TOTALITÄR "SIN EGEN MOTSTANDARE" LP / CD Re-issue

 

Sweden’s TOTALITÄR  originated from small town Hudiksvall in the mid-80’s silver age of Swedish Hardcore punk, releasing a few EP’s and touring the UK before disbanding in 1990. In 1994 the band reunited with new drummer, Jallo from NO SECURITY, to record what is arguably one of the best Swedish hardcore punk albums ever made, Sin Egen Motstandare “One’s own enemy” . Like any great punk record,  it’s a stark reaction to the world around them  with poignant, relevant lyrics but served as marker for the elevation to what would become TOTALITÄR’s trademark sound -  quick, raging blasts of riveting d-beat hardcore drawing influence from Classic DISCHARGE and early Swedish hardcore, but distilled to remarkable, catchy simplicity that masked incredible ingenuity within it’s straight forward template. Their prolific recording saw them record another  2 LP's, 2 split LP’s , 10 7””s EP’s and split EP’s with TRAGEDY, DROPDEAD and more, until a final live performance in 2003 at Pointless fest in Philadelphia saw the members dispersed to play in too many bands to count: MEANWHILE, DISSEKERAD, KRIG I HUDIK, INSTITUTION, KRIGSHOT, MAKABERT FYND, KATASTROF, KRIGSHOT, KVOTERINGEN, HUMANT BLOD and more.

Originally released as a CD-only release on the Finn Record label, “Sin Egen Motståndare”  was originally released on vinyl by Prank in 1997 and again in a remastered version in 2003. This edition is from the original 2003 metal work but pressed at RTI and presented in a stoughton tip-on sleeve with insert. Both the music and the message of TOTALITAR remain a vital inspiration, who’s influence has only grown with time, and we are proud to present this again. CD version is a straight repress from the 2003 remaster done at John Golden.

These will be available for Pre-order Monday August 17th at 12PM at http://prankrecords.bigcartel.com.  Mailorder copies come with 2 free TOTALITÄR  oversize "Bumper" stickers. A shirt design is also available. 

The LP/ CD will be available from distros worldwide.

Contact Prank directly or Ebullition records for wholesale information.

CAPITOL PUNISHMENT "IN THE BEGINNING " CD

CAPITOL PUNISHMENT has always been one of My Favorite 80's Punk bands ,mainly because like the flyer pictured, they played some of the first hardcore and punk shows I went to ( as well as ILL REPUTE, STALAG 13, etc and many other bands that would stop and play at the Basement of the San Luis Obispo Vets hall, later the site of a Police riot at a DEAD KENNEDYS show the year after I moved back to Alabama). Their "When Putsch Comes To Shove" is one of the great underrated hardcore records of the 1980's, a total Stormer of great songs, huge production and on the original pressing, monsterous mastering by George Horn, who also has done most of Prank's releases.



Anyway I was excited to see Dale from CAPITOL PUNISHMENT has just self-released a new CD of Live and rehearsal tracks and interviews that precede their vinyl releases on their Stagedive label they've had since the 80's. These feature their original vocalist that predated any of their vinyl releases, and while maybe date from a little less of a PC era of punk and are less blistering thrash of their later stuff, they also are brimful of Fun energy and rawness often missing from bands that followed later..and are a stripped down version of the cool songwriting of Later CP.. While maybe not the best place to start with CAPITOL PUNISHMENT, it's a good treat for fans...At the end their are interviews with various Fresno bands ( including the admittedly contraversal " NBJ" who are on MRR"s " Not so quiet on the Western Front" ) but mixed with miscellaneous and ambient noise, police and party noises, makes for a fun listen. " we want to roll in the mud and say "that is art!"

Dale had also re-released the awesome Fresno 1984 Cassette compilation on CD awhile back which has lots of great tracks by Central California 80's bands and is well worth the $10.

You can order both these CD's here ASSUALT,MERE MORTALS and other bands played a lot of the Vets Hall shows I saw, and the bassist of MERE MORTALS was a pal from High school...but the CD has a great quality of different bands just guessing, making up and defining their approach to punk and having fun with it, so there's a good and interesting variety of sounds.

NEW PRANK RELEASES OUT! FINALLY!

After unprecedented Pressing plant delays, the latest prank releases are now available! Prank is having set deals on all four releases, so drop us a line if you want ordering information or check www.prankrecords.com:


WORLD BURNS TO DEATH
“The Graveyard Of Utopia” LP
8 Track Raging Attack of Absolute Hardcore... with searing guitars, a thundering and rapid fire drum pound, and harsh vocals spitting forth a brutal vision. This third LP from Austin, Texas's WORLD BURNS TO DEATH further evolves and refines their trademark sound as dark, ramcharging ultra-punk comes full circle... Here is the speed and severity of their debut 45's AND the refinement, heaviness and precision of their two previous landmark albums on Hardcore Holocaust .While WB2D's lyrics have always been caged in Historical reference, the theme of this LP is rooted in the Failures, Disasters and Massacres of the Soviet State Apparatus and the records packaging includes a detailed 12- page lyric booklet..

"The Graveyard Of Utopia", was tracked initially in Tokyo, Japan after the WB2D 2007 Japanese tour at the legendary OUR HOUSE studios with final recording tweaks and mixing done at THE BUBBLE in Austin . It features guest appearances from Ishiya FORWARD , Iizawa BASTARD/JUDGEMENT/ TETSU AREI Souichi FORWARD, Keiro AKUTARE and Chelsea DEATHSIDE/PAINTBOX, Ashley SIGNAL LOST.

WORLD BURNS TO DEATH are On their first European tour WORLD BURNS TO DEATH will appear in San Francisco on August 23rd at the Prank 13th anniversary show at Annie's Social club with IRON LUNG, DESOLATION and one more TBA.




GAUZE
"Binbou Yusuri No Rizumu Ni Notte " 12" LP
The Fifth LP from Tokyo, Japanese Hardcore legends, GAUZE. Since 1981 GAUZE have played some of the world's most intense hardcore punk, and at this point might hold the title of the World's greatest continually playing, original 1980's hardcore band . A "Living tradition" of Japanese hardcore that has never mellowed with age, GAUZE have played monthly in Tokyo for 27 years, devoting most of their energy to their Live performances . Many of their songs are hammered out at their Live shows long before their sporadic recorded releases ( their last release was ten years ago!).GAUZE's songs just seem to get FASTER with each record, and the blinding ten tracks here are no exception. Issued in Japan in late 2007 as a CD- only release, this is one of GAUZE's rawest recording yet and it's first appearance on vinyl.


PAINTBOX “SINGING SHOUTING CRYING” LP
Mail-order only orange vinyl Available now, wholesale in July

Blasting, energetic rocking hardcore from Tokyo, The debut LP by Tokyo, Japan’s PAINTBOX is a stunning blend of traditional “burning spirits” japanese hardcore mixed with melodic pop and driving hard rock influences, fueled by raging guitar leads, a rampaging rhythm section and husky, tough sung vocals. Original Issued on the HG FACT label, It is Issued for the first time in the U.S. on Vinyl. The Prank Records version features different artwork, a translated lyric sheet, a different A/B side breakdown and improved mastering from a now deleted vinyl pressing on Canada’s Ugly Pop records. Guitarist Chelsea was instrumental to the creation of “Burning Spirits” sound as a member of 1980’s legends DEATHSIDE, but forged new ground with Paintbox with it’s infectious, upbeat energy.
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PAINTBOX “ EARTHBALL SPORTS TOURNAMENT” LP
Gatefold Lp Mail-order only white vinyl Available now, wholesale in July

A kinetic blend of high energy hardcore, melody and hard rock, Tokyo’s PAINTBOX second full length “Earthball Sports Tournament” was released as a CD- only in 2000 by Japan’s premiere punk label, HG FACT. In the intervening time since it’s release, it’s become widely regarded as one of the band’s masterpieces and one of the Greatest Japanese Hardcore punk records released this decade. While blasting with the ebullient intensity and upbeat energy of the best of Japanese hardcore, PAINTBOX cull influences from all over the musical map, incorporating horns, keyboards, strings and more, simultaneously weaving bits of melody, psychedelia, classic rock into their mix of “burning spirits” styled hardcore, surpassing expectations as they blow through unexpected soundscapes at top speed. PAINTBOX are now completing work on their long delayed third LP ‘ Trip Trance and Travelling” to be released this year on HG FACT.



Still available:

CHRIST ON PARADE " LOUD AND LIVE" LP/CD
13 Tracks Recorded live on their 2007 West Coast tour on KFJC radio, this
represents the set the "all original members" band played on both their West coast and European
tours featuring classic tracks from all Eras of the band. It was re-mixed from it's
original broadcast, mastered by George Horn Mastering and come complete with a "Evil
Live styled Record jacket and insert.



ACURSED " Tunneln I Ljusets Slut" LP/CD
COLOR COPIES STILL AVAILABLE
Brutal, devastating metallic hardcore from Sweden, over loaded with feedback as
it blasts track after track of savagely shouted, throttling hardcore that slows only to
deliver mid-tempo crushing blows . Akin to the HIS HERO IS GONE / TRAGEDY/
FROM ASHES RISE school of dark riffs and mood, and the classic original " Prank Sound",
ACURSED's years-in-the-making prank debut, and one of the most bleak releases on the label
yet Members also play in VICTIMS, SUNDAY MORNING EINSTEINS), SAYYADINA

WHOLESALE THROUGH EBULLITION, NO IDEA, REVOLVER USA, SUBTERRANEAN to Stores and distributors.
Available By Mailorder direct or through ARMAGEDDON SHOP, BRICKWALL, FERAL WARD, HARDCORE HOLOCAUST, HAVOC RECORDS, PAINKILLER, SOUND IDEA DISTRIBUTION VELTED REGNUB and More.
Locally in the Bay Area, You can pick these up at THRILLHOUSE RECORDS in SF, 1234 GO! RECORDS in Oakland, AMOEBA, Rasputins, Etc.