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MESS UP THE MESS "You Remind Me of Summer Vacation" 14 song CD $11 ppd in U.S. ($12 Mex/Can, $15 World)
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like if the Algonquin
Roundtable had put out indie rock seven-inches instead of writing for the New Yorker?
Well wonder no more: Mess up the Mess delivers 14 acid-soaked gems on their debut
album. MUTM never forget that the personal is political, and boy oh boy, this time
it's personal for real! This group is tuned into the mess that is the modern
condition. However, instead of messing it up by burning down every ex-urban subdivision,
taking a baseball bat to every gentrifier's SUV, or placing voodoo curses on every
neo-con, they perform upbeat songs: Songs about wanting people to go away, or people
telling you to go away, or people basically being jerks a lot of the time. It's the truth,
and you know it, and it's a mess. But at least you can dance to it and, unlike arson, it's
not against the law - yet.
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THE CAPRICORNS "Pure Magical Love" 9 song CD $11 ppd in U.S. ($12 Mex/Can, $15 World)
The Capricorns were borne of a pure magical love that will never die. On this record
they return in fine form with their most expressive & fully realized recordings to
date. Join Heather Lynn & Kirsten on a fantastical journey through 9 hauntingly
danceable love songs. Includes (for the first time) lyrics.
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HOTT BEAT "A Hott Mess" 12 song CD $11
ppd in USA ($12 Mex/Can, $15 World)
Paroxysm records rises from the ashes to bring you the debutiful CD by the spastic,
crunked out, disgustingly catchy musical smorgasbord known as HOTT BEAT. This
well-fed DC-based duo has been confounding & delighting audiences since 2002.
Like a child catches a firefly in a jar, now fans can bring a litle bit of the glimmering
glamour home. 12 super-caffeinated synthpunk show-stoppas, fueled by Gem Clear &
Red Bull. Best believe it's a classic ya bastids. Listen to Mall
Song. And Hott
Beat Down.
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DELTA DART "Fight or
Flight" 13 song CD $11 ppd in U.S. ($12 Mex/Can, $15
World)
The much anticipated second album by Delta Dart. Operates on a series of
dualities: love vs. hate; electric vs. acoustic; stay vs. go; fight vs. flight.
Songs ranging from intimate acoustic songs to full on rock songs, with beautiful dual
vocals from Amber and Sissy. An ambitious collection of songs using multiple layers
of sounds, voices, and words. Takes familiar pop references and turns them on their
heads. 
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THE CAPRICORNS "In the Zone" 13 song CD $11 ppd in U.S. ($12 Mex/Can, $15 World)
The Capricorns are the best 2 casio band of all time. This CD, the follow up to the
multi-platinum "The Capricorns Are Gonna Get You" brings their singular sound to
a whole other level, with more complex arrangements, catchier hooks, and hotter
outfits. While er'ry indie kid is scrambling to make bad electronica on
expensive synths they can't play, the Capricorns shut them all down with their fierce
musicianship, strong pop sensibilities and big attitudes. Casios like you've never
heard them before.
An "instant pop classic".
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DELTA DART "Lone Star" 14 song LP $9
ppd in U.S. ($10 Mex Can/$14 World)
The debut LP from Olympia based threesome comprised of Sissy Chrome (Blue Monday, Crown
for Athena), Amber (Firesign, Shotgun Won, Petal Pushers) and Erin (Makeshift Conspiracy,
Shotgun Won, Steak-Knife). On this album Delta Dart uses acoustic and electric guitars,
bass, casio, turntables and multiple throats to create their heartwrenching songs. The 3
members have their own variations of each song before they hear the others, and they blend
together by fate because they are all musical soulmates operating on a wavelength
unattainable by buttrock boys. Reflections on themes of distance, separation, time and
communication breakdown. Ultimate sanguineous resilience and attitudes on fire.
Handscreened red covers.
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WACK CAT "That's What My Girlfriend Says" 12 song LP $9 ppd in U.S. ($10 Mex Can/$14 World)
Paroxysm proudly unveils the most eagerly awaited artefact in pop history since Elvis
Presley's afterbirth was put up for auction in Tupelo, Kansas in 1982!
This magnificent piece captures, we believe, the very essence of Wack Cat: The laughter,
the violence, the many moods if you will, of this, the finest of English bands.
HEAR! - The songs Gene Defcon wishes he'd've written!
SEE! - Sounds turn to colours and hypnotise and you surrender to the power of WACK CAT!
FEEL - The very fabric of reality RENT ASSUNDER as you are pummelled sensless in a
relentless onlsaught of fucked-up New Wave!
Scratchy guitar + chiming keyboard + funky bass lines + spastic phat disco beats
+malt-liquor-smooth melodic vox = WaCk cAt FuTure SoUnD
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BLUE MONDAY s/t
10 song CD $11 ppd ($12 Mex/Can & $15 World)
Using only 2 voices and an acoustic guitar these girls create 10 songs that are far more
intense and intricate than most bands create with more tools. Lyrics that are sharp as
knives. Soaring vocal lines that weave in and out of each other, forming harmonies like no
other. Brutally honest songs that explore the darker side of relationships, isolation and
instability. The sound of a psyche being pushed past its breaking point. These songs will
get stuck inside you. Melissa and Erin were/are also in Firesign, Delta Dart, Shroomunion,
and Echo Sonora. You might have seen Erin perform as Sissy Chrome at Ladyfest. Essential
listening.
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The Makeshift Conspiracy
"New Water Cycle" split with
Sourtooth "The Screen
Test" 7". 5 songs total.
$4 ppd ($6 Mex/Can, $7 World)
A split 7" of D.I.Y. superstars from the US & UK.
the Makeshift Conspiracy present 3 emotionally charged tales of longing and bitterness.
More melodic than their previous stuff but just as powerful. Their final release, a sure
sign of what could have been. Members went on to play in Delta Dart, Shotgun Won,
Steak-Knife and Yr Dreams.
Glasgow's Sourtooth deliver the goods with 2 songs melding girl/boy vox,
melody/agression, & sweet/sour melodies. Will leave you wanting more.
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COPING SAW "Outside,
Now" 13 song CD $11 ppd
($12 Mex/Can & $15 World)
This is the U.S. reissue of Coping Saw’s full length (50+ minutes!) masterwork.
Fierce, ambitious music that combines elements of punk, electro-pop, noise, rock and free
jazz. Songs to make you dance, songs to make you cry, and songs to scare the living
daylights out of you. This band includes former or current members of Wack Cat,
Bear, Lazerboy, Hood, Action Central, Rauschen, and Sourtooth.
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THE TURN-OFFS 4 song 12" single $7 ppd in U.S. ($8 Mex/Can, $12 World).
Set yr mind for disaster. Brooklyn's finest bring you their
special brand of demented new-wave rock'n'soul. 4 groovin' hits recorded in the hi-fi.
Amazing vocal acrobatics performed by Dreiky (ex Crash Worship). An outerspace disco dance
party. If this record doesn't get yr ass in motion, I don't know what will. On the
12" single format to satisfy all yr DJ/clubbing needs. Beautiful packaging too.
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SCANDALIZED, TRAUMATIZED & BAPTIZED <==
Compilation double LP $13 ppd ($14 Mex/Can, $21 World)
Featuring mostly exclusive tracks from the following bands:
Deep Lust, Golden Starlet, the Sarcastic Bitch, the Yummy Fur, the Vestpocket Psalm, the
Makeshift Conspiracy, Lucid Nation, Dig Yr. Grave, Coping Saw, Learning 2 Play, Wack Cat,
I'm Being Good, I Live the Life of a Movie Star Secret Hideout, Steak-Knife, Bald Mermaid
with Deep Kiss, Small Black Pig, Link, Milky Wimpshake, the Turn-Offs, Small Things,
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GOLDEN STARLET "Token Gadgy" 26 song LP + comic
book $10.00 ppd ($11 Mex/Can, $15 World).
This LP compiles most of the recordings by the legendary
British punk band, predecessor to INTERNATIONAL STRIKE FORCE. Includes the "Cheap
Tartlets"ep, "Corps of the Hard" ep, a remixed version of the "Scarlet
Harlot" cassette, comp tracks etc. Cross the Ronnettes with the Ramones, then add a
pinch of Sepultura, and you’re getting close to the GS* sound. Distorted guitars,
double drumming, hilarious on-point lyrics, catchy tunes & take-charge vox. Songs
exposing the hidden truth behind crap boys, copkillers, bitchy sisters & pregnant
boyfriends. Also comes with a comic book documenting the adventures of Ms.C & her
partners in crime. Find out why everybody wants to be Ms.C. One of the funnest records
ever, top value for your entertainment dollar!
For all U.S. orders
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All the covers
are hand decorated and each is totally unique. Comes with band pics & lyrics
& info.
It's a celebration of the D.I.Y underground. There's so much amazing stuff on here,
seriously. Every track's a winner, no filler. A good introduction to the label. The
track listing can be found here incase
you're interested.
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THE MAKESHIFT CONSPIRACY
"s/t" split with
THE SARCASTIC BITCH
"Jaded from 9th Grade" 17 song LP/CD
$9.00/$11.00 ppd (LP $10 Mex/Can & $14 World, CD $12 Mex /Can & $15 World)
(LP co-released with Kill Cupid Productions and My Room Records)
2 all girl teen trios out of Southern California. The SB
move from angry distorted/chaotic bursts to melodic slow parts, while the MC move straight
ahead, keeping the momentum with driving melodies and vocals ranging from soft to having
risen out of hell. Real teenage drama. Songs about shitty relationships, shitty people and
shitty bands. A total classic of the teen D.I.Y. underground. Members from the Makeshift
Conspiracy went on to be in Shotgun Won, Delta Dart, Steak Knife and other awesome bands.
There is no stopping the SB & they continue to dominate in the new millenium. (LP)
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STEAK-KNIFE 4 song tape $3.00 ppd in U.S. ($5 Mex/Can., $6 World) 4
sad, beautiful & raging songs from 2 ex-Makeshift Conspirators. Acoustic guitar,
piano, bass, voices and telephone. "Cos we all think you're so good, you're god's
gift to what? I think it's dirt". Features a song ripped off from
Red In Reverse and another later jacked by Delta Dart. SOLD OUT! |
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INTERNATIONAL
STRIKE FORCE "Treat Yourself" 4 song 7"
(Slampt) SOLD OUT
The latest release from ISF (nee Golden Starlet) and the final release on
the amazing Slampt label. Subjects ranging from the band's glamourous lifestyle
("food & booze & chicks & all for free!") to an ode to the art of
shopping ("I'm up to the limit on my charge card, I need more credit, life is
hard!").
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Issokeh
"Deux Tardes Aux Citron Et Une Salade de Fruit" 7"
ep $3. 50 ppd in US
Cool German 7" of acoustic queercore campfire songs (yes you read that correctly).
The B-side has songs by a bunch of different German bands, like a mini compilation.
Comes w/a mini zine + a zine of English translations. Great hand printed
paper sleeves. 
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The Savage Boys
and Girls Club 5 song 7" (Empress) $3 ppd in US.
DC via Savage MD co-ed PUNKRAWK with songs about Nation's Bank and an Angry
Samoans cover. Now rocking on as Crucial Defect.
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RED IN
REVERSE/LUCID NATION split 3 song 7" (Kill Cupid) $4 ppd
in US
Red in Reverse is the band that turned into the Makeshift Conspiracy & they do 2
rockin songs about empty spaces, broken places & people who deserve to be hated.
Play their side at 33rpm instead of 45 and you have a new Ozzy single. A
double value. Lucid Nation does their hit "Television". 
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Mud
in My Veins,
Grass in my Feet,
Blood in the Sky,
Cows in the Creek
1998
10 poems by Amber Gayle
with photos by Stacy Wakefield (Turn-Offs)
$6 ppd in US
40 pages, 5x5"
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The Vestpocket
Psalm "Over Brooklyn" 4 song 7"(Ruffian) $4
ppd in US
The Vestpocket Psalm was a band from NY & DC that existed in the mid-90s. You
probably have heard their song "Ophelia" from the Scandalized compilation.
This 7", their last record, has 4 songs total combining poetry and melodic
punk. A fantastic record, it features Raphael of VITAPUP on bass. Includes the
hit "American Glamour Girl".
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