The Saints-Eternally Yours (Harvest 1978)

Along with Radio Birdman,the Saints were the originators of punk rock in Austrlia,and along with the Ramones and Sex Pistols,they were one of the first bands to expose punk to the world.Second lp (and best),all those classic elements of punk rock are there:energy,hooks,strong character.The Saints continued through the ages releasing tons of records,some nice,some not.But this lp(and their first one,"I m Stranded"),stands as one of the most important punk lps of all time.

http://rapidshare.com/files/447176820/The_Saints_-_Eternally_yours.rar

The Nils-Paisley 12" (Siegfried records 1986)

This is the second 12" e.p by the Canadian Nils,called "Paisley".
So sad story about this awesome band.First heard them at the BYO compilation,with the anthem "Scratches and Needles".In a time were hardcore was the rule,The Nils came out with their melodic punk rock,depressing harmonies and emotional lyrics.Being from Canada,in their case,was a major drawback.There is also the very sad story behind this band that ended with Alex Soria's suicide.A highly original band,with awesome records,could have had the fate of Replacements or Husker Du,but sadly fate wasnt fair enough.Long live the Nils.

http://rapidshare.com/files/446648962/Paisley.rar

The Exploding Hearts-Guitar Romantic (Dirtnap/Screaming Apple 2002)

One of the saddest stories of punk rock is behind this band.While they were on their peak,3/4 of them lost their life in car accident,going back home after a US tour.All of them were pretty young too.
This record is their first and only full release.There is also a collection called "Shattered" which combines some of their demos and 7's.
What can you say about them?Power pop mixed with punk rock,sensitive,melodic and just perfect.The only survining member,Terry Six,plays in a band called "Th Nice Boys",in the same vein as Exploding Hearts.
Get this lp while its still available(the second press) cause it's gonna be really scarce in the future.And it is excellent.

wwww.dirtnaprecs.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/437118196/The_Exploding_Hearts.rar

Knugen Faller-Lugna Favoriter (Ny Våg Records 2006)

One of my favorite records of the decade.I really liked those Swedes more than Gorilla Angreb,more than Libyans,more than any other girl-fronted band of the last few years.Maybe the only ones that can equal them are Masshysteri.
Highly enjoyable punk rock with female vocals in the tradition of X Ray Spex,melodic and poppy but still punk.Lyrics in Swedish of course (and i cannot understand a thing but thats ok).

www.nyvag.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/438221743/Knugen_Faller_-_Lugna_Favoriter__2007_.rar

Off With Their Heads- In Desolation(Epitaph 2010)

New record by these masters of power punk rock.Awesome work as always,no need to say anything more.

www.epitaph.com

The Lillingtons-The backchannel broadcast (Lookout! Records 2001)

This record plays on my record player for the past 5 years.I cannot be fair enough if i say that the Lillingtons were as great as all the punk rock greats like Ramones,Zero Boys,i will just admit that this record (and all Lillingtons records) is the best one to make my day.Their lyrics are awesome,the music strikes you like a lightning,and the vocals-heh,best punk rock singer right now?
Sadly missed,but at least Kody Tobleman made Teenage Bottlerocket that continues the Lillingtons way in a more of a poppy thing.

www.lookoutrecords.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/438249043/The_Lillingtons_-_The_Backchannel_Broadcast.rar

The Kids-s/t (Philips 1978)

This Belgian band was one of the first and best punk rock bands ever.In my eyes,this classic debut is surely on the list of the best 50 punk lps ever,and their second one is on the list of 200 easily.
Awesome and classic punk rock of the early years,you cannot even find a band with a similar sound but if you love early Ramones and the first two Saints records you will surely love The Kids self titled lp.
Rereleased on Havoc records a few years back,a gift to the new generation.

www.havocrex.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/437888353/The_Kids.rar

Screeching Weasel-My Brain Hurts (Lookout! Records 1991)

This is one of the best Ramones-influenced lp's ever.In this record,their third one,SW throw away their more hardcore approach of the first records and instead of playing lightning fast anthems,they compose perfect melodic punk rock songs.This album is a winner and it's a shame not to (at least) listen to it.


http://rapidshare.com/files/438234397/Screeching_Weasel_-_My_Brain_Hurts.zip

www.lookoutrecords.com

The Revolvers-End of Apathy (2003 People like you )

This is the second lp by these Germans.It is as great as the first one.No need to say more.Punk rock n roll with heart and balls.

www.peoplelikeyou.de

http://rapidshare.com/files/436536374/Revolvers_-_End_Of_Apathy.zip

The Marked Men-Ghosts (2009 Dirtnap Records)

Heh.The best band in the world right now.Awesome fast and catchy punk rock with INCREDIBLE vocals,harmonies,lyrics,melodies.Fuck,i dont even believe how talented these guys are.Out of Austin,they keep the tradition that great American bands can come out of nowhere.Well,Austin isn't exactly "nowhere" but it is not L.A either.Everything these guys have done is plainly awesome.This is their last record,but be sure to check them all out.On Dirtnap of course...

www.dirtnaprecs.com


http://rapidshare.com/files/436762307/the_marked_men_-_ghosts_-_2009.rar

The Explosion-Flash Flash Flash (2000 Jade Tree)

Such a rocking band.Melodic,catchy,this band that sadly defuncted way too early,had put out 2 records and some lp's.The energy that flows from their music is just shocking.When i first heard them i said "that is the way i want bands to play".Punk rock with capital P.This is their first record,and its really great.Miss them.

www.jadetree.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/436758812/Explosion_-_Flash_Flash_Flash.zip

The Revolvers-A tribute to cliches (People like you records 2002)

This German band from Bochum was maybe the best punk rock n roll band of the 00s.Better than Gluecifer,Hellacopters,New bomb Turks in my eyes.They play infectiously melodic punk rock with great solos and long song structures (but never boring).This is their first lp.

www.peoplelikeyou.de

http://rapidshare.com/files/436523486/Revolvers_-_A_Tribute_To_Cliches.zip

Red Rockers-Condition Red (415 Records 1981)

Just imagine:A Punk rock band from New Orleans,in the late 70s.How more obscure can that be?Red Rockers were one of the very few acts of their day,time and place.The played perfectly executed punk rock in the vein of Clash,melodic but catchy as hell.Jello Biafra was a huge fan of them and also had some backing vocals in their re edition of Johny Cash-Folsom prison blues.Their first 7" Guns of Revolution and this record are masterpieces,avoid everything they did after that cause it's crappy new wave.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/415_Records


http://rapidshare.com/files/436489125/Red_Rockers_-_Condition_Red__1981_.rar

The Mean Jeans-Are you serious? (Dirtnap Records 2009)

Ahh,tis one is a real gem.Ramones meets Screeching Weasel,just an awesome record from these guys that now live in Portland (seems that many great American acts live or relocate to Portland these days).Awesome stuff,way too catchy and funny,this is a record that has been in my turntable for endless hours.Of course,its on Dirtnap.

www.dirtnaprecs.com

http://rapidshare.com/files/436153824/The_Mean_Jeans_-_Are_You_Serious__2009_.rar

Fastbacks-Very,very powerful motor (PopLLama records1990)

The Fastbacks  are one of the most criminally underrated bands ever.Coming from Seattle,they started out as a band in early 80s,exposing their melodic punk rock to the world.The Buzzcocks and the Ramones stand out highly influential for them,but it wasn’t only those bands that influenced Fastbacks.I havent found not even one bad Fastbacks record,and I chose this one because it seems very scarce on the internet.

in a time where boring hair metal was the thing,early hardcore bands gone either crossover or rock oriented,there was a very small space for melodic but true punk rock.This record seemed back then out of time,but now,it seems like a  breath of fresh air.Highly inspired stuff,some more melodic,some more furious (“Says who”).  

http://rapidshare.com/files/435583016/Fastbacks_-_Very_Very_Powerful_Motor.rar

The Gun Club-Death Party e.p (Animal Records 1983)

Forget posers like Motley Crue,Ratt and that kind of stupid stuff.This is the real deal,raucous rock n roll with heart and attitude.Despite their poser-styled hair,Gun Club were never posers in any kind of way...
This is one of Gun Club's best works ever.I really love this e.p,it combines the punk rock harshness with rock n roll and blues so damn good,i can't resist listening to this all the time.
Of course,you know how talented Jeffrey was.But also self destructive.These elements are easily recognisable in Gun Club's sound.Fierce,melodic,inspired but also just like falling off a cliff.
Such a great band.One of the best of the 80's.

http://rapidshare.com/files/435576448/Gun_Club_-_1983_-_Death_Party.rar