Black Lodge Relics: 2025

Friday, 19 September 2025

[2025] The Mockers - After The Rain (BLR)

My favourite New Zealand band from the 1980's. Growing up as a teen in NZ they were my band to see. Didn't get into the whole Dunedin Sound until the 1990's. They used to do all ages gigs so I saw them a few times at school halls etc. Sneaking into places like the Gluepot and Mainstreet was fairly easy so I got to see them at their best and not watered down for 14 year old girls at those all ages and school shows. They still get together and do the odd gig. I guess if I had to put a label on them I'd say they're kind of pop with a new wave/post punk lean. This is a small collection of A's & B's. Not for everyone, but I love them so you get them!

[2025] The Mockers - After The Rain (BLR)

Thursday, 18 September 2025

800,000!!!

Just passed 800,000 views. Thanks everybody!!!

[1998] Catatonia - Land Of Our Fathers (Live And In Session)

Time for a lovely wee Catatonia Bootleg. See a previous post for a Best Of Collection.

[1998] Catatonia - Land Of Our Fathers (Live And In Session)

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Nirvana... The 1993 Rio Tapes

A good buddy asked for a copy of the Hollywood Rock Festival at the Praca Da Apoteose in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on 23 January 1993. I picked the best quality version I have and put this together. I also put a wee thing together for the Demos they recorded the BMG Studios while they were there. Sure there are dozens of different Bootlegs of these two collections, but I like to make my own. So here you go...

[2025] Nirvana - Lounge Act (Live In Rio '93)(BLR)

[2025] Nirvana - Redeemer (Rio Demos 1993)(BLR)

Tuesday, 16 September 2025

[2017] VA - Smacked! A Tribute To Ilari ''Claude'' Peltola

A friend asked for this and I think it will be okay to post. We all know and love Smack and Claude is a big loss to all us fans. This is a great Tribute featuring tracks from The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, Plastic Tears, The Flaming Sideburns, Anita Chellmah & Timo Kaltio and more. A must for any fan, and see previous Smack posts if you're interested.

[2017] VA - Smacked! A Tribute To Ilari ''Claude'' Peltola

Monday, 15 September 2025

[2025] Bob Dylan - Gotta Serve Somebody (BLR)

There's no way I could do a Dylan Best Of... and keep it to just one volume. So what I've done here is basically an Introduction of sorts. A place to maybe get a bit of inspiration to make your own journey into the musical depths of a true legend. My favourite three Dylan records are Desire, Live At Budokan and Nashville Skyline. But it's a hard choice. The only album I never listen to is the Live Dylan And The Dead LP. This was a difficult task that I set myself, but with multiple revisions I'm happy how it's turned out. Hopefully one or two of you will like it as well.

[2025] Bob Dylan - Gotta Serve Somebody (BLR)

Sunday, 14 September 2025

Hanky Panky... Demos!

The ever generous Steve came through with two new Hanky Panky Demo collections.

[1993] Hanky Panky - Hanky Panky

[1993] Hanky Panky - Top Of The World

Saturday, 13 September 2025

[2000] Audrey Auld - The Fallen

I can't tell you all just how much I love this record. Audrey was an Australian country singer who I got to know through Kasey Chambers. Kasey's father Bill plays guitar on this record. Sadly Audrey lost her battle with cancer in 2015. I've featured her songs on several Playlists over the years. I know this won't be for everyone, but I recommend you all give it at least one listen.

[2000] Audrey Auld - The Fallen

Friday, 12 September 2025

[1993] Hanky Panky - Hanky Panky (1992 - 1993 Demos)

Rare bit of sleazy glam punk. I've left it how I got it so there's a bit of tape chatter between songs. Well recommended, and many thanks to the generous Derek for sharing.

[1993] Hanky Panky - Hanky Panky (1992 - 1993 Demos)

Thursday, 11 September 2025

[2017] Jaimz Vokins - Time Machine

A good buddy asked for a copy of this underrated banger of an album from the legendary Steevi James from Tigertailz and Phil Vokins from Wrathchild. Features Cherie Currie on a cracking fersion of Cher's Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves. Make your ears happy and give it a listen.

[2017] Jaimz Vokins - Time Machine

Wednesday, 10 September 2025

Elvis Sings The Blues

A friend asked for a copy of this, and seeing as I love Elvis, and I get him requested regularly I thought I'd post the two versions I have. First is the original German Vinyl release and the second is the remastered bootleg with extra tracks from 2012. Enjoy!

[1984] Elvis Sings The Blues (Vinyl Rip)

[2012] Elvis Sings The Blues (Remaster)

Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Ginger & The Wildhearts etc - Collected Bootlegs

Suddenly got a free afternoon so here you go. Quality of course varies as does the audio formats. This is definitley the last time I will be reposting these. I've done my best to get dates and venues right, but some of course will be wrong.