DEEP SLEEP - THREE THINGS AT ONCE CD

DEEP SLEEP – THREE THINGS AT ONCE CD

There’s a saying that two’s company, three’s a crowd. Well that doesn’t apply to this DEEP SLEEP CD, because three’s definitely good company here. One of my favourite current bands at the minute and I’ve loved them since I bought their ‘You’re Screwed’ 7” a couple of years ago. Since then, they’ve released the ‘Manic Euphoria’ 7” and the brand spanking new ‘Paranoid Futures’ 7” – all on my favourite current label GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS who has released this CD and compiled them all for us. This nifty package includes reproductions of the covers of the 7”s, lyrics, photos – just the way it needs to be done when doing these discography type releases. There are 21 songs here that showcase how DEEP SLEEP have honed and crafted some incredible songs that have a stripped down melodic sound, which is catchy and memorable. Each beat is heartfelt and the melodic riffs are coupled with some times frantic blasts of rousing hardcore beats, that ooze mini anthems in a day and age where the scene is awash with apathy and nothing else. A marriage made in heaven of sounds influenced from the likes of ADOLESCENTS, DESCENDENTS, ANTI, BLACK FLAG and countless more. This fantastic anthology is mandatory purchase and definitely well worth your hard earned cash.

GRAVE MISTAKE RECORDS, PO BOX 12482, RICHMOND, VA 23241, USA.

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STUPIDS - FEEL THE SUCK CD/7"

STUPIDS – FEEL THE SUCK 7”/CD/Download

The first thing I’ve heard from these silly people since their return from the dead. 3 fun packed songs, with cool chord changes and neat beats. Marty is back in the gang again and it’s back to the good ole days, but more polished and modern sounding. No lyrics, but I’m sure they’re pretty ‘stupid’ anyway – it’s like the saying if it ain’t broke ….. I thoroughly enjoyed this and it’s great to see them storming and in great form. Like the old saying, check it out man. They are still available for weddings etc. Available on groovy coloured vinyl (which should brighten up your turn table), CD and download – so you’re spoilt for choice and have no excuse to hear it.

While you are at it, check out their back catalogue on Boss Tuneage.

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F.U.A.L. FUCK UP AND LIVE CD

F.U.A.L. – FUCK UP AND LIVE CD (BTRCS038)

Back in the late 80’s, from the ashes of Stalag 17, rose F.U.A.L. who set alight the stagnant Northern Irish scene with their blend of tuneful and uncompromising full on punk. This release compiles their self released ‘Veganic Wind’ (a Warzone jobby of course) and their self titled LP on Meantime Records. A mixture of fast, melodic and skanky beats, with passionate female vocals which stand out amongst a sea of macho insecurities, that was rife the world over. Lyrics that reflected the struggle and strife that was life (or the so called excuse for life) over here that was prevalent in the 1980’s. Amongst the almost feeling of being suffocated by so many strands of society, F.U.A.L. offered hope for the ordinary person, the belief to stand up for themselves, make their own society and not get drawn into the web of bigotry that clouded so much of life over here. A remake of the old Stalag 17 song “And The Birdie Said” is as wonderful as ever. “Suffer The Children” still creates a knot in my chest, as it still happens throughout the world. I shook many a fist and danced a drunken jig at loads of their gigs back in the day. Lots of good memories have been awoke from the slumber of times gone by with the release of this wonderful CD. Hopefully it will do the same for you and if you are new to them, I hope it gives you the same thrill that they gave me back in the day.

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DESOLATE VOID - NO SIGN OF BETTER TIMES CD

DESOLATE VOID - NO SIGN OF BETTER TIMES ... CD (CAH064)
A very apt title for the times that we live in. The way things are at the minute a little escapism now and again is a good thing. I don't mean going out and getting fucked out of your head all the time, but music I feel is the best way. A little bit of metal anyone? Desolate Void thunder forth, flailing guitar solos, coupled with some seriously good rhythmic bass licks and stomping drumming. There's moments of death, thrash and metal metal here. Featuring Crimes Against Humanity records main man Nick on bass, if you like what's already on this label - but want to up the ante a little and have some metal in your blood, then look no further.

Crimes Against Humanity Records, PO Box 1421, Eau Claire WI54702, USA.
www.cahrecords.com

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