Sham 69 - Rip And Tear 12'' (1987)

Its been a while since we had any Sham (or has it) This was their comeback single in 1987. The 7'' version A side (also on this 12'') is on the album Volunteer which was released the same year but this is the much harder to find 12'' version. Its not the greatest thing they've ever done but after 7 whole years of no Sham, it was good enough for me at the time.

Nuzz has posted a Sham boot up on http://nuzzprowlinwolf.blogspot.com/ from around the same period if your interested.


Tracks


1) Rip And Tear (Extended Version)
2) Rip And Tear (7'' Version)
3) The American Slowdown



http://rapidshare.com/files/377628528/Rip_And_Tear_12__.rar

Hawkwind - Decide Your Future 12'' EP (1993)

Theres not much you can about these legends which hasn't already been said. I love this band and will admit to being a relatively late starter with them (early 80's for me) Live,they are amazing (especially on acid in the good old daze) with all those lights and wierd and wonderful sounds. Only Hawkwind could get away with the 13+ minute instrumental version of Assassin featured on this one. And why shouldn't they.....its their song in the first place!

I don't think there is another band on the planet who have been so consistantly great but eclectic at the same time. Not for 40 years or so,that is for sure. The punks love em, the heavys love em,the hippys love em and the ravers love em. Yep,Hawkwind are pretty well loved!

Tracks

1) Right To Decide (Original Mix)
2) The Camera That Could Lie (Original Mix)
3) Right To Decide (Radio Edit)
4) Assassin (Magick Carpet Mix)

http://rapidshare.com/files/376721158/Decide_Your_Future_12___EP.rar

The Piranhas - Tom Hark 7'' (1980)

"The Pompey sing,I don't know why,cos if we lost to Swansea, I'd f*****g cry"

Brighton's Piranhas giving it large back in 1980. This one got into the top ten in the UK charts and has been "adapted" in many a football ground ever since.



Tracks


1) Tom Hark
2) Getting Beaten Up
3) Boyfriend



http://rapidshare.com/files/377359425/Tom_Hark_7__.rar

Chelsea 2 Liverpool 0 FA Cup 5th Round (1982)

Seeing as its FA Cup day here in England and I'm not at Chelsea today, lets go back in time. Its the 5th Round of the FA Cup in February 1982. The European and League Champions Liverpool are at Stamford Bridge and are expected to beat struggling 2nd Division Chelsea. But it didn't happen did it : - ) An early Peter Rhodes Brown goal and a late Colin Lee tap in right in front of the Shed End brought mass celebrations in SW6. These were dark days for a Chelsea fan but this day was special. This was the one and only time my camera went to the Bridge and this picture was taken on the final whistle. Within a minute,I was on the pitch too (my first time on the hallowed turf)

PS - Matey in the front of me with the hair is now bald

PSS - Hopes of Wembley were dashed in Round 6 when the dreaded Tottenham beat us 3 2 also at home. We were winning 1 0 at half time as well : - (

PSSS - Steven Gerrard is GUILTY and should just admit it.

Fairport Convention - What We Did On Our Holidays (1969)

Just in case you still thought this was purely a punk blog, have some Fairport Convention. For all those people (and theres a few) that download EVERYTHING from here despite what it is,be warned,this is what you might call "hippy-shit" I'm really getting into these at the moment, especially the first 4 albums. Don't complain or you'll get some Roy Harper next time! Don't be a one trick pony - take a chance on something different for a change and expand your ears.



Tracks



01) Fotheringay
02) Mr. Lacey
03) Book Song
04) The Lord Is In This Place
05) No Man's Land
06) I'll Keep It With Me
07) Eastern Rain
08) Nottamun Town
09) Tale In Hard Time
10) She Moves Through The Fair
11) Meet On The Ledge
12) End Of A Holiday



http://www.mediafire.com/?mymznmnjgtw

Junior Manson Slags - Plastic Smile 12'' EP (1989)

If you've never heard of the Junior Manson Slags then you are not alone. This ones my mate Gareth's! Just good ole Rock 'n' Roll really from the heady days of '89. I believe they had 3 EP's out altogether so if anyone has the other two then feel free to provide me with them! They are a new one on me for sure. Cheers Gareth.


Tracks


1) The Way You Touched My Hand
2) Wild Love-In
3) Bend My Limbs
4) Crazy Big Confusion


http://rapidshare.com/files/377054286/Plastic_Smiles_EP.rar

Spear Of Destiny - So In Love With You 12'' (1988)

Theres no doubt about just how brilliant Kirk Brandon was and STILL is so lets add another for you. If you didn't catch the last album (Imperial Prototype) then you've missed out on some of his best work for years so go and buy it you bunch of tight-arses!

Tracks

1) So In Love With You (Extended Version)
2) March Or Die
3) So In Love With You (7'' Version)

http://rapidshare.com/files/377591475/So_In_Love_With_You_12__.rar

Theatre Of Hate - Rebel Without A Brain 7'' (1981)

This is just one of those songs I played again and again and again. A classic song from a great band. Kirk at his best. Still one of the best live bands I've ever had the pleasure of seeing and that was back in 81 (Southern Death Cult were supporting them and they wern't bad either)

Tracks


1) Rebel Without A Brain
2) My Own Invention



http://rapidshare.com/files/377734113/Rebel_Without_A_Brain_7__.rar

SPQR - Don't Panic 7'' (1980)

The final one that I have from Plymouth's Optimistic label posted for Curious Guy. This one was a nightmare to rip. The A side unfortunately jumps twice but I managed to get down from double figures in the end! Luckily, the B side is better and that survived the jumping. Both sides crackle like only a good old Longy Optimistic Label rip could but don't let that put you off eh.

Theres a another old face I recognise from my days of working in the Dockyard in Guitarist Pete White (I use the phrase "working" very loosly as the Dockyard in Plymouth was once a holiday camp for many thousands of lazy b******s including my good self)

Now I need your help. Has anyone got the 2 missing records from the Optimistic series? 1) Jethro - Wind Of Change 7'' and 2) Revs - The Cure 7'' (cheers for the info Curious Guy) I would pay good money for either but I'd prefer you to just send them this way (inc cover scans) and get your name up in lights ect : - ) There must be someone out there with em! Pretty please!

Tracks

1) Don't Panic

2) Passing Dream

http://rapidshare.com/files/376112739/SPQR.rar

Burning Spear - Free Man CD (2004)

Burning Spear are one of my favourite Reggae artists. They first started recording as long ago as 1973 and Winston Rodney (AKA Burning Spear) is still going strong to this day. This was their 24th studio album from 2004 and its as good as some of their more famous efforts of the past. As well as 29 studio albums to date, the band have also released 6 live albums 16 compilations.

Burning Spear is one of the strongest proponents of Marcus Garvey's self-determination and self-reliance for all African descendants, thus leading to several album releases in commemoration of the Jamaican activist.

Burning Spear advocates messages of honesty, peace, and love, which tie in with his social and religious messages of Rastafari and black unity. Along with his musical message, the Spear continues to tour all over the world. Long live Burning Spear!

Tracks

01) Free Man
02) We Feel It
03) Ha Ha
04) Not Guilty
05) Rock N Roll
06) Hey Dready
07) Freeman
08) Love For Who I Am
09) Rise Up
10) Old School
11) They Can't
12) Changes

http://www.mediafire.com/?yamnngrnzjg

Smashing Pumpkins - The End Is The Beginning Is The End CD Single (1997)

You are probably wondering why they are up here right? Simple really. I love this band. Have done since the day I first heard them. This band helped me through some really rough times at a really low point in my life. I'll spare you the details but if you're a Pumpkinhead,your probably understand anyway.

If you have never had the pleasure of listening to the 28 track Mellon Collie And The Infinate Sadness double album then do yourself a favour and seek it out. Its probably the best album I've ever heard (non punk wise anyway) Its defianately my favourite album. Out of the 28 tracks, I like ALL of them. Can't be bad can it?

This CD single came out a couple of years after that and seems to be the one that they all forgot. Its not even on their greatest hits album which is criminal really but I believe that was because this one was on a different record label (Warner Bros) and was a one off. The music on this featured on the movie Batman And Robin according to the cover (I wouldn't know,I haven't seen the film) Take no notice of the last 2 throwaway instrumental tracks and take note of track 1. One of my favourite Pumpkins songs.

I'm so glad the Pumpkins are back. They might not be as good as they were but even a sub-standard Pumpkins are better than 99.9% of the crap out there today. Not only that, the new bass player is gorgeous as well.


Tracks



1) The End Is The Beginning Is The End
2) The Beginning Is The End Is The Beginning
3) The Ethers Tragic
4) The Guns Of Love Disastrous



http://rapidshare.com/files/368349938/The_End_is_the_Beginning_is_the_End.rar

The Members - Offshore Banking Business 12'' (1979)

Time for some more of the fabulous Members. I love these extended versions of both these classic tracks. I've just noticed theres a great best of album which has just been posted over at the wonderful http://commercialzone.blogspot.com/ which contains both of these tracks so if you want the non crackly versions,you know what to do!


Tracks


1) Offshore Banking Business/Pennies In The Pound
2) Solitary Confinement


http://rapidshare.com/files/377101021/Offshore_Banking_Business_12__.rar

The Out - Who Is Innocent 7'' (1979)

This one might interest Gary Ching over at http://asfm.blogspot.com/ or Angry over on Kenny's http://daysofouryouth.blogspot.com/. Its a band I know nothing about but seeing as they are on the Rabid label and it was recorded in Hulme,Cheshire then I assume they were from the North West area of England (probably Manc's) Its a punky,powerpoppy tune, a bit like the Vapors. Pretty catchy stuff if you like that sort of thing. If anyone out there knows anything about this lot feel free to share your knowledge.


Tracks


1) Who Is Innocent
2) Linda's Just A Statue


http://rapidshare.com/files/376320039/Who_Is_Innocent_7__.rar

The Stranglers - Bear Cage 12'' (1980)

Another 12'' extended rare version Stranglers single for you. This wasn't a favourite of mine at the time and it still isn't. I do like it more than I did at the time though but compared to their eariler stuff,its poor in my humble opinion.

Tracks

1) Bear Cage
2) Shah Shah A Go Go

http://rapidshare.com/files/377683710/Bear_Cage_12__.rar

Pauline Murray - Storm Clouds LP (1989)

Posted for Teye. This one came from soulseek so it should be audible (unlike some of my rips) If anyone wants any music they haven't got please feel free to ask Gary Ching over at http://asfm.blogspot.com/ and I'm sure he'll sort it out for you : - )

Tracks


01 This Thing Called Love
02 Holocaust
03 Soul Power
04 No One Like You
05 Another World
06 Don't Give Up
07 Pressure Zone
08 Close Watch
09 Everybody's Talkin'
10 New Age
11 Time


http://rapidshare.com/files/296256253/Storm_Clouds.rar

The Radiators - Million Dollar Hero 7'' (1978)

Aka The Radiators From Space of course...why they changed their name, I haven't got a scooby. I didn't like this one as much as their previous two singles (Televsion Screen and Enemies) but the live B side on this was always a favourite. Another knackered out cover and selotape D.I.Y. repair job here.

Tracks

1) Million Dollar Hero
2) Blitzin At The Ritz

http://rapidshare.com/files/377387404/Million_Dollar_Hero_7__.rar

Menace - Final Vinyl 7'' (1979)

The great Menace from 1979 and no it wasn't their Final Vinyl afterall. The band are still going strong today and their last album (No Escape From Nowhere) was a belter. The cover is much like the uploader.......knackered!

Tracks

1) Last Years Youth
2) Carry No Banners

http://rapidshare.com/files/377235863/Final_Vinyl_7__.rar

Chelsea FC - No One Can Stop Us Now CD Single (1994)

Football - don't you just love it? Better known as "Soccer" to our friends across the pond but trust me, its FOOTBALL okay? Yesterday I went through so many emotions in 94 minutes and we were only playing bloody Stoke City.


Frustration (John Terry getting injured in the pre-match warm up)
Sadness (hearing Joe Cole will be out for the rest of the season)
Fear (watching my pitiful team trying to defend a throw-in/corner)
Grief (watching my season go down to pan)
Rage (watching Malouda in a Chelsea shirt)
Devestation (watching Rory Delap actually score with his feet)
Irritation (Listening to bloody "Deliaha" over and over again)
More frustration (watching us miss chance after chance after chance)
Acceptance (realising,yet again it wasnt going to be your day)
Anger (Watching a John Mikel Obi shot nearly kill someone in the Shed Upper)
Happiness (Seeing Malouda get substituted at last)
Elation (Juliano Belletti's 88th minute equaliser)
Damn Right Jubilation (Frank Lampards 93rd minute winner)
Relief (We got out of jail and grabbed victory from the jaws of defeat)



Its only a game right? No it fucking isn't! Its a part of my life and when we win, I'm one happy bastard. And when we don't, trust me,I'm one miserable one. Yesterday had it all and is the reason I absolutely love,and always have loved football.

And todays solitary post is Chelsea's 1994 FA Cup song final song. It was our first major final for 22 years and the team celebrated by going "into the studio" to record this awful ditty. They then went on to lose the FA Cup final 4 bloody nil to Manchester United. Thats Chelsea FC for you!



Tracks


1) No One Can Stop Us Now
2) We Thank You Sincerely


http://rapidshare.com/files/375766972/No-One_Can_Stop_Us_Now_7__.rar

King Blank - Uptight 7'' (1988)

Well I won't be about tomorrow so I'll leave something nice now for diehard Ian Lowery fans out there. This version of Uptight is different from the one on The Real Dirt LP (and its better as well)


Tracks


1) Uptight
2) Howl Upside Down


http://rapidshare.com/files/377063639/Uptight_7__.rar

Radio Stars - Holiday Album LP (1978)

For Kenny and whoever else requested it. Thanks to Mr Soulseek for this one!

Tracks

01) Radio Stars
02) Boy Meets Girl
03) Baffin Island
04) (I've Got Dem Old) Sex In Chain
05) Sitting In The Rain
06) The Real Me
07) Rock 'N' Roll For The Time Being
08) Norwegian Wood
09) Get On A Plane
10) I'm Down
11) No Russians In Russia
12) Its All Over
13) Goodnight

http://rapidshare.com/files/377387393/Holiday_Album.rar

The Now - Into The 80's! : The 1978 Demos (2005)

These underrated, underachievers started life in Peterborough '77. They started out playing venues such as the Vortex, alongside 999 and The Flys and later went on to tour with the likes of XTC. These recordings (as the title suggests) are demos from 1978 that were eventually released on a German bootleg vinyl LP.

A big thanks to my mate Graham who donated this one for you all. He may be a Man Utd fan but he's good egg really!

Tracks

A1 - Into The 80's
A2 - The Shape Of Things To Come
A3 - Third World War
A4 - Why
A5 - You Student
A6 - Here It Comes Now
A7 - Nine O' Clock
B1 - Woman's Own
B2 - Seven Days Ago
B3 - The Invaders

http://rapidshare.com/files/377264963/Into_The_80_s_-_The_1978_Demos.rar

Energy I.Q. - Through The Plughole 7'' EP (1980)

Another from Plymouth's Optimistic label......Energy I.Q.'s one and only single from the heady days of 1980. Enjoy the Through The Plughole EP on crackly knackered 7'' vinyl for the first time on the net.


Tracks


1) Boat People
2) Slag Song
3) One Way System


http://rapidshare.com/files/376112735/Energy_IQ.rar

Die Toten Hosen - The Nightmare Continues 10'' EP (1992)

Well we've just had some Jimmy Pursey,Eddie & The Rods and Wreckless Eric so now is as good as time as any to upload this little ditty from Germany's Die Toten Hosen. They get a little help from Eddie & The Rods Guitarist,Graeme Douglas on track one, Wreckless Eric and Honest John Plain on track two, Jimmy Pursey on track three and Knox on track four. All tracks are taken from the CD Learning English,Lesson One.


Tracks


1) Do Anything You Want To Do
2) Whole Wide World
3) If The Kids Are United
4) Baby Baby


http://rapidshare.com/files/376588564/The_Nightmare_Continues_10___EP.rar

Wreckless Eric - Hit And Miss Judy 12'' (1979)

This one came in orange (or was it red) vinyl. An underated artist in my opinion.


Tracks


1) Hit And Miss Judy
2) Lets Go To The Pictures
3) I Need A Situation


http://rapidshare.com/files/378046332/Hit_And_Miss_Judy_12__.rar

Eddie & The Hot Rods - Quit The Town 7'' (1977)

Some Eddie & The Hot Rods for you. Always liked this one. B side is just an instrumental and not much kop.

Tracks

1) Quit This Town
2) Distortion May Be Expected

http://rapidshare.com/files/376620898/Quit_This_Town_7__.rar