Client - Trap Flexi 1988 (Japcore)

Client was an obscure hardcore/crossover-ish type band from Japan whose sole release is this record that came out in 1988. What you can expect is terrible recording quality and decent, occasionally ambitious, hardcore.

What’s nice is that they change it up in terms of tempo and structure, so it doesn’t all sound the same.While they don’t bombard you with super-aggressive Japcore ala G.A.I. or Confuse, they do have some dynamic shifts that make this worth a listen if you’re a big Japcore freak. The biggest detriment to this EP, and this is strange to say regarding Japcore, is the shitty production. While a band such as G.A.I. make the terrible production suit their noisy brand of punk, Client have a more ambitious sound that could have benefitted by slightly better production that brings the guitars to the fore and lessens the overly bass-y mix.

Trap probably wasn’t the best song to start this off, with a Discharge meets U.S. hardcore type riff and a short but sweet guitar solo, this track is surprisingly overpowered by the bass, which is one problem that plagues the whole record.

The next track has a Japanese title, setting off much like the previous song, the track eventually slows down for a catchy chord progression followed by a tasty guitar solo, only to erupt back into warp-speed moments later.

The third track also has a Japanese title and it shows a change in direction, with some nice stop/start moments, guitar leads, a catchy chorus, and a cool moshy riff towards the end, this track shows that Client are fairly ambitious, making it one of the best tracks here.

Oi! Are the title suggest has an Oi! vibe during the opening, however, the track then goes into typical hardcore pace. The mid-point shows off a catchy riff and some nice, if slightly out-of-tune, leads.

Not Console sets of with a mid-tempo Thrash metal style riff, which carries the song through the 3 and a half minutes, making this the longest track by far. The mid-point shows off some decent guitar playing that grabs the interest, showing that there certainly is some talent here. This is probably the best song on the whole flexi as it shows the ambitious nature of the band off.

Fox is the final track which has a nice balance between hardcore speed as well as some slower, catchy chord progressions. The unexpected change in pace towards the end is a rad touch, yet again showing that they are a tight unit.

So, not an essential listen by any stretch of the imagination, but, if you are interested in Japanese punk, I’d suggest downloading this rare nugget.

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http://www16.zippyshare.com/v/12321833/file.html

Freax - Fuckin' Whore 1987 (Crossover Thrash)

Freax - Fuckin' Whore

Heres an obscurity, Freax, a Crossover band from Germany who only released this demo in 1987.
This is some crude, stupid, immature, and above-all, awesome shizz.

Musically, this is pretty decent, badly recorded, and badly played Crossover Thrash. None of the songs even make it to the 2 minute mark, however, the tracks are packed-full of mosh-riffage and thrashin' fast chugs. Vocally, it's typical snotty punk, which works well over the metal riffs.

Kicking off the demo we have Fuckin' Whore which is a good mix between hardcore, speedy-thrash-chugging, and mosh riffs. Lyrically, it's pretty fucking stupid, however, towards the end there is a wonderfully shitty guitar solo. So that makes up for it.

Fuckin' In The Stars has a phaser effect on the guitar, which basically gives a 'jet' sound....ehhh, you'll know it when you hear it. The track flip-flops from phaser guitars to treble-y crossover riffs. During the phaser moments the bass can be heard in all it's glory, playing generic 'thrash' riffs, which is nice.

Snot Hanging Brown is very hardcore, the fast parts remind me of Phillipines hardcore like Banned, we also have some mid tempo chugging while a sloppy solo takes place. Definatly my favourite track here, the vocals are of particular merit, totally snotty punk.

After is pretty much a sloppy thrash song, i'm not sure if it's suppose to be discordant and out of time...but it is. Apart from the heavy riff in the second half, this is the weakest track by far.

Halter is probably the best played track here, the transitions are pretty good, going from sloppy crossover to tight mid-tempo thrash riffs. Overall, a decent tune.

By no means is this an essential listen, but, if you like your Crossover leaning on the punk side with
some bad-ass mosh riffs and juvinile lyrics, this is recommended for you.

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Child Abuse - Bring It! (Mutha Records 1983)

Child Abuse seem to be another obscure hardcore punk group who released one record and then dropped off the face of the planet. Based in New Jersey, which had a knack for offensive punk bands, they only released this 7’. Musically, this is pretty much very lo-fi U.S. hardcore. If you are a fan of the more 'thrash' sound, such as early D.R.I. as well as the more straight-up punk rock-bordering on hardcore styles of the Adolescents, you may dig this.

The self-titled track has what would become a stereotypical 'pop punk' chord progression, albeit completely out of tune. With a scratchy lo-fi guitar sound, funny lyrics, and a good use of melody, this Is a pretty rad track.

Live Too Fast and Life of Them are typical hardcore tracks, and that my friends, is a great, great thing.

I'm Lazy, dear lord. THIS. IS. AMAZING. From the morose and out of tune intro to the hellish cacophony of screamy vocals and fast as shit guitar playing, this tune is fucking rad.

E.S.T. takes another typical hardcore approach, with the mid paced, more punk rock verse and a fast as shit hardcore chorus.

We Don't Want You Hanging Around is yet another fast hardcore track but it does have some great vocals towards the end!

Unfortunately, you'll have to download each track separately. First world problems are a bitch, ain't they?

Child Abuse

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040134-980

Live Too Fast

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040135-d8f

Life of Them

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040136-228

I'm Lazy

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040137-197

E.S.T.

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040138-c4a

We Don't Want You Hanging Around

http://www.divshare.com/download/11040140-f12

"My hairs a mess, I smell like shit, you burnt my legs and you cut my wrists, burnt my skin, destroyed my mind"

SIEGE - Drop Dead

SEIGE were a hardcore punk band from Boston who played astonishingly fast for their time. This EP was recorded in 1984, basically on the tail end of hardcore's initial lifespan. I've heard people mumble about Grindcore when SIEGE are mentioned, possibly down to the huge influence they had on Napalm Death and Repulsion. From how i see it, this is particularly fast hardcore, no metal riffs here, possibly apart from Grim Reaper but then again i'd consider that Flipper worship as opposed to heavy metal.

The vocals are borderline screamy, which is always really cool to hear from this era of punk. If your a fan of thrash (as in fast hardcore) or power-violence you will probably eat this right up! If you like your hardcore melodic and catchy, this may not be your sort of thing, but, then again, there's no harm in trying. Now go fucking listen to it, dick.

Drop Dead is an insanely fast track with screamy vocals right from the get go.
You can definitely see the influence these guys had on power-violence and grindcore.

Conform has a Black Flag vibe to it, you know, very heavy and kinda 'wastey'.
If this song was a person, it would stagger into your nearest pub, puke on your girlfriend, beat you up and after that, publicly masturbate in front of a children s school...during recess, and not give a single fuck at all.
This track flip flops from the heavy Flag-like main riff to blasty hardcore. Fucking rad, maaaaaaan.

Life of Hate is one of the shortest tracks here and is typical hardcore. Not much else to say really.... urhm....how's your day been, bro?

Starvation is yet again a short hardcore track with a sloppy solo and a nice bass lead section.

Armageddon is the shortest track here and it's absolutely punishing! Aside from constant blasting we get a small break in which we get one of those bass interludes that are so popular with power-violence bands nowadays.

Walls is probably the closest to 'conventional' hardcore. Almost sounding like 'is This My World' era Jerry's Kids at moments.

Sad But True, no not the boring Metallica song from the early 90's, this is hardcore with savage vocals. And who can forget that sloppy-ass guitar solo!

Cold War opens with a d-beat and then opens the floodgates of U.S hardcore in typical SIEGE style. Did I mention it has a d-beat?

Grim Reaper is one mean-ass song, very Flipper-like with it's repetitive, slow bass line and noise guitar playing. On top of that, there is a saxophone playing free-form solos over the top, ala Sex Bomb. Vocally there are obvious delay and reverb effects, which makes the guttural pre-death metal vocals sound insane; like looking inside a tortured persons head. If the Flipper comparison isn't enough, the track length is the best part of 7 minutes...Holy fudge.

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http://www78.zippyshare.com/v/73047754/file.html

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