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The Nerds from Italy is the first band out on this split story, and they play Destructo-Punk that reminds of bands like Turbonegro and the late stuff with G.G. Allin. Their stuff is o.k., but I think I like their album "...just becuse she didn't wanna fuck" a bit more, but this is almost as good as that album, so its not bad at all. I'm not sure if its The Nerds that end their session with a cover of "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath, or if its Tunnel Rats that begin their session with it....but its a cool version anyhow. Tunnel Rats is a new band for me, kind of the same style as The Nerds, but more into the late stuff with G.G. Allin, and less Turbonegro. They are pretty o.k. too, but as I havent heared them before, I got nothing to compare with. Summary: If youre into Destructo-Punk, dont hesitate on getting this 10" split, it shouldent dissapoint you. HARD ROCK INFO, Sweden
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NERDS "…JUST BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T WANNA FUCK" CD
Well, let's see. The fact that I'm reviewing this is a tad bit ridiculous,
as this is nearly the exact opposite of everything I stand for musically
and at times morally...but anyway. Punk is all about open-mindedness
eh? Besides, I'm sure The Nerds would get a kick out of my being offended
by their lyrics and such...not that I really am. I'm certain most
of it is tonge-in-cheek (although perhaps not planted quite firmly
enough). This is blitzkrieg punk-rock, with the emphasis on the rock,
done up, I guess, in a Dwarves, Zeke, Antiseen kinda way (that's what
others are saying, I in fact know nothing of any of those bands).
Fans of the Confederacy of Scum will probably like this (also just
what I've heard and figured out through good old intuition). The cover
is obviously wonderful (sarcasm), and makes the Proteens/Peabodys
split (see below) look like some long-lost Beatles cover, in comparison.
The fact that the skull logo, seen on the cover, bears a confederate
flag, is also a little ridiculous. I sort of understand when southern
bands display it, and even to some extent northern bands (well not
really) but an Italian band? I mean, come on, you're not from America,
you don't get to have an opinion on the confederate flag, ya know?
Anyway. A little story. I sort of like The Misfits, I always dug their
sound, but I was literally scared to listen to their lyrics. I was
afraid that constantly listening to songs about death, decay, murder,
mayhem, and other debauchery, would lead to me, myself, and I becoming
some sort of morally-perverse human being. That being said, I can't
really get into The Nerds with lyrics such as, "My screwdriver in
your pupil/ My knife up and down your cunt", I mean, yeah I guess
that's pretty scary and if you like horror films and such stuff then
that's right up your alley, but what the hell must a person be like
to sing those lyrics in the shower? I'd much rather sing something
along the lines of "Pixie sticks and soda pop, all the sugar in the
candy store/ May be sweet but not half as neat as the girl whom I
adore...", a little too wholesome for most, but at least I won't end
up a serial rapist just by listening to it. Who knows, perhaps I'm
just afraid to face my true carnal and immoral instincts, but then
again perhaps I just don't have any, and therefore don't want to indulge
them, being that they are non-existent. However, perhaps I'm reading
into this a bit too much. It's not that I'm offended, just scared
I guess. And if that makes me un-punk rock, then I never was punk
rock. But anyway. I do actually enjoy certain parts of this CD. And
one of those parts is, "Hate '68" a great anti-hippy song, and the
only place me and The Nerds can meet on the punk rock playground and
shake hands (without losing a finger I should hope). Any anti-hippy
song is good in my book. In fact the band is really at their best
when not being overly offensive (perhaps they are trying a little
too hard?), as songs like "I Don't Wanna Die," and "You're So Dumb,"
both barely offensive, are also standout tracks. So, if you dig bands
that would have Gerry Atric from The Bulemics and Jeff Clayton from
The Antiseen write their liner notes then by all means check out The
Nerds, as for me, I'll stick to the bands that have Dick Clark write
their liner notes...
As if all that weren't enough, I've been trying to wrap my brain around
the increase in shitty porn and rape themes running through parts
of the rock 'n' roll scene. Are the NERDS trying to be shocking by
calling their new album Because She Didn't Want to Fuck and then featuring
a naked woman drenched in blood on the cover? Or do they really advocate
people to beat up or kill women who won't fuck them. Seriously, who
thinks that's cool or good or even okay? Write and let me know. Because
just like I can't comprehend who would think the energy policies (for
example) of the Bush administration are in the people's interest,
I'm having a hard time grasping why a band (a number of bands) would
resort to writing songs about beating up and killing women. The best
I can come up with is they can't get laid and can't write good rock
'n' roll songs. They're frustrated 'cause no one wants to fuck 'em
(maybe it's your attitude toward girls...or maybe you're upset because
you're actually gay and you're afraid to let your friends know because
then they won't think you're cool anymore...which opens a whole other
set of issues) and they're frustrated because they can't write a worthwhile
song, so they resort to sex and violence rolled into one. In the end,
it shows they're fucking morons who could probably stand a good assfucking.
From www.blankgeneration.com THE
NERDS "…Just because she didn't wanna fuck" CD
I'm not impressed by "evil" punk rock. I don't like the type of punk
rock played by bands like Zeke and the Dwarves. And the Nerds from
Italy didn't make a fan out of me with their bad ass pretenses. They're
on Stardumb Records alongside other Italian pop punk favorites like
Retarded and the Popsters, but the Nerds are not on the same boat.
Hailed as "Italy's craziest band", their cover art depicts such scenes
as a topless woman's bloodied "corpse" (of course not literally),
a man about to be decapitated by an axe-welder, and another man in
the crucifix position. I suppose they wanted to try and offend feminists,
death-penelty opponents, and the religious community all at the same
time. The lyrics, song titles, well, you can probably guess. The complete
lack of any witty or inspiring lyrics prevented me from taking any
interest in what they were saying. Lots of swearing, some gore and
death talk, and not much else. I was able to crank it up and enjoy
listening to the fast and in-your-face punk rock, but despite that,
I can't ever see myself picking this CD to listen to from the hundreds
of better choices of I have in my CD collection. However, if you're
into the Zeke or Dwarves-style nasty punk rock with badass metal influences
like Motorhead, Iron Maiden, and early Metallica, then give the Nerds
a go. www.punkinternational.com
Scarey Records is a cult label that specialises in wild punk rock and roll and what today is superficially labelled as "Scum Rock". So you know what you get: wild, violent and profane, no bullshit rock and roll with grunting voices and so on. This record is no exception. The lay out is quite cheesy and the horror theme is in line with what we've seen from both bands in the past. Confederacy of Scum drag starlets The Frankestein Drag Queens From Planet 13 hail from North Carolina, home of the almighty ANTISEEN. They play minimal and furious rock and roll, primarily with one rhythm in each song coupled with acid vocals, producing a very dirty, horror inspired sound. THE NERDS, however, sound cleaner and the vocals are more masculine. The guitars are powerful, merciless… We start with "Satan's Rise", a slow tune based on powerful riffs and angry vocals. "Punk Rock Loser" is a powerful mid tempo track with a great chorus that seems to deal with their view on an attitude prevalent in today's underground. Don't miss their guitarist's magazine Garbage Dump. RETALIATION e-zine, Italy The Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 (couldn't you get a shorter name?) start with a melodic Horror-Punk song, and end with a little faster Punk song. Very good indeed, where have they been all my life? I would really like to hear some more with these guys. The Nerds continue with their Destructo-Punk, and they play 2 songs that are really good, gimmie more of this shit Pizza dudes! Well, I can really recommend you to check this out if you're into Horror-Punk and/or Destructo-Punk - Damned good indeed! HARD ROCK INFO, Sweden |
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NERDS/TUNNEL RATS "Ride the Snake/Fit Via Vi" (Scarey
Records)
THE
NERDS "...Just because she didn't wanna fuck" Cd (Stardumb Records)
10 Well, perverted fast punk from Italy has arrived. This band can
be compared to the infamous Murder Junkies, without GG Allin. The
cover is a beautiful element that warns you about their music and
it will turn you on! Drugs,rape and anger; the topics that make great
songs and corporate labels won't release. You will love this insane
hardcore album. Check out: razorboy, hate68 and amphetamine high.
THE
FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13/THE NERDS SPLIT 7" Scarey
Records WOOOOOW, two great bands on one record - this just
has to be good. You don't have to hear it - it's enough to see the
sleeve. Frankenstein Drag Queens From Planet 13 side is just like
stuff from "Night Of The Living Drag Queens" LP and I love it!!! "Dawn
Of The Dead" is real zombie hit. I can't wait for the day when the
dead will walk the Earth and music like this will be all over the
radio and tv. "Anti-You" is manic and fast and prepares you for what's
coming next on B side - Antichrists themselves - The Nerds - morbid,
raw, wild and fast punk rock loosers rising Satan. Just look at the
sleeve - how far can these guys go - further than hell??!!!!??? If
you want some real stuff - get this 7"!!!!!! "If this one does not
scare you, you are already dead!" No Brains e-zine, Holland