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0 DISCOID A – Goods and Services CD

September 28, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

I’m not really sure if this would be considered a demo or a DIY CD. The cd itself has the band name, release title and a picture drawn on it with a marker and comes in a paper slipcase with a piece paper containing price info ($3ppd). Not much to look at, but it does come with two band stickers and a Raunch Records sticker as well as a very large hand drawn lyric sheet that only includes 27 of the 37 songs(including five covers). Also on the sheet are a couple of sketches: a crustpunk Jesus that I’m guessing goes along with the track Crustianity and the other is a grim reaper type figure with a mushroom cloud behind it walking through a field of circle a and pentagram daisies. As far as the music goes, they used to be an acoustic band, but have since decided they could be louder with the addition of electricity. The quality of the recording is horrible. I’m guessing they set up a tape recorder in the far corner of the room they were in and just went for it. The songs are all pretty short and very fast. Without the witty offensiveness, they seem to be modeled after ANAL CUNT. They just have that feel, but the vocals are an interesting mash up of Darby Crash and a very young Steve Ignorant. The lyrics seem to be written on the spot and unfortunately at one point take a pretty harsh jab at people with disabilities. They seem like that spontaneous drunken band that manages to find gear and start playing in the middle of a party. (Jake)

Raunch Records / 1119E 2100S / Salt Lake City, Utah 84106

0 Autumn Salad

September 27, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Crusty Collectivist Cooking Project · Recipes Section

And here we are with another mouth watering recipe! This time from Janine in NYC. This time of year produces such beautiful food on the East Coast. GO!!!

2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 can (or equivalent) drained and rinsed black soybeans or French lentils, 1 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds, toasted, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 large sweet potato, baked, cooled and cubed.
Dressing; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, 2/5 or less cup of non hydrogenated oil, such as grapeseed, 2 Tbs blackstrap molasses, 2 Tbs Dijon mustard, 2-3 Tbs real maple syrup, pinch of cinnamon, sweet paprika for color, sea salt to taste.
Autumn equinox has come, and so our summer crops have gone. (Nevermind that red pepper in there, that’s just for flair) Serve this as a side, transportable lunch that needs no reheating, or in case of pumpkin overdose.
Mix all liquid ingredients, pour over solid ingredients, not rocket science. Refrigerate overnight or longer for optimum flavor sensation.

0 Gluten Free Date Bars

September 20, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Crusty Collectivist Cooking Project · Recipes Section

I wasn’t planning on using this recipe, but at the last minute it seemed like a good idea. Last week I did a 100 mile bike ride as part of a fundraiser for a local AIDS awareness organization and figured that I might want something a little healthier than the free bits that are available at the different rest stops. These date bars worked really well and have lots of nutrition dense ingredients, which might be why I finished the 100 miles in just six hours.

3 Cups pitted dates (I used deglet since they are a bit cheaper)
2 TBSP water
1 TBSP coconut oil
1/2 tsp spirulina
1 TBSP ground flax seeds
3 TBSP chia seeds
2 CUPS buckwheat groats
1/4 Cup hemp seeds (I used toasted, but would have preferred raw)
1/4 CUP cacao nibs
1/4 CUP dried goji berries

Put the dates in a food processor and chop for about 15 seconds and then pour in water and coconut oil until it becomes a paste. Then add the spirulina, ground flax seeds and chia seeds and process until well mixed. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the mixer. Add everything else and pulse the mixture together. If it’s too thick to blend, add a little more water. Scrape mixture into a bowl and finish mixing with a wooden spoon(or your hands). Press this into a glass loaf pan(or whatever shape you like) and refrigerate for at least an hour. At this point it should be ready to slice and enjoy.

1 HEYOKA Etat des Lieux! LP

September 14, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

First things first: everything on this album is in French and, though I took quite a few years of it in school, I’m not fluent enough that I could do a proper translation of this release. So, that being said, visual this is a very stunning LP. It’s red on cream color in a style(not sure if there is a name for it)that has been popular at times in protest movements. That’s just the cover and inner sleeve, though. The vinyl is black. If you read and or speak French, you’ll be happy to know that the lyrics are printed inside. The recording is beautifully clean and balanced with the bass tone standing out. It’s crisp and punchy and not buried the way it tends to be. Musically they play very energetic melodic punk that fans of RISE AGAINST would really appreciate and remind me very much of old AFI (early 90s). The writing is creative and powerful utilizing group vocals throughout. This style has been done before, but in no way does this sound stale or overdone. It’s definitely motivating music that makes you want to run out and get things done, screaming the lyrics (if you speak French) all the way. I’m totally into this. If somebody has lyrical translations, please send them my way. (Jake)

Maloka / BP 41 436 21014/ Dijon Cedex / France //

http://malokadistro.com

0 RANTIPOLE zine 20ppgs

September 14, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

1/2 size / 20 pages / £3

This is issue #3 of RANTIPOLE zine from the UK accompanied by a cassette compilation (limited to 100) featuring ENDLESS GRINNING SKULLS, GREED FORCE and BRUTAL REGIME to name a few. The quality of the paper this is printed is really nice. It’s thick and shiny and doesn’t seem like it will bleed all over your fingers. We’ll see. At roughly 20 pages, this is a fairly quick read and left me wanting more, as I really enjoyed the writer’s brutally honest style. The ‘zine starts out with a few album reviews, then goes into a trivia page about Nicolas Cage(weird) then has a few band interviews, including: ENDLESS GRINNING SKULLS, JAKAL and BRUTAL REGIME. My favorite section was the recount of Brighton Punx Picnic and ScumFest. There’s even a handy guide on beating bar prices by strategically stuffing beer cans in your clothing. The whole thing is black and white in the cut and paste style with lots of photos and drawings. All this could be yours for £3. (Jake)

www.rantipolezine.co.uk

0 Backwoods Chili and Biscuits

September 12, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Crusty Collectivist Cooking Project · Recipes Section

I love this time of year! There is so much food available 50 feet from our front door, making meals convenient, cheaper and tastier. There’s something about knowing how your food was grown every step of the way, from tilling in compost through harvesting. Here’s a chili recipe that came mostly from our garden(marked with an *). Enjoy!

Black Bean Chili

2 cups black beans* boiled

1 TBSP olive oil

1 medium yellow onion*, minced

2 large cloves garlic*, minced

1 medium pepperoncini*, chopped

4 Thai hot peppers*, chopped

1 green bell pepper*, chopped

1 3″x3″ square of tempeh, cut into 1/4″ cubes

1/2 TBSP ground cumin

1 tsp ground corriander

2 tsp ground paprika

1 tsp fresh oregano* chopped

2 tsp dried oregano

20 assorted tomatoes ranging from cherry* to large heirloom*, roughly chopped

1 small yellow squash*, chopped

1/4 cup zucchini*,grated

1 ear of corn*, kernels cut off

sea salt and pepper to taste

Boil the black beans in about 6 cups of water until just tender, 45minutes to an hour depending on your bean. While the beans are cooking, heat up olive oil in a separate large pot. Saute the onion for a few minutes until they start to become tender. Add garlic and saute for another minute. Then stir in hot and green peppers and tempeh, mixing thoroughly. At this point, mix in cumin, coriander and paprika, coating everything. Turn the heat up slightly, stir in tomatoes and cover pot, cooking for about 20 minutes. The beans should be ready a this point. Add beans, yellow squash, zucchini and corn, cover and simmer over low heat for an hour. Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper and serve. We chose to serve over oat/corn waffles (see photo), but the recipe wasn’t stellar so I’m not including it. A cornmeal waffle would be perfect, so maybe I’ll post one at a later date. In the meantime, try biscuits!

Quick and Simple Biscuits

preheat oven to 350F

2 cups unbleached flour

1 TBSP non aluminum baking soda

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

1/3 cup olive oil

2/3 non-dairy milk

1 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Stir together milk, oil and lemon juice or vinegar, set aside to curdle. Sift flour baking powder and salt together, then add curdled mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix into doughy ball and then kneed for a few minutes adding more flour if it’s too sticky. Divide into six equal balls and press flat onto baking tray and bake for 20 minutes.

Sift flour, baking powder an

0 Southern Goodness

September 6, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Crusty Collectivist Cooking Project · Recipes Section

Well folks, after a bit of shifting things around, the recipe section is up and running again! This round comes from Cece down in Texas. Enjoy, try the recipes and please leave comments!

Southern Buttermylk Ranch

Use this as a dressing or a dip!! Use FRESH herbs for great flavor.

1 box Firm Tofu

1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 cup fresh chopped Parsley

2 tsp. Onion Powder

1 1/2 tsp. granulated Garlic

2 tsp. Dill Weed (fresh is the best!)

3/4 tsp. Salt

3/4 tsp. Black Pepper

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Drain your tofu. Use a food processor to combine your tofu and apple cider vinegar. Process until creamy and lump free. Add all of your spices and process again until thoroughly combined. Then, while processing on low, slowly add your olive oil, and continue to process until it’s as creamy as you like it! Refrigerate and use up to 5 days.

Texas Colelsaw Massacre

Tex -Mex slaw that’s crisp and refreshing in the Texas summer.

In a large mixing bowl combine:

1/2 head shredded Purple Cabbage

1/2 cup chopped Red Onion

1 cup shredded Carrots

1/2 cup chopped Bell Peppers (assorted colors preferred)

1/2 cup chopped Poblano Pepper

1/4 cup chopped Cilantro

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Black Pepper

(1 fresh serrano optional)

In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together:

1 TBSP. Apple Cider Vinegar

1/4 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice

1/4 cup Olive Oil

Pour dressing over vegetables and stir and mix well. Serve fresh. Serve cold.

Versatile Cashew Cheeze

This recipe is great to store in your fridge and use as a spread for all kinds of meals. Goes great on cold or hot sandwiches, wheat wraps, raw collard wraps, in lasagna, or as a dip.

2 1/2 cups soaked Cashews

1 TBSP. Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 cup Red Onion

1 cup Nutritional Yeast

4 cloves crushed Garlic

Juice of 3 Lemons

1 TBSP. Liquid Aminos

4 TBSP. Olive Oil

1 tsp. Sea Salt

1/2 cup Water (as needed)

Soak cashews overnight. Drain cashews and combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process until thick and creamy, and serve right away. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

0 CRASS Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day – The Swansong digital download

August 26, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Reviews

I’m a big fan of bands releasing things digitally, in order to reduce packaging, save on fuel and cut down on pollution all together, but in this case, I wouldn’t mind the hard copy since, in true CRASS fashion, this release comes with a specially designed fold out poster and illustrated booklet. Their visual art has always been as interesting to me as their music. That said, you either love them or hate them. When I was a youngster they had a huge impact on my political view and I was completely sucked in to the world I believed they lived in. Yep, I became a total “Crasshole”. Whatever, better that than crack, yeah? I think I’ve actually encountered more punks that find them annoying than actually like them. Fortunately my wife loves them as much as I do. Anyway, This was recorded between the Winter of 1984 and Summer 1985, giving it more in common sonically with Yes Sir, I Will than earlier and rowdier releases like Feeding of the 5000 and Stations of the Crass. Tack two appears to be an instrumental version of the over ten minute first track. It’s a nice bit of insight into the construction of the sound collage. These two versions of Ten Notes on a Summer’s Day are followed by four short songs that cold almost be outtakes, but are free standing audio art bits. Another solid release by a band that has always been good for a controversy. (Jake)

Southern Records

http://www.southern.com

0 JOE 4 Enola Gay 10″ EP – review

August 26, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· Reviews

It’s interesting to hear this sort of sound these days, but thankfully Croatia hasn’t forgotten. Originally formed in 2008 as a quartet, then slimming down to a three piece in 2009, JOE 4 kicks out five tracks of straight forward noisy rock that one could swear was produced by Steve Albini. The recording is minimal in a claustrophobic sense, if you know what I mean. The guitar plays more in the background putting the focus on percussion and rhythm and not so much melody making everything feel choppy and angular. The bass is beautifully punchy and clean, while drums are crisp, full and simple. I’m not trying to say that the guitar isn’t important, because it truly adds that magical layer that brings everything together. It’s intense and aggressive like rack whiskey, but without the horrible after effects. Imagine the repetitiveness and jolting progressions of METROSCHIFTER without the sappy vocals and melody. If you like bands like SHELLAC or THE JESUS LIZARD you might be into this. There’s not a note or beat that isn’t calculated in any of the five tracks. It’s hard to listen to without deconstructing and analyzing it in order to fully appreciate the musicianship. I’ve never put this on as background music, I just put it on pay close attention. (Jake)

Whos Brain Records

http://whosbrain-records.com/

0 RATS ON RAFTS Emma Sofia 7″ – review

August 17, 2012
by backwoodsvegan
· PE Web Zine · Reviews

It’s always a pleasure to be asked to review something that is a little out of the ordinary for P.E. Not that I’m not interested in the brutal crust, but since Dawn and I live out in the woods with no cable and slow internet, we’re not always privy to what’s going on in indie music so, as I said before, this is always nice. This four piece from Holland has been quite active in the past few years with television appearances, film scores, national festivals and recording a few albums. It’s no surprise that they’ve received so much attention since their sound is very palatable with just enough grit to set them apart from other indie pop acts. RATS ON RAFTS borrow heavily from New Wave and 70s punk with a folky college rock feel that make for a very memorable listen even if you aren’t really a big post punk fan. The song Emma Sofia is so catchy and well written that it could stand alone asa solo acoustic piece. Having the rest of the instrumentation on the track just sweetened it up a little. The B side song, Kevin in Cabbage Town, is nice mid-paced bass driven number with tasteful use of guitar effects and has a splash of the CLASH in it, but also very much reminds me of the intro music to Kids in the Hall. Maybe it’s just me. Anyway, this is the sort of indie rock I can get into. (Jake)

http://louderthanwar.com/

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The legendary crust classic is now available once again!

We are happy to announce our next new release

WILT – “Self Titled”

Here is a track from the upcoming LP

“Sermon for the Bootlickers”