Thursday, June 18, 2015

100 Demons - S/T - LP - Dead Serious Records DS554.0


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  1st
Color: Red Vinyl
Qty Pressed:  525
Additional Info:  N/A

Track Listing:
  1. Time Bomb
  2. Destiny Never Came
  3. Dying in My Own Arms
  4. Repeat Process
  5. Something Terrible
  6. Lord Have Mercy
  7. Non Believer
  8. His Fathers Son
  9. Never Surrender Virtue (No Desit Virtus)
Synopsis:
Nice layout on the vinyl, nothing crazy but the presentation gets the point across.  Heavy heavy heavy metallic hardcore that crushes the aural senses.  Clean presentation which also includes the lyrics with great artwork.  

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 4/5
Music 4/5

Monday, June 1, 2015

97a - Society's Running On Empty... - LP - Teamwork Records T-012


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  1st
Color: Black Vinyl
Qty Pressed:  ???
Additional Info:  97 on white vinyl and orange vinyl is available

Track Listing:
  1. The Republican Scam
  2. Its In Our Power
  3. Skate and Conglomerate
  4. Media
  5. Society's Running On Empty... 
  6. Commodifed Rebellion
  7. Diplomatic Dissonance
  8. Blueprint
  9. Durometer
  10. Kickflip
  11. Conspiracy Theory
  12. Representation Based on Compensation
  13. Amendment
  14. Hail to the Chief
  15. Countdown!
  16. Actions Speaks Volumes
  17. Balanced Society
  18. Time Again...
Synopsis:
Pretty basic layout that doesn't give you any insight as to what you are getting into unless you recognize the band 97a or Teamwork Records.  What you get is very fast and abrasive hardcore that is very opinionated and unforgiving.  Nothing standard here.  Recommended to those who like to skate to something harder than pop/skate punk.

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 2/5
Music 3/5

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

7-Seconds - Walk Together, Rock Together - LP - Positive Force/BYO 010


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  1st
Color: Black Vinyl
Qty Pressed:  ???
Additional Info:  Different version with Black with Reddish Purple Cover, Different Version with Side A music is on both sides, has both A & B Labels, over 100 were destroyed, leaving about 100-150 left, Different version with Incorrect track listing on the back and a photo of the band as cover

Track Listing:
  1. In Your Face
  2. Spread
  3. 99 Red Balloons
  4. Remains to be Seen
  5. Walk Together, Rock Together
  6. How Do You Think You'd Feel?
  7. Strength
Synopsis:
Walk Together, Rock Together for most is the epitome of 7-Seconds...at least from their glory years.  I can't argue even though New Wind as stated before tends to be my favorite.  The cover and layout is a classic possibly in the top 10 or 20 of many folks all time favorite covers.  The music is essential for any fan of the hardcore punk scene especially the posi/youth crew.  Get into it.I

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 5/5
Music 5/5

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

7-Seconds - New Wind - LP - Positive Force #8/BYO #14


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  Unknown
Color: Black Vinyl
Qty Pressed:  /25000
Additional Info:  There are Orange Center Labels and Green ones.  The french pressing has tan center labels and an insert.

Track Listing:

  1. The Night Away
  2. New Wind
  3. Somebody Help Me Scream
  4. Tied Up in Rhythm
  5. Grown Apart
  6. Man Enough to Care
  7. Opinion of Feelings
  8. The Inside
  9. Calendar
  10. Expect to Change
  11. Still Believe
  12. Put These Words to Music
  13. Just One Day
Synopsis:
I know that I am completely in the minority here, but I have to be honest and say that this LP is my favorite 7-Seconds LP to date and I'm not ashamed to admit it either.  Many would disagree and state that Walk Together Rock Together or the Crew is theirs and I can't argue with them.  Perhaps it is because this was the first album I heard by these guys and it has stuck with me since I first heard it in the late 80's.  Some elements of hardcore and punk and a lot of mainstream rock (cough U2 cough) but this thing has always been so damn catchy that its hard not to feel good when listening to it.

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 3/5
Music 5/5

Thursday, April 23, 2015

7-Seconds - One Plus One (Live) - LP - Giant/Positive Force Records GRI6004-1


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  Unknown
Color: Blue Vinyl
Qty Pressed:  Unknown
Additional Info:  Also available on black vinyl

Track Listing:
  1. You Live and Die For Freedom
  2. Siren
  3. Catching
  4. Praise
  5. Somebody Help Me Scream
  6. Opinion of Feelings
  7. Trust
  8. Calendar
  9. Regress, No Way!
  10. The Save Ourselves
  11. Walk Together, Rock Together
  12. 99 Red Balloons
Synopsis:
This is 7-Seconds during their "U2" phase which many didn't care for which 
gave the band a lot of grief from those diehards who couldn't stand the 
change.  Myself, I did enjoy this period a lot and have always liked this 
record which gives you a sample of the bands Praise sessions.  Well 
rounded song selection along with a nice full sound for a live LP.  The vinyl
layout is lacking however which lowers my rating a bit.

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 3/5
Music 4/5

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

7-Seconds - alt.music.hardcore - LP Headhunter Records Hed-053


Pressing Stats
Pressing #:  Unknown
Color: Red Vinyl,
Qty Pressed:  300 Red (per Deadformat.net.  I question this qty)
Additional Info:  N/A

Track Listing:
  1. Skins, Brains, and Guts
  2. No Authority
  3. Redneck Society
  4. Baby Games
  5. Racism Sucks
  6. This Is My Life
  7. Anti-Clan
  8. I Hate Sports
  9. We're Gonna Fight
  10. 5 Years of Lies
  11. Drug Control
  12. Bottomless Pit
  13. Fight Your Own Fight
  14. Committed for Life
  15. This Is the Angry
  16. Aggro
  17. War in the Head
  18. The Kids Are United

Synopsis:
This LP essentially is a compilation of the early 7"s including:  Skins, Brains & Guts, Committed for Life, and Blasts From the Past.  All classic and essential Hardcore/Punk releases.  Packaging is a bit weak, but I may be missing an insert which would improve the rating.

Rating:
Overall Vinyl Presentation 2/5
Music 5/5