MAXIMUM ROCKNROLL

Episodes

1. 10

   From the Vaults (literally!): CONVULSIONS vs. Satan’s Slaves

   Thanks to Phil of Bradford, UK’s CONVULSIONS for sending in the great story below, along with 9 songs for us to enjoy! “Electro Convulsive Therapy” and “Hatred Controls,” along with three other studio tracks and four live numbers. Phil talked down the quality of the live tunes, but personally I...

   Jan 14, 2010
2. 9

   From the Vaults: Why Are We Here?

   Here’s a great EP that I first heard when I pulled it off the shelves at MRR. As a rule, compilations are a risky proposition: too many sub-par bands can ruin an otherwise good comp — or, if the different groups’ styles don’t mesh, you end up with an uneven listen. Neither is the case with Why…

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   Jan 8, 2010
3. 8

   From the Vaults: Eucharist

   Richmond, VA’s EUCHARIST released this 12″ on Mountain Records in 1996. I was inspired to pull it out because a friend’s band was reviewed in MRR a while back and his vocals were compared to Eucharist. When I talked to him later, he said he was bummed because he figured they were an emo band (a…

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   Dec 10, 2009
4. 7

   From the Vaults: Noise in My Head

   The Tenants “Submind/Noise In My Head” 45 (Rent’s Due 001, 1981) This stunningly great 7″ is a mystery of mysteries. When I happen across unfamiliar records with Tim Yo covers* in the MRR library, they usually turn out to be something good, or at least interesting. But this one is by far my...

   Nov 20, 2009
5. 6

   From the Vaults: Uncool Slamming

   I first heard of the Breeders (not the ex-Pixies band) on some website where their Zen Punk EP was compared to fellow Midwest bands Mecht Mensch and the State. Wow! That’s one way to get my attention quick. The record was one of the first I made a point of checking out the first time I visited…

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   Nov 7, 2009
6. 5

   Mecht Mensch

   In the interest of full disclosure — this post has an ulterior motive: Is anyone from Mecht Mensch reading this? I WANT TO REISSUE YOUR MUSIC!! (on vinyl – I will do it right – super fancy – deluxe – I promise – please!! In any case, please write us, if only to say “Remove those MP3 files…

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   Jul 9, 2009
7. 4

   chaos in tejas, version 2009

   yes, the fest was fun. yes, Austin might be the best place on earth to spend a holiday weekend. and yes, JUDGEMENT, ANNIHILATION TIME, and BRUTAL KNIGHTS on a boat was (almost) as amazing as COCKSPARRER drunkenly uniting 1300 punks. but really, the highlight of the weekend might have been…

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   Jun 3, 2009
8. 3

   From the Vaults: Made in South Bay

   Ever see this 7″ sitting in the dollar bin? Hope you picked it up! Though details are sketchy and hard to come by, the Made in South Bay compilation is probably one of the rarest American hardcore records in existence. Supposedly only 100 were made and given away at a show in Los Angeles in the...

   May 26, 2009
9. 2

   From the Vaults: Reagan Youth demo

   Fuckin’ Reagan Youth! They ruled. Here we have a rare and mysterious recording of unknown origins! It comes off a dubbed tape from MRR’s archives and as far as I can tell is a different recording than either the first 12″ or the Live & Rare CD on New Red Archives. The sound quality is good and…

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   Apr 30, 2009
10. 1

    Smalltown – Implosion LP

    Smalltown – “Turn It Around” Just got done soaking myself in the new Smalltown record. Ever since their first single I have been all about this band — infectious Stiff Little Fingers jams with a touch of mod revival and dare I say early One Man Army. The last LP was a bit polished, and while this...

    Apr 28, 2009