Kerb [melodic punk, Australia]

Kerb were a 4 piece Perth band who play mainly melodic punk. They started in 1995 and supported bands such as Frenzal Rhomb, Bodyjar (a couple of times), Ash and Regurgitator. When they first started they were a three piece until the addition of Chad in 1998. They were heavily influenced by Bodyjar/Blink 182 and do have a similar sound as a result. Locally they played a lot with Love Camp 7, Boredumb and No Wonder plus various other bands. Appeared at the majority of Perth's PunkORama gigs and also played at Mach Pelican's farewell licensed gig.
They played at the launch of the WA surf vid 'Inside Out' at the Lookout in April 99 and a few days later played at Yac It Up 99. Unfortunately towards the end of 99 the guys had internal disputes about the band and Kerb broke up with a few of them forming a band called Lewis. However by 2002 they reformed and are playing regular shows in Perth.
Лично я всегда был довольно высокого мнения об австралийской мелодик панк сцене. Во многом благодаря моим любимцам Game Over, да и кроме них там неплохих команд хватало. Kerb не исключение. Ребята играли мелодичный панк рок с отзвуками NoFX в их лучшие годы.

Kerb - 1998 - Nobody Here But Us Walruses
1.Linski
2.I Could Marry Her
3.Blame
4.Ordinary
5.Girls
6.Institute
7.La La Land
8.Some Old Lady
9.Will To Live
10.Down South
11.Say A Prayer
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The Promdates [ramonescore, pop punk, Norway]

The Promdates were bound to happen sooner or later. Two guys (Are and Einar) with common interest and passion for good pop-punk talked about starting a band for a couple of years, but nothing happend. Mainly because they lived too far from each other, and were busy with other bands. Then Einar finally got some sense and moved to the city. A drummer joined, and voilá, the Promdates were born.
The Promdates play happy feel good songs and sing about girls, beer, partying, movies and boredom. They've not rediscovered the wheel or anything, but they play good, catchy pop-punk with tons of vocal harmonies.
If you're into pop-punk you should really give them a chance. Maybe you'll like 'em, maybe you don't.
Oh, and they're from Norway.

Очень хороший релиз для любителей трехаккордного панк рока и жужжащих гитар. The Promdates родом из Норвегии, что, впрочем, не помешало им играть радующий ухо (и прочие части тела) рамоунзкор в духе The Queers, Riverdales, Ramones, Mr. T Experience, Screeching Weasel, the Methadones и тд...
Promdates, The - 2008 - Pretty In Punk
1 It's No Fun
2 Love To Watch You Dance
3 Why Do You Wanna Be With Me?
4 Beer In The Sodamachine
5 I Think We're Alone Now
6 To The Beach
7 Still Not Over You
8 I Won't Care
9 Two Timing Girl
10 I Feel Alright
11 Cecilia
12 Call The Ghostbusters
13 Elm Street Rock Café
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Jackson [pop punk, rock, USA]

All-star punk-and-rock outfit comprised of CHRIS SHIFLETT (FOO FIGHTERS, ME FIRST & THE GIMME GIMMES, NO USE FOR A NAME), SCOTT SHIFLETT (FACE TO FACE), and PETE PARRADA (FACE TO FACE, SAVES THE DAY). Five burning tracks that bridge the gap between the members' day jobs, delivered with the energy set high, and bar even higher.

Посмотрите на состав команды, какие люди собраны! Все ребята из топовых команд, ну и музыку играют хорошую, соответсвующую своему статусу, так сказать. Если конкретней, то это среднетемповый поп-панк с уклоном в рок. Ничего необычно, но весьма приятно и ненапрягающе. На сколько я знаю, со временем они поменяли название и ныне называются Jackson United.
Jackson - 2003 - Jackson [EP]
1 All The Way
2 Blinders
3 Here Comes Hollow
4 Fell Into
5 Far From Here
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The Cootees [pop punk, USA, MxPx members]

The Cootees are made up of members of MxPx and 90 Pound Wuss. In this band Tom takes over on the drums, and he is awesome!!! These guys got together to sing about light hearted issues, and their music is really fun! Their style is pop punk, and even have some ska mixed in there like on the track Jocks Don't Like Us. They have done a few shows, and although not officially broken up, they have no plans to tour or release any more material any time soon since they are all so busy with their other bands.

Я всегда поражался творческой плодовитости ребят из MxPx. За период существования своей группы они записали столько материала, что хватило бы на 3-4 команды. Но им этого мало, поэтому и участвуют в разнообразных сайд проектах. The Cootees - первый из них. Собственно говоря, если вам нравятся эмэкспиэкс, то и The Cootees тоже прийдутся по душе. Всё тот же поп панк, песни о любви и вокал Майка Хэррэры.
Cootees - 1997 - Let's Play House
1. (Blank)
2. Shut Up
3. Mike's Waiting
4. Roses Are Red
5. School Girl Fantasy
6. D.D.F.
7. No Cure 4 the Cootees
8. What You Hate
9. Dirty Punk
10. Lisa's Clean
11. Coke Song
12. I'm OK, You're OK
13. Jocks Don't Like Us
14. I Want the World
15. Deadbeat
16. Beach Party
17. Now the Beach Sucks
18. They Don't Know

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VA - Punktastic Un-Scene 4- 30 Seconds to Impact (2008)

Все помнят легендарный сборник Short Music For Short People? Ведущий британский панк рок ресурс Punktastic.com не стал изобретать велосипед, а просто пригласил 99 команд с коротенькими песнями для совместной компиляции. Как по мне, то получилось просто отлично - один из лучших сборников, которые я слышал за последние несколько лет. Состав исполнителей конечно же не такой звездый как был в свое время у Толстяка Майка, но известных (в определенных кругах) коллективов хватает. Мне, например, в глаза бросились такие имена: Pickled Dick, Laughing In The Face Of, Templeton Pek, Hogwash, Chillerton, The Don Ramos Players, Pendleton, From Plan To Progress, Despondent, 32framespersecond, Zatopeks, The Steal и You Me And The Atom Bomb. Практически всех остальных слушал в первый раз. Подавляющее большинство групп родом с Туманного Альбиона и я, честно говоря, не ожидал, что на столько богата земля британская на панк рок талланты. Из 99 песен не понравилось штук 10-15, для любого сборника это просто великолепное соотношение. Кроме этого, должен сказать, что команды подобраны весьма разноплановые, от поп-панка до мелодик хардкора, от инди до ска панка, от эмо до маткора (которого, к счастью, мало).
Рекомендую не пропустить!

TRACK LISTING
===============
01. Pickled Dick - Boredom Central
02. Over and Out - Enough Is Enough
03. Laughing In The Face Of - Sex Punch
04. Templeton Pek - 30 Seconds Too Far
05. Sonic Boom Six - An Ode to D.I.Y Promoters
06. Caffeine - Radio
07. Day of Rising - Petrelli
08. Hogwash - Aftershow At Lil Jon's
09. The Bad Robots - Life Won't Wait
10. You Me And The Atom Bomb - This Was Not A Boating Accident
11. The JB Conspiracy - Road Trip
12. Short Warning - Let It Go
13. Chillerton - Ticket For One
14. On The Turn (Formerly 3dBs DOWN) - The Genius of Linda Smith
15. The Don Ramos Players - Four Engines For Safety
16. Little Flags - Young Guns
17. For Old Times Sake - Statements
18. Pendleton - A Commitment And A Vow
19. Our Time Down Here - Clear To Go!
20. Movement Library - Fast, Faster, Fastest
21. Buzzkill (UK) - Batten Down The Hatches
22. Oxygen Thief - Pros and Cons
23. Life Coach - One Line
24. Lost On Landing - That's What She Said
25. The Misnomer - the mis no mer
26. Down I Go - Flight of the Rofflecopter
27. The Display Team - Theme From The Display Team
28. Overthrow - Talk of the Town
29. Shermer - Interlude
30. From Plan To Progress - Some People Think Long Song Titles Are Pretentious But I Quite Like Them
31. 32framespersecond - Yipee-Ki-Yay Motherfucker
32. Clockwork Angst - Seamless
33. Kill The Arcade - We Have Something In Common
34. Wasted Daze - The Ghost of You
35. The Upgrades - All My Best Friends Are Emo Heads
36. Pregnant Dad - Mugged By Five Year Olds
37. Broadways Not Ready - If This Was A Film Of Our Lives, This Is Where It Would Cut To Us Having Sex
38. Gavin Osborn - Scrabble
39. Forever Ends Today - I'll Take The Car And Raise you My Middle Finger
40. Zatopeks - 7:47
41. The Southern Cradle - Lost At Sea
42. Red; The Resistance - Governmental
43. Scream Shout Say Nothing - I'm a Lover, Not a Fighter (But I'm Excellent at Both)
44. Cannon Fodder - FAD
45. Despondent - No Room
46. Juice Head! - 31 Second Song
47. Mybe - Down and Out
48. Jack's Wasted Life - Smile
49. Name In Brackets - Paul Daniels
50. Arse Full of Chips (feat Itch from The King Blues) - Macho Man PaulSavage
51. Rig Up Explosive - Smack The Clam
52. The Quarry - Sirensong
53. 5FD - Hypocrite
54. Heroic Doses - When I Say Go You Jump Him
55. Make It Better Later - Fil Once Ate A Whole Family Meal At Burger King By Himself
56. Lost On Campus - Fuori
57. Fantastic Castle - A34
58. Page Not Found - Proxy
59. The Steal - Up In Smoke
60. Stash Pocket - Kane Vs The Undertaker
61. The Apostates - Off My Life (AKA "I'm A Lion")
62. Unicorn Choice?! - For Spring
63. Portman - From Here To Your Eyes And Ears
64. 7 Day Conspiracy - Blood On Your Hands
65. Berrick - Lloyd
66. Detox - Hell and Back in 30 Seconds
67. The Ruined - I Loved You But Now You're Food
68. Lights Alive - Don't Back Dow
69. Hidesincaves - Fridge?
70. Hudson - Overdose
71. Out From Animals - Spoilers
72. Russell and the Wolf Choir - Untitled #4 (Take #3)
73. Sombulance - Gauze
74. Strange Day - A Punk Song
75. The Candidates - 24
76. Ben KP Smith - Maidstone
77. Robolint - In the event of an emergency
78. Taking Chase - Have A Good Time All The Time
79. Toxic Waste Monkeys - Average Joe
80. The Meenies - All I Want For Christmas is a Stephen Hawking voice box
81. Half Dead Bodies - Tidaress
82. Mr Kamikaze and the Management - 39th
83. The Grizzley Ends - Knife Fight
84. Swound! - Knock Knock
85. Revenge of the Psychotronic Man - Vuz Lightyear
86. Punch Puppet - Traitor
87. Keyside Strike - Lies
88. choDe - My French Exchange
89. The Ill Boddies - How Much Would You Pay To Be Bill Oddie For A Day?
90. W.O.R.M - Dave Does Drugs
91. Smilex - Small Packages
92. Duty Free - Trust You
93. Immoral - Critics
94. aflightoremember - Bones
95. Cheap Regrets - Don't Hold Me To It
96. Bastion - Phthiriasis
97. Dad's Bad News - Second Guess
98. The Cunts - (I'm Gonna Give You) A Shoeing
99. And Now We're Even - To All The D.I.Y. Bands

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The Youth Ahead [pop punk, USA]

Не мог остаться в стороне и не поучаствовать в заливке :)




Youth Ahead, the - Oneder Years (2000)
1. One Hit Song
2. FYM
3. I Want Your Girlfriend
4. New Boyfriend
5. Beautiful Day
6. Stuck up High School Girls
7. Biggest Mistake
8. I'm F **K Up
9. Area 69
10. Next Sunday
11. Ode to the Dollar
12. Better Than Me
13. Soap Slut
14. On My Own

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The Youth Ahead

The Youth Ahead began in 1995 as a way to pass the time as teenagers in the 90s. Eventually, the band built itself into one of the most popular bands in the tri-state area. Through the years they played with a number of national acts such as Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday, Mest, and Relient K, just to name a few... During that time they also landed spots on mainstage at Skate and Surf in Asbury Park in 2002 and 2004, and on Warped Tour in 2000 and 2001. IN OCTOBER OF 2005, after a decade of adherence, the band decided to part ways in order for everyone to pursue other interests.

Группа родом из Нью-Джерси, играет потрясающий поп-панк конца 90х начала 2000х годов (моя любимая эпоха поп-панка) Группа прийдется по душе любителям Allister В 2005 году они (как, к сожалению множество крутых групп той эпохи) расспались...

The Youth Ahead - 2003 - The New Album










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We Once Loved [melodic hardcore, pop / Germany]

Молодая немецкая группа, сама добавившая меня на майспейсе.  Мне, как человеку любящему поппи-хк, хотелось бы конечно сладенького вокала на фоне брейкдаунов и бешенных темпов, но к сожалению эти немцы любят покричать. Делают это весьма приятно даже для меня :)

Demo [2007]

1. Best Of You  (lyrics)

2. Access Granted (lyrics)

3.Don't Lose Hope (lyrics)

4.Count Me Out (lyrics)

5.Line Of Society (lyrics)

http://www.myspace.com/weonceloved

Philmore

First and foremost, I'm sorry half of these videos are kindof inaudible, but, admittedly, I didn't record em... sry- anyways... Once known mostly for the trademark T-shirts that read "Philmore is an OK band", the self-titled debut album "Philmore" was then released on Five Minute Walk Records in June of 2000. It was kinda successful... it's been said the biggest hit from that album was a song called “Our Finest Hour.”

In July of '02, the second album called "The Bare Truth About Philmore" was released. It was much more “mellow” than the first. Apparently many ppl expected it to be equally as hard as the first, but were a bit disappointed. Also it seems there was nothing particularly Christian about the second record unlike the first, and most of the stricter “Christian music only” fans stopped listening at that point. For a couple years after, touring continued but fame faded.

A third CD was released in April of '05 called "Demolition", after drummer Brett had left the band to be replaced by Sean Donnelly in '03... Sean left the band in August of 2005.

Philmore - Philmore [2000]









1.Together
2.Smile At Me
3.Our Finest Hour
4.Livin' On A Prayer
5.Never Let You Go
6.If You Only Knew
7.In My Boat
8.Fishy
9.Wish You Were Here
10.Dragnet
11.Worth the Wait
12.As I Lift My Hands

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Black Tie Bombers [fast punk rock, USA]

Black Tie Bombers can only be described as the kind of band whose music is enjoyable, catchy, and entertaining. However, after seeing them live, you will either:
A.) Love them much much more
B.) Hate them
C.) Love them, as long as you stay away from the front row during a live performance, and close your eyes and ears between songs.
This is all pending your personal sense of humor.
Influences: NOFX, Lagwagon, Screeching Weasel, AFI

Отличная команда из Огайо. Слушая их у меня возникают ассоциации с 30 Foot Fall, 12cent и Beefcake. Шикарный скоростной хардкор панк с крутыми хоровыми запевами, при этом не лишенный чувства юмора. У ребят в активе есть три альбома, но на большее расчитывать увы не приходится, ибо не так давно они заявили о своем распаде.








Black Tie Bombers - 2004 - Black Tie Bombers
1 State Of The Union
2 65
3 Friendly Fire
4 Rad Letter Day
5 Hello Becki
6 Glendora
7 Centessimus Annus #46
8 Earthbound (on The Way To Twoson)
9 Code Orange
10 Black And Blue
11 Standing Strong
12 Attn: Everyone Else
13 Questions And Concerns
14 Castles By The Sea
15 Puzzle
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Round Three Fight [pop punk, USA]

Standing out in the post-hardcore/indie monotony of the northern California music scene is a band that shines to prove what standing out is worth. A Pop-Punk band with broad influences, Round Three Fight is rising faster than your momma's dinner rolls.





Об этих ребятах многие узнали по трибьюту blink182, на котором засветились такие команды как Four Year Strong, Straight Outta Junior High, All Time Low и их менне известные коллеги по цеху.
Что же можно сказать о Round Three Fight? - Очень даже прилично как для середины 00-х. Драйвовенький и цепляющий поп-панк - можно и репой потрясти, и подпеть при случае. У меня есть определенные претензии к вокалу, уж слишком высокий, как для меня, но в данном случае это простимо.
У них есть еще пара альбомов, так что если кто-нибудь может помочь - не стесняйтесь.

Round Three Fight - 2006 - Forget What You've Heard, Trust What You Know
1 Anything For Everything
2 Last Place Motivation
3 Here the Whole Time
4 Close Calls, Missed Chances
5 Rhyme Or Reason
6 First Sight
7 From California
8 Pessimist
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Barbie Killed Ken [pop punk, female vocals, Netherlands]

My yunger sis(inlaw) is the lead singer of a band called Barbie Killed Ken, their a local band and they rock. its electronic pop/punk rock and its totally awesome.they sing about personal problems and real issues not my bf broke up w/ me for stacey shit!!

Никакой особой информации по команде я не нашел. Знаю, что кроме трех подруг в группе есть еще гитарист по имени Дэвид (пацанчик наверное). Группа родом из Голландии и еще у них просто замечательное название. По музыке это весьма неплохой поп-панк с женским вокалом в духе таких ансамблей как Tilt, Dollyrots и тд.








Barbie Killed Ken - Choad Rage
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My Hotel Year [emo, pop punk, USA]

MHY, made good use of quazi-punk rock techniques, such as sharp accentual pauses, swift song rhythm, and blunt stops to end songs tightly, but by their own definition, they’re “melodic rock.” They had great stage presence and energy, which proved contagious to the audience of mostly seasoned MHY fans. People from all over town took over the DownUnder and sang along to every song with devoted-fan passion.

Ребята из Флориды. Но не стоит так уж пристально смотреть на вокалиста, ничего общего с "бородатым" панк роком они не имеют. А борода у него... ну не знаю, для красоты что-ли. Суть не в этом. My Hotel Year играли поп-панк в духе начала 00-х, эмоциональненько так, душевненько, ну вы понимаете. Я бы поставил их где-то посередине между Midtown, например, и Taking Back Sunday.
Группа распалась в 2004 году, записав перед этим 2 лонгплея. Половина песен с последнего из них вышла на ипишке, которую вы сейчас и можете скачать:

My Hotel Year - 2004 - The Curse
01. Strongest Man Alive
02. Everyday
03. Heaven
04. Not Bad (For Ninja)
05. Tutuca
06. Breathing Patterns
07. 17 Seconds
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Shower With Goats [pop punk, punk revival, USA]

Shower With Goats existed as part of the NJPP (New Jersey Pop Punk) scene from 1994-2000. They were well known for their unique blend of raw, upbeat punk tunes backed with emphatic vocals. There really was never an "SWG sound". Their influences ranged from many bands including Crimpshrine, Face To Face, Scared Of Chaka, Quit, Big Drill Car, All, and even an occasional heavy punk rock tune ala Blanks 77. They originally formed from the remains of an old band called M.N.F.S.T., and went on to release several 7" records, 1 full length, and copious unreleased tracks on scattered compilation releases. Shower With Goats frontman and founder, Steve Papp, decided to end the band in February 2000 for what he said to be, numerous reasons. The other 2/3 of the final SWG lineup went on to form Chasing The Yellow Line, and Steve now dedicates his time to his site, Poppunk.Com
In March of 2007, Steve met up with long time fans of SWG, Ed Arson and Daryl Goat to jam out some of the old songs for fun, on a trip to see his folks. The practice so well that Steve finally caved in and decided he wanted to do a reunion show with Ed and Daryl. On May 26th, 2007 history was made, as the band played a reunion show to a packed house at Trenton, New Jersey's Mill Hill Basement. This show made a decision to revive the band part time, as Steve now lives in Charlotte North Carolina, and Daryl & Ed both reside in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Under the present resurrection, the band will play 5-6 shows a year along the East Coast. In August, Steve will begin writing a new SWG record to be recorded early next year, slated for a spring / early summer 2008 release.

Довольно давно уже хотел поднять темку по этой команде, но что-то всё руки не доходили.
Shower With Goats это группа из Нью Джерси середины-второй половины 90х. В их творчестве ощущается влияние таких поп-панк/панк ривайвал коллективов, как Crimpshrine, Face To Face, Scared Of Chaka, Quit, Big Drill Car, All и тп, то есть скорости от средних до высоких, никаких особых экспериментов, очень душевно и подомашнему.
В 2000м году SWG распались... Бывший вокалист Стив посвятил свободное время развитию собственного сайта http://www.poppunk.com/, который, как я считаю, был одним из лучших тематических ресурсов подобного рода (лично я именно там в свое время открыл для себя много интересного). С 2003 по 2006 он трудился фотографом для небезивестного сайта Suicide Girls, после чего сосредоточился на собсвенном проекте Pierced and Inked.
А в 2007 году был объявлен реюнион SWG, а также намечен выход нового альбома в 2008 году.

Shower With Goats - 1997 - Just Another Day (Online Re-Issue)

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Shower With Goats - 1999 - Mike Goes To Wiloughby (Unreleased)
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Shower With Goats - 2007 - Finster
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Rogue Set [emo/punk rock, USA]

"An anomaly nowadays, Connecticut's Rogue Set actually looked beyon Blink 182 and Dashboard Confessional in setting up the template for their band. The trio plays aggressive punk rock more in step with 90's era Against Me! and the Lawrence Arms, then the more emo-tinged bleatings of their contemporaries. While their debut "Presents... The Elm City Shuffle" is not exactly re-writing the rules of music, it's nonetheless a refreshing take on a classic sound." (JBM)

Одно из отрытий этого года для меня. Их альбому обречен на попадание в мой ТОП20 релизов 2008. Очень атмосферный, мелодичный, цепляющий, душевный, искренний панк рок с резкими перепадами от меланхоличных кусков до агрессивных и наоборот. Чувствуется влияние эмо 90х и панк сцены Среднего Запада.






Rogue Set - 2008 - Shake Those Hands
1 Lethal Vanity
2 Don't Worry
3 Sunrise Revamp
4 Neutral Mosh
5 Post-traumatic Violence
6 Caution: Corrosive
7 Elisacity
8 Texas Kara
9 This Party's Dying

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