Paviljongen (Sweden, 1985)

I couldn't find any info online about this one. I've seen it listed twice, once described as "powerpop" and once with no description. Whoever called it "powerpop" needs their ears cleaned out. At about 5 minutes each both songs go on for too long and wouldn't be out of place on some mid-80s AOR LP.

Paviljongen - Lust att brinna / Vita dagar 7" (PAV-S-01, 1985)

Sick Band (USA, 1981)

As punk novelties go, "Punk Rock" is pretty cool. "Boogers" is just dumb. Though the sleeve prominently shows "Boogers", the A side is "Punk Rock" on the record. Popsike shows copies of this selling recently on eBay from $82 to $236. From Orlando, Florida. Now buzz off until I find something else to post.

Sick Band - Punk Rock / Boogers 7" (Gag 69-A/68-B, 1981)

Putsch (Switzerland, 1981)

The first of 3 releases from this punk band. This one was a 7'' EP; two 12''s followed. Maybe I'll get to those later.

Putsch - Betrogen // Der Putsch / Werbewirksam EP (R.F. 1001, 1981)

Plath (Italy, 1982)

Electronic, industrial weirdness from Italy. I am strange now. Yes, you are.

Plath - I Am Strange Now // Proletarian-Submission-2 (The Howl) / Telik 12345 EP (Plath P. 00.01, 1982)

Kenneth Skoog (Sweden, 1980)

This is one I had been curious about since I saw it listed on eBay many years ago as (what else?) "powerpop". I finally found a copy and wasn't surprised to find that there's really no powerpop to be heard. The instrumental B side may be of some interest to synth fans. All instruments are played by Kenneth Skoog who has provided some more info. It was recorded in Kivik (very south of Sweden) with 300 copies pressed. He also released a CD of instrumental hard rock in 2000 called "Deflagration". In 1979 he was part of a band called Pharamond that played instrumental music in the styles of Wishbone Ash, Jimi Hendrix and King Crimson as well as some jazz-rock. He wanted the band to release a record but the other members weren't interested, so he went and did this one on his own in August 1980.

Kenneth Skoog - Moonlight Fantasies / Mechanic Delivery 7" (Spasmograf Spas-000180, 1980)

Stone Apple (Peru, 1984)

Ignore the A side which is a disposable country-rock turd. The B side has somewhat of a psych feel to it and some more interesting guitar sounds which I like.

Stone Apple - Conserva de niñas en miel / En alas del tiempo 7" (Infopesa 171425, 1984)

Rockin' Horse (UK, 1971)

Although released in 1971 the A side sounds like it could be from a late 70s powerpop record . The B side has more of a 60s sound. The A side is from the Yes It Is LP which has been reissued by Sing Sing Records. The 7" was reissued with a different B side in 1979. Their other 1971 7" release is featured here.

Rockin' Horse - Biggest Gossip In Town / You Say 7" (Philips 6006 156, 1971)

Tiz / P.O.W. (Finland, 1983 - 1985)

Here are a couple of obscure Finnish rock 7"s that someone sent to me recently so I thought I'd pass them along. Both of these were new to me. Thanks to "Johnny" for sharing.

Tiz - Hymyilevä nukke / Mä haluun tietään 7" (Femme Fatale FISH 4, 1983)
P.O.W. - Freelady / The Lost Love 7" (-, 1985)

No Exit (Canada, 1980)

I had planned to post this LP at some point but just haven't got to it. Vancouver, 1980. Now you can take a listen here. It's one of those records that is rare (and expensive) but not something I've ever thought was particularly good. There are other things I'd rather spend $500+ on.

Sturgeons / Suburban Slag (Canada, 1979 - 1980)

In case you aren't aware of the Calgary Cassette Preservation Society I'd like to direct you to 2 of their recent postings: Suburban Slag and the Sturgeons. You may already know the Sturgeons from the classic Punk Rock Virgins 7". Now you can check out 14 more songs!

Outtakes (USA, 1983)

All I could find about this one was a past eBay auction describing it as weird and scary. "Two songs from St. Louis artist recorded back in '83 and this is truly a love or hate proposition ... Vocals are rough-going and arrangements are all over the map. Subject matter is key here ...". Ignoring the lyrical content, I find "Chuckie" to be the better of the 2 songs.

Outtakes - Motion Denied / Chuckie 7" (TS83-1190, 1983)

Expedition Punitive (France, 1983)

No date on the record but apparently this band was from Lille and they released only this 7" in 1983 on a Belgian label. The A side appeared on the Powerpearls Vol. 7 compilation.

Expedition Punitive - Un Samourai / Midnight In The Subway 7" (Moss KRM 640, 1983)

Heavy Manners (Belgium, 1979)

Tournai group founded in 1978 with a sound inspired by the Stranglers and Cure. The A side has been advertised as "punk" but that may be stretching things just a bit. The B side is a (mostly) instrumental ska tune.

Heavy Manners - World War Six / Attention 7" (Heavy HR 001, 1979)

Johnny and The Knuckleheads (USA, 1981)

From Tulsa, Oklahoma, this is their first release. Ignore the cover photo - there are no saxes to be found here. It was followed by another 7" in 1982 and an LP in 1983 that I don't have. I had seen one for sale for something like $150 so I thought it would be worth a shot when I found one for $20. It's not bad but I'm glad I didn't pay too much more for it.

Johnny and The Knuckleheads - Radio On / I Love Her Madly 7" (Knuckle DR-1981, 1981)

Dreamers (USA, 1984)

Female vocal powerpop from Santa Barbara, California. There's more here.

Dreamers - Gimme Sun, Boys, Rock 'n Roll Music / In The Summer Night 7" (Fired Records (no #), 1984)