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Hex Enduction Hours

Oct 21, 2021 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM

Music

With Julio Peña

A weekly mix of punk, post-punk, noise rock from the US/UK and beyond!

To get to the other side!

Why did the chicken cross the road?

Hex Enduction Hours
10:02 PM
The Fall - Mansion
The Fall Mansion
This Nation's Saving Grace Beggars Banquet 1985
I don't know why you say goodbye I say hello
10:05 PM
White Lung - Face Down
White Lung Face Down
Deep Fantasy Domino Recording Co 2014

Third studio LP from this Canadian punk band. For my money (and it ain't much) one of the best punk bands to emerge in the last decade or so.

10:07 PM
Soundgarden - Drawing Flies
Soundgarden Drawing Flies
Badmotorfinger (25th Anniversary Remaster) A&M 2016

Dig that trumpet and saxamaphone on this cut. Opened for Skid Row in '92 in support of this album.

10:10 PM
Adolescents - Wrecking Crew
Adolescents Wrecking Crew
Adolescents Frontier 1981

Prior to Christian Death, Rikk Agnew was guitarist for Adolescents, specifically on this album. Adolescents would then break up four months later.

10:12 PM
Black Market Baby - Potential Suicide
Black Market Baby Potential Suicide
Coulda... Shoulda... Woulda: The Black Market Baby Collection Dr. Strange Records 1980

80s Washington DC punk band and one of few bands from that era/region NOT signed to Dischord Records. Probably because they didn't take themselves as seriously as those peers. This cut was ranked by Rhino Records as one of the best punk singles of the 80s.

10:15 PM
The Fix - Vengeance
The Fix Vengeance
The Speed of Twisted Thought Touch and Go Records 2006

Short-lived Michigan punk band active from 1980-82. Fronted by Steve Miller. No, not that Steve Miller. The other Steve Miller. No, not that one either. The other one. You know the one.

10:16 PM
The Germs - Circle One
The Germs Circle One
(MIA): The Complete Anthology Rhino/London-Sire 1993

The title and lyrics to this song are references to the circle of fans that were strongly devoted to frontman Darby Crash. Almost cult-like in their devotion.

10:18 PM
Jerry's Kids - Cracks In The Wall
Jerry's Kids Cracks In The Wall
Is This My World? Taang! Records 2006

1983 debut LP from this Boston hardcore punk band. Play around Boston occasionally (or did).

10:26 PM
Motordamn - Ballroom Blitz
Motordamn Ballroom Blitz
Over the Top! Motordamn 1979

Best Motorhead line-up with best Damned line-up covering "Ballroom Blitz". Let's just have a cigarette and call it a night.

10:29 PM
Nihilistics - Death and Taxes
Nihilistics Death and Taxes
Nihilistics Jib Machine Records 2021

80s punk band from New York. No one took them seriously.

10:31 PM
The Prefects - Things In General
The Prefects Things In General
Are Amateur Wankers Acute 2004

Late 70s arty punk from England and John Peel favorites. Short-lived but several members would go on to form the post-punk band The Nightingales, which we heard several weeks ago.

10:34 PM
Really Red - Suburban Disease
Really Red Suburban Disease
New Strings for Old Puppets EP CIA Records 1982

80s Texan punk band and popular within the state. Would form an independent label showcasing other punk acts and as a means to release their own recordings.

10:36 PM
Sex Pistols - EMI
Sex Pistols EMI
Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) 2012

At one point, the Sex Pistols were signed to EMI. It was a short-lived contract that caused the band headaches. This is Johnny Rotten trashing the label.

10:45 PM
Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster
Stiff Little Fingers Alternative Ulster
All the Best Parlophone UK 1983

Second single from this Northern Irish punk band released in 1978. Developed a rivalry with The Undertones, as SLF thought Undertones didn't take the Troubles seriously, if not ignoring it altogether.

10:48 PM
The Undertones - Family Entertainment
The Undertones Family Entertainment
The Undertones Salvo 2004

Another Northern Irish punk band. Much more light-hearted than Stiff Little Fingers. Both are cool. WHY ARE MOMMY AND DADDY FIGHTING!?

10:51 PM
The Weirdos - Fort U.S.A.
The Weirdos Fort U.S.A.
Destroy All Music Bomp! Records 2007

Los Angeles punk band formed in the late 70s and active on-and-off throughout the 80s. Great tunes, weirdo stage presence (supposedly).

10:54 PM
Pixies - Debaser
Pixies Debaser
Doolittle 4AD 1989

Opening cut from this 1989 classic. The lyrics refer to Un Chien Andalou, the 1929 surrealist art film by Salvador Dali and Buñuel.

10:57 PM
L7 - Pretend We're Dead
L7 Pretend We're Dead
Bricks Are Heavy Rhino/Slash 1992

Single that saw L7 achieve mainstream recognition. Outside of radio, you've no doubt heard this song in video games, tv shows, movies, and more.

11:01 PM
Hüsker Dü - Eight Miles High
Hüsker Dü Eight Miles High
Eight Miles High / Makes No Sense At All - EP SST Records 1990

Former WCW World Championship Wrestling writer and company covering The Byrds. Wyld!

11:05 PM
Gray Matter - Retrospect
Gray Matter Retrospect
Food For Thought Dischord Records 2013

Here's an 80s Washington DC punk that WAS signed to Dischord Records. There is a scorching Beatles cover of "I Am the Walrus" included in the initial release pressing, later excluded from re-releases because The Beatles don't want you to have fun.

11:07 PM
Fugazi - Give Me the Cure
Fugazi Give Me the Cure
13 Songs Dischord 1989

"13 Songs" compiles the first two Fugazi EPs. Probably the band's best-selling release and most influential.

11:10 PM
Dinosaur Jr. - Kracked
Dinosaur Jr. Kracked
You're Living All Over Me Merge Records 2005

Dino Jr? Pixies? Husker Du? What is this, COLLEGE RADIO ROCK HOUR? No, because I dislike REM.

11:13 PM
Crime - Baby You're So Repulsive
Crime Baby You're So Repulsive
Murder By Guitar Superior Viaduct 2014

Self-proclaimed San Francisco's "first and only rock and roll band". Played shows in police uniforms. Heck, they performed inside San Quentin wearing police garb. And not just on stage. In the exercise yard!

11:15 PM
Chrome - You’ve Been Duplicated
Chrome You’ve Been Duplicated
Half Machine Lip Moves / Alien Soundtracks Cleopatra 2007

Late 70s experimental punk from San Francisco. Overlooked, in my opinion, and well-worthy of your attention.

11:17 PM
Sonic Youth - Tunic (Song for Karen)
Sonic Youth Tunic (Song for Karen)
Goo Geffen 2015

Dedicated to Karen Carpenter.

11:31 PM
Shorty - Skirts and Heels
Shorty Skirts and Heels
Thumb Days Gasoline Boost 1993

Only album from this early 90s Chicago noise-rock band. Member Mark Shippy would then form US Maple.

11:34 PM
Shellac - Be Prepared
Shellac Be Prepared
Excellent Italian Greyhound Touch and Go Records 2007

Fourth studio LP from the minimalist rock trio of Steve Albini, Todd Trainer, and Bob Weston. The greyhound on the cover and referenced in the title belongs to drummer Todd Trainer.

11:38 PM
Roomrunner - Weird
Roomrunner Weird
Ideal Cities Fan Death Records 2013

Debut studio LP from this Baltimore noise-punk band.

11:41 PM
Purling Hiss - Lolita
Purling Hiss Lolita
Water On Mars Drag City Records 2013

Band based out of Philly (can I call it that?) blending elements of noise, punk, folk, and psychedelia into its sound.

11:45 PM
Oceans of The Moon - Baby Chiffon
Oceans of The Moon Baby Chiffon
Oceans of the Moon Castle Face 2019

Remind you of Six Finger Satellite? It should, as several members of that band are part of this one.

11:52 PM
Bertie Higgins - Key Largo
Bertie Higgins Key Largo
Bertie Higgins - Single San Juan Music 1981
Chat is archived.
Julio P. (host) 10:00:43 PM
I dropped my can of Red Bull outside.
Amy Amoroso 10:01:39 PM
Dud Have a great show!
Amy Amoroso 10:02:08 PM
Dude not Dud, lol omg Have fun
Izzy K 10:02:28 PM
we'll keep the red bull in our prayers and thoughts
Julio P. (host) 10:02:30 PM
"I HOPE YOU BOMB" SHE SAID
Bama Dan 10:03:02 PM
LOL, no way!
Julio P. (host) 10:03:14 PM
WHOA BLACK BETTY BAMA DAN
Izzy K 10:03:57 PM
Was that just me or did your microphone cut off at some points when you were talking?
Bama Dan 10:04:05 PM
Amy was passing the baton. From greatness to greatness!
Julio P. (host) 10:05:16 PM
I think I yanked the mic too hard
Julio P. (host) 10:05:49 PM
Also hello Izzy
Bama Dan 10:08:58 PM
I was kidding earlier, Julio, but do you ever play The Meatmen? One Down, Three to Go is an awful song, but it's a classic.
Ed Kuklinski 10:09:58 PM
Well, I had Napalm Death's Plague Rages all picked out as my request, I was half convinced you were gonna do a British metal show tonight, haha
Julio P. (host) 10:10:28 PM
Meatmen: I have and did years ago. Only have two songs or so I can play on the radio
Julio P. (host) 10:10:36 PM
Ed: in time. In. Time.
Bama Dan 10:10:57 PM
👍
Bama Dan 10:14:18 PM
Whoa I totally forgot about Christian Death. They were playing in LA in the early 80s.
Julio P. (host) 10:15:01 PM
Most people forgot about Christian Death after their debut LP.
Bama Dan 10:15:09 PM
Hah!
Ed Kuklinski 10:15:30 PM
Alright, Stab you in the Back, by Los
Izzy K 10:15:53 PM
the goth community will not take kindly to those words, julio
Ed Kuklinski 10:16:01 PM
Olvidados would be fun then
Julio P. (host) 10:17:12 PM
Ed: I will look around.
Ed Kuklinski 10:17:28 PM
Uh scuse me Don't Cry by said band
Julio P. (host) 10:17:33 PM
Izzy: That is true. I pull no punches here
Izzy K 10:23:14 PM
two fixes, multiple steve millers... get your own names, dude
Bama Dan 10:27:23 PM
Lots of "The Beats", and as we found last week, several Bob Westons, too.
Julio P. (host) 10:28:05 PM
There are only 26 letters in the alphabet. 27 if you count ñ
Izzy K 10:29:16 PM
if i had no way of verifying it, i wouldn't believe you if you told me this was real
Bama Dan 10:29:54 PM
Agreed
Julio P. (host) 10:31:24 PM
I'll never tell
Bama Dan 10:34:28 PM
It's always cool to hear East Cost Punk. I was so caught up in the LA and SF scenes that I missed the other stuff.
Bama Dan 10:34:36 PM
*coast
Julio P. (host) 10:34:43 PM
Texas had an amazing punk scene
Bama Dan 10:35:49 PM
And I totally missed that.
Ed Kuklinski 10:36:10 PM
Well maybe play The Dicks then?
Julio P. (host) 10:38:28 PM
Ed: Got that. I'll try to squeeze it in somewhere.
Bama Dan 10:39:49 PM
That's right. The Dicks were from Austin. I always got them confused with The Dickies and the Dickheads.
Ed Kuklinski 10:40:04 PM
I'm just stoked af yer going old school tonight
Bama Dan 10:41:13 PM
Nice selection here, Julio. They've all been good, but especially liking this one.
Julio P. (host) 10:45:55 PM
Thank you, thank you
Bama Dan 10:48:08 PM
Did not know about a rivalry between The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers. Very cool.
Ed Kuklinski 10:48:57 PM
Woo!! Last time Stiff Little Fingers played in AZ, they played with The Avengers, I think? Can you play Car Crash?
Julio P. (host) 10:49:35 PM
I am jotting all these requests down
Bama Dan 10:50:17 PM
Agree that their (Undertones) first couple of albums didn't talk about "The Troubles". They were way too much into teenage angst.
Bama Dan 10:51:58 PM
Positive Touch (1981) finally started talking about this...a bit.
Julio P. (host) 10:52:08 PM
Which makes sense. Lotta of these punk rockers were mere teenagers. Who cares about nationalist terrorism when you gotta get your rocks off
Bama Dan 10:52:19 PM
Word.
Ed Kuklinski 11:03:17 PM
Husker Du were absolutely key for me, so glad I got to see them on their very last tour
Julio P. (host) 11:03:43 PM
when was that?
Bama Dan 11:05:36 PM
I really do love the old school punk that you play, but this set is wonderful. Some fantastic post punk bands. A big part of the magic of HEH.
Ed Kuklinski 11:05:41 PM
1987, and there was word going around that they were only going to play stuff off of Warehouse, but nope they mixed it up, encore it was Ramones covers
Julio P. (host) 11:05:52 PM
nice
Ed Kuklinski 11:11:48 PM
seeing this band was the 1st time i ever used earplugs when then they toured for this record
Julio P. (host) 11:12:32 PM
No joke, I put in two earplugs when I saw them live. Which is a good thing plugs come in pairs since I am deaf in one ear
Bama Dan 11:16:32 PM
Now, we're going old school!
Julio P. (host) 11:17:26 PM
only momentarily, I'm 'fraid
Bama Dan 11:17:33 PM
45 years ago? Where's my walker?
Bama Dan 11:17:47 PM
NP
Ed Kuklinski 11:18:50 PM
Yeah!!!!
Bama Dan 11:20:30 PM
Nice! This predates their Superstar cover on If I Were A Carpenter. Great selection!
Ed Kuklinski 11:30:37 PM
No, you're not listening to the home stretch, hahahahaha
Julio P. (host) 11:31:58 PM
Don't get me wrong, love what Hannah does on The Home Stretch
Bama Dan 11:40:37 PM
This time, I won't ask if this Bob Weston is the one from Fleetwood Mac. :-/
Julio P. (host) 11:40:55 PM
we established he is! It is now musical canon
Bama Dan 11:41:05 PM
lol
Julio P. (host) 11:41:33 PM
Guess I'm playing "Dreams" and yacht rock next week now
Bama Dan 11:42:16 PM
Suuuuuure, Julio...
Ed Kuklinski 11:42:56 PM
Isn't Bob Weston from Mission of Burma? haha
Julio P. (host) 11:43:10 PM
and fleetwood mac, too!
Julio P. (host) 11:43:32 PM
Bama Dan: Ready to hear Bertie Higgins?
Bama Dan 11:44:09 PM
Yes. Throw it at me.
Julio P. (host) 11:44:26 PM
oh poop oh poop oh poop wasn't expecting this
Bama Dan 11:49:20 PM
Plenty of East Coast stuff in this show. Good mix.
Bama Dan 11:53:14 PM
YOU DIDN'T.
Julio P. (host) 11:53:26 PM
I DID
Ed Kuklinski 11:54:32 PM
hahahaha
K G 11:54:57 PM
Great show, Juilo. It's way past my bedtime in CDT, but you've kept me going as I plug away at work.
Julio P. (host) 11:55:22 PM
Thanks for listening KG. Hope you are enjoying the Bertie Higgins classic
Bama Dan 11:55:39 PM
Awesome closer. :-)
K G 11:55:41 PM
I'm trying to figure out how it fits the rest of the set, though
Julio P. (host) 11:55:57 PM
oh, it doesn't
Julio P. (host) 11:56:32 PM
anyway, goodnight all!
K G 11:56:50 PM
Along those not-fitting-tonight's-set, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass a couple weekends ago had a great set by Mark Ribot and his Ceramic Dog. I didn't know what to expect from "noise guitar" but it was great.
Julio P. (host) 11:57:23 PM
keep an open mind and we'll discover new music. it's how i discovered K-pop
K G 11:57:51 PM
Well Put, sir. Buenas Noches!