Reason For Absence

Sorry for the lack of posts.  I've been busy moving and getting the family settled into our new home.  New records are comming soon! 

Blood For Blood - Enemy (Record Store Day Press)

I was really looking forward to this years Record Store Day for a few reasons.  One, hopefully getting some new records, and Two, riding to Boo Boo Records with some my scooter club buddies.  I was definitely more excited about riding up to RSD, but this isn't a vintage scooter blog, it's a record blog.  SO, on with the records. 

Blood For Blood were one of the first hardcore bands that I ever listened to.  So when I saw that Victory was repressing this for RSD I was excited.  I don't listen to BFB as much anymore, but they will always have a special place in my heart. 

This ended up being the only RSD pressing that I got.  I passed on the Ignite record, and Boo Boo's only got one copy of the Misfits "Walk Among Us" and it was long gone by the time I got there.  I was told that are two colors of this 7", and that the white vinyl is out of 300 (and the most limited of the two).  I'm not sure what the other color is. 

I also picked up an old Northern Soul 45 by  N.F. Porter that is a freakin' jam! 

Keep The Faith! 

Studio One - SKA

When I started Nerd X Alert I set out to create a record blog that was dedicated to punk and hardcore records.  I broke that trend when I posted the Morrissey and Smiths records awhile back, but I figured since some hardcore kids have a hard on for Morrissey (myself included?) it wouldn't be that big of a deal.  So here we are and I'm posting a Studio One ska compilation. 

You wouldn't know from reading my blog, but the music that I most listen to these days is Skinhead Reggae, Rocksteady, Northern Soul, and Ska.  I picked up this gem at Boo Boo Records a few weeks ago, and since I haven't had a steady flow of records comming in I decided to post it here.  Along with Trojan Records and Treasure Island, Studio One is a favorite of mine for ska/skinhead reggae music.   

Trash Talk - Awake

Trash Talk had been off of my radar for quite awhile.  Ever since their LP came out I kinda just stopped listening.  Don't really know why.  I only gave the LP a few listens, I think my tastes in hardcore were leaning more towards the youth crew at that time.  Anyways, fast forward to the American Nightmare reunion show in LA on New Years Eve and me being surprised by how much I was into seeing Trash Talk play.  I've seen them play tons of times, but it had been a long time since I'd seen them.  For me their set was the highlight of the show. 

I picked this up a few weeks ago from Boo Boo's the same day I got the Face Reality 7". 

Anyone know anything about the "True Panther Sounds" record label?  I perused their website for a minute, and it looked like some weird indie hipster label.  Website doesn't have the pressing info. 

Cro-Mags - The Age Of Quarrel (Repress)

What's there to write about this record that hasn't been written before?  Nothing.. 

 I picked this up at Boo Boo Records quite some time ago.  I think it was right after the repress came out.  I didn't hear anything about this record being repressed before I saw it in the new releases bin at Boo Boo's.  So it was a nice surprise.  The new layout on this record is top notch.  It now has a gate fold cover, and some new photos on the insert and back cover. 

The repress of this was done by Mightier Than Sword Records, a label I had never heard of before.  Don't know why or how they got hooked up with doing this.  The Cro-Mags are quite the change from their other releases.  But, that doesn't mean anything.  They did an awesome job on this. 

Pressing Info:

- 180 Gram Black [ltd. 100]

- 180 Gram Clear Red/Solid Black Swirl [ltd. 400]
- 180 Gram Clear Red [ltd. 500]

Bane - Fee To Think. Free To Be.

ATTN: MCS (Marcus?)

I couldn't get a hold of your email address for some reason through your Blogger profile.  I kept getting an error message.  So I figured this would be the fastest way for you to see what condition the record was in, and for me to get a bonus post out of it! 

I've never been a big Bane fan.  This is the only Bane record that I own, and I don't even remember when or where I got it from.  Hopefully Marcus? from The Endless Quest... will take this off my hands. 

Face Reality - Self Titled 7"

Wow, wish I hadn't slept so long on this record!  

Face Reality are a Straight Edge band from Detroit Michigan, and holy shit do they sound like Turning Point!  (Demo and first 7" era Turning Point)  I picked this record up from Boo Boo Records a few weeks ago, and it ended up sitting by my record player until last night when I finally had a chance to listen to it.  (I've been hooked on reading The Hunger Games, so that and playing with the kids has taken up all of my free time lately)  It's been years since I've bought anything from Youngblood Records.  Youngblood was my favorite hardcore label during the early and mid 2000's, but somewhere around the Fired Up record I stopped paying so much attention.  I'm not really sure why.  Maybe it had to do with their decrease in new releases, or maybe it was the type of bands they were releasing but Youngblood definitely fell off my radar.  ( I did like the Coptic Times 7" though) 
So when I saw this record and saw the layout, it reminded me of Youngbloods earlier releases and I decided to give it a chance without even listening to it first.  Lucky for me I picked up a winner. 

I guess that this is Face Reality's second 7".  I don't know when, or who released their first record but I'm definitely going to try and track that down.  GET THIS RECORD!! 

Step Aside - Reaching Out

I took a chance on this record, having never heard a single track from the band before I ordered this record.  I know, it could have taken me two seconds to search "Step Aside" on Google to at least hear what they sounded like.. but where is the fun in that? 

I remember seeing this when it first came up on RevHq's upcoming releases page, and clicking on the link strictly because of the artwork.  In my book, Hooded dudes with no faces = awesome record!  So I filed the image away in the back of my mind to check out at a later date.  That later date came when I saw Mike's post on over at The One Thing That Still Holds True record blog (read his blog if you don't already!!!) 

I'm glad that he posted this record, because in all honesty I probably wouldn't have checked them out, and I would have missed out on hearing a sweet new band.  I'm surprised at how much I like this record.  I liked it a lot from the get go, and that doesn't happen much with me.  Normally it will take me a few spins before I get into a new record. 

This 7" reminds me a lot of what I was listening to around the early 2000's, and I think Step Aside would have fit in really well with that group of bands.  So, if you are a fan of youth crew, you need to check this band out.  You won't be disappointed. 

Black out of 225

Alert - Find Your Way

For those not in the know, Alert are a Straight Edge Youth Crew band from Boston, MA, with a very heavy Uniform Choice influence (vocals are reminiscent of Pat Dubar). 

I enjoyed Alert's demo greatly (still do!), so I was excited to check out this 7".  After only two listens, I think the demo still blows this out of the water.  There hasn't been a change in the bands sound or anything, I just think the songs are a lot better on the demo.  I also had really high expectations for this record, so maybe I just set the bar to high.  Hopefully after a few more listens I'll like it as much as the demo. 

I'm not sure the pressing info on this record.  If anyone knows, let me know.  



No Values - United We Die

No Values were yet another band that I hadn't heard until last years Sound and Fury.  My buddy Dennis has friends in this band, and being that I was at the show with him, I went with him to check them out.  I'm glad that I did, because their set was amazing.  The covered Warzone, and I lost my mind. 

After their set at S&F I went over to their merch table to see if they had any records for sale.  No such luck.  In fact I don't think they even  had a merch table.  Even the Reaper Records table didn't have their record.  I was pretty bummed out.  Fast forward 5 months and I finally got a hold of their record.  I dig the record, but it doesn't come close to matching the energy of them live.  Also, I wish it was longer than just 4 songs.  So, hopefully there will be more to come of this band, but I doubt it seeing that members are in Fire & Ice and Bracewar (Somehow I see those bands taking a priority over No Values..most the pity). 

Red Vinyl out of 496

Street Walkers - Vile Thoughts

Street Walkers "Vile Thoughts" was another record that I picked up from my last Rev order. I first heard them at last years Sound and Fury, where I enjoyed their set tremendously. To bad not many other people thought the same as me. The more punk influenced hardcore bands have never got to much love at S&F (Deep Sleep, Striking Distance, Never Healed to name a few). 



Musically Street Walkers sounds like a slightly slower Tear It Up, with a little more black flag thrown in. 

 Clear vinyl out of 719

On the dust sleeve there was a sticker that said "limited color vinyl".  When I went to Six Feet Under Records pressing info page I read that the clear color is the most common color.  Funny, I wouldn't really consider that "limited".  Whateve's

Soul Search - Bury The Blame

Nothing new to say about this record that I haven't written already. I got this copy when I placed my last order from RevHQ.  Again, I love this record.  My only complaint is that it only has 4 songs..  Leave them wanting more I guess.  

I would like to someday have a complete collection of this record.  Nice that I scored the most limited version (besides the test press) at S&F this year.  So, my quest shouldn't be that hard.. 







Pressing Info:

Test Press (out of 10)

Clear Green (out of 100)

Clear Red (out of 300)

Black (out of 450)

Summer Tour 2011 Press on Clear Green (out of 100)

Sound and Fury 2011 Press on Black (out of 50)

Soul Search - Intolerable Weight

Soul Search have quickly become one of my favorite current hardcore bands.  I've only been able to see them play once, but it was a freakin treat man.  And it was outta control. 

This record is Soul Searches debute, released on Thick Skin Records last year, but was originally released as a tape in 2010.  I'm not sure if Think Skin put out the tape (by the looks of their website they do a lot of tape releases) or if it was released by the band.  Either way it would be nice to have a copy of that as well. 

If you aren't familiar with Soul Search (you need to be!) they play hardcore in the style of such NYHC bands as Breakdown, Madball, Dmize, etc..  There are tons of bands that have played this style before, but there is something about Soul Search that is completely refreshing.  And honestly I couldn't tell you what it is. Maybe it has to do with them being young?  I feel its similar to when No Warning came about.  A new young hardcore band playing in the vein of NYHC, but making it feel fresh. 

I can't wait for them to do a full length, cause it's gonna be a banger. 

Fun Fact:  Hoodrack of Stick Together drew the "Soul Search" logo for the labels 

Hardside - Crucified

I was able to pick up some new records from RevHQ with some X-mas money, so I'll actually be able to put a nice run of new posts up in the coming week or so!


Hardside are a change of pace for me when it comes to hardcore bands, and damn it, I can't stop listening to this 7".  I first heard Hardside at last years Sound & Fury.  I didn't make it a point to listen to them (being such a big festival it's impossible to check out every band) but it just so happened I was walking by when they were starting to play, so I decided to give them a listen.  I'm glad I did.  At first I didn't think they were anything special, until their guitar player stepped up to the mic and starting singing, bringing a huge smile to my face.  His vocals sounded like a mix of Crowbar and Life Of Agony.  They were so different from anything that I had been listening to, it was a refreshing change of pace.  I was hooked. 

Now that I think about it, I'm not sure why I didn't pick up this record at Sound and Fury (probably out of money at that point).  I'm sure that they had a more limited pressing at the 6131 table, they probably even had a special S&F pressing. 

Hopefully Hardside will be writing more music in the near future.  Texas has been pumping out some good hardcore lately.  Keep it coming please!  

600 on Yellow (don't know what is yellow about this) 

Anyone know if they have a demo available somewhere?