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98 Mute
Slow Motion Riot CD
Hardcore!!! I thought I had out grown hardcore, for a time I could not stomache the machine gun kick and the chopping guitar, but somehow it has made it's way back into my bloodstream. I would’nt give credit to Mute for that but I must say that this CD has been blaring in the background for sometime, either I’m lazy or I actually like it. I think it's a bit of both. Dutch
Epitaph

Abalienation
Drinks of Tomorrow CD
A CD inside a 7" sleeve, tricky little fellas aren't they? First glance and you think you are dealing with a new younger version of the Exploited or G.B.H. The latter being closer to the truth. Fast aggressive punk, blazing from song to song in a blast of 80s vain hardcore punk. A bit heavy on the guitar leads once in awhile, but never trailing too far from the basics of punk, beer, and playing music for the fun of it. Dutch
Exploitation Records

The Assailents
Modern Technology CD
Our long lost adopted brethern over at Upstart Records have been keeping busy as of late. The Assailents, one of their growing roster of solid punk bands have kicked out the follow up CD to their sold out 7". At first listen the Assailent remind me of Grudge, a parody straightedge band that took shots at bands such as Judge and Youth of Today. I highly doubt this is a straightedge band or if they've ever even heard of Grudge or Judge for that matter. Still, throughout the CD they retain that straightedge sound that became so prevalent, growling vocals, quick changes and menacing guitars. Hardcore baby!!!! Dutch
Upstart Records

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The Bad Luck 13 Riot Extravaganza
We Kill Children CD
Guys in masks, making themselves bleed, grunting, heavy chopping guitars, hardcore up to date version of the Mentors. What more needs to said. Dutch (P.S. rumor has it the band featres former members of Stormwatch ED)
Chord

Batalion 86
Street Level Justice CD
What do I think of this hit and miss. Batalion 86 play a tough roughneck brand of American Oi. But then they go into a thraheir sound and lose me. It’s more of demo and they are some what new. The title track is one of the best skinhead fighting songs I’ve heard right up there with the 4Skins Evil and Stormwatch Bottles Flying. I can predict nothing but good things from this band if they stick with thicker, more traditional sound and leave the thrash elements out. Mad Mitch
Self-Released

BeerZone
They Came, They Saw, They Conquered CD
There's little doubt listening to this album that BeerZone are enjoying themselves. Unfortunately, their humorous, melodic, early 80s-style punk suffers a bit in production, with very little bass coming through. Although a bit below the band's notorious live standards, songs like Johnny Doak, and One Too Many are excellent drinking songs and hint at better to come. Amazingly, not one of the songs on the album has to do with violence. Instead, BeerZone reminds us of long nights of drinking, soccer hysteria and waking up with a girl much uglier than the one you brought home. Tommy Gunn.
TKO/Flat Records

Better Dead Than Red
A Better Land CD
Not too often do I actually feel bad writting a review, but these guys need so much work. The vocals of Better Dead Than Red sound like a poor Ian Stuart rip-off, backed with “just finished lessons” guitar riffs. And the poor poor drummer can’t decide what song or tempo to play. All around this is a poor release. I think some time needs to be spent refining their sound and approach. Dutch
R.A.C. Records

Blanks77
CBH CD
Oh how the mighty have fallen. Blanks fall flat on their face on their third full length.Their trade mark 77 pogo style has been replaced by a rocknroll punk sound they can’t and don’t pull off at all. They even take a stab at doing a rockabilly song. Just crap,that’s it shitty songs,shitty lyrics just shit. Mad Mitch
Radical Records

The Bodies
Addicted To You CD
My initial reaction was "too poppy" for my tastes - and for the most part that's true. But having said that I have to also say they do it very well. Very upbeat sound by obviously talented musicians. If you like "West End Kids" on the Skins n' Pins comp you'll love this. This is very listener-friendly and poppy and if thats something you listen to alot I'd recommend checking these guys out. Cabel
Radio Records

The Boils/The Staggers
Punk Rock Rumble EP
This is a good one. Both bands are really good and their contributions to this record reflect that. Staggers are a combo of punk/rock n' roll who I've seen live and they kick ass. They have a song called "Man With A Voice" on Scene Killer 2 that I particularly like . The Boils are a more traditional (as far as my taste anyway) punk sound with energy, angry vocals and pissed off attitude. I can recommend this record to one and all. Cabel
Haunted Town

Bollocks
Here's A Gift For You... Bollocks!!! LP
Punk rock straight from the land of the rising sun. I know many people do not associate Japan as fertile grounds for a growing punk and oi scene but you would be surprised at the number high quality releases that come out of Japan each year. The Bollocks are the Discgarge of Japan, blistering musical attacks, politically conscious and fuckin pissed off. Dutch
Knock Out

Boots and Braces
11 Pints of Oi CD
Didn't care too much for this one. Slow to mid tempo with scattered metal guitar solos and even a harmonica. I really didn't like the vocals - esspecially on the songs sung in English. About half the songs were in German and I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt and hope those lyrics were better. Several of the songs had a catchy chorus but not enough to carry the song. This band has been around awhile and I respect that, but this just didn't do it for me. Cabel
Metal Enterprises/GMM

Brass Tacks
Just the Facts CD
The Total Package!!!! Skin head Rock and Roll Baby!!! This Cd stomps with old school Oi! 14 tacks that will get you all lathered up for a ruckus!! Love "Skinhead Rock&Roll" Ever since I heard it on our on little 7 inch release. Nice crisp cover of Rose Tattoo's; Nice Boys (Don't play Rock and Roll) In the same vain as Terminus City (Atlanta), Brass Tacks have kick out a style of StreetPunk/Oi/ good ole R’n’R That I like!!! Brass Tacks even allow me to remember the good ole days in Milwaukee with “Wisconsin Hooligans” and the extra track!!! hmmm the 700 club.. now that place ruined my credit, liver and I though a lot of friends! But I know who came out on top! Brass Tacks thats WHO!!! Cheers to Pat and the boys!!! Brian Bomb
Beer City

Brass Tacks
The Good Life EP
The Brass Tacks have been working their sound over and have refined it into some of the most solid street rock-n-roll to hit in awhile. These guys have been tearing shit up for years and are just now getting some well deserved recognition. Smoke strained vocals lead the way though 4 tracks of true working class rock-n-roll, laiden with AC/DCesque guitar licks and rippin bass . Dutch
Headache

Butchers/Subway Thugs
Double Fist Series Vol. 1 LP
I'm not sure about the the state of the Butchers today, whether or not they are even together is a mystery. I can say, that the short time they had together they left an impression on the oi scene that will not soon be forgotten. Gathering the old school influences of Rose Tattoo, Johnny Thunders, and the New York Dolls with a streetwise attitude and the humor of the Cockney Rejects. The Butchers are definity in a class of their own, hopefully things can come back together for these guys and they can continue adding their spin on the skinhead scene of today.
  The Subway Thugs have broken my heart with their demise. One of the freshest bands in oi for a long time. There sound stands out like a sore thumb, traditional oi with catch and hooks that you would not expect for a band of this nature. Greg’s vocals are by far some of the best in the current crop of oi bands, it’s not gruff, nor naselly, or even raspy, it is a battle cry! Now if you own the Subway Thugs Limited Ed, picture disc EP then you already have these songs, but it is well worth it to own them in more than one format. Dutch
DSS Records

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Cockney Rejects
Greatest Hit’s Vol. 4 CD
RECORDED IN 1999!!!! Well well well, new material from the Cockney Rejects. And it is fuckin heavy. This is by no mean the Cockney Rejects we all grew up with, musically that is. The spirit is definitly still there, tounge in cheek songs that are mainly there just to get you movinbg in some sort of way. A few of the tracks are a bit scary, for a moment I though I was listening to the late great W.A.S.P., the vocals are scewed with a glam-rock influence, then the harmonica comes in. Dutch
Rhythm Vicar

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Dave Barker & The Selector
Kingston Affair CD
Just a bit too much dub influence (echo on all vocals that are more spoken than sung). It reminds me of Sir Lord Comic and that "Space Flight" song by I. Roy. They do a good cover of Delroy Wilson's "Better Must Come" though. I was never a fan of 70's ska/reggae or the Selector. If early 70's skinhead reggae is your thing then maybe this is for you. M.
Moon Ska Europe

Dead Empty
Blame Luck, Blame Fate CD
Dead Empty is out to make a name for itself in a big way. 2 releases out and a US tour this past summer, these guys seem to be theading for the road traveled by the Falcons and the Dropkicks. So can their music hold up? The CD if full of tempo changes and great vocals all over some good guitar work. The music is exceptionally clean, and could use a bit of beefing up. But hey, you can't have everything can you? Dutch
Cyclone Records

Dead Empty
Going Down EP
Dead Empty play driving, leather-jacket punk with shout-along choruses. It sounds fairly generic and it is, especially with the flaming skull on the cover. I enjoyed the record, but there’s nothing particularly groundbreaking or exciting about this seven-inch. Maybe with a few more under their belts, the members will come out and kick the listener square in the nuts like their former band (ie - Bomb Squadron) did. Enjoyable, but nonessential. Tommy Gunn.
Cyclone Records

Dead End Cruisers
The Patron Saints of Wheless Lane CD
Pure drunk punk rock and roll from Austin Texas!! A cowboy movie-esque instrumental to start (and end!) the CD, then it kicks into some good old drinking punk rock. Just picture Swingin' Utters from Texas. That's Dead End Cruisers in a nutshell. I can only imagine how great they are live. "Drinkers and Heroes" has gotta be my favorite: "Leave your empty bottles on my grave..". Check these guys out immediately! KC Kid
Unity Squad Records

Deviate
State of Grace CD
Damn, If WWF ever needs wants to release a soundtrack without that mamsy pansy top 40 schlop they pass off, all they need to do is call up the boys at Too Damn Hype and start picking up names. Top of that list would be Belgium's Deviate, these boys are dishing out some brutal hardcore. These guys would of fit right in the hayday of American hardcore, more than likely blown most of it away. They are definitly keeping up with the present day crop. Dutch
Too Damn Hype

Dicipline
Nice Boys Finish Last CD
Sounds like a little bit NYHC has seeped over to Holland. Actually the band reminds me a lot of Killing Time mixed with the attitude and lyrics of Boston’s Stars and Stripes. Song after song about skinheads, fightin' and taking shit from no one. The soung you'll remember out've em all is Youth and Reckless, a great driving choures and structure. Dutch
Too Damn Hype

The Dontcares
The Dontcares EP
Solid garage punk to work yer coffee strained nerves. No apoligies from these guys with tracks like Spit in the Ass, Evil Sex Machine and Goin' Screamin' Burning you are sure to win the heart of that special someone. Fuckin Shit Up. Dutch
Dirtnap Records

Doomsday Device
Family Pride CD
Ok the cd starts off with this pretty cool drumbeat, so I am thinking I am saved from some horribly noisy East Coast Metal Core band. Well I was right: they are from the West Coast. Noisy, crunchy Pennywise guitars, and if that aint enough, the bass is distorted. That is NEVER a good move. Besides that though, the quality of the recording isnt bad and some of the faster songs are close to that 80's style NYHC stuff. Plus, the lyrics are well written. Too bad the music hurts my ears. If you dig Shutdown, only with a tinge of Limp Bizkit, with very gruff NYstyle vocals, then you might actually like this...but I cant make you any promises... KCKid
Industrial Strength

Doozers
Dance Til You Puke CD
I don't actually think this is for sale, but I thought it deserved a review anyways. The Doozers are another great band from the heartland of the US. The Doozers have a few tinges of the Hudson Falcons wrapped around a sound becoming more familiar in the midwest a wrapped mix of hardcore vocals and clean, aggressive punk. Definitly a band to keep your ears open for. Dutch
Self Released

Dropkick Murphys
The Singles Collection CD
Okay, here's the deal... If our good buddies from Boston would have cut the live tracks off of this collection it would be pretty good, but the live stuff just kills the whole CD. It's cool that they released the out of print 7" on a CD here in the States though. C'mon...3 different live Clash covers on one CD?!?!?! Chaz
Hellcat

Duane Peters and the Hunns
Unite CD
I loved this band the first time I heard them, when they were called the U.S. BOMBS. So if that's what you expect, that's what you get. 14 tracks of pure Southern California punk rock ala Bombs. Mr. Peters' cigarette-ravaged vocals and all. The comparisons are obvious, but I can't help but wonder (with genuine hope) if the Hunns could move up the ranks without Duane on the mic. Don't get me wrong. This is worth full attention, but if you're expecting something radically new and different from your favorite tattooed skatepunk, this ain't it. Jeff
Disaster Records

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