Month: July 2019

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents The Livermores

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It’s the middle of the work week, that’s no fun. How about a band announcement for the HEAD tribute? We’re happy to announce that the Livermores from Ancona, Italy are on the HEAD tribute comp. This newer band has self released a couple of CDs and a split 7” with fellow label mates the Proton Packs. Word has it that they’re working on a new full length that will be releasing via I Buy Records and Mom’s Basement Records.

Here’s what he had to say about the tribute “We didn’t choose a HEAD song… The HEAD song chooses you when you listen to them. Tire Shredding is in our top five of the best punk rock killer songs ever written. It’s a privilege to be a part of this compilation”

ATTENTION: DO YOU WANNA BUY A VERY LIMITED HEAD TRIBUTE TEST PRESS? JUST FEW COPIES LEFT (CLICK HERE)

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents The Putz

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It’s Monday again, so that means it’s time to announce another band from the upcoming HEAD tribute album. This time it’s another MBR family member, we’re talking about the Putz! These guys are one of the best in the USA (as if you already didn’t know that) they’ve dropped 2 full lengths and a 12 ep on the best punk rock label on the planet Eccentric Pop Records and they’ve also worked with us on the Hole In One reissue and the Passport Split series vol.3 with the Proton Packs.

We spoke with Dougie and he had this to say about the HEAD Tribute album, “Head is exactly what you’d expect a “Ramonescore” band to sound like, in all the best ways. Simple, fun, repetitious, witty songs about the darker, more off-beat side of life.

Don’t Go Looking In the Closet is a perfect example. Classic Ramonesy song structure, tongue-in-cheek black humor, and a catchy as hell chorus. This song was a no-brainer when it came time to record our track for the record.”

There you go folks, you can expect this killer contribution and many more on the upcoming HEAD tribute album.

ATTENTION: DO YOU WANNA BUY A VERY LIMITED HEAD TRIBUTE TEST PRESS? JUST FEW COPIES LEFT (CLICK HERE)

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents Lorrainas

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Hell yeah! It’s Friday and it’s time for yet another band announcement for the upcoming HEAD tribute! This time we have a bit of big deal on our hands. We’re stoked to have The Lorrainas from Ontario, Canada on the tribute album. If you aren’t familiar then let’s take a trip down memory lane. The Lorrainas stormed the scene in the mid 2000’s and toured Canada and the States, all the while stealing the hearts and wallets of those in attendance!

The dynamics of the band consisted of 4 badass punk rock ladies and a rotating cast of Canadian legends like Jimmy and Scotty Vapid and the original drummer for the forgotten rebels all of which seemed to constantly complain about the ladies shenanigans. One constant quote was “You girls are killing me”

We talked to Lasha from the Lorrainas and she spoke on behalf of the band stating that

“The Lorraina’s LOVE Head.
Oh wait, you mean the band Head?
Never heard of them. Do they have a MySpace?”

There you have it folks, another killer band confirmed for the HEAD tribute. You’ll surely keep going back to their cover of “Stag Party” it’s one of the stand out tracks on the tribute and you can quote me on that jerks.

ATTENTION: DO YOU WANNA BUY A VERY LIMITED HEAD TRIBUTE TEST PRESS? JUST FEW COPIES LEFT (CLICK HERE)

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents So-cho Pistons

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Happy Wednesday everyone! We’re back with yet another band announcement for the upcoming HEAD tribute. We are absolutely delighted to announce that the mighty So-Cho Pistons from Japan have contributed a killer medley to the tribute album. These guys are legendary and I can assure you that their song hits you right in the gut the second it starts. What a way to start off a tribute album. Click the link to see what Nasu had to say about HEAD and their involvement in the comp.

“My encounter with HEAD was at a small imported record store in Osaka. I found their first full album “The Monkeys” on the shelf. It’s hard to forget the impact of when I saw the cover art, of course I bought it immediately. Shortly after I got most of their records.

“We’re the HEAD ARMY!”

“This time we recorded our favorite instrumental song “Theme of HEAD” and “No Hugging No Learning” which TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET also covered.
We’re proud to be participating in this great tribute album!”

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents Flamingo Nosebleed

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It’s Monday again! That means it’s time to announce another band from the HEAD tribute. We are very pleased to announce that our own Flamingo Nosebleed are obviously on the HEAD tribute. The boys just had a killer run over in Europe including a scorcher of a performance at Punk Rock Raduno with their label mates the Ponches and the Livermores. Check out the official write up at I Buy Records for the scoop on their song choice and general thoughts of the almighty HEAD!

Booger from Revenge of the Nerds said it best with a t-shirt “Gimme Head til I’m Dead”. Head is clever and funny lyrically, and super straight forward. They’ve influenced some of the best bands in our genre, while barely ever leaving Seattle, and barley promoting their band. They best part is they’re dead serious attitude. Super rad band and “Am I fresh” is one of the funniest tunes written! Give us Head, til we’re dead!

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents NECK

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Alright! It’s Friday and it’s time to get in another band announcement for the HEAD tribute. We’re heading back up to our neighbors in the North NECK from Ontario, Canada. I’m not sure if there is a direct connection there but the theme of the band name seems familiar? NECK kinda came out of nowhere a few years ago with an instant classic “Hate To Read” and those dudes have had my undivided attention ever since.

They just released their second full length “You Don’t Think It’s Evil” a few months ago which is also classic status. If for some dumb reason you don’t have those 2 records than you’re fucking up. Stop what you’re doing and go buy them immediately. Here is what Jeff from the almighty NECK had to say about their involvement “We first heard of HEAD when the ‘head-honcho’ John from Mom’s Basement Records tapped us asking if we wanted to be a part of a tribute album. We accepted the challenge as we had never actually heard of HEAD prior to meeting John. Many, many voice/drumming/bass and guitar lessons followed before recording Larry Tate …to which we just learned (yesterday) that he was a character from a late 60’s sitcom called ‘Bewitched’!!”

That is clearly 100% true and I’m really happy that I was able to trick them into being on the tribute bc they knocked “Larry Tate” out of the park. They’re one of my favorite bands and one of the main mans favorites from this website too” Stay tuned for more announcements next week!

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents Ratbones

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Happy Wednesday everyone! It’s about time for another HEAD tribute band announcement! This time we’re heading back over the Mediterranean Sea to Genova, Italy. We’re pleased to tell you that Ratbones have joined in on the action. Ratbones is a cool punk rock band that has released a full length on Making Believe Records and 2 eps on I Buy Records (which is the best label ever) over the years.

Check out what Ludo from the band had to say about HEAD “During the 90s I listened to Street level Assault for the first thought and I thought: “ok, that’s what my band should sound like” After 25 years and having been lucky enough to share the stage with HEAD, I still have the same opinion, even if we have never succeeded to be cool as HEAD, we are really happy to be part of the tribute to one of the most influential bands of all time”.

Ratbones chose the title track of the tribute “Do You Remember Me” which is one of my personal favorites by the band and played it even faster than HEAD did which is quite the accomplishment bc the original is a quick jab to the gut that clocks in at less than a minute in length. Stay tuned for more band announcements over the upcoming weeks.

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents Parasites

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It’s a new week and it’s time for some more band announcements for the upcoming HEAD tribute. We’re very excited to have pop punk legends the Parasites on the comp. You’ve surely heard of them, Dave has been at it for over 30 years and has recorded a ton of full lengths and eps/splits and such.

The Parasites are one of my personal favorites from the (before/after) “Lookout Records” era and I am very happy to have them on the project. Dave chose to record “Spend the Night Alone” because it fits the Parasites sound perfectly and I agree! Here is what Dave had to say about HEAD “We played with HEAD once, at the 2007 Insubordination Fest in Baltimore. The power went out on the first day, so HEAD played at noon on the second day. I still remember seeing them even though I wasn’t totally awake yet. They were nice guys, and we’re happy to be part of their tribute LP”.

A legendary band covering a legendary band. What more could you want? Stay tuned for more band announcements throughout the week.

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents TOUGH

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Happy Saturday everyone! It’s time for another band announcement for the HEAD tribute. You know that we had to ask our first international band on the label to be a part of it. It’s our pleasure to announce that TOUGH from Piacenza Italy is on the tribute. TOUGH is legendary and if you’re not familiar with them then you really need to re-evaluate what you’re doing bc they are one of the best punk rock bands on the planet. Straight up punch you in the gut melodic punk rock that’s all killer and never any filler. We released their latest full length “Mess” back in 2016.

Chris had this to say about their contribution to the tribute “I chose that song because it was the first one I heard from them, and it was love at the first sight! I really love them, but I also hate them because their records play louder than the others and I always have problems when I spin HEAD Records in a club”

TOUGH covered “I Made My Peace With The Hippies” for the tribute album and they knocked their contribution right out of the park just like you know they would. Stay tuned for more announcements next week and get ready for one of the best tribute albums ever.

HEAD Tribute Album – Mom’s Basement Records presents Prozacs

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It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for another band announcement for the upcoming HEAD tribute album. This time we’re gonna keep it local and talk about the Massachusetts legends “The Prozacs” They’ve been around for a long while now and have recorded tons of full lengths, Eps and splits over the years and show no signs of slowing down.

He enlisted some help from a young punk rocker in training to start off their awesome version of “Taking a Peek” They kept it true to form for their cover and that’s a great thing bc HEAD is one of the best bands ever right? Right. Here is what Jay had to say about the legends from Seattle “I first heard Head in 2005 from a CD discography given to me by Craig Lebowski (Now of The Suck) while staying in his apartment on a tour date. Fun, unabashed and raw Ramones influenced punk. I chose to do Taking A Peek, because I just think it’s a hilarious song!”

You can hear the Prozacs and many more of the best punk rock bands on the upcoming HEAD tribute album which will be out towards the end of the summer!