Queenadreena - Djin (2008)

Formed by vocalist KatieJane Garside and guitarist Crispin Gray in 1999, after disbanding Daisy Chainsaw. Djin is the fourth full length album from London based noisters, Queenadreena; a band previously known for its gutsy riffs, strangely upsetting but unmissable stage antics and feisty, somewhat damaged lead singer Katie Jane Garside (check their DVD). Although so far this has only been released in Japan, a European release is planned at some point in the future - so it’s worth giving it a plug now. Djin is full of the balls-out, sleazy, filth ridden tracks you’d expect from the band. File this under heavy, sleazy, sex rock.
Visit their Myspace here or website here.

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Static Disaster - The UK In The Red Records (2005)

I think you regular reader of this blog would also like this compilation. This In The Red label sampler is the perfect introduction to one of the coolest labels around. In The Red stands alone as a repository for the highest-quality garage punk around, and also some of the most accessible garage pop. More than 70 minutes of prime cuts from the label roster, mixing already released and unreleased tracks. Features two John Spencer Blues Explosion cuts previously available on long out of print 7-inch.

Tracklist:
1. The Dirtbombs 'I Can’t Stop Thinking About It'

2. The Hunches 'Static Disaster'

3. Reigning Sound 'Drowning'

4. Cheater Slicks 'Walk Up The Street'

5. The Deadly Snakes 'I Can’t Sleep At Night'

6. Lost Sounds 'Trails/Fears'

7. Blacktop 'I Think It’s Gonna Rain'

8. The Ponys 'Chemical Imbalance'

9. Country Teasers 'Success'

10. King Brothers 'Lulu'

11. Dan Melchior’s Broke Revue 'I’m A Robot'

12. The Bassholes 'Microscope Feeling'

13. The Mystery Girls 'Silver Turns To Gold'

14. The Piranhas 'Girls Like It Too'

15. The Screws 'I See You, Baby'

16. The Hospitals 'I’m A Bug'

17. Clone Defects 'Shapes Of Venus'

18. The Horrors 'Cold Blooded'

19. VOLT 'I Don’t Feel So Good'

20. The Intelligence 'Tropical Struggle'

21. Speedball Baby 'Do Ya Wanna Scratch It?

22. The FUSE! 'League Of Women Voters'

23. Knoxville Girls 'That’s Alright With Me'

24. The Necessary Evils 'Drag Pow Wow Drag'

25. Andre Williams 'I Wanna Be Your Favorite Pair Of Pajamas'

26. The Lamps 'Rototiller'

27. The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion 'Shirt Jac'/'Train #3'

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Deltahead - Deltahead (2006)

Swedish duo formed in 2003 in Stockholm, their sound is a brutal hybrid of 70's punk and delta blues. You'll hear brutal blues riffs, swinging washboard, screaming slide guitar and rockabilly upright bass. This is a good listen for garage blues and punk-blues fans.
Listen here.

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La Muerte - Kustom Kar Kompetition (1991)

Belgian cult band, formed in the early eighties. They brought me into the 'alternative' music genre, somewhere in the mid eighties. They split up in '94. The music of La Muerte can be discribed as a brutal mix between blues and (industrial) metal. They have just released a DVD '450 Big Block', which I bought today.

Myspace

Rough Trade Shops - Rock and Roll 1 (2002)

This compilation was put together by the staff at rough trade shops. This compilation features a vast selection of rare, obscure and classic tracks. This album doesn't claim to be 'genre defining' greatest hits package, no, it brings a bunch of records that capture the true spirit of rock'n'roll together. Enjoy this impressive collection.

Disc 1
1. I Got A Right - The Stooges
2. Underdog - The Dirtbombs
3. Agitated - The Electric Eels
4. Ruby - Boss Hog
5. (I'm A) Don Juan - The Embarrassment
6. She Cracked - The Modern Lovers
7. It Came From Japan - The Von Bondies
8. Tornado - Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments
9. Jim Motherfucker - Gaunt
10. Hey Sailor - The Detroit Cobras
11. Round Every Corner - Thee Headcoats
12. Ain't It Fun - Rocket From The Tombs
13. Hey Bastard - STP
14. Outsmarted - The Hives
15. Tony's Theme - Pixies
16. Big Jesus Trashcan - The Birthday Party
17. Headburn - Halo Of Flies
18. C.Q. - Clinic
19. 2 Kindsa Love - The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
20. Freakshop USA - Monster Magnet
21. Doctor Bucks Letter - The Fall
22. Human Fly - The Cramps
23. Summertime Blues - Guitar Wolf
24. Skunk (Sonically Speaking) - MC5

Disc 2
1. Hate The Police - Mudhoney
2. Know Your Product - The Saints
3. Chase The Dragon - Beasts Of Bourbon
4. Human Cannonball - Butthole Surfers
5. Rocket USA - Suicide
6. Stand Up! - PW Long with Reelfoot
7. Alright - Pussy Galore
8. That's How I Escaped My Certain Fate - Mission Of Burma
9. Cat Claw - The Kills
10. Nonalignment Pact - Pere Ubu
11. Phobias - L.A.L.
12. My Rival - Alex Chilton
13. Stained & Lit - Red Red Meat
14. View From Here - The Gories
15. Born In '69 - Rocket From The Crypt
16. Otherside - The Beatings
17. Hot Wire My Heart - Crime
18. Born On The Floor - The Make Up
19. Play In The Summer - Trans Am
20. Life Of Crime - The Weirdos
21. Mercury - Royal Trux
22. More Light - J Mascis & The Fog

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Dead Combo - Dead Combo (2004)

What do you get when you mix two weird Finnish dudes (now living in N.Y.), a Moog synth, two guitars and a drum machine? Answer: Dead Combo! If you could imagine Ron Asheton hanging out with Suicide, you'd be getting close. There are 2 cover versions on this album, an excellent rendition of 'Lets Dance' by David Bowie and a modified version of the theme from 2001 Space odyssey called '2002'.

Check them on their Myspace.

Not to confuse with a Portuguese duo.

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Howling Diablos - Carwash (2005)

If you're looking for some good, funky blues to listen, then is Car Wash a good offer. The Howling Diablos (from Detroit) play the blues with sweat and feeling. Similar artists are the Black Keys and R.L. Burnside.

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Thanks to Peter (Greece)

The May Queens - The May Queens (2000)

Robin Proper Sheppard (from God Machine and Sophia) took in 2000 a break from Sophia and recorded this little gem of rock songs. He offers you a 'MC5' carnage, surf instrumentals and angular guitar riffage a la 'Sonic Youth'. Monster!!
I'd noticed the link was dead, so I decided to reupload this beauty.

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Intodown - Brave New World (2008)

Are you ready for a 53-minute musical journey along psychedelic, stoner, 60's guitar rock, blues, and experimental? Well, here's Intodown, Michael Clark's brainchild, assisted with several musicians.

'If you're looking for epic music where the psychedelic past of the 60's meets up with a dark futuristic industrial sound, that is dripping with great guitar work, then you need to get intodown's Brave New World. Brave New World isn't an easy listen but if you're willing to spend the time and take this musical thrill ride you will be justly rewarded' (from their website)

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Darker My Love - 2 (2008)

Probably one of the best new psychedelic and shoegaze bands of this moment. This L.A. quartet made with '2' an astonishing record. Stand out songs are 'talking words', 'two ways out' and 'waves'. Currently on tour in Europe (with A Place To Bury Strangers). Forget the last B.R.M.C. album, they deserve much more attention. Visit their Myspace.

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