Japanese Movement Volume One EP (compilation)

The Japanese Movement was the Kansai awnser to British bands like Skrewdriver and the movement surrounding them. They ran a label (Human Records), shop, fanzine etc. In 1988 they released this now rare 12 inch EP featuring: Bad Vultures, Bull The Dougs, Humpty Dumpty and JM Cracker Jacks. A follow up Volume Two was planned but was never released because the JM shop closed doors due to money problems. Bands that would be featured on Volume Two were: Contraclockwise (pre LRF), JM Warmachine, Humpty Dumpty and Bull The Dougs. Posting those songs as a bonus.

Tracklist Japanese Movement Volume One:

SIDE:A
1. Humpty Dumpty - Hill house
2. Bad Vultures - Oi! Oi! power
SIDE:B
1. Bull The Dougs - Next time smash
2. JM Crackers Jacks - They love money

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Tracklist Japanese Movement Volume Two:

1. JM Warmachine - Our Flag
2. Contraclockwise - The Only One
3. Humpty Dumpty - Monroe's Dead
4. Bull The Dougs - Long Live

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Sledge Hammer Bull The Buffalos - Return from the Rising Sun SPLIT EP

This 5 track 12 inch EP was released in the early nineties by german nationalist label ESV under the name of Kamikaze Records. The vinyl's labels it self state ESV and the cover Kamikaze Records. I am not sure how many copies are pressed of this record, i suppose 500 or maybe 1000. There is a version with an inlay sheet out there, unfortunatly i don't own that one and i heard it's super rare. The music is the strong skinhead sound of early nineties Sledge Hammer and Bull The Buffalos produced. Some juicy story about the cover. This record was supposed to be released with a cover with a statement on it the cover printer refused to print, something like: "dedicated to the victims of the american imperialst wars in Hiroshima and Dresden". Anyone that can confirm this info or has a scan of the inlay please contact us! For now download and enjoy the music.


Track list:

Sledge Hammer

1. Kampf
2. Action Man

Bull The Buffalos

1. Smash It Up
2. Stop Immigration
3. Obtain The Right

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Grow - Grow EP

Two track EP released in 2000 by devour. Hard uptempo sound, reminds me of Gruesome in a way.
I don't know much about this band or release, i just know i really like this 7 inch. If anyone has any more info please comment or mail!
Go listen to it.



Track list:

1. Fighting Youth
   
2. Strong Rule
   

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Review: Strong Style - Akashi EP

Strong Style features members of Cannons and the Akashi EP was released in 2002 on Jukeboxxx records. The EP was released as a CD and pressed on vinyl. The big difference between the two is the vinyl EP has a different cover and is long sold out also the first 100 copies are pressed on white vinyl and included a sticker. The first track Akashi is a very melodic sing a long track, great guitar work with some nice riffing going on in the intro. Second track starts of kinda bluesy on the guitar but soon transforms in a slow paced melodic sing along tune. The last and third track is "Rising Sun" an old Cannons tune (check out my earlier post on them to hear the original tune). I have to say this version is great, cause these guys really can play their instruments and this EP has a great production. Strong Style to my knowledge is now the leading nationalist band in Japan together with The Hawks and luckily they haven't a adopted a too metal sound like many Japanese bands do now a days. Instead Strong Style releases more old school sounding skinhead tunes, the great different with the old Cannons sound to me is more experienced song writing and instrument skills. I recommend this record to everyone! Check out some sound files on Strong Style's website







Above: Alternative artwork for CD

Eastern Youth - For Skins And Punks EP

Eastern Youth during their skinhead days is probably my personal favourite Japanese band. As you might know Eastern Youth grew out to be a big Indy band in Japan. They even toured the USA. This 3 track EP was released in 1991 according to the vinylfroinde website it's pressing was limited to 1000 copies. The sound is very melodic and catchy and you can hear the future sound of Eastern Youth in these tunes. I guess these songs were recorded after the release of the time is running album. The track for skins and punks is also featured on Eastern Youth's self titled 3rd album.

Track list:

1. For Skins and Punks
2. Japan For Nation
3. Live For Today

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Cannons - Guts & Truth EP

From the Tokyo area came Cannons with their heavy paced rough sounding Samurai Spirit Skinhead sound. Typical example of early nineties Tokyo area skinhead band influenced by the rough sounding european skinhead bands combining it with their own distinguished sound. This EP was released in 1993 by American label VultureRock.

Pressing info: 600 in black wax, 200 in white wax, 200 in red wax, 27 test pressing in black wax. With a large center hole. Cannons members later formed the current band Strong Style, their Akashi EP features the Cannons song "Rising Sun". I reconmend you check Strong Style out.
Track list:
Side A: "Aggro Knuckle" "Run" Side B: Rising Sun"

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