ABERGAZ - MINIMALIZAM MEGALOMANIJE (2012.)

Abergaz is a punk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that I have created on March 7th, 2006 at 9 p.m. This is our second album, with far more greater production than our first one, on wich I have been working together with my band for three years to this date - and now is finally finished - and published on our DIY label. So far, we packed it on tapes, but there is also, of course, available digital download from our bandcamp page (link is below). For free download, just enter the number 0 (zero), after clicking on Buy now button, or if you wish to support us - you can 'name your price' for the album. All songs are including English translations, bellow original lyrics, that are singed on pseudo-Croatian language. Here is the track list and bandcamp link is below.

Track list:
01. Minimalizam Megalomanije (Minimalism Of Megalomany) 03:16
02. Pankenroler (Punk'n'roller) 02:14
03. Ne seri si u bradu nego kreni (Don't just talk, do something) 02:08
04. LOL generacija (LOL generation) 01:55
05. Etiketa Nacionalnosti (Etiquette of nationality) 02:47
06. Zagreb (Zagreb) 03:40
07. Antipolitičan (Anti-polliticall) 02:14
08. Stereotipni Hrvati (Stereotypical Croats) 01:24
09. Dogovorili su rat 90ih (They arranged war in the 90's) 01:49
10. Mržnja kaže da se pobijete svi (Hatred suggests that you should kill each other) 02:31
11. Ti si protiv LGBITQ (You are against LGBITQ) 01:08
12. Vrijeme nas zove (Time is calling us) 01:37
13. Resursno Orijentirana Ekonomija (Resource Based Economy) 04:31
14. Valovi Monetarnog Sustava (Waves of monetary system) 03:44
15. Vođenje ljubavi usred trećeg svjetskog rata (Making love during World War Three) 02:06
16. Iskra (Spark) 03:08
17. Nintendo (In heaven hands) 02:58


HERE IS THE STREAMING AND DOWNLOAD LINK:
http://abergaz.bandcamp.com/album/minimalizam-megalomanije

GENERALI - DEMO COLLECTION (198?.)

It's been a long time since I posted anything new here. Perhaps because I was busy and at the same time, I didn't have anything that I wanted to share with you this way. Anyway - band Genereali (Eng. Generals) are cult 80's Zagreb (Croatia, (than Yugoslavia)) punk band. They are playing they own style of punk and it will be best to you, to decide 'how do they sound to you', because I know what do they like sound to me - but I will keep that personal. <3 Original line-up splited at the end of the 80's, when their singer become, what they call, a 'familly man', and rest 3 members continued to play two (or three?) more years, but eventually they splited up also, because that wasn't the same at all without singer. What is also interesting about their singer, that he is today 'Konzum voice' in their TV and radio commercials in Croatia. If you are living here in Croatia, you will eventually find that fact very funny. :D Anyway, in this download zip package are 10 songs collected from their demo's and ripped by Žikk (thanks!) - so download link is below and I hope that you'll enjoy their songs. Cheers!

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?silj11wlw1d8xcf

Alarm - Stay with punk (2011.)

Alarm is a very young 3-piece punk band from Pazin, Croatia, that was active from March 2010. Their members are only 13, 14 and 15 years old - and they rock! Songs have great attitude, energy and they are playing very good! On this their first (and for now only) demo album, that is recorded by themselves in their rehearsal room are 10 songs and recording quality is solid. I, personally like the most, their line from their song 'Ludnica'(Eng. 'Mental Hospital'), where are they singing (translated):"This is mental hospital, no, this is Croatia". This line says it all about Croatia, I would agree. :D Themes of their songs are from society to thoughts in head, filled with youth enthusiasm and everything that comes with it. I am sure that if they continue to be themselves, that in future, they can only be even better than now - and now they are great! So, be sure to check them out. Download link and track-list is as usual, below. Cheers!

Track list:
01. - Heroin
02. - Beznadna ulica (Hopeless street)
03. - Nepogriješiv (Infallible)
04. - Pazin grade (Pazin town)
05. - Početnička sreća (Beginners luck)
06. - Sam, ali ipak svoj (Alone, but yet myself)
07. - The Sky
08. - Baš me briga (I don't care)
09. - Ludnica (Mental Hospital)
10. - Ti nisi tu (You are not here)

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2abi5z37ba3z7sd

LJENA ĐUBRAD - S/T (2005.)

Ljena Đubrad (Eng. - Lazy Mucks) is punk rock band from Požega, Croatia, that Mata gather up in 2004. (i think) after his first band called Anti-Talents ceased to act. This band is mix of minimalistic punk-rock melodies, youth vocals and direct straight-forward lyrics. To me, their most interesting song lyrics are from their song called "Čovijek"(Eng. - "Human"). Even at this song music kinda sucks, at least to me, lyrics are pretty interesting. This is the rough translation to English language of that lyrics:

What does mean to be humane?/ Humane doesn't mean to be good/ Humane means to be human/ And human is biggest evil/ Wars, murdering/ Suffering, greed/ Hatred, condemning/ that are the marks of human/ Look around yourself/ Everything is based on the interests/ He exploits and kills, if he need/ So that he can have a lot of money


Even I don't agree with using of word 'humane', because I am aware that it means doing something for better living of mankind, I found this point of view very interesting. Anyway, track-list and download link is below. Whole booklet and cd pictures are also included inside. Thanks to Dundo and Mata for forwarding the CD! Cheers everyone!

Track list:
1. - Vojnička (Military song)
2. - Čovjek (Human)
3. - Boring
4. - Pank (Punk)
5. - Rebel
6. - Hate
7. - Ne (No!)

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?l5u3arumgk6zzhl

NO ARMY - DEMO (2010.)

No Army is a punk band from Opatija, Croatia, that is active from 2008. Their attitude says that biography is for assholes, so I am not gonna write about their past shows or existence, but I must say that we (Abergaz) have played together with them on one show in Opatija and got very drunk together after the show to long time in night. That was funny evening. :) Anyway, they are playing punk rock without any bullshit, with very straight-forward lyrics. Themes of songs are from Facebook parasites, to calling for direct action for change. I read on one other blog that this demo is under the influence of Bojan, the singer and guitar player from major label punk band, called, Diskurz. I honestly don't know what they wanted to say with that, but I don't give a shit about that anyway... So, under is track list and download link, as usual. ;) Cheers!

Track list:
1. Ujedinjena mafija (United mafia)
2. Pobuna dolazi (Rebellion is coming)
3. Paraziti s fejsbuka (Facebook parasites)
4. Ponos (Pride)
5. Aktiviraj se (Activate yourself)
6. Nikad (Never)

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?45d8c3ne4s0g0jd

LUNACHICKS - PRETTY UGLY (1997.)

Lunachicks were an all-women punk rock band from New York City (USA). The band formed in 1987 and has been on hiatus since 2000. The band claimed influences including The Ramones, Kiss, and the MC5. Their music is, I will tell, riot grrrl in one of the most punkiest ways. I can hear spirit of the Runaways, mixed with angry riffs and VERY ALIVE drumming. Vocals from Theo Kogan are mostly very deep, but than again on some songs higher and always so-into-song, that you can really feel that she REALLY mean what she is singing - she is awesome singer! Anyway, I highly recommend to download and hear this band! Today I am bringing you one of my favorite albums from them.

Track list:
01. Yeah
02. Throwin' it away
03. The Day Squid's Gerbil Died
04. Dear Dotti
05. Mr. Lady
06. Spork
07. What's Left
08. Gone Kissin
09. Don't Want You
10. The Baby
11. @#% (PMS song!)
12. Wing Chun
13. MMM Donuts
14. Missed It

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fl9x1i1b1t31cy2

MIKROFONIJA - PROBA (2007.)

Mikrofonija (I think that right translation on English is - "Echo") is cult melodic hardcore punk band from Zagreb, Croatia, that was formed at the beginning of 1995. They had recorded first album named “Mikrofonija” in August of 1998. Some members were changed from start till the end, and there were few breaks in bend activities linked to that changes. Between two albums, in year 2000 tape “LAJV” (Eng. trans. :"LIVE") appeared with records from some live acts as a precursor of second studio album. At the end of year 2002, second album was recorded, named “Svoga tijela gospodar” ("Master of own body"). After that, they had some concerts and than break again, which lasted for about a year. After that, new bass player (Darac) came at the beginning of 2005 and line up was: Antun Krajinović Tuna - Guitar, vocals; Plajo - Drums, backvocals; Darac - Bass. The band was active until the sudden death of Tuna, which occurred on the morning of 16th August 2009, due to congenital heart defects. He died when he was only 31 years old. His close friends and band-mates are organizing every year concert in honor of him and his big contribution to punk scene in Zagreb, Croatia, and even further. This year was second concert in honor to him and many people visited it again... Today, I am bringing you their rehearsal (and one live) recordings that they made in year 2007. Here are 3 songs that they recorded in demo quality as a precursor for their new album, that will never be done, because Tuna is gone from this dimension. :(( But - his music makes him alive in this dimension forever - right? I think that it is. I also think that he is definitely making more great music in some other dimension, that we at this time are not aware of it's existence. Here is track list:

Track list:
1. Istina (Truth)
2. Hit
3. Odavno (Long ago)
4. Odavno (live version from their Sarajevo (BiH) concert)

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?fh6ab06y3maapc5

TRN U OKU - vozim svoju trku... (2009.)

The band was formed in 1995., in Zadar (Croatia) and it was first called "Kapula" ("Onions"). Just after the first gig the line up has been changed and at the beginning of 1996. the band also changed its name to "Trn u oku" ("Thorn in the eye"). In the following 3 years the band recorded 2 demos and one studio recording (unsigned), played about 30 gigs and gained many followers all around Croatia. Then, for no particular reason, the band stopped working, but there was always a great wish to play one last show and say goodbye to all of their fans. Fortunately, in 2005. the band realized that they have a lot more left to say, they joined up again and started rehearsing and making new songs. On November 17th, 2007. they played a show in Zadar, the first after 8 years, and it was a total blast, as they said. It was the beginning of the new era of "Trn u oku", what means that band is still active now. Today, I am bringing you their latest release, that was in year 2009, named - "vozim svojim trku..."("I ride my race" (in "racing" context is meaning)), on which are four awesome punk songs full of energy of life!

Track list:
1. ZBRKA (confusion)
2. SUZA (tear)
3. ZAKON ULICE (street law)
4. DRŽ' NE DAJ (hold, do not give)

Here is a download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?8uvir19atn8bnur

BARKOD - LICE TV-A (2010.)

Barkod (eng. Barcode) is punkrock / streetpunk / hardcore / oi! band from Koprivnica, Croatia. Themes of their songs are from almost typical 'word from the street' to hate against negative aspects of mass media and everything that comes with that, including some darkish introvert thoughts. Mostly of their songs are in Croatian, but there are few also on English language. Lyrics are inside .zip package, so try to translate them with Google Translator, or similar tools, if you are interested in their meaning. Today I am giving you their second cd that they have recorded that is called 'Lice TV-a' (eng. 'TV Face'), that I found on the dirt in front of the entrance of Željezničar club in Koprivnica, where they had promotion of the that new CD release. It is pure miracle, that my CD reader managed to rip this CD in mp3 format. :) Below are track list and of course - a download link. Cheers!

Track list:
1. - Ja nisam lice s TV-a
2. - Stojim sam
3. - Marioneta
4. - Žicanje
5. - Mass media
6. - Tko ste vi?
7. - Svakog dana ista priča
8. - Nikad iz podruma

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?zio65jv5l45vv6e

DVAJZDEKA ŠPEKA - KRŠ (2010.)

Today - I am bringing you first EP, from riot grrrl band where I play drums. The band is from Zagreb (Croatia) and it's name is - Dvajzdeka Špeka (ENG: TwentyDecagrams of Bacon). Somebody will say:"boo-hoo shameless self-promotion", but I don't give a shit about that crap-talking, because I - together with other people in that band, invested a lot of effort and time (and other stuff like creativity and money of course) to make this recordings and I don't see reason, why I wouldn't publish that recording here on my blog. "Don't hate the media - become the media" (said Jello Biafra). Enough with that - on this recording are 4 short songs, that are going from indie rock, mixed with garage sound, through punk rock and all the way to the hardcore punk/grin-core, and all that is mixed with Nadia singing. She have color of voice very similar to Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill), but not her style of singing. How that sounds? Why don't you find out? ;) Download link is below - cheers!

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?2sqcad840invdz3

DEADLINE - BACK FOR MORE (2003.)

Deadline is a female fronted Punk Rock band from London, England, formed in 2000. Members consisting of Liz (vocals), Hervé (bass), Ryan (guitar), Pascal (drums) and Doudou(guitar). For this band is characteristic incredibly beautiful voice of their singer Liz, mixed with very good punk-rock riffs. Anyway, their songs are mostly about hanging out and about love and of course about everything that comes with love. If you want to express your love & relationship feelings in street punk rock way - I think that this album is very great for that. Today, I am bringing to you one of their seven albums, called 'Back for more' that contains 12 very great punk rock songs.

Tracks:
01-Back For More
02-Time Rain Out
03-Last Night
04-Get Away
05-The Way We Were
06-Liar
07-Going Nowhere
08-Easy Life
09-On The Road
10-What You Think
11-Round The Bend
12-One More Way

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ij3jomd45vaqykn

Brat Pack - Hate the Neighbours (2008.)

Brat Pack is a punk rock band from Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Influenced by RKL, early NOFX, Adolescents and DI, they teamed up early 2006, for pure Westcoast hardcore punk worship. After gaining a steady line-up and a few months of practice, they recorded their first demo with Nico van Montfort. Angry Youth Records released it on tape, cd-version was done by themselves. They are full of speed & energy on stage and on their recordings. Their singer is also singing in band Citizen Patrol, but about that band I will write in some later posts. If you are near Pula (Croatia), on August 7th 2010 - I am strongly recommending you to go to the Monteparadiso festival, and to see there their live show (Citizen Patrol is also that day on festival), because I saw them two years ago in KSET, in Zagreb (Croatia) and they had REALLY awesome gig that night! Enough with my babbling - today I am bringing you their full length album called - 'Hate the neighbours'.

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?qduc06tsa6syote

Cheers!

BLITZKRIEG (ZAGREB) - DEMO 1 & 2 plus LIVE (1984.)

Blitzkrieg is the name also from one punk rock band from Zagreb, Croatia (Ex. Yugoslavia) that was active from 1984. to the end of 8os. The band was formed when first version of Zagreb hardcore punk band called Sköl (the one with girl on vocals) split-up and when one of the members from band Solidarnost (see post bellow) came to college in Zagreb. I couldn't find on internet any more similar picture for this band, so I put this one. Anyway, today I am bringing to you all recordings that (I think) they have ever recorded. This band is playing pure punk rock in kind of '77 style, with great vocals, and very raw guitar. The lyrics are about the apathy of 1980s and all the other things connected with that. If you have any more songs from this band, or any other new information, feel free to contact me via shout box or via comments, so that I can update the facts about this band.

Here is the download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?yt3ritjxd0yt3nm