ASA VV – Postcards Vol 1: DIY & Indie Post Punk From USA & UK 1979-1984

The first in a series of three compilations aiming to take a look at the post-punk movement that sprung out of the punk and DIY revolution almost immediately after it happened. No obvious names here though – this is an array of tracks from bands from both sides of the Atlantic that in most cases didn’t even make it beyond producing singles, making for a fascinating snapshot of a turbulent but ultra-productive and creative time in music.
Tracklist:

Side A
1 Blue Trapeze – in the Still Darkness Orange County, 1984
2 Bound & Gagged – Chains & Polymer Boston, 1980
3 Cardboards – Electrical Generator Pittsburgh, 1981
4 Cardboards – on the Ritz Pittsburgh, 1981
5 Chemicals Made from Dirt – Ike Long Island, 1981
6 The Adults – Call on Me Seattle, 1981

Side B
7 Collective Horizontal – Tortured Meanderings London, 1979
8 Colours – Dierdre is an Artist London, 1980
9 Commercials – Simon North Berwick, Scotland, 1981
10 Crash Action Winners – Hurricane Fighter North Berwick, Scotland, 1981
11 Dry Rib – Alaska London, 1979
12 The Czechs – Suffocation Cardiff, Wales, 1980
13 The Different is – This Week London, 1980