but I’m guessing most folks who own this one have to blow the dust off it.
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SOME OF THE BETTER TRACKS:
The Extras – “This Generation Doesn’t Judge Anybody”
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Rudy Ray Moore – “The Sensuous Black Man” LP (197?)
I can’t help but notice you people keep downloading that Richard and Willie LP. You are all clearly swine, but I’m not complaining. At any rate, if you liked that record, then this one should float your boat, as well. Personally, I think this record is much better. Everyone should be familiar with the works of Rudy Ray Moore, so I won’t even bother with an introduction, but this is one LP I’d be willing to bet will never see the light of day again, and it’s a real shame because it’s the best thing he ever did. A message of Hope, Change, and overall uplifting of our culture that will sound throughout the ages. Play loud!!
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Cardiac Kidz – “Playground” 7″ EP (1979)
Better known for their “Get Out” 7” that showed up on one of those Killed By Death comps and a blog or two, this is the second Cardiac Kidz 7” that you never seem to hear about. Why? Who knows? It’s classic Class of ’77 stuff, recorded live, although it could just as well have been in the studio because the sound is pretty good. Seminal Punk with a mustache that everybody likes (or should).
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THE TRACKS:
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Raw Meat – 7″ (19??)
What’s to say about this one? Not much ‘cuz I don’t really know shit about it. A couple old record collector guys I used to know swear it came out in 1972 and that makes sense, but I’ll still place this thing anywhere between 1968 and 1980, as I really have no proof other than hearsay. The style of these songs is in the vein of those Bluesy “Hard Rock” bands that became popular in the late 60’s and early 70’s, however, these guys can’t play for shit and come off sounding like a 2nd rate Canned Heat or Yesterday’s Children, but that just adds to the charm. There is a clumsiness and awkwardness to these two songs that works somehow and the lyrics are weird, with the end result of a garage / Punk sound to the thing. The backing vocals on “Stand-By Girl” around 1:14 are totally retarded, as well, perhaps some of the most ridiculous I have ever heard. The label (Blue Hour) was out of Milwaukee, so I’m guessing that’s where they were from and I’m guessing not too many of these were made. Anyone out there know anything about this band, not to be confused with other bands I am aware of that share the same name?
THE TRACKS:
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Kit Ream – “All That I Am” LP (1978)
If I woke up one night to a burning house and only had time to grab a handful or records, I would be making a beeline for this one, partly because it’s worth a few bucks and partly because I simply never tire of listening to this record. A few minutes into the LP, it becomes apparent to the listener that drugs were not kind to Mr. Ream and, while this record has some psychedelic qualities, there is nothing really hip about what he’s laying down on this thing—this is a guy who bleeds for his “art” and the somewhat pretentious title of the LP is actually fairly accurate, as the man is baring all on this baby with somewhat nightmarish, yet entertaining results. This is an honest testimony of a dude who did enough pot, acid, booze, smack and women to talk to God and return to earth with “The Answer” and is kind enough to share it with us on this mind-bending one-of-a-kind record.
For those who read what Jello Biafra had to say about this record in his interview in “Incredibly Strange Music Vol. 2”, allow me to set the record straight because he was partially mistaken. Kit Ream, indeed, was an heir to the Nabisco cookie fortune but the bit about him being in a cult is bull. It didn’t happen. The record was part of his rehab and was recorded at his own house with hired local musicians when he was 26. As far as I know, he is still alive and lives outside of San Diego.
SAMPLE TRACKS:
INTROUNIVERSAL JAM + DON’T BE SO HOLY POLY OVER MY SOULY
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The Depressions – “S/T” LP (1978)
Here’s one of those bands that wound up suffering the label of “fake” for some reason. They seem to have a bit of a Pub Rock feel to them, but I am inclined to think they were the real deal. Of course, I wasn’t there and I could care less, as there are some good Class of ’77 rockers on this thing and the lyrics on some of their songs more than meet my standards for excellence. The eye patch was certainly an underrated Punk accessory; perhaps if the other band members sported a wooden leg and a hook for a hand, these guys would have gotten somewhere.
SAMPLE TRACKS:
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The Feederz – Live 1981
Here is some more old Feederz stuff; a show taped on 7/21/81 that I obtained somehow. Actually, the sound quality on this is almost better than the demo I posted earlier so, if you liked that, this won’t disappoint. Also, like the demo, it contains a couple songs that never got officially released, along with a couple songs that later wound up seeing the light of day on their last LP. Not sure what Frank’s fixation with dead animals was—he seemed to use them in his act quite a bit and later went on to become a Santeria high priest, a religious sect criticized for animal sacrifice. For those out there who are hell bent on rehashing Punk Rock and beating it further into the ground, take a lesson from old Frank Discussion—this is how an old school Punk freak is supposed to act: ugly, crude, and scaring away the chicks! A total of 21 songs on this one.
SAMPLE TRACKS:
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Katie Lee – “Songs Of Couch And Consultation” LP (1961)
This is one of those one-trick pony novelty records, the likes of which haven’t been seen in many moons and may never be seen again, as far as I can tell. Basically, this is an LP of lounge songs with psychology-related lyrics, performed in a serious fashion. While this may not sound like a recipe for success (and it wasn’t), the song writing on this LP is far above average, putting the record head and shoulders above most records of the genre. All the songs on this record are good and some are excellent and memorable. This was a one-off project on a label called Commentary Records and the lyrics were done by an old Jazzman named Bud Freeman. Katie Lee was simply a mouthpiece for this record and later went on to do a similar LP with RCA (using another song writer) that isn’t even half as good as this one, but still fetches collector prices (not worth it).
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