Runaways (1977)

Such a great band, such a great quality video.

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Moving Targets - Burning in Water (1986)

Since it's been named dropped a couple of time I thought I'd post the album.

Formed in late '81 by Ken Chambers Moving Targets really are a sleeping giant, and sadly so. I'm lost as to why they aren't better known and decades later I'm still bemused as to why they didn't reach the lofty heights of the likes of Husker Du, Replacements, Lemonheads etc; perhaps they were just a little too rough? Who knows. To my ears they are a great blend of punk, pop and melody. I'm sure the world will catch on one day.

This album is by far their finest moment and was delivered by a power trio who could match any, in my opinion. Chambers was joined by Pat Leonard (bass) and Pat Brady (drums) for this release. They were touted as a phenomenal live act, sadly I never got the chance to witness this.

This lineup imploded all too soon and Chambers joined Bullet LaVolta, but continued to write and perform with Moving Targets. They released three more albums under the moniker, but none quite matched this release, although Brave Noise is pretty darn close.. They're all worth tracking down with the final album featuring two members of Jones Very.

I really can't praise this album highly enough it's simply stellar in its beauty....if only they made music like this these days. My Nephew thinks 30 Seconds to Mars and Paramore are punk; I should point him here and educate him, unfortunately I fear his ears aren't refined enough to appreciate it.

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Pat Brady passed away a couple of years ago aged just 43, way too young. He as one hell of a drummer.

Ken Chambers - Take this Ride 7'' (1992)

Ken Chambers was a member of the mightly Moving Targets before he was a member of Bullet LaVolta. This is his second solo 7'' released in 1992. If you know the man, then you'll know what to expect; if you don't then this is a great introduction.

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I want to be a cowboy.....

I always liked the early Vandals and they will forever remind me of Surburbia and the film below.

The Cuckoos Nest was a club made famous worldwide via the Vandals Peace thru Vandalism 12''. The film below is a documentary about how the place was shut down after cowboys started fights they couldn't finish and the Police, as always, picked on the young punks as the bad guys.

There's a very good quality version of the film on torrents btw.


Urban Struggle: The Battle of the Cuckoos Nest by YorkShackleton

Salad

Marijne van der Vlugt <3

Scream - Walking by Myself 7'' (1986)

Short and sweet......

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The Stranglers

Where's my credit card.........

Magazine - Rhythm of Cruelty 7'' (1979)

I guess since I'm talking about John McGeoch it's only fair to post one of his finest moments. Here it is.

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I must have worn out 50 record player needles on this one 7'' alone.

Punk Lives issues 1-11 (a long time ago)

Seems like yesterday......as it says; Punk Lives issues 1-11.

Punk Lives!