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86 Mentality - Final Exit (Deranged Records)

DC's 86 Mentality are back with their final piece of wax. Final Exit is pretty much more of the same from these Terror Boys: raw, tough hardcore mixed with a classic oi sound. 86 Mentality manage to blend these two styles of music without sounding like a shitty generic street-punk band. The faster songs on this record are very reminiscent of Negative Approach, for their tough and gritty sound, while the slower songs have an anthemic quality that could have come from London's backstreets.

Belching Penguin - Demos 1985/88 (Burrito Records)

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Bill Bondsmen - S/T EP (ACME Records)

The Bill Bondsmen seem to have been around forever, they've been playing for about eight years and they've released seven records, but they don't seem to get as much hype as they deserve. This self titled release is the Bondsmen's second EP and in my opinion it's one of their
better ones which is saying a lot as they've released a bunch of great records. The Bondsmen's sound is pretty hard to define, but it's
a mixture of raw, angry 80's hardcore and a more musical punk rock in the vein of KBD, reminding me of Poison Idea or Gordon Solie Motherfuckers
at times, but at the same time being very original. Everything about this record is intense, from the crashing drums, shredding guitar
and driving basslines to the just-gargled-with-bleach vocals. This record is definitely worth checking out, along with all their other releases,
and I hope the Bondsmen can keep putting out records like this for a long time.

Black Triangles - Mannequin (Stress Domain)

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Born Bad - Moron Music (Fashionable Idiots)

Moron Music is the second release from Winnipeg's Born Bad. It's got six tracks of rough, negative, in-your-face hardcore punk with gruff vocals. Fast and angry, but slows down at just the right times and never lightens up. The lyrics are just as bleak and vicious as the music with songs like "Society Bullshit" and "Kill The Punks." One of the better Fashionable Idiots releases, and that's saying something.

C.O.P. - Deadicated Cop (Flat Black Records)

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Cannomen - Black Hole EP (Flat Black Records)

When I first heard about Cannomen, the first thing everyone seemed to mention was "members of Life Trap", so when I finally got around to hearing them, I was expecting a rough, angry hardcore record. Needless to say, I was in for a surprise as Cannomen's debut 7" is nothing like
Life Trap. This record brings four tracks of snotty, melodic punk rock that is catchier than an STD in a backstreet strip club. Think
Adolescents style early Californian punk with a hint of Really Red. These infectious tunes will have you flipping this piece of wax
over and over again, and when you're not listening to this record, you'll be hearing the songs in your head.

Civic Progress - Disposable (Fashionable Idiots)

Another great record from Fashionable Idiots, Disposable is Civic Progress' second 7". This is fast, raw and angry hardcore that never lets up. The music is accompanied by some angry and bitter lyrics, delivered with a lot of rage and energy. These guys go straight to the point and rip through nine songs in no time, but they'll have you coming back for more every time. This really is the sound of things falling apart.

Concentration Summer Camps - You Hate CSC (Discos Humeantes)

Valencia's Concentration Summer Camps deliver three fast paced hardcore punk songs on this slab of wax. These guys play catchy hardcore with a KBD twist to it. The lyrics are very basic, but they fit the music perfectly. Concentration Summer Camps don't take themselves too seriously, and you can tell from this fun release. This record is always on heavy rotation here and you'll probably have a hard time shaking these catchy tunes out of your head.

Condominium - Barricade (Fashionable Idiots)

Condominium are one of the better bands around and they're back with their third 7". Barricade brings just two songs, but they are both killer tunes. The title track "Barricade" is a dark and manic tune driven by heavy, pulsing bass; definitely one of Condominium's better songs. The B-side is a dissonant, instrumental jam that Black Flag would be proud of. Barricade is easily one of the best releases of 2009 and these two tracks will leave you wanting to hear Condominium's next single as much as I do.

Condominium - Gag (Deer Healer)

Gag is the fourth EP from this Minneapolis four piece, who with each EP they put out seem to go further and further away from an easily definable hardcore sound as they increase the weirdness. This record doesn't stray from the pattern and it brings three bizarre tracks that on their own aren't entirely memorable, but they come together nicely as a whole. The overall feeling of this record is one of depression, boredom and all around malaise, but it seems to lack the anger of their earlier work. Coupled with the bizarre cover art, this record is really one of the weirdest records I have experienced. Even though this record sounds very little like the first couple Condominium 7"s, it sounds exactly like something you would expect from these guys. All that said, this is definitely something I would recommend if you liked Condominium's previous releases at all.

Coprolitos - Miss Melilla (Blondes Must Die Records)

Miss Melilla is Coprolitos' follow up record after their self titled release a year ago. These guys (and girl) combine KBD style punk rock with a more modern hardcore sound, all while staying close to the sound of the older Spanish bands. While the music on this record is great, the best thing about it are Maria's powerful and energetic vocals which really bring the songs to life. With their second great release in just over a year, Coprolitos have really proven themselves as one of the best current punk bands to come from Spain.

Coprolitos - S/T (Blondes Must Die Records)

This self titled record is Coprolitos' solo debut on wax. With it, they bring five tracks of classic sounding punk mixed with a raw,

hardcore feeling. The recording on this EP is more raw than on their other releases, but it doesn't take anything away from the sound. The music is a bit slower and more basic than their other releases as well, but this is far from being slow. The bass seems to stand out a bit more on this record, and as always, Maria's energetic vocals really make this a great record.

Deep Sleep - Paranoid Futures (Grave Mistake Records)

You've probably heard of Deep Sleep by now. Paranoid Futures is their third release on Grave Mistake and it brings more of the same sound you would expect from Deep Sleep. Paranoid Futures is probably the catchiest of Deep Sleep's records, but it still keeps that raw hardcore edge that the previous releases had. These six tracks combine tightly played music with good, personal lyrics and great vocal delivery. This is a really good record, but if you're expecting something new from these guys, you won't get it here.

Deskonocidos - S/T EP (540 Records)

Deskonocidos are a hardcore band hailing from Houston, TX. This self titled record is their first release, their second being the Problemas EP on Lengua Armada. Theese guys play very catchy punk rock, but they manage to keep it fresh and complex. The raw recording prevents the songs from sounding too slick and gives this record a nice feel. If you didn't know any better you might think this was a demo by some long lost Spanish punk band. You'll probably keep coming back to these three songs a lot more than you'd want to. Definitely a good record.

Dios Mio - Shit Life (Gnarly Slaughter)

Dios Mio's debut EP on wax, "Prey To God" on Wednesday Sound, sold out pretty fast as it was a small pressing, so thankfully, Gnarly Slaughter decided to repress it as Shit Life EP. Dios Mio hail from Wisconsin, the home of cheap beer and bands like the Clitboys and Die Kreuzen. These guys take influence from those earlier hardcore bands, and mix that with a bit of a rock and roll sound to make a really great record. The music is well played, the songs are well written and all the songs on this 7" are memorable. This record fucking rules and I hope these guys release more stuff soon.

Dogends - Pure Hate EP (Flat Black Records)

Pure Hate is Dogends' second release after their "The Butcher" LP and these Oxnard skate punks deliver a great record here. This is fast, and angry music, but the lyrics are silly and light which is a great combination I think. The classic nardcore influences are easily heard, but it's been mixed with modern skate thrash sounds to create a record that absolutely shreds. While this isn't the most innovative music you can find, it's definitely some of the best skate punk I've ever heard. Plus, who cares about all that stuff when you could be blasting Dogends as you shred the coping? Not me.

Ecoli - Swarm On The Swine EP (Stress Domain)

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Gross Negligence - S/T EP (Flat Black Records)

Debut 7" from San Diego skate punks Gross Negligence that brings six tracks of ripping hardcore skate punk. These guys sound like they could have come right from the early 80s, drawing influences from bands like RKL or Ill Repute. Although most bands seem to take the sounds of older bands and update them, Gross Negligence stick to the sounds of the 80s with this release and they do it very well. If you've ever wanted to pick up a skateboard and smash it through the windshield of a cop car, this record is for you.

High Life - Self Abuse EP (Cowabunga Records)

High Life are back with a second EP of raging hardcore. These guys seem to have refined their sound a bit since the first EP was released, as this record seems to have slowed down just a bit and the music is played a lot tighter than before. There are still the same levels of insanity and anger, but they're a lot more polished and I think it sounds a lot better. High Life released a great first EP and if you liked that one at all, you'll love this one as it's just as good in every way, if not better. This record absolutely rips.

Las Nurses - Remora (Discos Humeantes)

Rémora is the wax debut for these Spanish punks from Asturias. Las Nurses are all over the place here, they play what sounds like a mixture of modern day garage punk with an old English post punk style. These three tracks all have a very frantic and chaotic feel to them, while not sounding like pure noise. Las Nurses definitely have a unique sound and this record needs to be heard to understand just how good these guys are.

Los Daggers - S/T (Discos Humeantes)

Los Daggers make their debut on wax with this self-titled release. These Spaniards play hardcore punk with garage leanings and they play it well. Most of this record is played at a blistering pace with snotty vocals, making it sound like these guys came straight out of 1980's California. With silly lyrics and their name written in poop on the cover, you know this is a fun record.

Migraine - S/T EP (Stress Domain)

This record is Migraine's first foray into the world of vinyl and it absolutely rips. This is a dark, nasty record with music played at breakneck speeds that only relents to build up more tension for the impending sonic trainwreck. The pulsing bass, along with the violent, pounding drums lead this record while some good guitar riffs and brutal vocals complete the sound. This record is definitely not for the faint of heart.

Migraine - Weird Tales EP (Cowabunga Records)

I've tried to avoid writing the review for Migraine's second EP for the longest time. Upon first listen, this record doesn't sound a lot like Migraine's past work. It still has the same driving bass and good vocals, but the sound is pretty different. Migraine seem to have left their ultra-fast, raging hardcore sound behind and adopted a new, more noisy and chaotic one. I wasn't a fan of this change at first, but after listening to Weird Tales more recently, it is definitely a great hardcore record that I would recommend to anyone, and it still has the same dark feeling and intensity of their previous releases. I'm interested to hear Migraine's next release and see whether they stick with this new sound or take it further.

Nightstick Justice - Claustrophobic EP (Grave Mistake Records)

Claustrophibic is Nightstick Justice's second EP and it weighs in with 5 more tracks of of pissed off and explosive hardcore. This record is a big improvement on their previous outputs and they seem to have tightened their sound without losing any of that power and intensity they're known for. From the start of this record, right to the very end, Nightstick Justice don't stop their sonic assault and you can feel the anger flowing through each and every one of these tunes.

Nowhere Fast - No Escape EP (Mind Rot Records)

No Escape is Nowhere Fast's first, and sadly, last, slab of wax which is a shame because this record fucking kills. These punks, hailing from Liverpool, bring eight tracks of pure raging hardcore that are reminiscent of the gritty, tough sounds that came from Boston and DC in the early 80s. This music on this record is dripping with anger and intensity and it's complemented perfectly by the gruff, in-your-face vocals. The members of Nowhere Fast have already moved on to other bands, and I hope their output shreds as much as this.

OTAN - Sociedad Despreciable EP (La Vida Es Un Mus)

This is OTAN's second release, after their first EP "El Indomable" and I have to say I like this one a lot more. I had to wait for the second pressing of this record because the first sold out so fast, so there is quite a buzz about this piece of wax. Any hype there was about this record is well deserved because it is definitely killer. This record has it all: crashing drums, blown out bass, abrasive guitar and rough, angry vocals. At times, it's like listening to an early Discharge recording; if Discharge were younger, angrier and Spanish, though OTAN are no generic d-beat band.

Putas Mierdas - El Punk No Quiere Paz, Quiere Diversion (Todo Destruido)

Putas Mierdas come from Guadalajara, Mexico and they bring four tracks of mid-tempo hardcore punk with this release. These guys seem to be heavily influenced by Spanish hardcore/punk bands of the 80's, without sounding like they're ripping off the style. They mix a raw and angry sound of backstreet punk rock with catchy choruses and guitar riffs to get a nice, somewhat unique feel to their music. The lyrics are a bit too political for my liking, but even that doesn't take anything away from this record.

Rational Animals - Distorted Temptation (Feral Kid Records)

After Rational Animals' debut EP, I eagerly awaited news on a follow-up release, it seemed like forever before this record was announced and even

longer until it finally found it's way into my grubby hands. Luckily, it was worth the wait as this record quickly became one of my favorites. Rational Animals bring us five more hardcore tunes in the vein of their first release, but with a more matured and refined sound. The highlight of this record for me are the vocals as they are just as good as ever, but they sound a lot more desperate and furious. There is a lot of Black Flag influence showing through these tracks (especially the guitars), but the Animals' sound is a lot more intense and angry than anything Black Flag did. This is a great hardcore record and an improvement on their first release.

Set To Explode - S/T EP (Grave Mistake Records)

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Silla Electrica - Tension EP (Blondes Must Die Records)

Silla Electrica are a three piece punk rock bands from Madrid, Spain. Tension is their third journey into the world of vinyl and it's definitely a good one. Silla Electrica play catchy punk rock that still has a raw and unpolished sound, much like that of the older Spanish punk bands from the early 80's. While they sound like they could be from 1983, the lack of a bass guitar and the guy/girl vocals give Silla Electrica a unique sound that you'll definitely want to hear more of.

Skull Stomp - Bad Intentions (Fix Me Records)

Holy shit this record is fucking intense. Bad Intentions is Skull Stomp's first, and I believe only, vinyl release and it absolutely rips. These Bay Area punks tear through 8 tracks of pissed off, 80's inspired hardcore in just over 9 minutes. Everything about this record is sloppy and raw, from the hurried, rasping vocals to the crashing drums. This is fast, angry hardcore at it's finest. Unfortunately Skull Stomp are no more, but some of them have gone on to form Zero Progress, so if you like this record, check them out.

The Ladies - S/T EP (Grave Mistake Records)

This is the Grave Mistake repress of The Ladies' debut EP which was originally released on Riff Raff. The Ladies bring 5 blisteringly fast, obnoxious hardcore tunes on this EP. The lyrics are obscene and sleazy and fit the music perfectly. The Ladies' sound has been compared to that of the Dwarves and while I don't like comparisons much, this is a pretty accurate one. These guys have two other releases on No Way and Cowabunga, but I would say this is their best.

Über - Segon Senzill (Sell Our Souls)

Über are probably one of the more well known current Spanish hardcore bands. Segon Senzill is their second release and has five more tracks of fast, distortion-free hardcore for your listening pleasure. The artwork on this record (a dinosaur sporting a huge boner) really gives you a good idea of what you can expect to hear. These guys combine the snotty, stupid sound of early American hardcore with the speed and melodies of early Spanish bands; really the best of both worlds.

Ultratumbados - Requiem Para Una Decada (Todo Destruido)

Requiem Para Una Decada is the debut EP from Chicago's Ultratumbados. These guys play catchy and melodic punk, but this record is far from being slick or upbeat. There is a pretty dark feel to most of the tracks on this record which really gives this record a unique sound. The bass-driven music goes well with the dual vocals to give this record a really haunting atmosphere. This is definitely a record worth hearing and it stands out from a lot of the boring, generic stuff being released these days.

U.X. Vileheads - First EP (Deranged Records)

As you probably guessed, First is U.X. Vileheads' first EP. I had been waiting for a U.X. Vileheads EP for far too long and finally, Deranged put out this EP and it does not disappoint. Four tracks of blistering hardcore with a negative outlook from these Swedish punks. This stuff is vicious and raw and played ultra-tight. This is one of the better records I have heard lately and I'm already looking forward to their next release.

Vacant State - Internal Conflict EP (Deranged Records)

Vacant State return with their second EP in Internal Conflict. The A-side of this record is four short tracks of fast, pissed off hardcore with an oi twist to it. Vacant State obviously take influence from bands like Negative Approach and SSD and it really shows on this side. The B-side switches gears and brings a longer, slower Black Flag-esque jam. While this side is slower, it is still as angry and brutal as the other tracks on this record. This record is an absolute killer and it's quickly becoming one of my personal favorites.

Wasted Time - No Shore EP (Grave Mistake Records)

No Shore is Wasted Time's second EP. This record is a lot better than their first effort and I would say it's their best release overall. This record brings 7 tracks of fast, violent hardcore. There is a very clear influence from a lot of early 80's US hardcore bands, but Wasted Time manage to get that sound without sounding like they're trying too hard. The music is played tightly, the vocals are raw and the anger is real. This record will assault your eardrums and leave you wanting more, assuming it hasn't scared you off first.

Wormeaters - Cattle Cannot Choose EP (American Waste)

Cattle Cannot Choose is Wormeaters' second EP and it's more of the same angry, tough hardcore that was on their debut piece of wax. Although the intensity and anger are still here for this record, the music slows down a bit at times, so it's not such a constant barrage of thundering hardcore. The vocals are
a lot more noticeable on this record than the first and they seem to be a love 'em or hate 'em type deal, sounding like a cross between Roger Miret and Steve
Clark from 86 Mentality. I personally don't mind the vocals, but I can see how some people might be put off by them. Either way, this is a raging hardcore
record, and in my opinion is a lot better than their first.

Wormeaters - In God We Thrust (Hardware Records)

This is the debut EP from these New Jersey punks and it's one of the most brutally intense hardcore records I've heard for a while. In God We Thrust brings five ripping tracks of hardcore that seem to take influences from a lot of the early 80's NYHC bands. Wormeaters pull no punches with this record, everything
about this is balls-to-the-wall, from the pounding drums right to the tough, burly vocals. This is tough music and every track is like being punched in the
face by pure hardcore.

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