Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Sonic Overload 12/20/10--Happy Holidays!

The annual holiday show is here. Two hours of festive favorites that you’re not likely to hear on those other radio stations, to say nothing of over the mall PA system. Truth be told, I’m ready for the end of the holiday season but I hope this provides an enjoyable accompaniment (antidote?) to this particular season.

Next week, I’ll be doing my best of 2010 show. Happy holidays

Sonic Overload 12/20/10

TRACK 1

ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE-Snowman (Dojo)

WILD BILLY CHILDISH & MUSICIANS OF BRITISH EMPIRE-Ho Ho! (Damaged Goods)
MISTREATERS-Santa Stole My Baby (from “X-Mas Surprise Package #4,” Flying Bomb)
ALCOHOLICS UNANIMOUS-Santa Forgot The Booze (Brilliancy Prize)
WARDS-Santa’s Cadillac (self-released)
ALAN MILMAN SECT-Punk Rock X-Mas (Bedazzled)

LAZY COWGIRLS-Sock It To Me Santa (Bomp)
PURPLE GEEZUS-The Chipmunk Song (from “We Three Bings,” Vital Gesture)
LICKITY-SPLITS-You Set My Christmas Tree On Fire (SSM)
BANTAM ROOSTER-Let’s Just Fuck For Christmas (from “X-Mas Surprise Package,” Flying Bomb)
SWINGIN’ NECKBREAKERS-Under The Christmas Tree (Norton)

BORN AGAINST-Xmas Eve (Kill Rock Stars)
A-TEAM-Christmas Claws (Painkiller)
CRUCIAL YOUTH-Christmas Time For The Skins (New Red Archives)
FEAR-Fuck Christmas (Slash)

TRACK 2

DICKIES-Silent Night (A&M)
NOTHING BUT ENEMIES-Foul-Mouthed Elf (demo)
TVTV$-Santa Drank Our Xmas Money (from “Punk Rock Christmas,” Rhino)
HARD SKIN-Ding Dong Merrily Oi! Oi! (Knockout)

88 FINGERS LOUIE-All I Want For Christmas (Hopeless)
THE CLAP-Christmas In A Body Bag (Fraud)
MHz-Secret Santa (from “X-Mas Surprise Package #3,” Flying Bomb)
SNAP-HER-I Hate Christmas (Real George)
REST IN PIECES-Toys R Us (One Step Ahead)
KING DIAMOND-No Presents For Christmas (Roadrunner)

WRETCHED ONES-The Christmas Song (from “Cashing In On Christmas,” Black Label)
SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN    -Merry Christmas, I Fucked Your Snowman (Tario)
SONICS-Don’t Believe In Christmas (Etiquette)
CANNIBALS-Christmas Rock & Roll (Hit)
WESLEY WILLIS-Merry Christmas (Oglio)

TRACK 3

RED AUNTS-Little Drummer Bitch (from “Happy Birthday Baby Jesus,” SFTRI)

YARD TRAUMA-Christmas Tyme (Baby) (from “A Midnight Christmas Mess,” Midnight)
DWARVES-Schizophrenic X-Mas (Recess)
MONO MEN-Christmastime Is For Sinners (from “Happy Birthday Baby Jesus, The Second Coming,” SFTRI)
THE NOT QUITE-Satan’s Elves (from “Guillotined At The Hangar,” Dionysus)
FREAK OUTS-Santa Claus (from “The Funhouse Comp Thing,” My Fat Ass)

DIDJITS-Under The Christmas Fish (Touch & Go)
HELLACOPTERS-Holiday Cramps (Liquor and Poker)
JR. & HIS SOULETTES-Rock & Roll Santa (Telstar)
SANTO & JOHNNY-Twistin’ Bells (Stardust)


TRACK 4

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART-Ashtray Heart (Virgin) in memory of Don Van Vliet
MINUTEMEN-The Product (SST) in memory of D. Boon
MOTORHEAD-The Hammer (Mercury)
ONKEL TOM ANGELRIPPER-Frohes Fest (Drakkar)

RESIDENTS-Santa Dog (Ralph)
BEAT HAPPENING-Christmas (from “Mondo Stereo,” Tinnitus)
THE FALL-No Xmas For John Quays (Rough Trade)
SERVOTRON-Christmas Day of The Robot (Amphetamine Reptile)

MOTT THE HOOPLE-Death May Be Your Santa Claus (Atlantic)

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Sonic Overload 12/13/10

I recorded this show a day late due to computer issues and it was once again repaired by my friend Murray so much thanks to him. On top of it, I had a flat tire and when I called AAA on Sunday, the truck driver broke off a stud so I had to get it towed on Monday. But everything worked out (well, except the bill at the tire place—ouch!) and here’s this week’s show.  Next week is the holiday show and there are a few previews of sorts on this week’s installment.

(*correction—I gave the wrong title for the Nuclear Family song on the show since I was just informed the labels are reversed. The correct title is on this playlist.)

Sonic Overload 12/13/10

TRACK 1

BORN DEAD ICONS-Great Western Mistake (Partners In Crime)

COLD SWEAT-2.5 Cliche (Rock & Roleplay)
GUYANA PUNCH LINE-Crummy Life (Prank)
YOUR ADVERSARY-Plan For Long Term Growth (Create A Villain Of Your Own )
1.6 BAND-Sticks To The Skin (Gern Blandsten)
TAR-Walking The King (Amphetamine Reptile)
MELVINS-Snake Appeal (C/Z)

NINPULATORS-Lust Under Cover (demo)
RAKOSI-Moravi es Vona (demo)
SUNSHINE SS-Destination Oblivion (Death Agonies and Screams)
THE VICIOUS-I Don’t Believe In Christ (Feral Ward)
COLA FREAKS-Uppers & Downers (Hjernespind)
SECRET PROSTITUTES-Tuan Drakula (Bad Hair Life)

MIDDLE CLASS-Out Of Vogue (Joke)
HATED YOUTH-Hardcore Rules (Burrito)
KORO-Mommy Wants To Know (Sorry State)
WILLFUL NEGLECT-EMS&D (Neglected)
DISTRACTORS-Bang! Bang! (Big Neck)
COLUMBIAN NECKTIES-Why Change Your Moves? (Sounds of Subterrania)

TRACK 2

HERÄTYS-Tama Todellisuus (La Familia)
DISASTER STRIKES-Sick To Death (Overdose On Records)
CELEBRITY MURDERS-Today The Bathroom, Tomorrow The World (Chainsaw Safety)
RAW NERVES-Taste Of Annihilation (Inimical)
BLACK DOVE-Empire Of Dust (Solar Funeral)
LEWD ACTS-Wide Black Eyes (Deathwish)

PATH OF DECAY-No Kids In The Lost City (Ha-Ko)
MUNDO MUERTO-Ciudad Asquerosa (Mata La Musika)
LOS MONJO-Cerdos (Todo Destruido)
EXPLOITED-Attack (Captain Oi)
BUSINESS-Smash The Discos (Captain Oi)

SCRAMS-Exiles (self-released)
VOMIT SQUAD-ABCDEFG (Psychic Handshake)
SUEDES-13 Stories High (from “Scum Of The Earth: The Complete Story,” Sound Stories)
THE FACTORY-Candy Cane Madness (Rhino)

TRACK 3

ZERO ZERO-Kamikaze Girl (demo)
BLANK ITS-Food For Flies (Empty)
HOT SNAKES-Audit In Progress (Swami)
SIGNAL LOST-Blueprint For Babylon (Prank)
NUCLEAR FAMILY-Believer's Voice Of Victory (Loud Punk)

CIVIL VICTIM-Vanished (Loud Punk)
POISON PLANET-Eyes Wide Open (Third Party)
SNAKEBITE-Every Bad Idea Is A Good Idea (Don Giovanni)
YDINPERHE-Kamaa Apatiia Vastaan (Bad Hair Life)
STUPIDS-Skid Row (Sanctuary)
SPAZM 151-Blown Away (Busted Heads)

OXXON-Doing Nothing (self-released)
BUZZCOCKS-You Know You Can’t Help It (IRS)
BABES IN TOYLAND-Bruise Violet (Reprise)
REVOLTING COCKS-38 (Wax Trax)

TRACK 4

SAMIAM-Early Morning (New Red Archives)
ONE LAST WISH-One Last Wish (Dischord)
UK SUBS-You Don’t Belong (Gem)
SPOON-Anticipation (Mag Wheel)
WIRE-Used To (EMI)

LOGNHALLSMOTAGNINGEN-Svenssonliv (555)
SLAP THE CULTURE-Breeding Waste (Cock Suck)
FLIPOUT AA-Flipout Song (625)
LEFT NUT-Everything It Takes To Be An Asshole (One Way)
BABY’S ARM-I’m A Wimp (from “Nobody Gets On The Guest List,” Throbbing Lobster)
JESUS AND MARY CHAIN-You Trip Me Up (Blanco y Negro)

THE PACK-King Of Kings (Rough Trade)

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Sonic Overload 12/6/10

Back to the regular programming, following last week’s all-covers show although I have a couple of holdovers this week. Next week will be the last regular show of the year before moving on to the holiday show and then my best of 2010 show. Hard to believe this year’s almost over and that I’ve got to start thinking about that “best of” list.

This week’s show is dedicated to the memory of Monday Night Football commentator/NFL quarterback “Dandy Don” Meredith, who died over the weekend at 72. If there’s a sports announcer heaven, I’m sure the Danderoo and Howard Cosell are engaged in some spirited banter...

*note: the correct title for the Nuclear Family song is listed below. Labels on the record were switched.

Sonic Overload 12/6/10

TRACK 1

NOG WATT-Going On (Revenge)

MUNDO MUERTO-Resultados de Guerra (Mata La Musika)
VAASKA-Resurreccion (Hardware)
DESTINO FINAL-Donde Estan? (La Vida Es Un Mus)
NO PARADE-A Chain Of Chains (Partners In Crime)
DIRTY BS-Chronic Infection (Slasher)

NUCLEAR FAMILY-Little By Little (Loud Punk)
LA URSS-Sadoenbel Grado (Todo Destruido)
SECRET PROSTITUTES-Gadis Materialistik (Bad Hair Life)
SUNSHINE SS-Third World Anger Kids (Death Agonies and Screams)
KIDNAP-Armee Nationale (Upstart)
UNDERDOGS-Johnny Go Home (Riot City)

FRATRICIDE-Blind Faith (Schizophrenic/Ugly Pop)
DOOMSDAY MASSACRE-Attack (CIA)
ARTIFICIAL PEACE-DJ (Dischord)
GOVERNMENT ISSUE-Plain To See (Dischord)
GFO-Not Fair (from “America’s Dairyland,” Last Rites)
STALAG 13-Selfish (Dr. Strange)

TRACK 2

DER STAB-Tracers (from “Killed By Death #13”)
SCIENTIFIC AMERICANS-Get It For Less (Tekno Tunes)
NO WAY-Breaking Point (from “Bored Teenagers,” Detour)
ART ATTACKS-Punk Rock Stars (Fresh)
PASSAGE-Competition (Cherry Red)

ANAL WARHEAD-Reality (Suburban White Trash)
POISON PLANET-Undermine (Third Party)
COLD SHOULDER-Can’t Cheat Death (from “Punx Don’t Drink,” Third Party)
CIVIL VICTIM-Workmares (Loud Punk)
NIHILIST CUNT-Generation ADD (Suburban White Trash)
GIVE UP-Pride (Peterwalkee)
DEVIANT LONERS-First Shift (demo)

NOMEANSNO-No Fgcnuik (from “Short Music For Short People,” Fat)
ALL-Strip Bar (Cruz)
VKTMS-Hard Case (Broken)
999-Emergency (Captain Oi)
TRANSPLANTS-Braincase (Dionysus)
NERVOUS EATERS-Get Stuffed (Rat)

TRACK 3

THE PROWL-I Gotta Go (DeadAlive)
UNDER AL KRITIK-Forrykt(Bad Hair Life)
SUICIDE PARTY-Suicide Party (DeadAlive)
SUICIDE FILE-I Hate You (Indecision)
ANTHRAX-Exploitation (Crass)

TYVEK-This One That One (In The Red)
DE HØJE HAELEH-Hak Hak Hak (Hjernespind)
DELTA 5-Anticipation (Kill Rock Stars)
FLUF-Long Beach (Headhunter)
8 BARK-Piece Of Cake (Underdog)

PIRANHAS-Dangerline (On/On Switch)
COLA FREAKS-Hva’ Du På? (Hjernespind)
THE WASHDOWN-Worst Dressed Up In Class (from “Lookout Freakout Episode 3,” Lookout)
THE YOUNG-Attitude Adjustment (Criminal IQ)
RICHARD HELL & THE VOIDOIDS-Love Comes In Spurts (Sire)

TRACK 4

TOKYO ELECTRON-Make Me Bleed (Empty)
HOMOSTUPIDS-Dicksting (Parts Unknown)
CRAIN-King Octane (Automatic)
CROWN ROAST-Swarm Of Shit (Unclean)
WRECK-Bumfok Aire (Play It Again Sam)
POLICE-Contact (A&M)

TANK-Crazy Horses (Raw Power)
LARD-They’re Coming To Take Me Away (Alternative Tentacles)
SHIRTS-Poe (Capitol)

TOXIC REASONS-Break The Bank (Sixth International)

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Sonic Overload 11/29/10--all covers

This week, it’s my first all-covers show since 2008 and the fourth time I’ve done one. This was a fun show to put together and I had a lot more music than I could fit in a mere two hour show so I added a fifth “bonus” set this week and it times out to just over 2½ hours. The only “rules,” if that’s what I would call them, is I didn’t use any tribute albums or all-covers albums because, as I say on the show, I’ve found that most tribute albums are a waste of time and seldom leave my shelf. All-covers albums usually represent a holding pattern for an artist. Fair or not, that’s the way I handled things, although I did break the first rule for a couple of songs. Enjoy!

*One correction—“Break The Chains” was originally by Deathwish, not Impact Unit as I said on the webcast. Thanks to Danimal for pointing that out to me...

Sonic Overload 11/29/10

TRACK 1

CELTIC FROST-Mexican Radio (Wall Of Voodoo) (Noise)

JESUS LIZARD-Chrome (Chrome) (Touch & Go)
I OBJECT-In A Better World (Screamers) (Feral Kid)
NOMOS-Vertical Slum (Swell Maps) (Deranged)
BRUCE BANNER-Interzone (Joy Division) (Busted Heads)

MINDS-Don’t Wanna Die In My Sleep Tonight (LaPeste) (Plastic Idol)
MONGROLLS-3 Chord Rock (Unnatural Axe) (from “Ruling The World From The Back Seat,” Lawless)
SPITS-Drink, Fight and Fuck (GG Allin) (Dirtnap)
DARKTHRONE-Bad Attitude (Testors) (Peaceville)
BILL BONDSMEN-Stiches (In My Head)/I Wanna Kill Somebody (Alan Milman Sect) (ACME)
F-MINUS-Trouble At The Cup (Black Randy & The Metrosquad) (Black Noise)

BIG BLACK-Rema-Rema (Rema-Rema) (Forced Exposure)
GORIES-Ghostrider (Suicide) (Crypt)
MIKA MIKO-Sex (Urinals) (PPM)
HALO OF FLIES-I’m A Bug (Urinals) (Amphetamine Reptile)

TRACK 2

DRONES-Be My Baby (Ronettes) (Anagram)
HENRY FIAT’S OPEN SORE-Problem Child (Damned) (Coldfront)
ZEN GUERRILLA-Mama’s Little Rocket (Little Richard) (from “Apocalypse Always,” Alternative Tentacles)
THE BURNT-Charlie Brown (Coasters) (Headache)
GENRAL FOODZ-Love Potion #9 (Clovers) (Destiny)
SUICIDE KINGS-Bad Boy (Larry Williams) (Adult Negro)

REPOS-Straight Jacket (Jerry’s Kids) (Youth Attack)
UNDER PRESSURE-It’s Time (The Faith) (Sound Pollution)
HERO DISHONEST-I Saw It (Deep Wound) (ACME)
SPAZZ-Stabbed In The Back (Youth of Today) (Slap A Ham)
CAPITAL DEATH-Make A Change (Youth Of Today) (Punks Before Profits)
DUMBSTRUCK-Break the Chains (Impact Unit) (Deranged)
MEANWHILE-Always Restrictions (from “In Defence Of Our Future,” Distortion)

REAL KIDS-Rawhide (Link Wray) (demo)
RIP OFFS-Do The Uganda (Controllers) (Wallabies)
DILLINGER FOUR-You’re Not Blank (Dils) (THD)
BREEDERS-Shocker In Gloomtown (Guided By Voices) (4AD)
PEER PRESSURE-Eve Of Destruction (Barry McGuire) (Break My Face)
R. STEVIE MOORE-Theme From A.G. (Andy and Opie Taylor) (Flamingo)

TRACK 3

CHRON GEN-Jet Boy, Jet Girl (Elton Motello) (Secret)
EATER-Fifteen (Eighteen) (Alice Cooper) (Creative Man)
CATBURGLARS-Cherry Bomb (Runaways) (Criminal IQ)
NIP DRIVERS-Fox On The Run (Sweet) (Taang)
ADRENALIN OD-Saturday Night (Bay City Rollers) (Relapse)
FEEDERZ-Have You Never Been Mellow (Olivia Newton-John) (Broken)

NEW BOMB TURKS-Mr. Suit (Wire) (Crypt)
HEX DISPENSERS-Down In The Park (Gary Numan) (Alien Snatch)
PURE HELL-These Boots Are Made For Walking (Nancy Sinatra) (Welfare)
ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT-Press Darlings (Adam & The Ants) (Headhunter)

SOA-Disease (UK Subs) (from “Flex Your Head,” Dischord)
THE JAM-Slow Down (Larry Williams) (Polydor)
DIDJITS-Call Me Animal (MC5) (Touch & Go)
DICKIES-Paranoid (Black Sabbath) (A&M)
FARTZ-Children Of The Grave (Black Sabbath) (Alternative Tentacles)

TRACK 4

TEENGENERATE-Six and Change (Pagans) (Crypt)
ASPHALT JUNGLE-Money (Barrett Strong) (Skydog)
DMZ-Cinderella (Sonics) (Sire)
REZILLOS-Glad All Over (Dave Clark Five) (Sire)

SCROTUM GRINDER-No Friend Of Mine (Slapshot) (Prank)
FISHSTICKS-Mommy, Can I Go Out And Kill Tonight? (Misfits) (Theologian)
FYP-Preskool Dropout (FU’s) (Recess)
RAT BASTARDS-Get Tough (Bad Posture) (Beer City)
MUDHONEY-Who Is Who (Adolescents) (Sub Pop)
ILL REPUTE-Cherokee Nation (Indian Reservation) (Raiders) (It’s Alive/Indecision)

GIRLSCHOOL-Race With The Devil (Gun) (Stiff)
LOST BOYS-I Hate Hippies (MIA) (Trabuc)
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY-Head Over Heels (Go-Go’s) (Deaf American)
FIREBALLS OF FREEDOM-I Got A Line On You (Spirit) (Dirtnap)

TRACK 5

TOY DOLLS-The Final Countdown (Europe) (SOS)
LEATHERFACE-Message In A Bottle (Police) (Roughneck)
THEE MIGHTY CAESARS-1977 (Clash) (from “Dope, Guns and Fucking In The Streets Volumes 4-7,” Amphetamine Reptile)
GG KING-The Letter (Box Tops) (demo)

ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA-Roll Over Beethoven (Jet)

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Sonic Overload 11/22/10

I took another week off from politics... definitely skewing towards older songs on this show, including a few songs for Thanksgiving and a few commemorating the 47th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s assassination. And it got me to thinking that the terrible band Texas Is The Reason took their name from a line in the Misfits “Bullet.” But I won’t blame the Misifts for Texas Is The Reasons’ sins against music.

Next week, I’ll be doing the first all-covers show since 2008 so make sure you check it out. It’ll be a lot better than this week’s show...

Sonic Overload 11/22/10

TRACK 1

SUICIDE COMMANDOS-Burn It Down (Mercury)

COLA FREAKS-Sniper (Hjernespind)
DE HØJE HAELE-Uden Ilt (Hjerenspind)
TYVEK-Potato (In The Red)
TOUCH MY RASH-Sexless Existence (Bittersick)

MDC-Thanks For Giving Me What I Didn’t Want (New Red Archives)
SATAN’S PILGRIMS-Turkey Trot (Empty)
ZODIAC KILLERS-Somebody’s Gettin’ Screwed (Rip Off)
DIRTYS-Rock N Roll Hum (from “Viva La Vinyl Vol. #3,” Dead Beat)
SINISTER SIX-Keep My Cool (Empty)
STUMP WIZARDS-Firemine (Get Hip)

GOVERNMENT ISSUE-Snubbing (Dischord)
ARTIFICIAL PEACE-Outside Looking In (Dischord)
YOUTH KORPS-Sick Of Pain (Crucial Response)
CAPITOL PUNISHMENT-El Salvador (from “Not So Quiet On The Western Front,” Alternative Tentacles)
URBAN WASTE-Wasted Life (Mad At The World)
DECRY-Raven (Cleopatra)

TRACK 2

RUDE KIDS-Safe Society (Distortion)
X-RAY SPEX-Obsessed With You (Sanctuary)
SCAVENGERS-Born To Bullshit (Raw Power)
NOCTURNAL PROJECTIONS-Non-Event (Raw Power)
ZEROS-Don’t Push Me Around (Bomp)

YDINPERHE-Puukosta Selkään (self-released)
LOSE THE TUDE-Fleas (Sacred Plague)
DERELICTS-Wash (Sub Pop)
PAVEMENT-From Now On (Drag City)
COMPLICATIONS-Last Journey (demo)

GANG OF FOUR-Natural’s Not In It (Infinite Zero)
BODIES-Mr. President (from “Eat Your Head,” Greville)
REALLY RED-Nobody Rules (from “Cottage Cheese From The Lips Of Death,” Ward-9)
SACCHARINE TRUST-Disillusion Fool (from “Life Is Ugly So Why Not Kill Yourself?,” New Alliance)
MONORCHID-The Warmers (Touch & Go)

TRACK 3

FEAR OF TOMORROW-Crucifier (Charged//Distorted)
STOCKPILE-Your Trap (demo)
CAUSTIC CHRIST-Immaculate Deception (Havoc)
CONCLUSION-Japanese title (HG Fact)
GENBAKU ONANIES-Japanese title (Trippin’ Elephant)
UNIDA-Black Woman (Mans Ruin)

LEGAL WEAPON-No Sorrow (Arsenal)
WIPERS-Return Of The Rat (Zeno)
ANGEL CITY-Face The Day (Epic)
DEPARTMENT S-Is Vic There? (Mau Mau)

TRACK 4

DRY HUMP-Let Down (Shogun)
BRAIN HANDLE-Nervous Politics (No Way)
WRECKAGE-White House Spokesperson (demo)
MIKE V & THE RATS-The Stand (Indecision)
NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD-Vultures (A-F)
ALICE DONUT-ESP (from “Something’s Gone Wrong Again,” C/Z)

AVENGERS-The American In Me (White Noise)
MISFITS-Bullet (Plan 9)
DESTROY ALL MONSTERS-November 22nd, 1963 (Fan Club)
PATTI SMITH GROUP-Pumping (My Heart) (Arista)

AEROSMITH-Draw The Line (Columbia)

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Sonic Overload 11/25/10

I’m taking the week off from politics. Just the music this week, no profound sociological statements. I won’t even gloat over the Patriots smackdown of the Steelers although I have to admit it made getting up on a Monday morning a bit easier. Actually, I look forward to doing this show—no problem at all getting up on Mondays...

Sonic Overload 11/15/10

TRACK 1

CHAOS UK-No Security (Anagram)

I OBJECT-Savior (Feral Kid)
CONFINES-Downward Harmonization (Side Two/Labor Of Love)
BLACK CROSS-It Gets Dark So Early (Initial)
PATH OF DECAY-His War (Ha-Ko)
SHAPESHIFTER-Religious Reich (Don Giovanni)

TYVEK-Future Junk (In The Red)
PAPER DRAGONS-Annihilate The Need (demo)
TESTORS-Don’t Tell Me (Swami)
THEE HYDROGEN TERRORS-Plate In My Head (Load)
BOSS HOG-Some Sara (Amphetamine Reptile)
SHARK PANTS-Shark Pants (Recess)

RUNS-Beatcraft Rulez (Criminal IQ)
SCHOOL JERKS-Nothing Else (Riff Raff)
MUKILTEO FAIRIES-Four Letter Love (Kill Rock Stars)
BLACK FORK-I Hate Yer Music (Mess Me Up)
TIMEBOMBS-Hive Mind (Cowabunga)
RED RED RED-Greatest Hit/Regeneration (Big Neck)

TRACK 2

SWEET J.A.P.-Ikuze (Nice & Neat)
EAST BAY CHASERS-No Way Out (Cheetah’s)
STRONG COME ONS-Make Me Feel So Good (Pleasure Unit)
MUCKRAKER-I Own It All (demo)
MOORAT FINGERS-Ugly (Radio Blast)
RANDY-I Don’t Wanna Work (G7 Welcoming Committee)

BAD BRAINS-How Low Can A Punk Get? (from “Rat Music For Rat People,” Go!)
DAG NASTY-One To Two (Dischord)
CONFLICT-Fester (Unjust)
BAD RELIGION-Fuck Armageddon... This Is Hell (Epitaph)
FOUND DEAD IN TRUNK-The Real Thing (75)

KAKKA-HÄTÄ-77-Kapitalismi Haisee (Deaf Forever)
BLITZ-Escape (No Future)
FORGOTTEN-Class Separation (TKO)
BIKINI KILL-Rebel Girl (Kill Rock Stars)

TRACK 3

LOVE TRIANGLE-Orgasms In Heaven (Dire)
BRAIN CAR-Rules & Regulations (Reel Time)
ULTRATUMBADOS-Autogesto, Al Exceso (SouthKore)
COMPLAINTS-Cheap Reward (self-released)
JUANITA Y LOS FEOS-Tu Secta Es Guay (Dead Beat)

FRUSTRATION-Repetition (Inimical)
FIX ME-Cabeza de Turco (La Vida Es Un Mus)
LA PIOVRA-L’Ultima Sigaretta (Youth Attack)
OMEGAS-Futile Pleasures (Powered)
MINUS APES-Back To The Cave (Thrashbastard)
VOIDS-My Rules (Dr. Strange)

CIA-I Hate The Radio (More Than A Witness)
OCTOBER DAYS-West Coast (from “Guillotined At The Hangar,” Dionysus)
WARM GUN-Broken Windows (from “Killed By Death #200”)
EMPIRE-Electric Guitar (Poorly Packaged)
CHORDS-Something’s Missing (Captain Oi)

TRACK 4

ARCTIC FLOWERS-Pattern Recognition (Charged//Distorted)
TRACTOR SEX FATALITY-Prosthesis Rising (Big Neck)
THE CLEARER-Storm (Forge)
TUBERS-High Tide It’s Inside (No Idea)

SCRAMS-Magma (demo)
SLINT-Good Morning Captain (Touch & Go)
FAILURE-Princess (Slash)
STEREOLAB-Au Grand Jour (Slumberland)

SAVOY BROWN-Tell Mama (Parrot)

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sonic Overload 11/8/10

Sometimes after I’ve finished the editing for this show, I’ll put on a progressive talk station. Today, I had it on for about a minute and I just couldn’t take it. Too damned depressing. The beginning of this week’s show is also pretty damned depressing, Rand Paul’s victory speech after being elected Senator in Kentucky. A dyed-in-the-wool tea party member and his ideology is dangerous for America. The Senate did remain in Democratic hands but not the House. Look, the whole process is a clusterfuck, I’m not even in the mood to go into too much detail because the burnout level has been reached. I picked just one clip to exemplify things. When Richard Nixon resigned in 1974, Gerald Ford said that our long national nightmare is over. I can see a new one beginning. America commits suicide, indeed.

And there’s a few sets of songs to commemorate Veterans Day...

Sonic Overload 11/8/10

TRACK 1

SUBHUMANS-America Commits Suicide (SST)

BLOODTYPE-Welcome To Hell (Cowabunga)
FUNERAL SHOCK-California’s Dead (Tankcrimes)
THE JURY-Dog Years (Gloom)
OS ESTUDANTES-Aprendizado (Laja)
REAGAN YOUTH-USA (Freeway Enterprises)

PATH OF DECAY-Golden Steps Of Fame (Ha-Ko)
YOUNG OFFENDERS-Liar (Deranged)
AUTISTIC YOUTH-Soldiers (Black Water)
EVERYTHING FALLS APART-Leave No Record (self-released)
NO HOPE FOR THE KIDS-War Wreck (Kick ‘n Punch)

ANTI-PASTI-Call The Army (I’m Alive) (Dojo)
SPECIAL FORCES-Gung Ho (Boner)
YOUTH BRIGADE-Snow Job (Recollect)
NEGATIVE FX-VFW (Taang)
JACK TRAGIC & THE UNFORTUNATES-Shell Shock Joe (Dionysus)

TRACK 2

KRUNCHIES-You Put The U in Useless (SouthKore)
DAILY VOID-P-U-B-L-I-C Eyes (Dead Beat)
ROT SHIT-Fuck Yer DJ Night (Fashionable Idiots)
CONTAMINATORS-Closet Junkie (Going Underground)
COMPUTER COUGAR-Photos That Don’t Exist (Gern Blandsten)
NO MUSIC-City To City (from “High Road To Obscurity,” Grand Theft Audio)
CRIME-Twisted (Swami)

VAASKA-Destruye (540)
WORMEATERS-Wardeath (Sorry State)
VILE BODIES-Novelization (demo)
ZEROZERO-Holiday On Crack (demo)
MINISTRY-The Great Satan (Megaforce)

ORDER OF THE WHITE ROSE-Armchair General (Unitree)
FREE BEER-Premature Enlistment (Alternative Tentacles)
NO EMPATHY-Veteran (Broken)
STIFF LITTLE FINGERS-Wasted Life (Rough Trade)
ABRASIVE WHEELS-The Army Song (Captain Oi)

TRACK 3

MICE-Not Proud Of The USA (Scat)
TV21-Ambition (Deram)
FLYS-Love and a Molotov Cocktail (Captain Oi)

RED RED RED-New Action (Big Neck)
NINPULATORS-Deorganzied Dudes (demo)
RED AUNTS-Poker Party (Epitaph)
SCRAMS-Officer Touchy (self-released)

SHITTY LIMITS-Yesterday’s Heroes (Motorchest)
HAZARDOUS WASTE-Jock Rock (Schizophrenic)
BUKKAKE BOYS-Human Disease (Vinyl Rites)
NIGHTGAUN-Hopeful/Hopeless (Primitive Future)
BAD AMERICAN-Rodent (Bad Recordings)
SQUALORA-Killed By Dolphins (Poisoned Candy)

TRACK 4

LURKERS-I’m On Heat (Beggars Banquet)
DILS-I Hate The Rich (Dionysus)
VANDALS-Urban Struggle (Time Bomb)
THREATS-Writing On The Wall (Dr. Strange)
EVERREADY-I Won’t Be A Soldier (Cool Guy)

HELIOS CREED-Weekends (Cleopatra)
SONIC YOUTH-Death Valley ’69 (Homestead)
HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE-Blow-Up (Passport)
STRANGLERS-Five Minutes (IRS)

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD-Public Image (Virgin)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Sonic Overload 11/1/10

Billy Ruane was a genuine character. If the term “scene fixture” applied to anyone, it would certainly have been this gentleman. He was a tireless champion and supporter of the Boston/Cambridge music scene and was the person responsible for bringing rock music to the Middle East over 20 years ago. As my wife said, his arrival at a show meant it was now officially an “event.” He was usually attired in a suit jacket and untucked dress shirt, usually with some sort of alcoholic beverage in his hand and dancing around the floor like a madman. Fan, promoter and often impromptu MC. I saw him take the stage and appropriate the microphone more than a few times over the years.

Billy passed away last week at the age of 52 after a lifetime of battling various demons and afflictions. No reason to dwell on the reasons—let’s just remember a one of a kind character. As with Mr. Butch, it’s not going to be the same without Billy around anymore. There’s been an incredible outpouring of tributes and remembrances. Here’s one such piece: http://b.globe.com/9YlryX

And, of course, this week is the midterm election and it’s probably not going to be too great a day for liberals, progressives, et al. In fact, it’s not going to be a great day for America if the right-wing extremists end up in power. The Keith Olbermann piece at the start of Track 4 sets things out in blunt fashion. That comes from a 19 + minute “special comment” he did on his show about the tea party candidates, detailing their warped viewpoints. If you’re game, you can watch the entire thing here: http://huff.to/9rwJgy

One more thing—as I mentioned last week (and show at the top here), I’m trying to raise money to pay for equipment repairs, upgrades, etc. Any contribution, no matter how small, would be tremendously appreciated. You can PayPal donations to suburbanvoice@earthlink.net. Thanks to those who have already provided generous support...

Sonic Overload 11/1/10

TRACK 1

VOID-Who Are You? (Dischord)

NINPULATORS-Scene ’84 (demo)
FOUND DEAD IN TRUNK-Blanket (75)
RED RED RED-Negative Reaction (Big Neck)
TRACTOR SEX FATALITY-Fail (Big Neck)
SEXUAL SUICIDE-National Grid (United Riot)
ROOFIE & THE NIGHTSTALKER-GHB (Rich Bitch)

AGE-It’s Spiderweb (Black Water)
HELLSHOCK-Legion (HG Fact)
RAKOSI-Zsolti (demo)
TENSE REACTION-Pull The Plug (Bong)
FEAR OF TOMORROW-Neverender (Charged/Distorted)
MOB 47-Kärnvapen Attack (Speedstate)

SWIZ-Ghost (Jade Tree)
TRIPLE THREAT-Obliterate (Bridge Nine)
DEATH OR GLORY-Your Choice (Crucial Response)
DISSIDENTS-Detention (Smog Veil)
ROCKS-Chaos (Brain Salad Surgery)
TERMINAL STATE-Your Rules (Deranged)

TRACK 2

RADIO BIRDMAN-Aloha Steve & Danno (Sub Pop) in memory of James MacArthur

SWORN LIARS-Vile Device (Big Neck)
PULSES-Leisureworld (Dirtnap)
TRABANT-I’m Pulling Out All My Tubes (New Disorder)
FOURTH ROTOR-Price Of Buying (Underground Communique)
THE ENERGY-I’m Gonna Cut You Into Pieces (Team Science)
DIVISION OF LAURA LEE-We’ve Been Planning This For Years (Burning Heart)

WRY-Blueprint To Nero (Forge)
GREEN MAGNET SCHOOL-Package (Sub Pop)
MISSION OF BURMA-That’s How I Escaped My Certain Fate (Ryko)

TRACK 3

PREGNANT-Safe & Sound (Burn Books)
THE SIOUX-Nothing To Lose (self-released)
PEDESTRIANS-Permanent Threat (A Wrench In The Gears)
LIBYANS-Homesick (Sorry State)
BOB EVANS-Dead Broke (Skene)

CIVIC PROGRESS-Depopulate (Fashionable Idiots)
DISORDERLY CONDUCT-All Talk (Dirge)
LOS OLVIDADOS-Personal Genocide (Alternative Tentacles)
GENERICS-Someday (boot)
VICE SQUAD-Stand Strong Stand Proud (Captain Oi)

VAASKA-Sangre Y Sudor (540)
HAZARDOUS WASTE-Destroy (Schizophrenic)
FRATRICIDE-Rip Wide The Sky (Schizophrenic/Ugly Pop)
GUILLOTINE-World Within A World (Alchemy)

TRACK 4

VARUKERS-Politics Instore (Vile)

SWINGIN’ UTTERS-Teenage Genocide (New Red Archives)
GHOULIES-¡Ya Basta! (Rockstar)
ARRIVALS-Analee (Thick)
AMERICAN STEEL-Graveyards (Lookout)
THE COST-These Days (New Disorder)

NARCS-Doppelganger (Real Time)
PHOBIA-Meth Death (demo)
TRASHIES-Vote Bush (demo)
THINKING FELLERS UNION LOCAL 282-Sister Hell (Thwart)

IGGY & THE STOOGES-I Got A Right (Bomp)

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Sonic Overload 10/25/10

It’s time for the Halloween show—I tried to throw in some previously-unheard songs although there are always songs that absolutely, positively have to be played. It wouldn’t be Halloween without “Code Blue” or “Smash Some Pumpkins” or “See You In The Boneyard,” to name just a few.

One diversion from the Halloween tunes—a tribute to Slits’ vocalist Ari Up, who died last week at the age of 48.

Happy Halloween!!

Sonic Overload 10/25/10

TRACK 1

VENOM-Witching Hour (Neat)

BROKEN TOYS-Smash Some Pumpkins (Trashtone)
SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN-The Only Scary Thing About Halloween Is Your Fucking Face (from “Songs From The Witching Season,” Creep)
BAN THIS-Creepy Crawl (Stress To Death)
MANIFEST DESTINY-Screamatorium (Mystic)
SUBCULTURE-I Heard A Scream (Fartblossom)

NOISE GOD-She Had No Shadow (Mystic)
BLOOD SPIT NIGHTS-Ghoulish Reminders (Whispers In Darkness)
GRIFFIN-The Phantom Of The Shocker (Moneytalks)
ROSEMARY’S BABIES-Talking To The Dead (Ghastly)
MISFITS-Wolfsblood/Demonomania (Caroline)
CRIMSON GHOSTS-20 Eyes (self-released)

MUMMIES-The Double Axe (Estrus)
DEREK LYN PLASTIC-Vampires In Heat (Florida’s Dying)
HUSBANDS-Monster Party (Show and Tell)
LAST WORD-Sleepy Hollow (from “It Came From The Garage,” Downey)
SONICS-The Witch (Fan Club)

TRACK 2

GRUESOMES-(Theme From) Bikers From Hell (Sundazed)

ZEKE-Evil Dead (Aces & Eights)
NITZ-Beast Within (Reptilian)
SPEND 4-Necrophilia (ACME)
STUPID BABIES GO MAD-Blood Hunter (ACME)
BRAIN EATERS-Eaters Never Die (Human Stench)
DEATH SIDE-Devil In The Hell (Selfish)

BATTALION OF SAINTS-I Wanna Make You Scream (Taang)
THE FREEZE-Halloween Night (Dr. Strange)
DEAD KENNEDYS-Halloween (Alternative Tentacles)
FANG-Diary Of A Mad Werrewülf (Boner)

TSOL-Code Blue (Posh Boy)
GBH-Necrophilia (Clay)
DAMNED-Stab Yor Back (Stiff)
MAD PARADE-Hollywood Vampires (Dr. Strange)
45 GRAVE-Black Cross (Goldar)

TRACK 3

HEX DISPENSERS-Channel 13 Is Haunted (Alien Snatch)
SCRATCH ACID-Monsters (Rabid Cat)
GIT SOME-Impending Zombie Apocalypse (1-2-3-4 Go!)
MONSTERS-I See Dead People (Voodoo Rhythm)
CRAMPS-Zombie Dance (Zonophone)

ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN-Devil Dust (Get Hip)
MIDNIGHT EVILS-Dirt Demon (Estrus)
THE HORROR-Reunited Ripper (Chainsaw Safety)
EVIL ARMY-Friday The 13th (Get Revenge)
SHADOW REICHENSTEIN-Wakin’ The Dead (Fiend Force)

UNDEAD-I Want You Dead (Stiff)
JONESES-Graveyard Rock (SFTRI)
SOCIAL DISTORTION-The Creeps (Time Bomb)
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT-Harvester Of Eyes (Columbia)

TRACK 4

SLITS-Typical Girls (Island) in memory of Ari Up

FLESH EATERS-See You In The Boneyard (Slash)
CHRISTIAN DEATH-Romeo’s Distress (Frontier)
SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES-Halloween (Geffen)

THE MAD-I Wanna Be A Devil (Captain Trip)
ALICE COOPER-Lay Down and Die, Goodbye (Rhino)
GOD BULLIES-Creepy People (Amphetamine Reptile)
MIGHTY SPHINCTER-Mental Mansion (Placebo)

GRIM REAPER-See You In Hell (RCA)

Monday, November 1, 2010

Sonic Overload 10/18/10

So here it is... the first show on my new site. The first show at 128 kpbs or, if you don't know what I'm talking about, better sound quality. And the show gets off to a rousing start with some enlightened observations from Carl Paladino, Republican gubernatorial candidate in New York who has a bit of—how should I say this—a gay problem. Just listen and you’ll understand. And it’s particularly sickening to hear his aural diarrhea given the recent suicides of gay individuals due to homophobic attacks and bullying. There’s a good article on Huffington Post about this event: http://huff.to/dC9wZ7. The ignorance continues unabated. Colorado Republican senatorial candidate Ken Buck also slandered gay people, saying on “Meet The Press,”  “I think that birth has an influence over it, like alcoholism and some other things, but I think that basically you have a choice,” I don’t think I need to comment further.

Time to stop talking about the bigots. Let’s rock!

Sonic Overload 10/18/10

TRACK 1

PROPAGANDHI-Homophobes Are Just Pissed ‘Cause They Can’t Get Laid (Fat)

CLITBOYS-Gay’s OK (Feedback)
MY REVENGE-Gay Marriage Is Better Than Your Marriage (Thorp)
FLESHIES-Gay Vacation (Alternative Tentacles)
QUEERS-You’re Tripping (Lookout)
411-Those Homophobic (Workshed)

TEN YARD FIGHT-Line Of Scrimmage (Equal Vision)
BROKEN NEEDLE-Waste Away (Lengua Armada)
CITIZENS ARREST-Fortress (DeadAlive)
STRAIGHT AHEAD-Spirit Of Youth (iRisk)
OUR GANG-No Motive (Jack Roy)
MINOR THREAT-Out Of Step (Dischord)

ZEROZERO-Hamer Man (demo)
PROLETARIAN ART THREAT-Proletarian Gospel Drive (Lean Enterprise)
WRANGLER BRUTES-Maternity Ward (Kill Rock Stars)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE-Knife On A String (Sorry State)
SEX/VID-Footsteps (Dom America)
PISSED JEANS-Little Sorrell (Parts Unknown)

TRACK 2

COLA FREAKS-Mig Mig Mig (Rob’s House)
THE ESTRANGED-Statue In A Room (Dirtnap)
ELECTRIC SEX CIRCUS-Spanner Badge (from “The Unacceptable Stench of Bullshit,” Cleopatra)

BLOODKROW BUTCHER-Nigh (Total Fucker)
RELIGIOUS SS DISORDER-Wasted Passion/Energy (Punks Before Profits)
LAPINPOLTHAJAT-Download (Hohnie)
LOSE THE TUDE-Garlick ‘em (Sacred Plague)
PARAGRAF 119-Nul Tolerance (Kick ‘n Punch)

BUTTHOLE SURFERS-Lady Sniff (Touch & Go)
SILVERFISH-Shit Out Of Luck (Touch & Go)
READ YELLOW-The Association (Fenway)
HAMMERHEAD-Zesta (Amphetamine Reptile)

TRACK 3

NOMOS-A Witness (Deranged)
VILE GASH-Life Rot (Youth Attack)
SLICES-Floodlight (Iron Lung)
NAKED RAYGUN-Live Wire (Caroline)

NASAL BOYS-Die Wuste Lebt (Sometimes)
THE EDGE-Corporate Abuse (Throbbing Lobster)
NO PROBLEM-Debts (Handsome Dan)
SPASTIC PANTHERS-Volatile (Handsome Dan)
CHRONIC SEIZURE-Stark Reality (No Way/Fashionable Idiots)
CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS-Rip Me (Trabuc)

KIDNAPPERS-Nothing’s Gonna Change (Alien Snatch)
CHARGERS-(Comin’ Home In A) Body Bag (Undy Rock)
SINKS-Look Out (Fashionable Idiots)
HIPS-Take Me Off Your Playlist (Going Underground)
TYRANNA-Back Off Baby (Boppa Do Down)

TRACK 4

PORTRAIT OF POVERTY-Portrait Of Poverty (from “10 Things Jesus Wants You To Know” comp)
TARGET OF DEMAND-Botchalizm (Happy Hermit)
KVOTERINGEN-Ge Inte Upp (Terrotten)
VACCUUM-Frustration (demo)
DISFEAR-Never Gonna Last (Relapse)
VENDETTA-And The Brave Man Falls (Noise)

REACTIONARIES-Innuendo (Water Under The Bridge)
LIVEFASTDIE-Passing Out (In Front Of The Children) (Dead Beat)
MY DOG POPPER-Rock Stars Are Assholes (from “It Came From The Pit,” Psyche Industry)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS-Scared Of People/Black Sabbath (Beer City)
4 SKINS-One Law For Them (Captain Oi)

RED LORRY YELLOW LORRY-Save My Soul (Red Rhino)

Monday, October 11, 2010

Sonic Overload 10/11/10

Columbus Day... I suppose I could say Happy Columbus Day but it’s not a happy day for a number of people. I have a brief PSA at the start of the show that offers something of an explanation. I also play a few songs I missed last week for my tribute to Mark Sheehan of Out Cold...

Sonic Overload 10/11/10

TRACK 1

DEFECT DEFECT-Stolen Ground (Residue)

ONxALERT-Mending 500 Years (from “Bridging Oceans,” Third Party)
WHOREHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Stolen Land (from “Aftermath,” Profane Existence)
DEVOID OF FAITH-Withdrawal (Hater of God)
CONFINES-Bait and Switch (Labor of Love/Side Two)
TALK IS POISON-Forgotten (Prank)

PAHAA VERTA-Ei Taa Aika Oo Mua Varten (self-released)
STREET TRASH-Not My Fault (No Class)
RUINERS-John 3:81 (from “Battle Of The Worst Bands,” Noncommercial)
INSOLENTS-Riot (Mystic)
REPOS-Ripped and Glued (Youth Attack)
REGRESS-Distractions (from “Histeria 2,” Lengua Armada)

ZEROZERO-Watch Out (demo)
UX VILEHEADS-Down Again (Sorry State)
NOMOS-The Most Dangerous Game (Deranged)
NO SIDE-Depressing Day (HG Fact)
AMDI PETERSENS ARME-Alt Er Ved Det Samme (Kick ‘n Punch)
DICKIES-Give It Back (A&M)

TRACK 2

OUT COLD-Shot Dead (Kangaroo)
ALIEN BLOOD TRANSFUSION-Ilsa (ACME)
ICU-AP (Put-On)
INSANITY DEFENSE-Pilgrim State (Unsound)
AUTISTIC YOUTH-No Sleep (Dirtnap/Black Water)

21-645-Copulator (demo)
VITAMIN-13 Whore (demo)
TALL PAUL-Breathe Underwater (demo)
GRAND MAL-Parade’s End (Fountain Of Youth)

HEX DISPENSERS-My Phantom Limb (Douchemaster)
HOMICIDES-I Hate You (Vertex)
FEEDTIME-Shovel (Rough Trade)
BULLET LAVOLTA-Baggage (Taang)
DEFECTS-20th Century (WXYZ)

TRACK 3

RADIATORS FROM SPACE-Television Screen (Chiswick)
BOYS-Tenement Kids (Captain Oi)
COCKNEY REJECTS-Bad Man (Captain Oi)
DOA-Take A Chance (Friends)
SUBHUMANS-Dead At Birth (Friends)

FURY-Circle Of Lies (Jade Tree)
BROTHER INFERIOR-Promise Keepers (Sensual Underground)
SMARTUT KAHOL LAVAN-Amok Hygiene (Boshet)
CROSS STITCHED EYES-Birth Of Night (Alternative Tentacles)
FLEAS & LICE-Up The Punks (Rodent Popsicle)

RIVER CITY TANLINES-Animal Life (Dirtnap)
CANDY SNATCHERS-Why Ya That Way (Go Kart)
ARCHIE & THE PUKES-I Got Worms (Centsless)
NAZZ-Christopher Columbus (Rhino)

TRACK 4

C.AARMÉ-British Breakfast (Spegel)
CANDY MACHINE-Syndicate (Skene)
DACTYL-Tooth Magic (Reptilian)
GAUNT-Revolution (Datapanik)

WHITE DRUGS-Untitled (Kunstwaffe)
EASY ACTION-I’m Waiting (Reptilian)
LOLLIPOP-Mexican Overdrive (Reptilian)
ESTRELLA 20/20-Afro Mexicana (Estrus)
INTERFUSE-Cremation of Care (Tragic End)

ROGUE MALE-All Over You (Elektra)

Sonic Overload 10/4/10

Mark Sheehan, the vocalist for the longtime Massachusetts hardcore band Out Cold, passed away over the weekend at the age of 41. I wasn’t close friends with Mark but he was always great to me over the years. He was friendly and had a good sense of humor, quite the opposite of what you’d expect, given the darkly misanthropic lyrics he penned for his band over the years. Out Cold were all business/no bullshit when they played—Mark would simply say “We’re Out Cold,” then they’d tear into 25-30 minutes (on average) of blistering and economical hardcore punk, usually without a break between songs, rarely with any sort of commentary and, at the end, he’d repeat “We’re Out Cold,” put the mike down and that would be it. So this week’s show is dedicated to his memory and you’ll hear 14 of their songs, culled from Out Cold’s vast catalog that spanned over 15 years.
   
R.I.P. Mark...

Sonic Overload 10/4/10

TRACK 1

OUT COLD-Like Clockwork (Kangaroo)
OUT COLD-Just Plain Mean (Blackfish)
OUT COLD-Hidden Agenda (ACME)
OUT COLD-Own Worst Enemy (ACME)
OUT COLD-That Hurt (ACME)
OUT COLD-Dangerously Unstable (from “Dangerously Unstable,” Suburban Voice)

WARM JETS-Diabla (ACME)
GG ALLIN & THE MURDER JUNKIES-Creation Crucifixion (Aware One)
BRATFACE-How Do You Like Me Now? (Fan Attic)
SEX MANIACS-Dollars (Manic Ride)
CRUSADERS-Supryse Package Fore Mr. Matzkov (Dionysus)
SUPERCHARGER-You Irritate Me (Estrus)

BLOODKROW BUTCHER-Reprisals (Total Fucker)
PUNCH IN THE FACE-Beer Cold, TV Loud, Homosexuals Flaming (Lengua Armada)
NASA SPACE UNIVERSE-Bwap (Shogun)
INTENSITY-All Hail Corporate Power (Thought Crime)
SLAYER-Piece By Piece (American)

TRACK 2

GENERATION X-Gimme Some Truth (Chrysalis)
MEATMEN-One Down, Three To Go (Touch & Go)
ZERO BOYS-Civilization’s Dying
HÜSKER DÜ-Target (Reflex)
ESTRANGED-Love and a Molotov Cocktail (Dirtnap)
STATUTES-Husbands and Wives (Deranged)

X-It Must Be Me (Amphetamine Reptile)
DIDJITS-Sweet Sweet Satan (Touch & Go)
SUPERSNAZZ-Breakout (Sub Pop)
MOTORAMA-Gossip Reputation (Dead Beat)
PLAGUE RATS THROUGHOUT HISTORY-Membrane (Primitive Air Raid)
INSERVIBLES-Yo No Se (Shogun)

BUKKAKE BOYS-Waiting (Vinyl Rites)
PROSTHETICS-Black & White (self-released)
BLOODTYPE-Anti-Social (Cowabunga)
HATED PRINCIPLES-Punk Is Only A Word (Gothic Gospel)
MADBALL-Across My Face (Wreck-Age)
STRIKING DISTANCE-Hated (Thorp)

TRA CK 3

OUT COLD-High Maintenance (ACME)
OUT COLD-Total Human Monster (ACME)
OUT COLD-Gimme Skelter (Kangaroo/Even Worse)
OUT COLD-Knife (ACME)
OUT COLD-Silence (Kangaroo)
OUT COLD-You’ll Never Learn (ACME)
OUT COLD-By A Thread (ACME)

DAG NASTY-Can I Say (Dischord)
NO FRIENDS-Another Wrong (No Idea)
TRAITORS-Catholic Boy (Johann’s Face)
LOSE THE TUDE-Keep Nike Out Of Hardcore (Sacred Plague)
SAXON-Stand Up And Be Counted (Carrere)

DOUBLE NEGATIVE-In Patient Out (Sorry State)
DIE KREUZEN-Imagine A Light (Touch & Go)
ANS-Speak To Me (Tankcrimes)
DEADSPOT-My Death (Letterbomb)

TRACK 4

RED DONS-Pieces (Deranged)
RED CARD-Curl Up In A Ball (Useless Chords)
PRICHARD-And That’s What I Said To Myself (self-released)
ARMITAGE SHANKS-Because I Care (self-released)
PEECHEES-Modern Soul (Kill Rock Stars)

ANGELIC UPSTARTS-Last Night Another Soldier (EMI)
RICH KIDS-Ghosts Of Princes In Towers (Virgin)
SUBWAY SECT-Ambition (from “DIY: The Modern World,” Rhino)
ROXY MUSIC-Virginia Plain (Atco)

OUT COLD-Victim (Kangaroo)

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Sonic Overload 9/27/10

No politics this week. I get depressed when reading about the coming Republican onslaught, both locally and nationally. Of course, maybe the corporate-controlled media is trying to turn that into a self-fulfilling prophecy but I decided to eschew the sound-clips this week and just play punk rock. Other stuff as well—no soft rock, nothing mellow. If you’re looking for something even a little bit mellow, you can get the fuck out of here! Hmm... considering that the man who said that on his “Double Live Gonzo” album is a right-wing extremist, maybe I should avoid the topic of him as well (that’s Ted Nugent, in case you didn’t know).

One error to report—I said Caustic Element on the show but the band in question’s name is Caustic Defiance.

Sonic Overload 9/27/10

TRACK 1

BL’AST-Time To Think/Surf and Destroy (Wishingwell)

STRAIGHTJACKET NATION-Deadbeats (self-released)
NIGHTGAUN-False Flag Operation (Primitive Future)
BLOODTYPE-Not Here To Make Friends (Cowabunga)
SEE YOU IN HELL-Kupredu (Not Very Nice)
DISPARO-Bajo El Fuego (Trabuc)

INSUBORDINATES-Hipster County (Cowabunga)
GUILTY FACES-Glass Bullets (Deranged)
POISON CONTROL-Scorpio Rising (Deranged)
HJERTESTOP-Doomsday Oh Yeah (No Way)

KAMIKAZE TRIO-My Demons (P.Trash)
PART TIME CHRISTIANS-Case (Alternative Tentacles)
PRONG-Drainpipe (Spigot)
OFFENDERS-We Must Rebel (Kangaroo)

TRACK 2

THE TROUBLE-Self Destruct (Painkiller)
BRACE-Answers (Joyride)
PROSTHETICS-When Life’s Got You Down (self-released)
ASSFACTOR 4-Fuck Hate Breeders (Old Glory)
LAPINPOLTHAJAT-Virhe (Hohnie)
WICCANS-End Game (Pass Judgement)

DC SNIPERS-Electric Chair From Saigon (Dead Beat)
LE SHOK-We Are Electrocution (GSL)
THROBBIN URGES-Accident (Dead Beat)
BEAR PROOF SUIT-Digging A Ditch (Urban Pirate)
COSMIC PSYCHOS-Decadence (Amphetamine Reptile)

A-TEAM-Armor Of Apathy (Stab & Kill)
LAST IN LINE-I Quit (ACME)
TEAR IT UP-Through Being Cute (Deranged)
PROWL-Tear Me Down (Gloom)
R’N’R-I’ve Had It (Deadalive)
FUCKED UP-Last Man Standing (Deranged)

TRACK 3

IMPERIALIST PIGS-Cherub Face (Fatal Erection)
DOGS-Nineteen (Melodies Massacre)
PACK-Riots (Vinyl)
BUGS-Slide (from “The Polaris Story,” Bacchus Archives)
DWARVES-Drug Store (Sub Pop)

LIBYANS-Breathing In (Sorry State)
PLEASE INFORM THE CAPTAIN THIS IS A HIJACK-Your Good Thing Is About To Come To An End (Empire)
BOOKS LIE-Capitalism Is Some Kinda Crazy Ass Vampire (Satellite Transmissions)
FADING OUT-Shadows (Palace)

PLUGZ-A Gain-A Loss (Restless)
NEATS-Sometimes (Ace of Hearts)
THE SOUND-Resistance (Korova)
SOFT CELL-Sex Dwarf (Sire)

TRACK 4

AGENT ORANGE-Your Mother Sucks Cocks In Hell (Kangaroo)
CAUSTIC DEFIANCE-Who Are You? (Akashic)
PLAGUE-Losing My Mind (Just 4 Fun)
WHITE CROSS-Jump Up My Ass (Grand Theft Audio)
WHITE TRASH-Wake Up (Local Anesthetic)
SECTOR 4-Plaid Spaceship (from “We Can’t Help It If We’re From Florida,” Destroy)
THE MOB-Step Forward (Mob Style)
TH’INBRED-The Shitpile (Alternative Tentacles)

BAGS-We Will Bury You (Dangerhouse)
PEGBOY-Through My Fingers (Touch & Go)
LYNYRD’S INNARDS-Houston, We Have A Problem (Johann’s Face)
FED UP-Today (Black Tar)

AC/DC-Up To My Neck In You (Atco)

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sonic Overload 9/20/10

If you're wondering what all the songs about whacking off at the start of the second hour is about, you'll get a better idea when listening to the start of that segment. It doesn't require a lot of imagination...

Sonic Overload 9/20/10

TRACK 1

SNFU-Cannibal Cafe (BYO)

SYSTEMATIC DEATH-Underage (Partners In Crime)
RAPED TEENAGERS-Bedovad (self-released)
ASTA KASK-Den Enes Brod (Rosa Honung)
FUCK GEEZ-Punk Rock De Umetsukuse (MCR)
LAPINPOLTHAJAT-Family Violence (Hohnie)

THE TROUBLE-Panic Fit (Suburban Voice)
FIT FOR ABUSE-Leech In My Side (Crust)
BOSTON STRANGLER-Outcast (demo)
CONFINES-Withdrawn (Labor of Love/Side Two)
SLEEPER CELL-Aftermath (Partners In Crime)

WICCANS-Repetition (Pass Judgement)
TV KILLERS-I Hate R’N’R (Estrus)
MUD CITY MANGLERS-1234 Motherfucker (Republic Of Chesterfield)
CONSUMERS-Anti Anti Anti (In The Red)
THE WORST-Emergency Room (Parts Unknown)

TRACK 2

BUZZCOCKS-Orgasm Addict (IRS)

OTTO’S CHEMICAL LOUNGE-Masturbation (Homestead)
THE FREEZE-Sickly Sweet (Dr. Strange)
PADDED CELL-Jack-Off (from “Frontline Foundation,” Black Tar)
AUTHORITIES-Radiationmasturbation (Get Hip)
DEVO-Praying Hands (Warner Bros.)

HEADS KICKED OFF-Forced Opinion (from “Call It Whatever You Want #2,” Snapshot)
PYROKLAST-The Crisis Has Begun (Profane Existence)
IZBA WYTRZEZWIEN-Phallocrate (Shogun)
NO FUCKER-Noise Not Music (Underage)
FRAMTID-Death Protest (Black Water)

LUBRICATED GOAT-Meating My Head (Sub Pop)
SUPERNOVA-Our Way (Amphetamine Reptile)
FUSES-At Least You’re Getting Paid (American Punk)
FRANTIX-FM Ear (Afterburn)
LIL BUNNIES-Unabunnie (Wrench)

TRACK 3

CONSERVATIVES-I Wanna Be Zero (Sonic Swirl)
BRUCE WAYNE BAND-Nightmares (from “Sad Day We Left The Croft,” Adult Entertainments)
GIRLS AT OUR BEST-Getting Nowhere Fast (Vinyl Japan)
NATIVE TONGUE-Blame It On Gravity (Modern Method)
RIFLE SPORT-Angel Tears (Reflex)

VIOLENT SOCIETY-Behind The Bullshit (Creep)
PEACEFUL MEADOWS-Common Enemies (self-released)
SICK MORMONS-Sukiyaki (Gummopunx)
MINUS APES-It’s All The Same (Thrashbastard)
NO PROBLEM-Your Eyes (Handsome Dan)

RASPBERRIES-Go All The Way (Capitol)
ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT-Sturdy Wrists (Headhunter)
PANTHRO UK UNITED 13-Dead Asshole (No Idea)
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS-In Your Heart (Mute)

TRACK 4

FAT DAY-no title (Wabana)
RICE-Rice Control (Lookout)
MURDER-SUICIDE PACT-My Own Poison (Give Praise)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE-Side Three (Sorry State)
AUTISTIC YOUTH-Idle Minds (Dirtnap)
PERSONALITY CRISIS-People In Glass (Risky)

EMBARRASSMENT-I’m A Don Juan (Bar-None)
RENTALS-New York (from “We Went And Recorded It Anyway,” Brutarian Quarterly)
RANDOMS-Let’s Get Rid Of New York (Dangerhouse)
RHINO 39-Small Art (Nickel and Dime)
RED ALERT-Rebels In Society (No Future)
DISRUPTERS-Dead In The Head (Overground)

GUN CLUB-For The Love Of Ivy (Slash)

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Sonic Overload 9/13/10

The anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks is always a solemn occasion. I don’t need to tell you that. On this show, as I’ve done every year around the anniversary of the attacks, there’s commentary and various songs and audio clips to make my point. And I’d be lying if I said I don’t get a charge out of hearing, for example, World Burns To Death ranting against so-called punks who start lining up in support of the uber-patriotism that followed those attacks. Supporting what punks in the 80s protested against. I was disgusted in ’01 and don’t like it any better now.

In addition, tribute is paid to Raybeez from War Zone, who died on 9/11/97 and there’s the annual (middle finger) salute to Hank Williams, Jr. and his insufferable musical “contribution” to Monday Night Football. I just put on the TV for the game and I’ve got the remote at the ready to hit the mute button once I see his ugly face. His politics are quite ugly, as well, but we’ll leave that alone for now.

It’s a longer show this week—nearly 2 ¼ hours. Lots of ground to cover...

As always, the 9/11 show is dedicated to the memory of my dear friend Jane Simpkin...

Sonic Overload 9/13/10

TRACK 1

DISSYSTEMA-Living In A Post 9/11 World (Putrid Filth Conspiracy)

SPASTIC PANTHERS-(I’m Gonna) Punch You In The Dink (Handsome Dan)
GENBAKU ONANIES-Down In A Flame (Trippin’ Elephant)
THIS MOMENT IN BLACK HISTORY-About Last Night (Smog Veil)
BRUTAL KNIGHTS-Terrible Evenings (Deranged)
THEE HEADCOATS-Youngblood (Crypt)

SYSTEMATIC DEATH-Subtropical (Feral Ward)
ORGANISM-Hell (Hardware)
LOUDPIPES-Stupid Stupid (Kron-H)
VICTIMS-Forsta (DeadAlive)
GEHENNAH-Bulldozer (Primitive Art)

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS-Terrorist Attack? (No Idea)
PINKO & THE ACTION BOYS-Walker, Texas Ranger (self-released)
JOHN WAYNE’S SEVERED HEAD-2 Towers and Too Many Flags (self-released)
BEHIND ENEMY LINES-What Did We Expect? (Antagony Media)
HOLDING ON-The Greatest Trick The Devil Ever Played (Bridge Nine)
WORLD BURNS TO DEATH-The Sucking Of The Missile Cock (Hardcore Holocaust)

TRACK 2

WAR ZONE-Don’t Forget The Struggle, Don’t Forget The Streets (Another Planet)

UPSTAB-9-11 Hoax (Way Back When/Even Worse)
SCURVY DOGS-Kiss My Talibuns (Rodent Popsicle)
NEGATIVE APPROACH-Negative Approach (Touch & Go)
STATE-No Illusions (Statement)
THOSE UNKNOWN-Cries Of A Nation (TKO)

LIBYANS-A Common Place (Sorry State)
SCEPTRES-Flatline Generation (Dire)
LIPKICK-To Cope (Kink)
HUE & CRY-The Woman Destroyed (625)
FAGGOT-The Cleaner (Selfish Satan)
CZOLGOSZ-Proud American (from “Runt Of The Litter Vol. 5,” Fan Attic)

BAUHAUS-Dark Entries (Beggars Banquet)
PUNISHMENT OF LUXURY-Brainbomb (United Artists)
MEKONS-I’ll Have To Dance Then (On My Own) (Fast Product)

TRACK 3

FROM ASHES RISE-Reaction (Jade Tree)

THE ESTRANGED-Lunacy (Dirtnap)
AUTISTIC YOUTH-Disciple (Dirtnap)
RED DONS-Superficial (Deranged)
WHITE WHALE-1995 (self-released)
UX VILEHEADS-Kill For Peace (Sorry State)

NO SLOGAN-Trepidation (Residue)
NO THANKS-Are You Ready To Die? (Lengua Armada)
SYSTEM-Dogs Of War (Skuld)
SAINTS-Private Affair (Sire)
REPLACEMENTS-Fuck School (Twin/Tone)
ZIPPO RAID-The Patriot Song (from “Runt Of The Litter Vol. 3,” Fan Attic) in memory of Joe Kelley

TRACK 4

MAGNOLIAS-Fathers & Sins (Twin/Tone)

ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN-Do It Clean (Sire)
THE FALL-Kicker Conspiracy (Rough Trade)
CABARET VOLTAIRE-Nag Nag Nag (Rough Trade)
BIRTHDAY PARTY-Release The Bats (4AD)

CONFINES-Phoning It In (Labor Of Love/Side Two)
RAW NERVES-Lifetime Guarantee (Inkblot)
NO PROBLEM-Something Outta Nothing (Handsome Dan)
WORMEATERS-Submit (Sorry State)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE-Hospitality (Sorry State)

NEW ORDER-The Him (Qwest)

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/6/10

As is the custom for this week's Labor Day show, we pay tribute to the working men and women and will hopefully convey the frustrations of working life in this day and age and that’s if you can get a job, to begin with. But I won’t dwell on the negative. In addition, it’s time for the annual tributes to the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy telethon (sorta) and the returning students. Next week’s show will mark the 9th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the US. I’ll be doing it a few days late and will treat as more of a tribute to those who lost their lives (including a close friend), as well as offering a critique of what’s happened in the interim. It won’t take up the entire show but an acknowledgment is certainly necessary...

Sonic Overload 9/6/10

TRACK 1

BAD REACTION-Hate My Job (Reflections)

DOG SOLDIER-Work Ensues (Hardcore Holocaust)
GOVERNMENT WARNING-Slave Labor (Feral Ward)
FOR THE WORSE-Working Class Myth (Rodent Popsicle)
SET TO EXPLODE-Walking Dead (Grave Mistake)
DEFCON 4-Good Boss, Bad Boss (from “Boston Punk and Hardcore Compilation,” Rodent Popsicle)
CONQUEST FOR DEATH-Night Crew (Wajlemac)

CAREER SUICIDE-Career Suicide (Deranged)
TED KENNEDYS-Minimum Wage (demo)
SOCIALCIDE-Morning Disaster (Even Worse)
PULSES-Factory (Dirtnap)
WRETCHED ONES-Lady Boss (Headache)
PINK LINCOLNS-I’ve Got My Tie On (Stiff Pole)

DS-13-Work Buy Consume and Die (Deranged)
ACID REFLUX-Customers Fuck Off (No Way)
RAT BYTE-My Boss Is A Jerk (FNS/Party Time)
SOCIAL CIRCKLE-Calling In (demo)
CATBURGLARS-I Hate My Job (Tooth Decay)
STIPJES-I Don’t Wanna Work (Rip Off)
NUBS-Job (from “Killed By Death #5”)

TRACK 2

NIRVANA-School (Sub Pop)
STRANGLEHOLD-Corridor Girls (Taang)
RED CROSS-I Hate My School (Posh Boy)
CRIMINALS-My School Sucks (Lookout)
GEARS-High School Girls (Hepcat)
LANDLORDS-School For The Deaf (Catch Trout)

DOUBLE NEGATIVE-Endless Disappointment (Sorry State)
LIBYANS-Life Less Trying (Sorry State)
UX VILEHEADS-Catch 22 (Sorry State)
LADIES-Not Sorry (Grave Mistake)
YOUTHS-All Flags Are Black (Still Holding On)
CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS-Nazi Pedophile (Trabuc)

ARTICLES OF FAITH-Five O’Clock (Reflex)
SORRY-Stop (Homestead)
MCRAD-Sundial (Red)
DISSENSION-Why Work For Death? (Metal Storm)
PIST-Black and Blue Collar (Havoc)
LOST GENERATION-Never Work (Grand Theft Audio)

TRACK 3

ADICTS-You’ll Never Walk Alone (Captain Oi)

JERRY’S KIDZ-Marionettes (Test Site)
DEAD MILKMEN-Labor Day (Restless)
MEATMEN-Crippled Children Suck (Touch & Go)
MINUTEMEN-Working Men Are Pissed (SST)
CITIZEN FISH-Used To Work (Lookout)

RAW POWER-Burning Factory (Beer City)
MDC-I Hate Work (RRadical)
BLACK FLAG-Clocked In (SST)
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES-I Want More (Frontier)
DOGMATICS-In Between Weekends (demo)

VIOLENT SOCIETY-Consumed (Creep)
DISCO ASSAULT-Work To Survive (Schizophrenic)
SANITY ASSASSINS-Blow Up My Job (Tornado Ride)
DEADFALL-Postal (Six Weeks)
XTC-Making Plans For Nigel (Virgin)

TRACK 4

PAINT IT BLACK-Labor Day (Jade Tree)

SWINGIN’ UTTERS-Petty Wage (New Red Archives)
PINKERTON THUGS-Factory Life (Go-Kart)
COCK SPARRER-Working (Taang)
TREPAN NATION-Free Market Labor (Harmless)
THE STRIKE-Kicking Ass (Johann’s Face)

TOXIC NARCOTIC-Allston Violence (Rodent Popsicle)
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY-College Town (No Core)
BROKEN-College Town (Coldfront)
DEAD KENNEDYS-Terminal Preppie (Alternative Tentacles)
THE FALL-Hey! Student (Matador)

BORN AGAINST-Well-Fed Fuck (Kill Rock Stars)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/30/10

This show was originally recorded a day late, due to being completely burnt after the Gallery East reunion show on Sunday, featuring DYS, FU’s, Jerry’s Kids, Gang Green, Antidote and Slapshot (and a few I missed although I did see Springa’s unfortunate performance of “Boiling Point” with Refuse Resist). Some bands were better than others, there was instrumental sloppiness and silliness here and there but it was still a good time—so fuck the haters. Also, fuck the haters and morons who attended the Glenn Beck rally in DC on the 28th, which was the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech. Listen to my rant at the start of the third segment.

The show was also late due to my computer being on the fritz for a day due to a terrible virus and I can’t thank my friend Murray enough for fixing it for me.

Sonic Overload 8/30/10

TRACK 1

JERRY’S KIDS-I Don’t Belong (X-Claim)

SLAPSHOT-No Friend Of Mine (Taang)
FIX ME-Cabeza De Tuco (La Vida Es Un Mus)
FPO-Alpha Male (Third Party)
MURDER-SUICIDE PACT-Pity Party (Give Praise)
BAD TASTE-The Curse (Feral Kid)
CRAWLERS-Political Evangelist (Blind Spot)

PUBLIC NUISANCE-Swallow This (Receptacle)
DFL-Society’s Pressure (Epitaph)
FAMILY DOG-Why Me (Pocho Loco)
LOCKJAW-Alcoholic Slam (Grand Theft Audio)
CIDER-Concrete (Painkiller)
LOAD-$5.95 A Lezzin (Faceless)

HOOKERS-Satan’s Highway (Crypt)
REGISTRATORS-Just Wanna Kill Everything (Rip Off)
SCRAMS-Dram Shopper (Scrams)
WALKINGSEEDS-Rollin’ Machine (Fistpuppet)
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING-Insufficient Funds (Goner)

TRACK 2

KNIFE FIGHT-Neverending Cycle (Painkiller)
CARDIAC ARREST-Going Nowhere (Grave Mistake/No Way)
DEAD ONES-Fake Song (Gloom)
FORWARD TO DEATH-Get A Job (17cm)
COKE BUST-Forced To Live (Six Weeks)
FIX MY HEAD-Absolute Power (Inimical)
FUCKED FOR LIFE-Mind Of Desecration (demo)

SOFT BOYS-I Wanna Destroy You (Ryko)
REACTIONS-Don’t Look Back (Homestead)
JON SPENCER BLUES EXPLOSION-2Kindsa Love (Capitol)

PARASYTIC-Spiral (Despotic)
SACRILEGE-Lifeline (Pusmort)
INFERNO-Ein Alptraum? (Grand Theft Audio)

TRACK 3

RINGWORM-There Is No God (Incision)

BORN DEAD ICONS-War (Partners In Crime)
ALLOY-Unafraid (Bitzcore)
KEPONE-Velveteen (Quarterstick)
WHITE WHALE-Over Now (self-released)

PETE SHELLEY-Homosapien (Island)
CIRCLE JERKS-What’s Your Problem? (Frontier)
7 SECONDS-Still Believe (BYO)
RECORDS-Starry Eyes (Virgin)
FREEZE-I Hate Tourists (Dr. Strange)

TRACK 4

UNDER AL KRITIK-Studentrgidtet (Bad Hair Life)
THE VERMIN-Fuck You 2 (Wood Shampoo)
AKIMBO-You Can Hear The Honey (Alternative Tentacles)
NASA SPACE UNIVERSE-Bukkake Sake (Shogun)
FEEDERZ-Stop You’re Killing Me (Broken)
NUNS-Gettin’ Straight (demo)

CANCER BRIDES-Return (Brass Jacket)
RUTS-Babylon’s Burning (Virgin)
UXA-Tragedies (Posh Boy)
ROMEO VOID-White Sweater (415)

FLIPPER-Sex Bomb (Subterranean)

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/23/10

A brief summary--The start of the show features some audio from Dr. Laura Sclessinger followed by the Limp Wrist song. The audio speaks for itself. She self-inflicts her latest case of foot-in-mouth disease, then she plays the victim card by saying her first amendment rights have been violated. I don’t think that’s the case and I also don’t think that’s the last we’ve heard of her—unfortunately.

One mistake: I got an artist wrong. “Cisza” is by Deportation, not Peace or Annihilation, as I said on the show

Sonic Overload 8/23/10

TRACK 1

LIMP WRIST-Limp Wrist vs. Dr. Laura (Cheap Art)

FU’S-My America (X-Claim)
DYS-Wolfpack/Bible (Taang)
GANG GREEN-Sold Out (Taang)
JERRY’S KIDS-Tear It Up (demo)
SS DECONTROL-How Much Art (demo)
ANTIDOTE-Real Deal (Bridge Nine)

J CHURCH-Ayn Rand Is Dead (Spiral Objective)
RINGERS-Lame Jokes and Sneers (Art Of The Underground)
CLOSET FAIRIES-Pork N’ Beans (demo)
INSERVIBLES-Inservibless (Shogun)
BAD VIBES-You’re My Fucking Problem (Steel Cage)

NASA SPACE UNIVERSE-Scan Rodman (Shogun)
FUCKED FOR LIFE-Grave Routine (demo)
MANIPULATION-Violence (Fashionable Idiots)
GOUKA-Program (Putrid Filth Conspiracy)
AGROTOXICO-Morra Por Seu Governo (Dirty Faces)

TRACK 2

RIKK AGNEW-OC Life (Frontier)
UNDER AL KRITIK-Forrykt (Bad Hair Life)
MURDER-SUICIDE PACT-Heavy Hand (Bacon Towne)
TOTAL CONTROL-Retiree (Iron Lung)
IDIOT HUMANS-Not You (Smog Veil)
FARTZ-Idiots Rule (Alternative Tentacles)

KISS-Love Her All I Can (Casablanca)
DICTATORS-Science Gone Too Far (Asylum)
CHELSEA-Decide (Captain Oi)
DAMNED-So Messed Up (Stiff)
O-LEVEL-Pseudo Punk/O-Level (from “Year Of The Rats”)
REZILLOS-Somebody’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In (Sire)

TRACK 3

ACEPHALIX-Beast From The Heart (Prank)
VOETSEK-White Ain’t Right (Six Weeks)
FULL SPEED AHEAD-Living In Debt (Manic Ride)
DISPARO-Estancarse Es Morir (Trabuc)
DIENTE PERRO-Muerte En Patineta (demo)
DEATH IN CUSTODY-Carbomb (from “Northern Aggression,” Insurgence)
PAHAA VERTA-Krapula (Bad Hair Life)

PEACE OR ANNIHILATION-Cisza (Radical HC)
PYROKLAST-Villains Of All Nations (Profane Existence)
RATTUS-Paskantakka Housuthinne (Barbarian)
CIA-Violence (More Than A Witness)
REFLEX FROM PAIN-Media Control (Death Threat)
RABIES-Captain Fun (Sorry State)

GIRLS-Jeffrey I Hear You (Hearthan)
WIRE-Dot Dash (EMI)
LORI GREEN-I Really Don’t Care (demo)

TRACK 4

RESTARTS-Outsider (Rodent Popsicle)
CONVERSIONS-Specifics (Ride The Snake)
WHITE WHALE-We’re Dead (self-released)
RED DONS-Failure (Deranged)
MASSACRE-Lost In Space (demo)
MALINHEADS-Hoax (Thought Crime)

TV21-Snakes and Ladders (Deram)
ZOUNDS-Can’t Cheat Karma (Broken)
LEATHERFACE-Trenchfoot (Roughneck)
DESCENDENTS-Bikeage (New Alliance)
SWINGERS RESORT-Movies (Swinging Singles)

JUDAS PRIEST-Running Wild (Columbia)

Friday, August 27, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/16/10

Hey, it’s the 33rd anniversary of death of the alleged king of rock ‘n roll. But I’m not here to bury, praise or really talk about Elvis except for playing the Forgotten Rebels song. I also didn’t mention the xenophobic frenzy over the building of an Islamic center (the mosque that people are freaking out about is only part of the building) a few blocks away from “ground zero.” Never mind that there’s already a mosque in the vicinity. And you know damned well if it was an evangelical church or orthodox Jewish temple, there wouldn’t be this outrage. There have been attempts to block the building of mosques around the country so it’s not just the excuse that it’s near the site of the attacks. I have real issues with Islam, as with most religions, but this is flat-out ignorance and it’s being perfectly played by the right wing to make those who support the construction of the center being “soft” on terrorism.

So, yeah, no mention of that on the show. One correction, though—while recording, I said I wasn’t sure about the title of the Sacred Shock song. It turns out the title is “Live Or Die.” The lyric sheet is close to illegible and the titles are tough to make out...

Sonic Overload 8/16/10

TRACK 1

GRAY MATTER-Take It Back (Dischord)

WHITE DRUGS-DMT (Amphetamine Reptile)
GIT SOME-Cool Guys Like You Out Of My Life (Alternative Tentacles)
CROSS STITCHED EYES-Cross (Alternative Tentacles)
HELMET-Impressionable (from “Dope , Guns ‘n Fucking In The Streets, Vol. 4-7,” Amphetamine Reptile)
DEFECT DEFECT-Time To Die (Residue)

GENERAL INTEREST-Capricious Youth (Ride The Snake)
FOREIGN OBJECTS-White Elephant (Loud Punk)
CEREMONY-Sick (Bridge Nine)
EMPTY VESSEL-Poison (Blind Spot)
METAL URBAIN-Paris Maquis (Byzz)
CHRISTMAS-Dig We Must (demo)

TRACK 2

ZERO PROGRESS-Derailed (Piledriver)
PYROKLAST-Wrong Side Of The Law (Profane Existence)
RAW NERVES-Incisions (Inimical)
SACRED SHOCK-Live Or Die (Residue)
KAMIKAZE-Survival Machine (Soulrebel)
TALK IS POISON-Burn Like Suns (self-released)

NO ESCAPE-Dead Morals (Trabuc)
IMPERIAL LEATHER-Hell Is Other People (Profane Existence)
ENERJETICS-Assembler (demo)
GASOLINE-Radio Flic (Egg)
WARFARE-Burn Down The Kings Road (Neat)

DA-Dark Rooms (Autumn)
SEDATIVES-Guilty (Deranged)
COLIN NEWMAN-Order For Order (Beggars Banquet)
MAC BLACKOUT-Voodoo Doll (Criminal IQ)

TRACK 3

PAGAN BABIES-Those Days (DRP)
YOUTH BRIGADE-Modest Proposal (BYO)
ICONS OF FILTH-Brain Death (Mortarhate)
DEADLINE-No End (Peterbilt)
CHAIN OF STRENGTH-Best Of Times (Revelation)
CELTIC FROST-The Usurper (Noise)

SIMPLY SAUCER-Nazi Apocalypse (from “Toronto’s Burning”)
REACTIONARIES-1979 (Water Under The Bridge)
SECRET PROSTITUTES-Mati Di Moskow (Bad Hair Life)
ALCOHOL FUNNYCAR-Last Night (C/Z)

MIGHTY IONS-Time To Get Out Of This Place (Dino)
ANGRY SAMOANS-You Stupid Asshole (Triple X)
GOO GOO DOLLS-Up Yours (Death)
ERGS-Johnny Rzeznick Needs His Ass Kicked (Grave Mistake/Firestarter)
FORGOTTEN REBELS-Elvis Is Dead (Star)

TRACK 4

CONCENTRATION SUMMER CAMPS-No Te Enteras (Trabuc)
GERM ATTAK-Siege (Shogun)
UNRULED-Forced Mistake (self-released)
DISPARO-No Quiero, Ser Como Tu (Stomp/Trabuc)
INSERVIBLES-Triguena (Shogun)
HUMAN MESS-Glad That You’re Dead (No Way)

TOOLS-Hard Wark (Subterranean)
OUTSIDERS-Calling On Youth (Gift Of Life)
DEPARTMENT S-Going Left Right (Mau Mau)
WAH! HEAT-7 Minutes To Midnight (Inevitable)
MEN WITHOUT HATS-Security (Stiff)

BOOKER T. & THE MG’S-Sunny (Atlantic) in memory of Bobby Hebb

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/9/10

A bit of confusion to start this week’s show, but you’ll have to listen to find out what I’m talking about. I would like to apologize for the distortion on the mike, occasionally. I set the volume too high. It’s been hot as hell here, again. 90s and humid and I threatened to do the show in my underwear (I think I mentioned the possibility of doing that a few weeks ago) but I came to my senses. And people were demanding photographic evidence that I did, indeed, do the show in my skivvies so I abandoned the idea. You should be grateful for that.

Sonic Overload 8/9/10

TRACK 1

PUBLIC IMAGE LTD-Banging The Door (Warner Bros.)

DIESEL QUEENS-Manson Family Feud (SFTRI)
MALE NURSES-Pathetic & Useless (Deranged)
LOUDMOUTHS-One Of The Boys (702)
TERMINAL STATE-Drop Out (Deranged)
HARPOON GUNS-What Are You Going To Do? (Square Wave)
VIPER-Gluttony (540)

RED DONS-Pieces (Deranged)
YOUNG OFFENDERS-Regret/Repeat (Deranged)
THE ENERGY-Drugged Skull On The Jagged Rocks (Team Science)
WILD BILLY CHILDISH AND MUSICIANS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE-Chatham Rocks (SmartGuy)
SHANG-A-LANG-Fashion Over Community (Facepalm)
MICKY & THE SALTY SEA DOGS-I Keep On Wanting (SmartGuy)

TRACK 2

NIGHT BIRDS-Prognosis: Negative (Grave Mistake)
DEEP SLEEP-Fast Forward (Grave Mistake)
KILL YOUR IDOLS-What I’ve Become (None Of The Above)
LET IT BURN-Circles and Squares (Vendetta)
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY-It’s Written Down Somewhere (Motehrbox)
KRAUT-Flossing With An E String (from “Flipside Vinyl Fanzine,” Gasatanka)

RAW NERVES-Time To Disintegrate (Inimical)
NIGHT SIEGE-Bleed (demo)
KOROVA-My Vietnam (Victimized)
BOSTON STRANGLER-Hit and Run (demo)
MAUSER-Strangle (demo)
OLHO SECO-Nada (Punk Rock Discos)

BUZZ-OVEN-Plow (from “Punk Uprisings, Vol. 2,” Go-Kart)
JR EWING-Calling In Dead (Coalition)
ART YARD-The Law (from “Propeller,” Propeller)
POSIES-Grant Hart (DGC)
INTELLECTUALS-Identity (Dead Beat)

TRACK 3

CLASH-Bankrobber (Epic)
LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH-New Church (IRS)
DIODES-Child Star (CBS)

ANTIDOTE-Something Must Be Done (Bridge Nine)
KNIFE FIGHT-Progress (Painkiller)
VOLENDAM DISEASE-At War With God (Kangaroo)
GOD FODDER-No Sleep (Motorchest)
RENEGADES OF PUNK-Nao Quero Mais Ter Que Racionalizar (Thrashbastard)
SLOWMOTIONS-Dance (HG Fact)
SHOOT IT UP-Peachy Keen (Criminal IQ)

RIKKI & THE LAST DAYS OF EARTH-Victimized (DJM)
PONY-Prizefighter (Homestead)
SWIRLIES-Didn’t Understand (Taang)
PROFESSIONALS-The Magnificent (Virgin)

TRACK 4

RED EYED LEGENDS-Libido Incognito (File 13)
SCREAMING FEMALES-Boyfriend (Don Giovanni)
FUNCTIONAL BLACKOUTS-Leisure Prison (Dead Beat)
DARVOCETS-Bah Bah Bah Big Foot (Fashionable Idiots)
LOGNHALMOTTAGNINGEN-Svenssoliv (NMR)
SENS INTERDIT-Brule ta Peur (from “Punk En France Vol. 2,” Remedy)

SWELL MAPS-Let’s Build A Car (Mute)
PENETRATION-Shout Above The Noise (Virgin)
URINALS-Sex (Warning Label)
CHEIFS-Blues (Dr. Strange)

GOD AND TEXAS-1066 (Rave)

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Sonic Overload 8/2/10

The week of this show marked the 65th anniversary of the US bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan—a tragic event that will hopefully never be repeated. Of course, the small attempts to reduce this country’s nuclear arsenal are usually met with intense derision by bloodthirsty conservatives. The Democrats aren’t much better—look no further than more billions in funding to feed the military/industrial complex and continue the pointless wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Pakistan.

And this week’s show is dedicated to the memory of original Fear bass-player Derf Scratch (born Frederick Milner), who died last week at the age of 59...

But I don’t dwell on these matters—no heavy subject matter, otherwise. Just a collection of songs (once again tilted towards oldies, I suppose) that will hopefully shake your walls a bit...

Sonic Overload 8/2/10

TRACK 1

FEAR-I Don’t Care About You (from “The Decline of Western Civilization,” Slash)

MALE NURSES-Red, White, Blue (Deranged)
FY FAN-Snick Snack (Adult Crash)
SLAP THE CULTURE-Breeding Waste (Cock Suck)
DECADENCE-Skin The Hippies (demo)
CHLOE-Bitter (demo)

RED DONS-Pariah (Deranged)
SHITTY LIMITS-Transitions (Sorry State)
COLA FREAKS-Jeg et Problem (Black Water)
SLOWMOTIONS-Dance (HG Fact)
PSYCHED TO DIE-Sterile Walls (Dirtnap)
HOLY SHIT!-My Girlfriend Is A Depressed Vegan Nightmare (Criminal IQ)

APB-Chain Reaction (Oily)
OUTCASTS-Magnum Force (GBH)
LEPER-Visiting Grandmother (demo)
COLORS OUT OF TIME-Rock Section (Grand Theft Audio)

TRACK 2

MODERN INDUSTRY-No Change (Toxic Shock)
ISOCRACY-Confederate Flags (from “Turn It Around,” Maximum Rocknroll)
ANTI-Maps Of The Stars’ Homes (New Underground)
NV LE ANDEREN-Serbski USSR (Grand Theft Audio)
CAPITAL SCUM-Clutch The Flag (Hageland)

GORDON SOLIE MOTHERFUCKERS-Closed Mind, Open E (River On Fire)
CHICKEN CHEST & THE BIRD BOYS-No Concern For Acceptance (from “Heavy Hardcorfe Headroom,” Extraterrestrial)
BILL BONDSMEN-Swallowed By The World (Dead Beat)
SOMETHING IN THE WATER-Where Is The Honesty (Politically Corrupt)
GIFT OF GOATS-All I Think About Is Blood (Omnibus)
BAD AMERICAN-Crossover (Discontent)

OMD-Enola Gay (Virgin)
ENOLA GAY-Enola Gay (Kick n’ Punch)
CRUCIFIX-Annihilation (Southern)
SOCIAL DISTORTION-1945 (Time Bomb)
YOUTH PATROL-America’s Power (from “Process Of Elimination,” Touch & Go)

TRACK 3

NNB-Slack (Wave 7)
SOMEONE & THE SOMEBODIES-People Are Dumb (demo)
SPIKES-Air Raid (demo)
LIMBO RACE-There Goes Kafka (from “A Wicked Good Time, Vol. 2,” Modern Method)

KNIFE FIGHT-War Game (Painkiller)
CITIZENS PATROL-Mental Disorder (Way Back When/Even Worse)
SMART COPS-A Quattro Zampe (Sorry State)
ANTI-H-Bomb (Six Weeks)
FIX MY HEAD-Absolute Power (Inimical)
NINPULATORS-Most Meg Ez Is (Teenage Riot)

ZEROS-Hungry (from “Streets,” Beggars Banquet)
SUBS-Gimme Your Heart (Stiff)
JAM-News Of The World (Polydor)
WILLIE LOCO ALEXANDER-Dirty Eddie (Northeastern)

TRACK 4

RED INVASION-Waste Me (Rebel Sound)
JOBRIATH-King of Rock ‘n Roll (Elektra)
VODKA COLLINS-Diamond To Dungarees (Man’s Ruin)
THE GENOCIDE-No Romance (Flicknife)

FLUX OF PINK INDIANS-Tube Disaster (One Little Indian)
SPECIALS-Ghost Town (Two-Tone)
VIOLATORS-Summer of ’81 (No Future)
EXPELLED-Dreaming (Captain Oi)

THE DULL-I Hate The Motorcyclist (from “Barricaded Suspects,” Dr. Strange)

Monday, August 2, 2010

Sonic Overload 7/26/10

This week's show features the Sonic Overload debut of a new tea-bagger national anthem by Krista Branch, although it’s a “remixed” version of it. I’ll bet you’re just waiting with bated breath. Chest-thumping music while we wait for the “judgment day” that she mentions.

Yes, this week’s show is a little self-indulgent. I play a few songs that could be categorized as “classic rock” (or “dad rock,” as my friend Angela calls it when she wants to needle me), along with some new wave and other decidedly non-punk sounds. Deal with it. Besides, are you going to complain about any show that features one of the greatest songs of all time? You’ll have to listen to find out which one that is, although a perusal of the playlist shouldn’t make it too difficult to pick out.

Sonic Overload 7/26/10

TRACK 1

KRISTA BRANCH-I Am America (special Sonic Overload edit)
STATE-Country Daydream (Underestimated)

MONO MEN-Off My Back (Estrus)
WARDS-Greens (self-released)
STUPID BABIES GO MAD-750cc Exhaust (DiwPhalanx)
BRUTAL KNIGHTS-Vehicle Party (Deranged)
HEX DISPENSERS-Brain Inside A Jar (Douchemaster)

BOSTON STRANGLER-If I Was You (demo)
BAD AMERICAN-Doozer (Discontent)
INFEST-Punchline (Draw Blank/Deep Six)
DESTRUCKTIONS-Democratia (Hardcore Holocaust)
MELLAKKA-Kirous (Partners In Crime)
APPENDIX-Itsemuhra (Rock-O-Rama)

FAGGOT-Fuck You America (Selfish Satan)
SICK PLEASURE-I Wanna Burn My Parents (Subterranean)
GALACTIC INMATE-Belt Buckle Of Power (Sarah Mason’s Medical Records)
ROCKS-You’r So Boring (from “Where Birdmen Flew,” Taz Devil)
MENACE-Screwed Up (Get Back)

TRACK 2

UNIVERSAL ORDER OF ARMAGEDDON-Visible Distance (Kill Rock Stars)
OPPOSITION-The Frontier Mentality (Push Pull)
WHITE DRUGS-Drug Submarine (Amphetamine Reptile)
AMEBIX-Winter (Profane Existence)

HERATYS-Pelkköö Pahoinvointia (Not Enough)
ACEPHALIX-Rectal Grave (Prank)
CROW-Japanese title (Prank)
NIGHT SIEGE-Mind Trap (demo)

ADOLESCENTS-Kids Of The Black Hole (Fronteir)
VKTMS-Pincushion (from “SF Underground,” Subterranean)
SIN 34-Children Shall Not Be Heard (Spinhead)
MIA-Kill (Alternative Tentacles) in memory of Todd Sampson

TRACK 3

RED DONS-Incomplete Action (Deranged)
INSOMNIO-She Says No (Trabuc)
DERROTA-Epifania (Trabuc)
TONSILS-Hey Mrs. Grey (Tarantulas)

VACUUM HEADS-No Way (demo)
MINUTEMEN-Do You Want New Wave Or Do You Want The Truth? (SST)
MEAT PUPPETS-In A Car (Ryko)
BATTLESHIP-This Town Wants You Skinny (On/On Switch)

FLASH AND THE PAN-Walking In The Rain (Epic)
SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES-Christine (Polydor)
PASSIONS-I’m In Love With A German Film Star (Polydor)
ALTERED IMAGES-Dead Pop Stars (Epic)

TRACK 4

FU’S-Boston’s Finest (Taang)
CH3-Mannequin (Posh Boy)
MUNG-Red Light (Rodent Popsicle)
SCRATCH ACID-Greatest Gift (Rabid Cat)
CIRCUS LUPUS-Pacifier (Dischord)

THE GAME-It’s Shocking What They Call Me (Parlophone)
ARGENT-Hold Your Head Up (Epic)
HOLLIES-Long Cool Woman (Epic)
SELBY TIGERS-Triple Americana (Hopeless)
WORKHORSE III-Let It Begin (DRP)

FAD GADGET-Ricky’s Hand (Sire)

Sonic Overload 7/19/10

A show recorded on a hot/humid/sticky day--I was wearing only underwear. OK, that's a lie, although it was tempting...

Sonic Overload 7/19/10

TRACK 1
EFFIGIES-Body Bag (Touch & Go)

ROOFIE & THE NIGHTSTALKER-GHB (Rich Bitch)
SPITS-Pissed-Off Baby! (Dirtnap)
LATIN DOGS-World Powers (Kazaaamo)
HUBBLE BUBBLE-New Direction (Radio Heartbeat)
SICK THINGS-Bondage Boy (from “Raw Deal,” Raw)
MAGGOTS-Tammy Wynette (from “Bloodstains Across California”)

ANTI-YOU-Punks Quit (Six Weeks)
AVO-All My Friends Are Fucked (Even Worse/Kangaroo)
REGULATIONS-Different Needs (Deranged)
GERM ATTAK-Maniac On The Loose (Loud Punk)
NEEDLES-Twisted Vision (Lengua Armada)
GET RAD-Sparks (Gilded Media)

RED INVASION-Gonna Get Ya (Rebel Sound)
NEW BOMB TURKS-Professional Againster (Drop Kick)
REPLACEMENTS-Dope Smokin’ Moron (Twin-Tone)
MOTORHEAD-Tales Of Glory (Bronze)

TRACK 2

DESTROY ALL MONSTERS-You’re Gonna Die (IDBI)
VILETONES-Screamin’ Fist (Other People’s Music)
BUZZCOCKS-Breakdown (New Hormones)
SHAM 69-Tell Us The Truth (Sire)
PEZBAND-Love Goes Underground (Passport)

MAUSER-End Of The Line (demo)
VACCUUM-Driven (demo)
BLOODKROW BUTCHER-Alien (demo)
SOTATILA-Vituiks Meni (Havoc)

CANCEROUS GROWTH-Stupid People (demo)
IMPACT UNIT-Nightstalker (Big Rig)
DXA-Interests (demo)
NECROS-Friend To All (Touch & Go)
STRIKE UNDER-Fucking Uniforms (from “Busted At Oz,” Autumn)

TRACK 3

GROUND ZERO-Cybernetic War (GZ)
SPITTIN TEETH-Second Generation (from “The Siren,” Posh Boy)
MICK FARREN & THE DEVIANTS-Outrageous Contagious (Stiff)
VIBRATORS-Disco In Mosco (Ratrace)

POINT BLANK-We Won’t Be Silenced (Nemesis)
RAW NERVES-Live Free (Inkblot)
DUSTHEADS-Altered States (Don Giovanni)
ANTISEXY-Pistola Alla Testa (Selfish Satan)
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY-Bad Things (Motherbox)
FUGS-Group Grope (Fantasy) in memory of Tuli Kupferberg

AGRESSION-It Can Happen (BYO)
FUNEROT-Nova II (Inimical/Selfish Satan)
CRIMINAL DAMAGE-The Heat (Feral Ward)
URBAN VERBS-In The Heat (Warner Bros.)

TRACK 4

REMA-REMA-Rema-Rema (4AD)
RUDIMENTARY PENI-Teenage Timekiller (Outer Himalayan)
UK SUBS-Teenage (Captain Oi)
FITZ OF DEPRESSION-My Good Name (K)
PISS DRUNKS-Today (from “Living In Fear,” Ransom Note)

YOUNG OFFENDERS-South (Deranged)
EXPANDO-BRAIN-Flogging A Dead Relationship (Vacant Lot)
TMA-Slack (Jimboco)
360’S-Illuminated (Link)
27 VARIOUS-Turn On and On (Clean)

RUBINOOS-Rock and Roll Is Dead (Beserkley)

Friday, July 23, 2010

Sonic Overload 7/12/10

No extraneous audio this week, just the music. I do have to say, though, that I think it’s lame when an out-of-town band from the other side of the country plays a show and the attendees watch the two local openers but decide to hang outside while they’re performing. I touch on that during the course of the show. In the meantime, I hope those of you dealing with the heat of the past few weeks are managing to keep cool...

Sonic Overload 7/12/10

TRACK 1

SHORT CHANGED-Clones ’09 (Rodent Popsicle)

BLOODKROW BUTCHER-Endless Fields Of Rotting Sacks (demo)
CONFINES-Culture Trust (demo)
RAW NERVE-Teens In Heat (Video Disease)
DRY HUMP-Let Down (Shogun)
SOCIALCIDE-Kill A Junkie (Kangaroo/Even Worse)
PERDITION-Deception (Distort Reality)

REACTIONARIES-The Big Lie (Water Under The Bridge)
SHELL SHOCK-Your Way (Vinyl Solution)
WARSAW PAKT-Speeding (Captain Trip)
COUNT FIVE-Psychotic Reaction (Double Shot)
INHALANTS-Kill You (Unclean)

SOCIAL SUICIDE-Born Again (from “Mixed Nuts Don’t Crack,” Crackle)
UNITED MUTATION-Passout (DSI)
EXILED-Artificial Friend (Fountain Of Youth)
DIE KREUZEN-Hate Me (Touch & Go)
VATICAN COMMANDOS-Why Must I Follow? (Pregnant Nun)
NEGATIVE ELEMENT-Dough Boy (Version Sound)

TRACK 2

BROKEN IDOLS-Life Sucks (demo)
AVENGERS-Uh Oh! (White Noise)
X-We’re Desperate (Elektra)
EDDIE & THE HOT RODS-Do Anything You Wanna Do (Island)
DB’S-Black and White (Albion)

KILLING JOKE-Unspeakable (EG)
JANITOR JOE-Boys In Blue (Amphetamine Reptile)
CRUNT-Black Heart (Trance)
WHITE DRUGS-Black Wizard Gloaming (Amphetamine Reptile)
GIT SOME-Always The Hard Way (Alternative Tentacles)
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING-Through The Trees (Mexican Summer)

TRACK 3

RAW NERVES-The Elegant Dance Of World Destruction (Inkblot)
I ATTACK-American Dream (Criminal IQ)
ABUSIVE ACTION-Taking Charge (Voice Of A Generation)
LOW THREAT PROFILE-Nobody Fears You (Drank Blank/Deep Six)
RABID GRANNIES-I’m Degenerating (Cagematch Federation)
ERGS-Johnny Rzeznick Needs His Ass Kicked (Grave Mistake/Firestarter)
THE BOMB-Integrity (No Idea)

TUXEDOMOON-What Use? (Ralph)
BPEOPLE-Weather To Worry (Faulty)
EDIE & THE EGGS-Punks, Get Off The Grass (Big Spurt)
RAMONES-Go Mental (Sire)
GUIDED BY VOICES-Motor Away (Matador)

DISGRUNTLED NATION-Small Town, Smaller Minds (Pink House)
BOTTLES AND SKULLS-American Dreams (Sickroom)
GHOULIES-Death By Television (Rockstar)
REDSHIFT-Conflict (Soulforce)

TRACK 4

SHOCK-This Generation’s On Vaction (from “Killed By Death #3”)
LEGAL WEAPON-War Babies (Arsenal)
PLASMATICS-Won’t You (Stiff)
SOVIETTES-#1 Is Number Two (Adeline)
LA URSS-Que Asco Me Dan (540)
DIRT-Profit and Loss (Skuld)

ARCTIC FLOWERS-Slouching Toward Bethlehem (self-released)
AARITILA-Papgao Song (1000db)
PAHAA VERTA-Lyon Sut Kahtia! (Paha Tukka Elama)
CITIZENS PATROL-Disposable (Way Back When/Even Worse)
THE WALL-Exchange (Captain Oi)
UNDERTONES-Boys Will Be Boys (Sire)

BLITZKRIEG-Lest We Forget (No Future)
BLITZ-Fight To Live (No Future)
NEGATIVE FX-Feel Like A Man (Taang)
FIT FOR ABUSE-Mindless Violence (Bridge Nine)

SUICIDE COMMANDOS-Complicated Fun (from “Big Hits of Mid-America Vol. 3,” Twin-Tone)

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Sonic Overload 7/5/10

Happy birthday, USA!! Will we ever be the land of the free? I'll just let this week's musical selections speak for themselves. Or itself? Whatever...

Sonic Overload 7/5/10

TRACK 1

MC5-The American Ruse (Rhino)

SOCIAL CIRCKLE-USSA (No Way)
GOONS-USA (Torque)
CLASH-I’m So Bored With The USA (Epic)
EXPLOITED-USA (Secret)

7 SECONDS-Fuck Your Amerika (from “Not So Quiet On The Western Front,” Maximum Rocknroll)
VICIOUS CIRCLE-American (demo)
MELEE-Fuck You To The Red White And Blue (from “DIY or Die,” Suburban Voice)
PATRIOTS-Land Of The Free (Another Lousy Record)
SOCIAL UNREST-Red, White and Blue (New Red Archives)
CRUCIFUCKS-Democracy Spawns Bad Taste (Touch & Go)

BIG BLACK-The Ugly American (Homestead)
POISON IDEA-Ugly American (Taang)
PAGANS-Dead End America (Crypt)
KOSHER-Bored In America (BYO)

TRACK 2

POLES-CN Tower (Nimbus 9)
MANIACS-Chelsea 77 (United Artists)
TABLE-Sex Cells (Chiswick)
NEW HEARTS-Just Another Teenage Anthem (CBS)

REAGAN SS-‘mericuh (from “Mein Comp,” Youth Attack)
DEARBORN SS-Americana (Council)
DARK AGES-Radioactive States Of America (Cowabunga)
COLD SHOULDER-America’s Son (Cowabunga)
REGRESS-Flags And Slogans (Lengua Armada)
WHOREHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES-Let Freedom Reign (Outcast)

TOXIC REASONS-God Bless America (T-Reason)
SCREAM-U-Suck-A/We’re Fed Up (Dischord)
HÜSKER DÜ-In A Free Land (New Alliance)
BROTHER INFERIOR-Land Of The Free (Sensual Underground)
NAKED RAYGUN-Home Of The Brave (Homestead)

TRACK 3

UNSEEN-Goodbye America (VML)
SWINDLE-USA (Grilled Cheese)
CHOKING VICTIM-Hate Yer State (Hellcat)
FROGS OF WAR-Up Someone’s Ass (Full Circle)

F-MINUS-Pain Messiah (Hellcat)
CITIZENS PATROL-Crusade (Way Back When/Even Worse)
CUT THE SHIT-Burn The Dance Clubs (Gloom)
KNIFE FIGHT-Knife Fight (My War)
GASMASK TERROR-Ruins... And Then? (Wake Up Anarchy Rider)
PAHAA VERTA-Miski Huutaa? (Paha Tukka Elama)
FIX ME-Sentir General (La Vida Es Un Mus)
LAPINPOLTHAJAT- Syvemmalle Pimeaan (Kamaset Levyt)

FEARLESS IRANIANS FROM HELL-Foolish Americans (Boner)
BLACK FLAG-American Waste (SST)
TSOL-Abolish Government/Silent Majority (Posh Boy)
RED SCARE-Keep America Beautiful (Grand Theft Audio)
ECONOCHRIST-Fuck Your American Dream (Ebullition)
ARTICLES OF FAITH-American Dreams (Reflex)

TRACK 4

BURY THE LIVING-Of God and Country (Kangaroo)
ANTIPRODUCT-For Which It Stands (Tribal War)
HOLY MOUNTAIN-America (No Idea)
DEATHCYCLE-O, Say Can You See? (Chainsaw Safety)
UR FUNKTION-Patriot-Idiot (Grand Theft Audio)
CAUSE-We’re All Family (Hybrid)

CRESS-Consume (Tribal War)
OBSERVERS-Us Against The World (Vinyl Warning)
STIPHNOYDS-Afraid Of The Russians (from “History Of Portland Punk,” Zeno)
YOUNG OFFENDERS-Black Coffee (Deranged)
PLASTIC BERTRAND-Super Cool (Mode)
NEW MUSIK-This World Of Water (Epic)

KIM WILDE-Kids In America (EMI)

Monday, July 12, 2010

Sonic Overload 6/28/10

Sonia Weitz, a Holocaust survivor who lived in my hometown of Peabody, passed away in late June at the age of 81. She founded the Holocaust Center North. Read this piece about an extraordinary woman: Sonia Weitz: Holocaust Survivor Kept History Alive.

I almost hesitate to mention it but I also just finished reading a book by Norman Finkelstein called The Holocaust Industry. It was a complete coincidence that I was reading the book the week that Sonia Weitz passed away. To say it’s controversial is an understatement. Both of Finkelstein’s parents were concentration camp survivors but he offers a pointed take on what he calls the Holocaust Industry. The premise of the book is that various Jewish groups have used the unspeakable atrocities of the holocaust to, among other things, justify Israel’s own transgressions and also extract restitution from different countries. There’s a lot more to it than that. What’s interesting is I had to have the book sent to the Peabody library from another branch. In fact, few of Finkelstein’s books can be found in libraries in this city or surrounding communities. Finkelstein has unsurprisingly become a pariah to a large segment of the Jewish community. I certainly don’t mean to dishonor Sonia Weitz’s memory but it’s quite a provocative book and worth reading.

This week’s show is also dedicated to the memory of original Kinks bassist Pete Quaife, who recently died at 66...

Sonic Overload 6/28/10

TRACK 1

CRISIS-Holocaust (Apop)

UPRIGHT CITIZENS-Swastika Ratss (BYO)
NO HOPE FOR THE KIDS-Treblinka (from “Public Safety,” Maximum Rocknroll)
BLUT + EISEN-Lange Gesichter (Weird System)
ANTIKEHO-RAY (from “Russia Bombs Finland,” Propaganda)
R.I.P.-No Hay Futuro (Munster)

CITIZENS PATROL-Social Skills (Way Back Wen/Even Worse)
UNIT 21-Lokis Traffic Jam (Muerte Negra)
NINE CURVE-Thrash Again (625)
CROSS STITCHED EYES-Cast Out (Alternative Tentacles)
HUMAN INVESTMENT-Lesser Of Two Evils (Rotten Propaganda)

KINKS-Till The End Of The Day (Rhino) in memory of Pete Quaife
ZAKARY THAKS-Bad Girl (from “Nuggets Vol. 3,” Rhino)
JEWWS-Gotta Go (Nitro)
CÜLO-Kill The Pain (Punks Before Profits)
BODYSNATCHERS-Frantic (from “Shakedown: Original Brisbane Punk,” Dropkick)

TRACK 2

KIDS-Do You Love The Nazis (Philips)
NAIVE-100 Degrees (Kool Arrow)
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY-Glimmerglass (Motherbox)
LOSER LIFE-I Want The World (Life’s A Rape)
COMES-Baca Moss (Dogma)

MUCH WORSE-Speed Intentions (Pass Judgement)
ACID REFLUX-Time To Move (No Way)
SNOBS-School Kids (My War)
LOST BOYS-They’re Watching (Thrashbastard)
FAILURE FACE-Human Cancer (Burrito)
RAW POWER-State Oppression (Beer City)

GENRAL FOODZ-Be So Funny (Destiny)
NICK LOWE-Heart Of The City (Stiff)
DOCTORS OF MADNESS-Doctors Of Madness (United Artists)
NASTY FACTS-Drive My Car (Jimboco)
BRAM TCHAIKOVSKY-Turn On The Light (Polydor)

TRACK 3

YOUNG OFFENDERS-Black Hands (Deranged)
MISSION OF BURMA-Academy Fight Song (Ryko)
OIL-Ban The Forbidden Beat (Coalition)
TILTWHEEL-The Box (Liquid Meat)
FAITH-More Of The Same (Dischord)
AGENT ORANGE-Everything Turns Grey (Posh Boy)

SCEPTRES-Mongolot’s Burden (demo)
TH FAITH HEALERS-Reptile Smile (Too Pure)
PYLON-Cool (DB)
CRIMSON SWEET-Still Glistening (On/On Switch)

TRACK 4

HOT SNAKES-Past Lives (Swami)
CEREMONY-Moving Principle (Bridge Nine)
CLOAK/DAGGER-Walk The Block (Jade Tree)
POPULAR SHAPES-Everyone Hawaiian (On/On Switch)
UNWOUND-Here Come The Dogs (Kill Rock Stars)

CUTE LEPERS-Thanks For Not Showing Up (1-2-3-4 Go!)
DEVO-Blockhead (Warner Bros)
LOS MICROWAVES-Time To Get Up (Posh Boy)
BABY BUDDHA-Robot Police (Posh Boy)

CHEAP TRICK-Auf Wiedersehen (Epic)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Sonic Overload 6/21/10

No, your ears don’t deceive you. In case you hadn’t heard the news, Republican (of course) Congressman Joe Barton actually apologized to BP for what he considered a “shakedown” by the Obama administration where they’re setting up a $20 billion fund to help pay compensation to those affected by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He then backed down—somewhat—but the idea that he’d even consider apologizing to those corporate vermin is beneath contempt. And the right-wing lapdogs were all saying he had a point, as well. So the first couple of songs, this week, are dedicated to those tools. And while we’re add it, I’ll dedicate the last song, “Vengeance,” to them, as well—the part about corporate criminals getting away with a slap on the wrist. $20 billion might be more than a slap but there are already reports it might not be enough... so a pox on all of them...

Sonic Overload 6/21/10

TRACK 1

TIME BOMB 77-Politicians (GMM)

NO JUSTICE-Political Scheme (Underestimated)
86 MENTALITY-Crash The Gates (Deranged)
RITES-Uphill Both Ways (DeadAlive)
NO TIME LEFT-Indentured Servant (demo)
MILK COFFEE-Get Wig Thrash (from “This Is The Life Vol. 7,” MCR)
TEEN IDLES-Get Up and Go (Dischord)

THE GAIN-You Should Know (Dead Beat)
SCARED OF CHAKA-Time’s Up (Sub City)
WEIRD LOVEMAKERS-Unpopular Loner (Gouramie)
EARACHES-23/Screwtop Wine (Steel Cage)
SGT. 6 ASSAULT-Save It For Another Day (007)

SICK/TIRED-Destruction Anthem (To Live A Lie)
GIVE UP-Human Scum (Peterwalkee)
HERO DISHONEST-Vapaan Liikkumisen Kirous (If Society)
VIOLENT ARREST-Killing For A Living (Boss Tuneage)
LIP CREAM-Terror (Dynamite)

TRACK 2

DRI-No Religion (Beer City)
SHORT CHANGED-Manifest Destiny (Rodent Popsicle)
REPERCUSSIONS-Body and Blood (540)
CHRIST ON PARADE-For Your Viewing Pleasure (Pusmort)
ENGLISH DOGS-Max (The Millionaire) (Clay)

GUN CLUB-Devil In The Woods (from “Keats Rides A Harley,” Warning Label)
EDDY CURRENT SUPPRESSION RING-Hey Mum (Mexican Summer)
SOVIET VALVES-Sight That Harms/Gaze That Harms (SmartGuy)
LYLE-Major Deegan (Lost and Found)

BATTALION OF SAINTS-Beefmasters (from “Someone’s Gonna Get Their Head Kicked In,” BYO)
QUEEN-Sheer Heart Attack (Elektra)
ADAM & THE ANTS-Beat My Guest (Columbia)
JOHNNY & THE SELF ABUSERS-Saints and Sinners (Chiswick)

TRACK 3

THE ENERGY-I Won’t Let You Waste Me (Team Science)
LOGNHALSMOTTAGNINGEN-Jehovas Fittor (Local Cross)
DESTRUCTION UNIT-I’m A Mutant (Empty)
TURBONEGRO-Kiss The Knife (Bitzcore)
NIG-HEIST-The Nig-Heist (from “Chunks,” SST)

URIAH HEEP-Easy Livin’ (Mercury)
SLAMMIN’ WATUSIS-King Of Cha-Cha (Epic)
SWINGERS-Counting The Beat (Backstreet)
BRAINS-Money Changes Everything (Mercury)

HUMAN MESS-No One Will Find Out (No Way)
DEFECT DEFECT-Ex-Punk (Residue)
STUNTMEN-Kick Them Out (Black Hole)
ARCWELDER-Such A Very Long Time (Big Money)
MONSTERLAND-Girlfriend On Drugs (Seed)

TRACK 4

DEMICS-Talk’s Cheap (from “Destroy Toronto”)
ROCK BOTTOM AND THE SPYS-No Good (from “Killed By Death #14”)
KFC-Kriminalpogo (from “Bloodstains Across Germany”)
IMPACT-Ribellone (Provinciattiva)
VARUKERS-No Scapegoat (Anagram)
FRITES MODERN-HB (Friture)

HANGMEN-Faces (from “60s Choice, Vol. 1,” GMG)
KLAN-Pushin’ Too Hard (from “The Best Of Rodney On the ROQ,” Posh Boy)
MX-80 SOUND-Follow That Car (Ralph)
FLAG OF DEMOCRACY-Number One (Motherbox)
SLAMBOOK-Hollywood Ten (Lorem Ipsum)

NEW MODEL ARMY-Vengeance (Abstract)