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Scrodd Prickknee

Ruby that Discogs review is why I bought it in the first place! It's semi-accurate, but Dan has his own thing as well.

Sukebe_GG

Ruby Ruby
I went down a Japanese rabbit hole a bit today also after being informed the 3/3 and Friction shared members - even though it's right there in Discogs, so I probably just forgot about it...First, if you have never heard 3/3 or Sanbun no San - it was quite a revelation to me when I first heard it:

Following other Friction member connections lead me to this band that I don't recall ever running across.

Fairly straight-ahead punk rock with an emphasis on the rock.
Looking for more info, I ran across a tweet from the mighty Mitsuru Tabata of Zeni Geva, Mothers Temple etc.
"Speed – Kiss-Off 81 - Suddenly got this urge to listen to it. The cutting volume is a bit low, so I crank it up quite a bit. Better to dip the treble a little and really boost the low end. Whoa, this is cool. Come to think of it, this was the rhythm section for E.D.P.S., right?"
Indeed it is, E.D.P.S. being the band of Friction guitarist Tsunematsu Masatoshi, who continued the dream motif:

Did not realize Friction briefly had a female member - Emiko Mogi -she went on to do this one and done all-female KBD-worthy single

Some interesting info about her
https://blog.goo.ne.jp/stillgoo/e/995171401765bbb3d3e457fe006f84f2

Would be great to see at least one documentary on the early Japanese punk scene - there are some crazy cool books around

“CHIRASHI” – Tokyo Punk & New Wave ’78-80s (Visual book/photo album)
https://emrecords.bandcamp.com/merch/chirashi-tokyo-punk-new-wave-78-80s-visual-book-photoalbum

TOKYO STREET ROCKERS 1978 to 1981
https://made-in-wonder.com/item_detail.php?device=pc&item_id=2319

Mitch C.

Sukebe_GG

Would be great to see at least one documentary on the early Japanese punk scene - there are some crazy cool books around

SwissCheeseBack

Sukebe_GG Thank you for sharing all of those links! Some familiar names and some I'd like to check out soon.

I picked up this book パンクス青の時代 recently at Disk Shop Misery in Hiroshima; I'd seen it advertised recently. I think there was an art show linked to its release, and this documentary as well:

I can't read Japanese very well, but the photos and posters are really cool to see. And yeah like you said, there is so much info on these early punk scenes in Japan in books but little in documentary form, let alone in English. Here's hoping some day a bit more gets translated.

Al Dorado

Some band from Nantucket. The Educated Fools. You probably wouldn't know 'em, I met 'em at Niagara Falls.
(edit - i hope the joke isn't lost on anyone..)

Randall

Al Dorado sounds vaguely familiar

Sukebe_GG

Mitch C. That is cool footage but I mean more the full-on documentary treatment - probably too late at this point.
Tokyo Rockers and Burst City are a great double bill tho...

Scrodd Prickknee

Been listening to this split 7" lately, it scours the ears pretty well. Just uploaded each side:

Al Dorado

today's mail:

SWIZ - Complete Discography box set (3xLP + booklet). Late 80s/early 90s DC melodic hardcore. Nice to hear this remastered and available again (there was a 90s CD with everything on it - this remaster sounds better).

Mecht Mensch - Anthology: legitimate reissue on No Coast. Haven't given it a spin yet but will tomorrow. I have several tracks from MM on comps and the 7" on a bootleg CD with other early 80s hardcore stuff.

Allez Al

Swami John Reis - Time to Let You Down. I saw him play last week for the millionth time. The songs on this are great, I'd prefer if it was a little bit more lo-fi but I think the synth/keys mixed in with the guitars are intentional in a Brian Wilson kinda way. I can understand why some people might not like the greaser schtick but I think his music has real heart and I like every one of his bands. A truly furious guitarist also.
Big Boys/The Dicks - Live at Raul's Club. Finally got a reissue. The platonic ideal of punk being whatever you want it to be. You don't meet that many actual individuals yet these two band are full of them.

Afteryourbrain

Mitch C. I second that Misha Panfilov record. His output this year as been incredible. The Penza Penza record will surely make it in my top 5 of 2025.

Randall

I really want to see Misha Panfilov live. I have loved all of the Septet records and next to the first Penza Penza record I think the new one is my favorite. Such a talented artist

Afteryourbrain

I’ve really been enjoying the new the Cowboys record. I was never really into them until this last one, but I think I finally ‘get’ them. Maybe it’s because it pairs perfectly with this nice fall weather. Also can’t wait for the new Sharp Pins, the tracks they’ve released off it so far sound great as always

filthqueen666

Today in Allison’s Anxiety Inducers (TM)

Recently learned of Dog Faced Hermans. This record “Hum of Life” is top notch. What else should I listen to if I’m into this? Checking out the Ex also. Will keep me occupied for a while, as their discography is huge.

Dodge

filthqueen666 strong direction

WaxFiend'77

filthqueen666
Ok, when I was listening and wracking my brains for a musical match this came to mind, but I can't really pinpoint why. Maybe it'll do something for ya!

I also have a lot left to discover of The Ex. So far I think this album is my favorite. Would buy if I had unlimited discogs money

Al Dorado

New releases from Optic Sink and Puppet Wipes

Nathan Loud

Al Dorado

Loving both of these!

Puppets Jamboree might be the song of the decade.

Nathan Loud

Do we know if it’s “live inside” like “you can live inside a house” or “live inside” like “this band is playing live inside”?

The ambiguity will torment my bloodline.

dr_chile

Yeah I logged on just to express love for the new Puppet Wipes. Recently started seeing a hot woman and recommended them to her. She's into it. Turns out she has great taste. Everyone wins. Thank you, Wipes!

Sukebe_GG

Die Verlierer: Thanks to Sid Delicious for recco'ing them in the best 21st century records thread. I think you could easily fool someone that this is actually from 1978-81 or so, which is really my sweet spot lately so I'm digging it.

Mizutani Shobodan (Polka-Dot Fire Brigade)
Keeping down that early Japanese punk/new wave theme of recent, this band was put on my plate. Two albums from 1981 and 1985 - both reissued on a Japanese label this year. Fred Frith saw them early on and got involved on the second album. Really strong female vocals - the main driver of the band apparently, and she went on to more stuff with Frith. She's still active today and I ran across this tweet of hers regarding the second album:

"Red Petals Filling the Night Sky"
Simultaneous worldwide release with the first!
The second album, made four years after the first. The mix was finished with help from Fred Frith. I occasionally find a reason to listen to it, but for some reason, I've never thought it sounds dated. Preservatives added? Or maybe because we just did whatever we wanted

https://www.discogs.com/artist/2142713-Mizutama-Shobodan

WaxFiend'77

Sukebe_GG Love this one! What a great quote too, thanks for sharing it. Always interesting to hear an artist's perspective on their past work.

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