V/A SHREDS - Volume #5
"SHREDS" was a 5 CD compilation series documenting great tracks from North American 7 inch punk and indiepop singles released in the '90s. That was the last pre-digital decade and massive amounts of vinyl were released. It was impossible for even avid fans to keep up, so you are likely to discover some lost gems.
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WEEPIN WILLIE TURNER - "WILLIE'S BLUES"
Weepin Willie Turner was born in Clarksdale Mississippi in 1930. Clarksdale was on U.S. Route 61, also known as "Blues Highway.” Willie became the King of Delta Blues with his great voice and his trademark themes of heartbreak, resilience, and street-level narratives.
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TUNNELRUNNERS - "PLASTICLAND"
It would be quite a challenge to name the greatest single from the '70s UK punk scene - don't even try. One mega-masterpiece that might get fewer mentions than it deserves is "Plasticland" by the Tunnelrunners, who were a three piece from Wales. The track later appeared own their "Neath Abbey Road album, and the band made a video for the song which is essential viewing.
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V/A - "East Bay Underground '77-82"
The East Bay scene, in Berkeley and Oakland was less polished and more centered on accessible spaces for youth to play than San Francisco, where bands like the Dead Kennedys and Avengers, incorporated elements of art punk, theater, and social critique. East Bay drew more from garage rock and power pop, and was defined by its irreverent DIY spirit. The East Bay didn’t have San Francisco’s art school and activist scene but instead fostered a community-driven ethos with punk zines, and a more local focus. Its bands often emphasized absurdist approaches, eschewing the more intellectual or political tones found across the bay. San Francisco punk was shaped by the city’s bohemian and activist legacies, while East Bay punk was shaped by DIY culture, underground venues, and musically with a blend of raw garage, quirky outsider influences and ’60s music, making the East Bay scene distinct in energy and style from its better known neighbor.
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Important Message From HOMELAND SECURITY
Kristi Noem is clearly the best thing on TV. Unfortunately due to funding issues she can only make around one appearance every half hour. If the government can manage to cut funds for food assistance programs it's possible she might be able to share her important announcements every 8 minutes, which would make our country very secure.
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V/A Anarcho-UK - Volume #3
UK Anarcho-punk was the indie label movement that replaced the late '70s punk scene led by larger label bands like Pistols, Clash and Jam. Though the music was huge in the UK, the small label status resulted in a lower profile internationally for the best music of its time. This is volume 3 of the 5 disc box set.
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Mutants - "Baby's No Good" (remix)
The Mutants are a legendary San Francisco punk band from the late '70s. A rough mix of this song appeared on a 1980 compilation, but it never turned up on the band's albums. Download it or you might not hear it again.
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WATCHERS OF the SKIES - "SACRED WHISPERS (PART ONE)
"Sacred Whispers (Part One)" by the prog-rock band Watchers Of the Skies features rich, poetic lyrics filled with spiritual and uplifting themes. Musically it offers intricate instrumentals, dynamic shifts, and melodic layers that create an immersive atmosphere, supporting the lyrical depth. The mood suggests a blend of reverence and determination, inviting listeners to a reflective and soaring experience, aligning with prog-rock's tradition of combining storytelling with musical complexity.
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FM '69 - "Homage To 60's Underground Radio"
A tribute to the best radio anyone ever heard. Some old radio ads and music from, Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, Eclection, Tim Buckley, Cream, Jameson, Bob Dylan, Pearls Before Swine, Rick Jarrard, and more.
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