Author Archives: The Flakes // Drummer

The Offenders – Lost Causes/Rockin’ The Town 7″

Posted on May 14, 2013 by The Flakes // Drummer

I had a little pool over at the KBD page on Facebook on what HC record to post next. Offenders, DRI or Genetic Control. Offenders came out as the most wanted to post among the three. So finally! To call … Continue reading →

Posted in 1981 | 13 Comments

The Brainiacs – S/T E.P. 7″

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Flakes // Drummer

Easy to find a cheap yet underrated and neglected in my opinion. Don’t Tell Me Why is one hell of a obnoxious punk song. Take Me To Paris ain’t far behind. It’s simple and stupid but it just grabs me. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1979 | 9 Comments

The Deaf Aids – Heroes? 7″

Posted on January 26, 2013 by The Flakes // Drummer

Heroes? sounds like it’s a piss take of really bad rock bands. Can’t stand it at all. Bored Christine is what makes this 7inch worth spinning. A great hook laden power pop/punk track that’s in par with their first EP … Continue reading →

Posted in 1980 | 7 Comments

Nice Lawn/New Fun Quintet – Split E.P. 7″

Posted on January 1, 2013 by The Flakes // Drummer

When listening to Nice Lawn it strikes me how good a sound you can get from recording on a 4 track porta Tascam. Quiet amazing I must say though I guess the nano second drop outs here and there is … Continue reading →

Posted in 1982, 1983 | 25 Comments

Violent Tumor – S/T E.P. 7″

Posted on December 6, 2012 by The Flakes // Drummer

Elusive HC record from Chicago. Has to be one of the last truly great HC records. Sloppy with great feeling and funny ideas, like the genre was in the golden years 80-83. I know nothing about them except what I’ve found … Continue reading →

Posted in 1986 | 13 Comments