World War IX - When a Good Time Turns to Shit

Haven't been feeling very motivated lately, so here's a quick one for the week.

This is an early "single" from WWIX, when Max was still the vocalist. Personally, I never really cared for his vocals - his voice is a bit dopey and onstage he really seemed to be trying too hard. Compare this version of "Treasure Hunt" to the one on Brown Bagging It with Mike's vocals. There's no comparison; Mike's is way, way better.

But the band is top-notch here as always and it's cool to hear the origins of "the best trashy punk band in NYC," to quote myself.

The images and music were uploaded with Justin Melkmann's consent. Thank you, Justin!

World War IX
When a Good Time Turns to Shit CD
(Elis Eil)
2005

01. Intervention

02. Treasure Hunt

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The Two Felipes - Hot Off the Grill

For the beginning of the new year (and a new decade, according to some on NPR), I bring you the origins of one of the most important bands to my musical upbringing.

Hot Off the Grill was The Two Felipes' first tape, and it's basically a "demo" for what would become Eat Your Fill. It's pretty interesting to hear the orignal versions of these songs in comparison to how they evolved only a few months later.

A must for all Felipes Fanatics!

The images and music were uploaded with Dan Vebber's full consent. Thank you, Dan!

The Two Felipes
Hot Off the Grill CS
(Flaming Cow Productions)
1986

Download Hot Off the Grill as a .zip file!

Sample tracks:

Industrial Strife

Jay's Plan

Fish

More Felipes!!!