RADIATION Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/radiation/ Guerssen Records Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:25:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-isotip-32x32.png RADIATION Archives - Guerssen Records https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/label/radiation/ 32 32 First Warning: The United Blood Era Recor…(Blue https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/first-warning-the-united-blood-era-recor-blue/ Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/first-warning-the-united-blood-era-recor-blue/ The early days of the undisputed godfathers of New York City Hardcore!

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The early days of the undisputed godfathers of New York City Hardcore!

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Live At The Manchester Hacienda, Jan 28th (Green) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/live-at-the-manchester-hacienda-jan-28th-green/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/live-at-the-manchester-hacienda-jan-28th-green/ "The Chameleons - Live at The Hacienda, January 28th, 1983" captures the band at a crucial stage in their career, delivering a raw and electrifying performance. Recorded at Manchester's iconic venue, the set features early classics like "Paper Tigers" and "Don't Fall," showcasing their signature blend of atmospheric guitars and powerful rhythms. The energy of the band is undeniable, with Mark Burgess' commanding vocals adding an extra layer of intensity. For fans of post-punk and the vibrant Manchester music scene of the '80s, this live recording is an essential listen.

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“The Chameleons – Live at The Hacienda, January 28th, 1983” captures the band at a crucial stage in their career, delivering a raw and electrifying performance. Recorded at Manchester’s iconic venue, the set features early classics like “Paper Tigers” and “Don’t Fall,” showcasing their signature blend of atmospheric guitars and powerful rhythms. The energy of the band is undeniable, with Mark Burgess’ commanding vocals adding an extra layer of intensity. For fans of post-punk and the vibrant Manchester music scene of the ’80s, this live recording is an essential listen.

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Lovehappy https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/lovehappy/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000 http://guerssen.hl1097.dinaserver.com/product/lovehappy/ Hailing from the small, conservative market town of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, The Charlottes rose from the ashes of a short-lived band called The Giant Polar Bears; before that, bassist David Fletcher had been in Red Over White, guitarist Graham Gargiulo had played in Mithrandir while drummer Simon Scott would eventually end up in Slowdive; early vocalist John Lindsell was replaced by Petra Roddis. Their debut single, "Are You Happy Now," issued on the short-lived local independent, Moleworth Records, was in melodic power-pop mode; debut album Lovehappy was recorded in Bristol and released by Martin Whitehead's Subway Organization in August 1989, to rave reviews. Championed by John Peel, it showcased their evolving "Wall of Guitar" sound, moving away from the tamer pop beginnings. Follow-up EP "Love In The Emptinesss" showed continued growth, the song constructions becoming more complex and layered, and when the group signed to Cherry Red in 1990, the single "Liar" began making waves in America, though the group somehow split right at this high-water mark; thankfully, the EP and single are both included on our expanded Lovehappy reissue.

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Hailing from the small, conservative market town of Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, The Charlottes rose from the ashes of a short-lived band called The Giant Polar Bears; before that, bassist David Fletcher had been in Red Over White, guitarist Graham Gargiulo had played in Mithrandir while drummer Simon Scott would eventually end up in Slowdive; early vocalist John Lindsell was replaced by Petra Roddis. Their debut single, “Are You Happy Now,” issued on the short-lived local independent, Moleworth Records, was in melodic power-pop mode; debut album Lovehappy was recorded in Bristol and released by Martin Whitehead’s Subway Organization in August 1989, to rave reviews. Championed by John Peel, it showcased their evolving “Wall of Guitar” sound, moving away from the tamer pop beginnings. Follow-up EP “Love In The Emptinesss” showed continued growth, the song constructions becoming more complex and layered, and when the group signed to Cherry Red in 1990, the single “Liar” began making waves in America, though the group somehow split right at this high-water mark; thankfully, the EP and single are both included on our expanded Lovehappy reissue.

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I Left My Heart In Detroit City https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/i-left-my-heart-in-detroit-city/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/i-left-my-heart-in-detroit-city/ Considered the first punk band in Detroit, the ironic power-pop-punk quartet Cinecyde launched Tremor Records in 1977 to handle their own work, issuing several singles and EPs before cutting this dynamite debut long-player in 1982. Arguably the band's best release, the album captured Cinecyde at its tightest and made clear that the sound was all their own, the players directing their raw power into unusual power-pop song structures, the high level of musical skill and cliche-free lyrics relegating the output to a unique category. This is a must-have for fans of the group and all lovers of intelligent, non-standard Midwest punk!

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Considered the first punk band in Detroit, the ironic power-pop-punk quartet Cinecyde launched Tremor Records in 1977 to handle their own work, issuing several singles and EPs before cutting this dynamite debut long-player in 1982. Arguably the band’s best release, the album captured Cinecyde at its tightest and made clear that the sound was all their own, the players directing their raw power into unusual power-pop song structures, the high level of musical skill and cliche-free lyrics relegating the output to a unique category. This is a must-have for fans of the group and all lovers of intelligent, non-standard Midwest punk!

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Strength Through Roi. Rare Tracks 81-84 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/strength-through-roi-rare-tracks-81-84/ Thu, 13 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/strength-through-roi-rare-tracks-81-84/ Rare tracks compilation from the legendary UK OI! band the Last Resort featuring tracks recorded between 1980 and 1982 including the tracks from their seminal 'Violence In Our Minds' cassette single with Graham Saxby on vocals and their contributions to the national chart compilations "Strength Thru Oi!", "Carry On Oi!" and "Oi! Oi! That's Yer Lot". A major influence on the hardcore and punk scene, the LAST RESORT are still led by vocalist Roi Pearce to this day and they also feature Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen. Printed inner-sleeve, poster, and limited-edition postcard included.

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Rare tracks compilation from the legendary UK OI! band the Last Resort featuring tracks recorded between 1980 and 1982 including the tracks from their seminal ‘Violence In Our Minds’ cassette single with Graham Saxby on vocals and their contributions to the national chart compilations “Strength Thru Oi!”, “Carry On Oi!” and “Oi! Oi! That’s Yer Lot”. A major influence on the hardcore and punk scene, the LAST RESORT are still led by vocalist Roi Pearce to this day and they also feature Rancid guitarist Lars Frederiksen. Printed inner-sleeve, poster, and limited-edition postcard included.

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Actress: The Birth of The New York Dolls https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/actress-the-birth-of-the-new-york-dolls/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/actress-the-birth-of-the-new-york-dolls/ Raunchy glam band New York Dolls were the epitome of rock 'n' roll's excess, prefacing punk's rougher edges. Recorded in October 1971, when the group was still known as Actress, this essential LP is culled from demos cut before David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain joined the group; along with two raw alternates of 'It's Too Late,' there are eight otherwise unknown examples of their musical mayhem, as heard on 'Why Am I Alone' and guitar killer, 'Coconut Grove.' This is required listening for all Dolls fans, and especially Johnny Thunders devotees.

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Raunchy glam band New York Dolls were the epitome of rock ‘n’ roll’s excess, prefacing punk’s rougher edges. Recorded in October 1971, when the group was still known as Actress, this essential LP is culled from demos cut before David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain joined the group; along with two raw alternates of ‘It’s Too Late,’ there are eight otherwise unknown examples of their musical mayhem, as heard on ‘Why Am I Alone’ and guitar killer, ‘Coconut Grove.’ This is required listening for all Dolls fans, and especially Johnny Thunders devotees.

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The Singles Collection 78-85 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/the-singles-collection-78-85/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/the-singles-collection-78-85/ Known as the 'bad boys of the Ulster punk scene,' Belfast quartet the Outcasts was formed in 1977 by bass ist/vocalist Greg Cowan, with brothers Colin and Martin on drums and rhythm guitar, along with Getty Getgood on searing lead. With their debut gig descending to a riot, the group began a long tenure of local notoriety, shift ing members and styles as their sound evolved, before imploding in 1985. This ace compila tion gathers early singles for the IT, Good Vibrations and GBH labels, as well as later work for Anagram, New Rose, and their own Outcasts Only imprint, presenting the fearsome foursome at their very best.

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Known as the ‘bad boys of the Ulster punk scene,’ Belfast quartet the Outcasts was formed in 1977 by bass ist/vocalist Greg Cowan, with brothers Colin and Martin on drums and rhythm guitar, along with Getty Getgood on searing lead. With their debut gig descending to a riot, the group began a long tenure of local notoriety, shift ing members and styles as their sound evolved, before imploding in 1985. This ace compila tion gathers early singles for the IT, Good Vibrations and GBH labels, as well as later work for Anagram, New Rose, and their own Outcasts Only imprint, presenting the fearsome foursome at their very best.

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Raxola (Red) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/raxola-red/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/raxola-red/ Belgian punk innovators RAXOLA formed in 1977, the name denoting Revolution Axis Opens Lights Ahead, one of only three Belgian punk acts to record an album in the early days. Guitarist/vocalist Yves Kengen, alias Yke, launched the trio with bassist Louis Hubeau and drummer Guy Van Snick, overlapping with the time that Kengen played bass in Bastard with Brian James, who returned to the UK to join London SS and ultimately, The Damned. Raxola's self-titled debut is a furious, melodic, and intelligent blast of first-waveEuro-punk, a long sought-after classic whose originals go for silly money, now fully ripe for rediscovery.

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Belgian punk innovators RAXOLA formed in 1977, the name denoting Revolution Axis Opens Lights Ahead, one of only three Belgian punk acts to record an album in the early days. Guitarist/vocalist Yves Kengen, alias Yke, launched the trio with bassist Louis Hubeau and drummer Guy Van Snick, overlapping with the time that Kengen played bass in Bastard with Brian James, who returned to the UK to join London SS and ultimately, The Damned. Raxola’s self-titled debut is a furious, melodic, and intelligent blast of first-waveEuro-punk, a long sought-after classic whose originals go for silly money, now fully ripe for rediscovery.

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Behind the realms of madness https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/behind-the-realms-of-madness/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/behind-the-realms-of-madness/ Having played with the likes of influential movers and shakers on the anarcho-punk scene Antisect and Icons of Filth, on their first full-length LP, Birmingham's Sacrilege established themselves as a unique force to be reckoned with, wreaking havoc on what we could classify as sonic tropes belonging to a spectrum of subgenres dealing in the extremes: hardcore, doom, and thrash. Fronted by Lynda 'Tam' Simpson and her seizure-inducing spells injected with a fierce, sociopolitical-cum-mythopoeic banshee bite (but not wanting to understate the line-up of Damian Thompson on guillotine-quick/milkshake thick guitars) - the six-track onslaught is every bit as crushing as the title suggests. From depraved dungeon synth-scapes on opener Lifeline to the planet-flattening funeral toll of The Closing Irony, one question remains: One riff to rule them all? Yes.

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Having played with the likes of influential movers and shakers on the anarcho-punk scene Antisect and Icons of Filth, on their first full-length LP, Birmingham’s Sacrilege established themselves as a unique force to be reckoned with, wreaking havoc on what we could classify as sonic tropes belonging to a spectrum of subgenres dealing in the extremes: hardcore, doom, and thrash. Fronted by Lynda ‘Tam’ Simpson and her seizure-inducing spells injected with a fierce, sociopolitical-cum-mythopoeic banshee bite (but not wanting to understate the line-up of Damian Thompson on guillotine-quick/milkshake thick guitars) – the six-track onslaught is every bit as crushing as the title suggests. From depraved dungeon synth-scapes on opener Lifeline to the planet-flattening funeral toll of The Closing Irony, one question remains: One riff to rule them all? Yes.

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Taste (Clear) https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/taste-clear/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +0000 https://wpguerssen-test.odoo.rgbconsulting.com/product/taste-clear/ Midlands experimental group the Telescopes were not your average 80s band. Instead of opting for formulaic guitar jangles, the group mashed up psychedelia, space rock, noise rock and indie, with a touch of chamber music here and there. Debut album Taste is considered their masterpiece, and rightly so, the unique result stemming from frontman Stephen Lawrie's creative vision. The triple-guitar onslaught tips things over the edge in places, yet there are also cool moments of respite. An absolute masterpiece of the whole shoegaze era, and one of the most influential LPs in 90's alternative rock. Dive in, soak up and be amazed.

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Midlands experimental group the Telescopes were not your average 80s band. Instead of opting for formulaic guitar jangles, the group mashed up psychedelia, space rock, noise rock and indie, with a touch of chamber music here and there. Debut album Taste is considered their masterpiece, and rightly so, the unique result stemming from frontman Stephen Lawrie’s creative vision. The triple-guitar onslaught tips things over the edge in places, yet there are also cool moments of respite. An absolute masterpiece of the whole shoegaze era, and one of the most influential LPs in 90’s alternative rock. Dive in, soak up and be amazed.

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