Groovie Ghoulies - Born in the Basement (1994)

Genre: Pop Punk, Horror Punk
Origin: Origin Sacramento, California, United States
Years active: 1983–2007
Label: Lookout! Records
File: 100 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Kepi Ghoulie – vocals, bass guitar
Roach – guitar, backing vocals on "The Beast with Five Hands"
Wendy – drum kit, backing vocals on "The Beast with Five Hands"
Conrad Uno, Cory Vick – handclaps on "The Beast with Five Hands"

Tracklist:
1. Blood Intro 1:58
2. Hello Hello (Wes Farrell, Tony Romeo; originally performed by The Partridge Family) 2:04
3. Levitation (Tommy Hall, Stacy Sutherland; originally performed by the 13th Floor Elevators) 2:39
4. My Car 2:19
5. The Beast with Five Hands 2:32
6. A Message to Pretty (Arthur Lee; originally performed by Love) 2:09
7. Pumpkinhead 1:59
8. Back to the Garage 1:55
9. I Wanna Have Fun 2:15
10. Born in the Basement 1:57
11. Walk Out in the Rain (Bob Dylan, Helena Springs, Dan Janisch; originally performed by Eric Clapton) 1:08
12. Hell Time (Dylan; originally performed by Bob Dylan as "Band of the Hand") 2:02
13. I Ain't Talkin' to You 2:53
14. Hypergenerate 1:59
15. Think of Me (unlisted track) 1:59
Total Playing Time: 46:11

Happy Halloween!! I can find nothing more fitting for this blog then the 50's inspired horror punk stylings of the miraculous Groovie Ghoulies. This is a lot of fun. Last year I posted a great Halloween album, too so I'll also link you to that one.

Groovie Ghoulies - Born in the Basement

The Independents - Back From the Grave

Boris the Sprinkler - Suck (1998)

Genre: Pop Punk, Punk & Roll
Lyrical Theme: fast food, comic books, classic punk rock, and kitschy Americana
Origin: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Label: Go-Kart Records
File: 121 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Paul #1 - Guitar, Vocals
Paul #2 - Drums
Tim #00 - Bass
Rev. Norb - Vocals, Keytar, Guitar, harmonica

Tracklist:
1. Do The Sprinkler 1:13
2. Statutory Rock 1:21
3. My Radio Is Telling Me To Kill (The Guys On My Radio) 2:45
4. Dirty Candy 1:39
5. Icky Shazam 1:36
6. Purple Vulcan Hot Rod 1:36
7. Rushin'/Russian Robot 1:49
8. Jonestown Judy 2:01
9. U.F.O. 2:13
10. (My Baby Put Me In The) Penalty Box 2:00
11. Your Stupid Pants 1:23
12. Baby I Got Gas 1:37
13. I'm Green 1:31
14. Sugar Machine 1:18
15. Got2Fuc2Day 1:35
16. The End :34
17. Could You Guys Record That CD One More Time, Please? 23:47
18. Undo The Sprinkler 4:16
Total Playing Time: 54:14

Amazing Ramones inspired pop punk from Green Bay's own legendary Boris the Sprinkler featuring the extraordinary talent of the ludicrous Reverend Norb.

Suck

Pansy Division - More Lovin' From Our Oven (Compilation 1997)

Genre: Pop punk, Queercore
Origin: San Francisco, California, United States
Years Active: 1991–present
Label: Lookout! Records
File: 100 Mb (320kbps)

Constant Lineup:
Jon Ginoli - vocals/guitar (1991 - present)
Chris Freeman - bass/vocals (1991 - present)

Tracklist:
1. I'm Gonna Be a Slut 2:10
2. Manada 1:57
3. Pretty Boy (What's Your Name?) 2:04
4. Hockey Hair 2:12
5. Headbanger 2:54
6. Breaking the Law 2:51
7. Political Asshole 1:14
8. Male Model 1:41
9. Valentine's Day 2:12
10. Expiration Date 01/97 4:48
11. The Summer You Let Your Hair Grow Out (acoustic) 2:26
12. He Could Be the One 1:58
13. On Any Other Day 1:49
14. Negative Queen (Stripped Bare) 2:16
15. Sweet Pain 1:45
16. One Night Stand 1:11
17. Two Way Ass :16
18. Bunnies (live) 2:40
19. Manada (Version Quebecois) 1:57
20. Fem in a Black Leather Jacket (demo) 1:50
21. The Story So Far (demo) 2:51
Total Playing Time: 45:02

This is a kick ass compilation of fun singles, unreleased tracks, demos and other rare songs by queercore band Pansy Division from San Francisco. Seriously good enough to be an official album, these songs truly rock. Check out some butt slammin' pink punk that will be sure to lead the march at your local pride festival. There should be more bands like this, addictive stuff.

More Lovin' From Our Oven

The Muffs - The Muffs (1993)

Genre: Rock, Pop punk, Punk rock
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
File: 92 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Kim Shattuck: Lead Vocals, Guitar
Ronnie Barnett: Bass
Chris Crass: Drums
Melanie Vammen: Guitar

Tracklist:
1. Lucky Guy 2:48
2. Saying Goodbye 2:18
3. Everywhere I Go 3:25
4. Better Than Me 2:50
5. From Your Girl 3:30
6. Not Like Me 3:04
7. Baby Go Round 2:50
8. North Pole :37
9. Big Mouth 1:52
10. Every Single Thing 2:23
11. Don't Waste Another Day 2:37
12. Stupid Jerk :31
13. Another Day 2:16
14. Eye To Eye 3:33
15. I Need You 3:44
16. All For Nothing 3:21
Total Playing Time: 41:40

This is the Muffs glorious debut album and it is one hell of a catchy and fun pop punk masterpiece. I honestly haven't gotten bored of this albumn since it first came out. You know you'll love it.

The Muffs

Boris the Sprinkler - 8 Testicled Pogo Machine (1994)

Genre: Pop Punk, Punk & Roll
Lyrical Theme: fast food, comic books, classic punk rock, and kitschy Americana
Origin: Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Label: Bulge Records
File: 90 Mb (320kbps)

Tracklist:
1. Intro (Drugs & Masturbation) 3:43
2. Get Outta My Life 2:12
3. Boulevard Bulldog 1:39
4. Hey Professor Flutesnoot 2:05
5. (She's Do) Disgusting 2:53
6. West Of The East 1:36
7. She's Got A Lighter 2:52
8. Anarchy Bob At The Mayo Clinic 1:13
9. The Way It Is 2:39
10. Side Two 0:43
11. Gimme Gimme Grape Juice 2:12
12. Hexagonal Blues 2:16
13. 1-3 2:10
14. Crop 0:58
15. It's My Style 1:36
16. All My Time 1:52
17. Drunk 1:31
18. Girls Like U 2:09
19. Solomon Grundy 2:01
20. Hail Potsylvania 0:27
21. Time Bomb Tom 1:35
Total Playing Time 40:22

Here's a great band from my kneck of the woods while I was growing up and I saw them live a couple time and they are just incredible. Fronted by the legendary Reverend Norb, Boris blasts through 21 original classics with Norb shouting out his spit-fire tongue twister vocals and diatribe. This is seriously a must for you and the late great Wesley Willis is heard introducing the band. AMAZING stuff.

8 Testicled Pogo Machine

Shonen Knife - Super Group (2008)

Genre: Pop Punk
Origin: Osaka, Japan
Label: P-Vine-Good Caramel-Damnably (UK Label)
File: 92 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Naoko Yamano – lead vocals, guitar (1981-present)
Ritsuko Taneda – bass, backing vocals (2006-present)
Etsuko Nakanishi – drums, backing vocals (2005-2010)

Tracklist:
all songs written by Naoko Yamano, except "Jet" by Paul & Linda McCartney
1. Super Group 3:56
2. Slug 3:49
3. Muddy Bubbles Hell 4:24
4. Deer Biscuits 4:30
5. BBQ Party 2:33
6. Pyramid Power 3:24
7. Time Warp 4:03
8. Na Na Na 3:35
9. Your Guitar 3:46
10. Jet 3:54
11. Evil Birds (North America/Mexico Bonus Track) 3:38
Total Playing Time: 41:32

I've actually wanted to hear this album for a long time and I've heard good things about it, but I forgot for awhile and now I'm finally getting the chance. I have only heard the title track so far, but it's AWESOME. It's so much fun to act like a superhero too. I'm sure this is good so turn it up and check it out with me. It's really a can't miss since everything I have ever heard by Shonen Knife has been fun as hell adorable heartwarming goofy pop punk.

Super Group

Ben Weasel & His Iron String Quartet - These Ones Are Bitter (2007)

Genre: Pop Punk
Origin: Chicago Illinois
Label: Mendota Recording Company
Producer: Mike Kennerty
File: 82 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Ben Weasel- vocals
Mike Kennerty- guitar/ producer
Dan Andriano- bass
Chris Gaylor- drums

Tracklist:
1. Let Freedom Ring
2. In A Few Days
3. Got My Number
4. Happy Saturday
5. Sour All Over
6. The First Day of Spring
7. Blue Is The Ocean
8. Affected By You
9. Jeanette
10. Addition By Subtraction
11. Give It Time
12. Summer's Always Gone Too Soon
13. In A Bad Place
14. Only In November
Total Playing Time: 36:56

Oh my god is this album ever a sing-along fun good time! This is Ben (Screeching Weasel) at his best and it's about as addictive as an album can get. This is one happy uplifting hop hop pogolicious rocking good time. Back to the basics of good time rock n roll on this one.

These Ones Are Bitter

Screeching Weasel - Anthem for a New Tomorrow (1993)

Genre: Pop Punk
Origin: Chicago, Illinois
Label: Lookout

Lineup:
Ben Weasel - vocals/guitar
Danny Vapid - bass/backing vocals
Jughead - guitar
Danny Panic - drums
Fat Mike - backing vocals on "Peter Brady"
Blake Schwarzenbach - backing vocals on "A New Tomorrow"
Cassandra Millspaugh - backing vocals on "A New Tomorrow"
Joey Vindictive - backing vocals on "A New Tomorrow"

Tracklist:
01. I'm Gonna Strangle You
02. Falling Apart
03. Leather Jacket
04. Rubber Room
05. Talk To Me Summer
06. Inside Out
07. Peter Brady
08. I, Robot
09. Every Night
10. Totally
11. Three Sides
12. I Don't Wanna Be Friends
13. Cancer In My Body
14. Thrift Store Girl
15. Panic
16. Trance
17. Claire Monet
18. A New Tomorrow
Total Playing Time: 33:25

This is my favorite album by Screeching Weasel and it's just a delight to listen to.

Anthem For a New Tomorrow

The Muffs - Blonder and Blonder (1995)

Genre: Pop Punk/Rock
Origin:Los Angeles, CA
Released: April 11, 1995
File: 77 Mb (320kbps)

Personnel:
Ronnie Barnett – Bass
Rob Cavallo – Producer
Neill King – Engineer
Roy McDonald – Drums
The Muffs – Producer
Kim Shattuck – Guitar, Vocals

1. Agony - 2:27
2. Oh Nina - 2:39
3. On and On - 1:45
4. Sad Tomorrow - 2:09
5. What You've Done - 1:57
6. Red Eyed Troll - 3:45
7. End it all - 1:49
8. Laying On A Bed Of Roses - 2:11
9. I Need A Face - 2:14
10. Won't Come Out To Play - 1:51
11. Funny Face - 3:20
12. Ethyl My Love - 2:39
13. I'm Confused - 3:41
14. Just A Game - 1:59

Ok, I admit I am a Muffs fanboy from way back and I just had to share this brilliant album with those of you who may have missed out the first time. There's not a remotely bad song on this album and Kim Shattuck is in top form with a beautifully tender and innocent vocal performance highlighted by her amazing screams. Goddamn I love this album. It's fine-tuned pop punk perfection.

Red Eyed Troll

The Queers - Pleasant Screams (2002)

Genre: Pop Punk
Origin: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
Released: April 9, 2002
Recorded: Sonic Iguana - Lafayette, IN

Personnel:
Joe Queer - Guitar, Vocals
Dangerous Dave - Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Matt Drastic - Drums
Gretchen Smear - Lead Vocals on "You Just Gotta Blow My Mind"
Philip Hill - Guitar, Vocals
Dan Lumley - Drums on "Molly Neuman"

1. Get a Life and Live It - 1:58
2. See Ya Later Fuckface (King/Weasel) - 1:58
3. I Wanna Be Happy (Ramone/King/Weasel) - 3:05
4. Danny Vapid - 2:03
5. I Never Got the Girl - 2:55
6. It's Cold Outside (The Choir) - 2:47
7. Psycho Over You (Weasel/Dirty Walter) - 2:33
8. Generation of Swine - 1:53
9. Tic Tic Toc (Metal Mike Saunders) - 1:58
10. I Don't Want You Hanging Around (Weasel) - 2:17
11. Homo - 1:57
12. You Just Gotta Blow My Mind (Donovan) - 2:15
13. Debbie Be True (Fantastic Baggies) - 2:09
14. Molly Neuman - 14:40

This album is just a complete pop punk masterpiece. The Queers borrow influence from the Ramones and the Beach Boys and churn out catchy surf punk anthems one after another. The main thing is that this album is incredibly fun, you'll be bouncing around and singing along for the rest of your life.

Pleasant Screams 67 MB/320kbps