One Bad Pig- Smash

now i know a lot of people thought this band was crap. i know it. but i love em. they were funny, loud and intense all at the same time. i liked the David Bowie feel to the lyrics, and even tho the distortion sounded like it was on one of those old RAT peddles, it was still great rock. i remember this being one of the only tapes the girls in my youth group liked too. hahaha. i think it was the beat in 'Don't Be Fooled'. it always got the room dancing, with kinda freaked the rest of the church out but whatever. now of course i was totally blown away by 'Isaiah 6', 'Looney Toon' and 'Godarchy' but i don't think i was prepared for 'I'm Not Getting Any Older'. the minute the drums started i was sold on that song, but it was the last part of the song that really got me jumping around and slamming into people. i loved when he just started yelling at the end. it was so cool to here this crazy church guy just yelling it out for God. the best line is "i always feared my dying breath, but i let it out and life was mine.". Pretty cool album. if you got into them then got out, i encourage you to give them another chance. if you never heard them, but have room in your theology for the ridiculous and the beautiful, then check them out, brotha.
song list is as follows:

One Bad Pig - Smash (Pure Metal) 1989

1. "Godarchy" (3:09)
2. "Isaiah 6" (2:36)
3. "Let´s Be Frank" (3:38)
4. "People Cry Out" (3:57)
5. "Frat Rats" (2:26)
6. "Smash The Guitar" (3:44)
7. "Kingdom Come" (4:33)
8. "Take A Flying Leap" (2:15)
9. "I´m Not Getting Any Older" (4:28)
10. "Looney Tune" (1:24)
11. "Don´t Be Fooled Blow And Go" (3:19)
12. "Blow & Bo" (2:14)

http://rapidshare.com/files/266042756/Smash.rar

One Bad Pig- Swine Flew

i loved the second album. i knew from the cover art that it was gonna be fun. there are some freakin great tracks here. 'Red River', 'Hey Punk', and 'Bowl of Wrath' are my favs. i did get a kick out of the Petra cover and thought it was cool that Bob himself did the solo for the track. its cool too that they had so many different guests on this album. it really made it fun to listen to. if you liked the first one, I'm pretty sure your into this one too. enjoy...
song list is as follows:

One Bad Pig - Swine Flew (Myrrh) 1990

1. "See Me Sweat: (2:38)
2. "Altar Ego" (4:09)
3. "Hey Punk" (1:40)
4. "Red River" (5:04)
5. "Bowl of Wrath" (2:15)
6. "Big Stomach" (3:39)
7. "Christmas Time" (4:15)
8. "Judas' Kiss" (3:24)
9. "Desperation" (4:38)
10. "Thrash Against Sin" (1:31)
11. "Swine Flew" (3:33)
12. "When Your Love Died" (5:29)
13. "We Want You" (3:55)

http://rapidshare.com/files/266044461/Swine_Flew.rar

Solid State Vol 1

this was released back in '99. i love this sampler, even tho I'm not really into samplers. they tend to pick pretty forgettable tracks but this one had a ton of hits on it. i had actually never heard this version of 'Enthroned' before and i loved it! 'Halo of Winter was also amazing, but at this point in time for me, Embodyment could do no wrong. the only ones i didnt get into were the Spitfire track, and the Warloard track. i loved the TFU track, focal point, overcome...well you get the idea. enjoy!
song list is as follows:

This is Solid State Vol 1 (Solid State Records 1999)

01. Enthroned 98- Living Sacrifice 3:34
02. Outside Looking In- Stretch Arm Strong 1:34
03. To Think of You Is to Treasure an Absent Memory- Zao 4:26
04. Progress- Selfmindead 3:48
05. Halo of Winter- Embodyment 4:04
06. A Knife in the Dark- Warlord 3:04
07. Human Shield- Training for Utopia 2:57
08. Celestial Completion- Extol 6:14
09. Invert- Blindside 3:08
10. Quintessence- Spitfire 3:29
11. Threatened- Living Sacrifice 5:08
12. Absence- Focused 5:43
13. Meet Us Here- Unashamed 3:01
14. These Times That Try Men's Souls- Strongarm 2:49
15. When Beauty Dies- Overcome 3:26
16. Broken Bonds- Focal Point 4:47

http://rapidshare.com/files/276413259/Volume_One.rar

Everdown- Straining

Straining came out on Tooth and Nail around 94. this is a pretty cool album. i really liked the raw guitar tone and the very loose feel of the album over all. i remember hearing "seasons in doubt on the Tooth and Nail video, i think it was with cornerstone footage. my favorite track is "Flown" does anyone know what clip is played at the first of the song? i love that hahaha very pantara-ish in some parts. this is a pretty cool album for those of you who got into the 90's T&N hardcore scene. enjoy!
song list is as follows:

Everdown- Straining (Tooth and Nail 1994)

01.Unleaded
02.Flown
03.Sweet
04.Seasons In Doubt
05.One Knuckle Shy
06.Pure (Never Seen You Like This)
07.Lessening
08.Warm
09.If She's Like Me
10.With My Eyes Closed
11.Lucky Charms, Magically Delicious

http://rapidshare.com/files/196444625/Straining.rar

Whiteheart- Freedom

Freedom came out in 1989. i was blown away by this album, and thought is was then and still is now, a very original album, which i think was the band in part, and the Producer pushing them. a lot of people criticized this album for being too 'prog-rock' or sounding too much like U@ or whatever, but in my opinion christian music really isnt know for its originality for the most part. this seemed like a really well thought out album with some amazing drumming by Chris Hughs.'Sing Your Freedom', and 'Let It Go are my favorite tracks on this album but i dont really think there is a throwawy track on here besides 'Set the Bridge on Fire'. it just seemed a lot like the Tales of Wonder album. lots of good ideas that dont really go anywhere. but Freedom as a whole is one of my favortie rock albums of all time. dont agree? to hell with ya. no im just kidding, i think my blood sugar is low...
song list is as follows:

WhiteHeart- Freedom (1989 Sparrow Records)

01 Bye Bye Babylon 4:09
02 Sing Your Freedom 4:53
03 Let The Kingdom Come 5:03
04 Over Me 5:15
05 Eighth Wonder 4:18
06 Power Tools 4:21
07 Invitation 4:52
08 The River Will Flow 6:52
09 Set The Bridge On Fire 4:33
10 Let It Go 4:11
11 I'll Meet You There 4:18

http://rapidshare.com/files/208235475/Freedom.rar

Sleeping by the Riverside/ Carry the Dead

Sleeping by the Riverside/Carry the Dead split came out in 99' on the now defunct Takehold Records. the Carry the Dead stuff is ok, but i mainly bought it for the SBTR songs. this is a great group of material here. something to say is one of the best hardcore songs ever released in my opinion. if you havent heard of these guys, check em out. hope you find something you like.
song list is as follows:

Sleeping by the Riverside/ Carry the Dead (1999 Takehold Records)
1. Something to Say
2. No Restitution
3. Fine Tuning
4. Crime Paid For
5. Seasons of Abuse
6. Ashes
7. Promise of Death
8. Indignation of Love
9. Catalyst

http://rapidshare.com/files/253608345/Carry_the_Dead_-_SBTR-_Carry_the_Dead_Split_CD.rar

Torn Flesh- Crux of the Mosh.

anyone remember Torn Flesh? i don't either. just kidding. this was a late 80's band that had an auctioneer for a lead singer. at least that's what he sounds like to me. this was an interesting band. I'm not sure whether they were into the music or just the message but whatever. at the time, i liked them cause they were fast. what can i say, i was in high school. now this isn't the entire album , I've only got three tracks here. so enjoy if you want to.
song list is as follows:

Torn Flesh- Crux of the Mosh (1989 Pure Metal Records)

1. Torn Flesh(Crux of the Mosh)
2. Gay Rights
3. Hollywood Heaven
http://rapidshare.com/files/253604823/Torn_Flesh.rar