Ian Rilen - Love Is Murder

Don't get me started with the output from Ian.  It's just the perfect noise.  I have a bias and it's all about the bass guitar that gets pounded.  You need grab the flowers and listen to this release from 2001.

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Ian Rilen & The Love Addicts - Passion, Boots & Bruises

Ooooh this is good.  If you like rock n roll with that 'Ian Rilen Bass Sound', you won't stop playing this.  It's got that Wired & Wasted sound - you know what I mean.  Released in 2004 - now quite hard to get.

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X - I Don't Wanna Go Out 7''

Heaven.  Glorious heaven in the form of a 7'' single - thank you Ian Rilen (RIP).  Released in 1979, absolutely seminal.  Aussie punk rock never sounded so good (this is not the X from Los Angeles).  What was to follow?  Their album Aspirations.  My original copy of that is almost unplayable (scratched and layered with spilt beer).  It has been re-issued but this single (B-Side 'Waiting') is just waiting for you to do a download.

Then, get out there and chase down all their other releases - most probably only in CD form.

There is an interesting side project that Ian Rilen dabbled in - Sardine V.  Essentially it was a pop/new wave band with his wife and assorted muso's (Barton Price, Johanna Piggott etc).  They released a single ('Sudan') and EP ('I Hate You') which you will find in Mr Wired and Wasted.  

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Voodoo Lust - Shake 7''

Last hurrah, last release.  They've now moved to Sundown Records and left Rattlesnake.  Great single, extremely infectious. 

Why didn't it sell??  The band asked the same question - then split.  It's all over as another Brissy band bites the dust.  I was pissed off.

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Voodoo Lust - Life Love Booze and Bitterness EP

Moving into 1989, the sound now suggests that the band want to hit the big time.  More accessible and should sell.  Should!

Didn't!  Frustration.

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Voodoo Lust - Cathy's On Heat 7''

Indeed, she's on heat.  Suggestive cover.  Funny.  Pretty sure they did'nt intend it to be that!  Regarded by many as the band next to make it big ....

It's now 1988.

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Voodoo Lust - Self Titled EP

In 1987 this was the first item I bought.  Again, mistakenly thinking because it was a 12'', it was an LP.  Nope, only an EP - but totally power packed.

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Voodoo Lust - Stop Breakin' My Heart 7''

Originally from Brisbane, this was their first release from 1986.

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Flowers From The Dustbin

Sydney punk from 1983.  In their day, I made every effort to pick up these comps.  Always good value and a great intro to new artists.  9 times out of 10 I would go out and buy the actual LP's released by these artists.  

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Positively Elizabeth Street

1989 release featuring Died Pretty, New Christs, Harem Scarem, Sacred Cowboys, The Wreckery, Dubrovniks, Neptunes, Wet Taxi's etc.  There's an Elizabeth Street in Melbourne and Brisbane.  I know that much.  Could be in other Australian cities? A lot of these bands are from Sydney so that would make sense.

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Bloodstains Across Australia

Great Aussie punk compilation.  Just another one to add to your collection.  As the title sez - essential.

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A Greasy Selection - Various Adelaide Bands (Cassette)

Greasy Pop records were the mainstay of Adelaide Punk, like Flying Nun to New Zealand.  This cassette compilation features The Dagoes, Screaming Believers, July 14th, The Assassins, The Spikes etc.

Weren't cassette's a great format to release music on.  Get it out there, and do it quick.

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At The Fuhrers Request - Various Brisbane Punk

Brisbane punk compilation from 1985.  The cover (and title) refers to Sir Joh Bjelke-Peterson who was the longest serving premier of Queensland from 1968 to 1987.  Obviously leaning towards conservative politics, he ruled with an iron fist.  During the punk period, he was in power and invited the ire of the 'artistic' community (whatever that is) - he was referred to as the 'Fuhrer'.

This compilation features The Leftovers, Mystery of 6's, Just Urbain, Kicks, Vampire Lovers, Young Identities, The End, Razar etc.  Essentially a who's who of Brissy Punk.  Essential listening (despite the omission of The Saints).

You may also want to check out 'Behind The Banana Curtain' (2CD compilation of Queensland punk).

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Nasty Nigel and The Teenage Hellcats - Jonestown Suicide 7''

Aussie punk from 1979.  I just remember buying this on release 'cos it was Aussie punk and I the 'Jonestown Suicide' title was goofy.  That cordial glass on the cover - classic and equally Weird and Wacky.

Now, everyone wants to get their hands on this single.

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