X - RAY SPEX. Live Brixton Academy 14.9.91. POLY STYRENE R.I.P

Just heard the sad news that 'Poly Styrene' sadly passed away on Monday at the age of 53, from an advanced form of breast cancer.
To celebrate her life I dug out a few tapes but found that they had already been posted, Nuzz, so here is a great audience recording of a reunion gig in 1991, this gig has some newer material on it as well. 'Warrior In Woolworths' being one of me fav's, it would always be in my head whenever I entered the shop!
My thoughts go to family and friends, Poly will be very  missed but never  forgotten !!

ART-I-FICAL
I CAN'T DO ANYTHING
IDENTITY
GENETIC ENGINEERING
????
WARRIOR IN WOOLWORTHS
GERM FREE ADOLESCENTS
BE CONSCIOUS
????
JUST A TRICK OF THE WITCH
OH BONDAGE, UP YOURS !
THE DAY THE WORLD TURNED DAY-GLO
IDENTITY
WARRIOR IN WOOLWORTHS
OH BONDAGE, UP YOURS !

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WAT TYLER . Live Bath Place, Leamington Spa 21.4.90

I'd forgotten I had this but found it on the end of another bands demo tape, it's so good I had to post it straight away. Wat Tyler was another fun packed punk rock band, fronted by Sean Forbes, they were always great to see live cos of their eclectic style, surreal humour and jokes. They released some great Lps and Eps which should be checked out, but until then here's a short taster, crisp, S/B recording.


BROSTITUTE
GET DOWN ON IT (BABY)
WHY
THE LITTLE PEOPLE
WE PLEDGE OUR ALLEGIANCE TO SATAN
SWEET CHILD OF MINE

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KILLING JOKE. Live London Victoria Theatre 10.2.80

As requested, a great early audience recording from Killing Joke, another of those bands that I have followed on and off over the years. I loved their early gigs because they were always a bit different from the norm', support bands etc. It's great the original line are back together and in my opinion they are sounding heavier than ever and producing some of their best work to date, 'Absolute Dissent is a belter of a Lp.


PSSYCHE
TOMORROW'S WORLD
NERVOUS SYSTEM
MALICIOUS BOOGIE
TURN TO RED
NUCLEAR BOY
CHANGE
COMPLICATIONS
WARDANCE
ARE YOU RECEIVING
WHAT'S THE MATTER

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RADICAL DANCE FACTION. Live Great Cornard Community Center, Sudbury 8.3.90

The days are getting longer and this always reminds me of the free festival season so I decided to put this RDF audience recording on. They formed in 1986 by Chris Bowsher, they have had quite a few line up changes but he has always been at the core. Their sound, if your not familiar with them, is a bit Dub, Ska, Crusty Punk with John Cooper Clark nice change and relaxing. I hear Chris is still going his thing under Chris Bowsher (and the Faction), check out more goodies on this great site. I have a couple of demos which I will post soon if anyone is interested ?

RIVERWISE
ROGUE TROOPER
TENSION TOWN
HOT ON THE WIRE
TERMINAL WARD 9
UNKNOWN SOLDIER
WASTED ME AWAY
LANDING PARTY
WALKING THE STREETS
NEXT MAN IN EUROPE
SURPLUS PEOPLE

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SEDITION. Live Edinburgh Venue 1989.

Keepin' on the noisier side of things here's ' Sedition' from Glasgow. I wont go into too much history about the band (click on name) except they formed out of  'Chaotic Subversion', post of their material to follow soon. When I saw them the line up was Gus, Billy, Brycey and Martin, what a sound, trashy, celtic, hardcore, deep meaningful lyrics and great guys un all. One of me fav Lp's of  '90 was their split with  'Pink Turds In Space',

This set is crisp S/B quality, short and sweet, I have very fond memories of them, hope they're all well ?

GORDY'S BIRTHDAY SONG
CRIMINALS OF WAR
THE CHASE IS ON
T.V SICKNESS
DISGRACE
ABUSE
WHY FUR ?
JUSTIFIED  VIOLENCE
VIOLATION
CONSEQUENCES

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DISCHARGE. Live The Music Machine. London 28.10.80

When I first heard 'Realities of War' back in 1980 it didn't do much for me, it wasn't until I went to see Discharge  live that their sound and stage presence smacked me with a sledgehammer. As usual I can't remember if the first time I saw them was on the 'Apocalypse Now' tour,  but the best gigs were the first two at 'Bowes' and one in Letchworth with Erazerhead and G.B.H.
They had such a great powerful new sound at the time and the first few releases are brilliant, real shame they went downhill and we began to see so many copy cat bands.
Anyway this is the best live recording I have and heard from Discharge, captures them in perfect form and still gives me goose bumps when I hear 'But After The Gig', Play it Loud !!

REALITIES OF WAR
FIGHT BACKRELIGION INSTIGATES
TOMORROW BELONGS TO US
SOCIETY'S VICTIM
WAR'S NO FAIRYTALE
BUT AFTER THE GIG
AIN'T NO FEEBLE BASTARD
ALWAYS RESTRICTIONS
THEY DECLARE IT
IT'S NO TV SKETCH
YOU TAKE PART IN CREATING THIS SYSTEM
DECONTROL
REALTIES OF WAR
FIGHT BACK
TOMORROW BELONGS TO US
THEY DECLARE IT

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Chaos UK. Live Edinburgh Venue 1989

I still think 'No Security' has one of the best punk intros ever ! Here's Chaos UK a bit later on in life but an excellent S/B recording. From the banter from the band towards the crowd and a good mix of their releases it's a great gig. I remember writing to them in '81 to ask if they would play in Stevenage and all I got back was a load of butt ends and ash with a scribbled note saying 'From Chaos UK'. Good old Punk Rock !!

KILL YOUR BABY

RED SKY AT NIGHT

INDECISION

END IS NIGH

WORLD STOCK MARKET

LIVING IN FEAR

UNIFORM CHOICE 

4 MINUTE WARNING

VICTIMIZED

LAWLESS BRITAIN

THINK

SUPPORT

BRAIN BOMB

FOR ADOLF'S ONLY

KILL

FUCKIN' HEADACHE

NO TAX !

NO SECURITY

FARMYARD STOMP

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CRASS. Anarchy Against Warfare, Bootleg

It would only seem appropriate I put A Crass post up, I have quite a few live recordings but this one seems to be the best quality, the only problem being I don't have any info on it except the name on the cassette, so as usual can anyone help ? The one I was going to post got chewed up so if anyone has a copy of 'Live Northampton 27.2.82' I would appreciate it.
Crass were such a massive influence to me dare I say they changed my life. I remember my big Sis bringing home the 'Feeding Of The 5000' back in '78, her playing it to me, being totally stunned by the anger, hatred that came from it. The artwork, covers, message, the fact that the first track wasn't allowed because of it's lyrical content all blew me away.
The record had to be hidden in our house but it was found and listened to by me step Dad, it caused such a bad fight that me Sis got chucked out the house for good.This all added anger to my views and made what Crass was saying more true!
I rebelled against everything my parents, school, etc were wanting me to do, Crass really opened my mind.
My sis was an early die hard Crass fan who went to most of the early gigs round our way and would always tell me the stories of the trouble at them. Me mate got nicked before the gig at' Bowes' and ended up spending the night there, later on he was joined by Steve Ignorant  cos of the trouble at that gig. So at least he saw a bit of Crass! One of my fav stories is a punk from a school near to mine managed to play a bit of  'So What', at the morning assembly, what a legend! one of my fav tracks ever !! I could bore you to tears with stories and most probably already have so enjoy and oh yeh there's a bit of an interview at the end!

WHAT DID YOU KNOW ?
1980 BORE
DON'T GET CAUGHT
MOTHER EARTH
MOTHER LOVE
YES SIR I WILL
SMASH THE MAC
BATA MOTEL
POISON IN A PRETTY PILL
SENTIMENT
GOTCHA
BIG A LITTLE A
YES SIR I WILL
MAJOR GENERAL DESPAIR
YOU'RE ALREADY DEAD

BANNED FROM THE ROXY
SO WHAT
SECURICOR
SHAVED WOMEN
DO THEY OWE US A LIVING ?
PUNK IS DEAD
RADIO SHEFFIELD INTERVIEW MAY 1981
( a bit mixed up)

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MARK ASTRONAUT. Live The Saracen's Head, Doncaster 12.5.88

 First thing is there anybody out there, I have only one comment and one follower,
 (Thanx  NPW), any advise, help on how to get more traffic ??

 The Astronauts were always playing locally  but never really got the credit they  deserved, they are brilliant musically and  lyrically. I was fortunate to see them quite a  few times, the first time being in Welwyn
 Garden City on The Campus.
 I think it was a peace festival but again my  memory ain't what it used to be, I  do remember seeing them, any help?
 This is an acoustic set, audience recording,  Mark Wilkins did in 1988 and covers tracks
 from all the  early Lp's.
 I have  also put on a couple of extra tracks I  found.
 If you like what you hear get the Lp's,  there's a link on their name which should  help and also give you the history of the band !
 Just found loads of goodies from them on KYPP site.

 SUBURBS
 DONKEY RIDING
 FATIGUE
 SEEDY SIDE OF PAUL
 BEHAVE YOURSELF
 PROBLEMS
 TYPICAL ENGLISH DAY
 NEW DIXIELAND BLUES
 PROTEST SONG
 GETTING THINGS DONE
 BOOKS

 GETTING THINGS DONE
 STILL LIVING OUT THE CAR CRASH

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THE SPECIALS. Live, The Factory, Manchester 1979

One of the best Specials bootleg I have,  perfect recording with all the classics.
One of the few bands that reformed and sound as good as ever !

GUNS OF NAVARONE
GANGSTERS
DO THE DOG
ITS UP TO YOU
MONKEY MAN
BLANK EXPRESSION
NITE KLUB
DOESN'T MAKE IT ALRIGHT
CONCRETE JUNGLE
TOO HOT
STUPID MARRIAGE
TOO MUCH TOO YOUNG
LITTLE BITCH
SKINHEAD MOONSTOMP
LONGSHOT KICK DE BUCKET
YOU'RE WONDERING NOW

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RUDIMENTARY PENI. "Troubled Times Radio Interview".

Found this in another box, again I wasn't gonna post it
but after a listen I had to.
It's very rare to find an interview with Rudimentary Peni, let alone a pirate radio station. This was done by Troubled Times Radio from America in March 1988 and is another real gem. The questions are a bit on the basic side but the answers from bassist Grant Mathews make it. Plus there's music in between and the rumors are stopped ! At times it's hard to hear the answers as it was done over the phone but just turn it up and enjoy!! I loved this band and still do come to that, I spent many a night with a 'brew' gazing at Nicks artwork and trying to sus out the lyrics.
They're still releasing material and  Nick Blinko still does his
artwork, I have a few decent live recordings which I will post soon.

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THE FITS. "You Named Us", Tape.

I know this has been posted by other blogs but I had to put it in me collection as I was in contact with Mick for a good few years so new a bit about the band and their ups and downs over the years,the struggles and Micks dislike of Blackpool etc. (Good tattoo studio tho)
I was always trying to get me local, Bowes Lyon in Stevenage to put them on, but alas the time I move away they played.
Anyway I love this tape Its The Fits at some of their best and the interview is priceless.
They were another great band who I was very fond of.
Mick I hope your well !!

STRAPS
NOTHING TO PROVE
YOU NAMED US
MAN AT DAWN
CATS DINNER
LISTEN TO ME
I HATE
CRAWLERS
LIGHTS
PLASTIC TOWN
INTERVIEW
STRAPS

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ZOUNDS - Live Leiden Holland - Spring - 1982.

I first saw Zounds play in Letchworth, Herts a good few years ago now, can't remember the venue, when or who supported but as ever they blew me away, if anyone can help my memory with the gig mentioned please leave a comment.

Anyway the cassette converted is S/B quality and a great set, enjoy! 

WAR

DIRTY SQUATTERS

NEW BAND

NOT ME

CAN'T CHEAT KARMA

DEMYSTIFICATION

DANCING

FEAR

WOLVES

GREAT WHITE HUNTER

MR DISNEY

SUBVERT

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

NOT ME

SUBVERT

MY MUMMY'S GONE

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Toxik Ephex. Live Nottingham ?

Early introduction to Toxik Ephex  for me was on the second Crass "Bullshit Detector" with Police Brutality.
Wasn't until a good few years later I managed to see them live and see what a great band they were.
Classic 'Punk as Fuck' sound they would always put  so much energy into their gigs especially Dod.
Hope they are all still well as they're all great guys, enjoy and if you like it leave a comment as I have more !!
Don't know the date of this gig so if anyone has any details please tell, its a great cassette recording anyhow !


AN INTRODUCTION
IT'S YOUR WORLD
LAND OF NO OPPORTUNITY
DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE
WILD SIDE OF LIFE
CRIMINAL RECORD
FALLOUT SHELTER
FINAL EPITAPH
MAGGIE
WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY
SOCIAL CONTROL

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Omega Tribe. Live Bradford 3.3.83

Soundboard recording of  Omega Tribe, unfortunately I never got to see them probably live, the only time I got close was one year at Stonehenge but they were forced off the the stage by a certain group of people who didn't want them to play. I sat there in the field still waiting for them to come back on while all this commotion was happening around me. For some strange substance my legs wouldn't let me leave, so I think that was what happened??

FILM INTRO
TIME FOR CHANGE
IS THIS A FUTURE
PICTURE NOW
PROFITEER
AFTERMATH
NATURE WONDER
FREEDOM, PEACE AND UNITY

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