D.S.F.A - SEVEN EP

D.S.F.A - Seven EP

Co. Antrim, 2000, DIY, CD

More late 90's-style HC, from the North this time! thanks to Andrew for sending this on.

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RUDI - I SPY EP

Rudi - I Spy EP

Belfast, 1979, GV, 7"

Classic pop punk from Rudi, christ I love this 7"

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EXCUSES - 17 TRACKS

Excuses - 17 Tracks!

Sligo, 2008, unreleased

17 tracks recorded on the 1st and 2nd of November 08', some of which appeared on the 'State Emergency 7inch'. Straight up punk rock with a strong uk82 sound, thanks to Janer/Punk Rock for the pics to go with this.

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RESIDENCE - OUR DEMISE DEMO 98'

Residence - Our Demise Demo 98'

Dublin/Wicklow, 1998, DIY, Tape

Late 90's hardcore from Wicklow, when there seemed to be a rake of bands coming out of Bray etc. Haven't listened to this tape in fucking years, Thanks to George for upping this to his excellent blog

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COLDWAR - GODS OF WAR DEMO

Coldwar - Gods Of War Demo

Dublin, 1999/2001?, DIY, Tape

This is fucking Coldwar, first demo I think. RIP Skinny, much missed and never forgotten, and the continuation of of this band as one of Ireland's most uncompirimising metal/hardcore acts is a homage to the great man himself. www.myspace.com/thisiscoldwar

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DC NIEN - NIGHTCLUB/THINGS JAPANESE EP

DC Nien - Nightclub/Things Japanese 7"

Dublin, 1980, Nineteeneightease Records, 7"

Delighted to get my hands on these songs, DC Nien were part of the initial punk movement in Ireland, and were considered one of the bigger bands of the time along with U2 and The Atrix. Really unusual, well structured first wave punk rock, with the addition of sax and synths and at least now I know that the name came from the area where the band were from, Dublin 9!

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HYLTON WEIR - DEMO 1997

Hylton Weir - Demo 1997

Louth/Dublin, 1997, Velcro Wombat Recordings, Tape

Edgy, beautiful, rising rock from this pre Rednecks band, reminds me a bit of Moss Icon in parts, Christ Ireland really had some amazing bands in the mid 90's, thanks to Anto Loserdom for passing this on to me.

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THE DEFECTS - DEFECTIVE BREAKDOWN LP

The Defects - Defective Breakdown

Belfast, 1982, WXYZ Records, LP

Excellent punk band from belfast, relocated to London in 1982. Reminds me of the Vibrators or early UK Subs. This was later re-released on Captain Oi! in 1994 with 8 bonus tracks, so try find that one :)

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V/A - ROOM TO MOVE EP

Various - Room To Move EP

Belfast/Dublin, 1980, Good Vibrations/Energy Records, 7"

Didn't even know about this one til I came across it online. Really excellent power pop, mod, new wave style compilation. 3 bands from Belfast, The Outcasts, Shock Treatment & Big Self, along with The Vipers from Dublin. Some crackle on this rip but I tried my best to tidy it up :)

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BROODER - EVIL EYE EP

Brooder - Evil Eye EP

Waterford, 1999, Waffle Iron Records, CD

The first Waterford band to appear on the blog! Pop punk trio that existed from 1996-2005 in various forms. Six songs here, Naked Raygun, Greenday and the Hard-Ons are cited as obvious influences. Thanks to Steve from Brooder for sending this on.

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