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my loveliest vinyl, part 10
Chixdiggit – Chixdiggit! (Sub Pop SP355, 1996) – Chixdiggit II (Bad Taste Records 2007)

Punkrock and Hockey where my thing in the early 80ties. I even went to shows with clothes that had an “HSV Eishockey” patch on it (at that time soccer (and HSV) where no-go for punk – something that has sure big time relaxed since then). Chixdiggit appeared on the radar with their “Best Hung Carrot” EP on Lance Rock in 1995, esp. as it had an Heino (sic! Hanson Brothers – Can’t hide the Heino) cover. Their debut for Sub Pop came in the hey-day of “Pop-punk” and in a unique fashion they re-recorded it in 2007. And re-did the cover, giving them an “grown up” state…

1977 – yup, a clear line of sight back to the mighty Ramones.
published by a cool label – Sub Pop, not sure if really “cool” with me but yes – back then ok!
found in a cool shop – ticked, again Martin Stehr’s Drugstore
catching sound – Seldom a better entry into an album like the combination of the instrumental “Dolphins Love Kids” followed in-kick by “Great Legs” and all within under 02:00 minutes! Only other contender is the first Travoltas album (“Modern World”).
not too bad words – the one who sings about love bringing in a hockey goalie can’t be a bad thing:
```
saw a picture yesterday
of a guy who used to play
for the boston bruins
and in school i always drew him

he had the longest undefeated streak
for every shot that hit his cheek
he drew on a stitch mark
and i think he played with brad park

i feel like gerry cheevers
i feel like gerry cheevers
i got stitch marks on my heart
just like gerry cheevers

saw a picture yesterday
of a guy who used to play
for the boston bruins
and in school i always drew him
he wore a mask just like my heart
he had stitch marks on every part
and he wore number 30
thats how old you were when you met me

i feel like gerry cheevers
i feel like gerry cheevers
i got stitch marks on my heart
just like gerry cheevers
i feel like gerry cheevers
(i got stitch marks on my heart)

(c) Chixdiggit 1996
```
and now listen and watch:

And in case you need more as in “do they still make it today?” – go figure out“
2011/11/11
my loveliest vinyl, part 9
fluf – Home Improvements (CD) / Whitey on the moon (LP) (Headhunter HED032, 1994)

fluf, the band that threw records out like hell in the early 90’s, hailing from sunny San Diego and masterminded by someone aptly called “O” and pushing the art of covers for the punk space into the retro-design territory. And as a bonus: Vinyle and CD releases had different covers and different names – cool, this way i could thrill my record collector asshole!

The verdict:
1977 – naaa, this type of sound the class of 1977 had not forseen. Classic anyway!
published by a cool lable – Headhunter, a Cargo outfit, had an endless stream of great stuff back then!
found in a cool shop – ticked, again Martin Stehr’s Drugstore
catching sound – “Fluf’s strength lies in its to-the-point songwriting, namely O.’s gift for combining ultra-heavy hooks and tender pop strains (“happenin’ melodies with friggin’ raw, heavy guitar,” is how he describes it)” (claims the net, and the net is always right)
not too bad words – yeah, the are great. touchy, personal and to the point like this chorus:
```
you say you want a relationship
but you never really care
no one likes you anyway
you alway buy a fare
(c) 1994 fluf
```
And this is fluf, reformed and @ a private party in 2010, trashing out that very song:

An extra bonus goes to the band for the graphical design of the records – extra class! i’d say one of the most underrated bands from out west!
2011/11/11
my loveliest vinyl, part 8
Guns’n’Wankers – POP EP (Rugger Bugger Dump 020, 1994)

This is so sweet, this is a perfect summer cheer-up! And, record collectors unite, it came as a 3 EP Set (“Pop”, “Metal” and “Hardcore”) although in debateable packaging (but those acustomed to Snuff’s output just nodd that off).

Verdict:

1977 – Yes, sure. Direct link to PowerPop!
published by a cool lable – Rugger Bugger was home for some awsome stuff from UK!
found in a cool shop – ticked, again Martin Stehr’s Drugstore
catching sound – Guitarwork seldom done that smart and catchy, catchy, catchy!
not too bad words – as with Snuff, obscure and hard to read from the lyric sheet.

It seems to be a lovestory though so right on track:
```
Julie stands beside the window
Head full of additive
Sophie wants an explanation
Julie says she's none to give

Julie's got some time
But she's not taking much more
Just a little bit
More than she bargained for

Sophie's in two minds,
She's busy making it four
Ask a simple question
The answers might just follow on

So she asks about her lover
Tiny kicks internally
Julie talks of aspirations
Hiding from reality

You don't get the picture
I have to level with you
Should have left it was

You thought the grass was greener
But your imagination lied
It was just a dream
And your dreams don't count
When the real world comes around

(c) Guns'n'Wankers
```
Guns’n’Wankers were a interim something driven by Duncan Redmonds when Snuff disbanded for the first time in 1991 – as with many bands someone should have made them BIG, even against their own wishes. They deserved it!

See them live and loud here:
2011/10/19