Beach Impediment Records (USA) 

Single (7")

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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
AJAX - AJAX

NYC's finest follow up their demo and 7" on Katorga Works, along with their appearance on the HARDCORE: GIMME SOME MORE compilation, with what could very well be their best material to date! The four tracks on this new recording continue to exhibit the band's perfected blend of USHC combined with the best of Sweden with harsh vocals barked over TOTALITAR influenced riffing. Saying that this release is essential would be an understatement. Each record comes in a full color glue pocket sleeve adorned with artwork by Shiva Addanki.

TRACKLISTING:  01. PRICED 02. APPEAL TO HEAVEN 03. NOTHING 04. PAPER AND STEEL
7"
Hard Core
08/28/2015
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMEN
BLOOD PRESSURE - BLOOD PRESSURE

Here's the first EP from Pittsburgh's BLOOD PRESSURE, yet another great band that the Iron City has yielded as of late. A few of these songs were available on a limited tape made by the band earlier in 2014, but this EP features the entire 6 song session in all of its glory. Consisting of members that have served time in the likes of DIRECT CONTROL, BRAIN HANDLE, EEL, and NO TIME, expect ripping hardcore with a certain demented vibe that an area like Pittsburgh tends to bring out in folks. Each record comes in a felt based pocket sleeve and is limited to 500 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. THE FACTS 02. PEACE SUCKS/LOW CLASS 03. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN DEATH? 04. POISON BUGS 05. DECEPTIVE FICTION 06. SCREAMING AND LAUGHING
7"
Hard Core
08/04/2014
   4.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
CONCEALED BLADE - DEMO 2015

Braddock's CONCEALED BLADE caught many off guard when their Earth shattering demo became available in early 2015 and now Beach Impediment is proud to bring it to the masses on the 7" format. Featuring members of BLOOD PRESSURE, HOUNDS OF HATE, and NO TIME, this recording is a relentless one full of the kind of riffs and vocals that bring late 80's NYHC to mind while retaining a modern yet tasteful vibe all its own. For fans of hardcore and just simply "not for the fucking weak," as they say.

TRACKLISTING:  01. WAGE SLAVE 02. CUT FROM THE CHAIN 03. DON'T GET CAUGHT 04. ALL AGAINST ALL 05. TERMINAL VICE 06. HELL TO PAY 07. FALSE GODS
7"
Hard Core
08/28/2015
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMEN
DESPERAT - DEMOKRATI ELLER DIKTATUR?

TRACKLISTING:  01. BANDLOGGA 02. 1000 OFFER 03. MOBILTERROR 04. VI FORSTOR VAR JORD 05. SVERIGES STORSTA LGUGARBANK 06. DEMOKRATI?
7"
Punk
   4.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
EEL - EEL

EEL has emerged from whatever local Pittsburgh landfill they came from with some more sonic blasts of the blown out noise infused hardcore punk pounders that they've made themselves known for with their past few recordings. This particular slab features three original rippers followed by a DISORDER cover to close it all out. Each record comes in a full color glue pocket sleeve featuring some stunning cover art by Denis Boardman of the legendary UK band DOOM. Also included is 14"x14" poster with a rather intricate black and white collage done by the band's own 1984.

TRACKLISTING:  01. FUCK OFF, THE HUMAN INSECT 02. HELL 03. NOISE FOR NEIGHBOR 04. TODAYS WORLD (DISORDER)
7"
Punk
08/28/2015
   6.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
FETISH - TAKE THE KNIFE

While one should hesitate to use the term "super group," it would be kinda hard to not consider utilizing some kind of label in that vein in regards to Portland, Oregon's FETISH. For starters if we're gonna talk about genre altering personnel within the ranks of this group, you'd have to note that this recording showcases the first time that Thee Slayer Hippy and Vegetable have come together to create ugly hardcore punk music since their stint together in the "War All The Time" era of the legendary Kings of Punk POISON IDEA three decades ago. It also doesn't hurt that 3/4 of PDX punk heroes LONG KNIFE (Colin Jarrell, Scott Goto, and Chris Reid respectively) are in the mix as well along with later era PI guitarist Brandon Bentley. Their debut track "TAKE THE KNIFE" showcases the sheer power of this group and is just a sign of what is to come with the band's full length record that will hopefully see the light of day later this year. On the flip side, a stirring rendition of LOVE's classic track "A House Is Not A Motel" closes this one out leaving us hungry for more. Each record comes in a glue pocket sleeve featuring cover art by the talented Joe B.

TRACKLISTING:  01. TAKE THE KNIFE 02. B/W A HOUSE IS NOT A MOTEL
7"
Punk
   6.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMEN
HASSLER - AMORALITY EP

Second pressing limited to 350 copies. Toronto band, featuring current and former members of TOXIC HOLOCAUST, CAREER SUICIDE, BRUTAL KNIGHTS, BAD SKIN, and more.

TRACKLISTING:  01. AMORAL 02. TRAINWRECK 03. RETALIATION 04. ESCAPE 05. APATHY
7"
Hard Core
06/25/2013
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
INDRE KRIG - DESTROYER EP

Released earlier in the year on the magnificent Adult Crash Records out of Copenhagen, Denmark, Beach Impediment is pleased to handle the North American pressing of an absolute, bonafide international hardcore punk ripper... the "DESTROYER" EP from INDRE KRIG! Six tracks of razor sharp musicianship with truly memorable hooks and riffs to match it, this platter keeps up the reputation K-Town has garnered for generating quality punk music over the course of multiple decades now. Each record comes in a pocket sleeve embellished with particularly striking art by the living legend we call Nicky Rat.

TRACKLISTING:  01. DESTROYER 02. PINBALL EYES 03. LOUDHEAD 04. BLISTER 05. CLAUSTROPHOBIA 06. HALITOSIS
7"
Hard Core
12/23/2022
   8.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMEN
MERCY KILLINGS - MERCY KILLINGS EP

Beach Impediment is proud to close out 2013 with the debut EP by MERCY KILLINGS. Formed earlier in the year by a cadre of chaps who'd previously served time in DIRECT CONTROL, WASTED TIME, and a slew of other acts; the prime directive hasn't changed much for the folks in question. There is still a strong desire to produce and execute punishing hardcore punk, the results of which are captured on this 6 song EP. This is harsh and ugly music for those with a matching demeanor and appearance. Each record comes in a felt based glue pocket sleeve adorned with full color art by Guillem Muro.

TRACKLISTING:  01. F.B.A.T.P. 02. FOREVER I ROAM 03. FALSE CONTROL 04. DRONE DEATH 05. CLOSED DOOR 06. FORCE OF FUSION
7"
Hard Core
12/17/2013
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
MERCY KILLINGS - SNUFFED OUT

A year after recording what would be the self titled EP, the lads of MERCY KILLINGS returned to the great state of North Carolina to lay down yet another sonic assault of hardcore punk. The resulting material proved to be even more vicious than the band's initial effort, yielding five songs of the savage USHC that certain members have been known for producing for over a decade now with select nods here and there to other spots on the globe that have been known to influence good punk as opposed to shit punk. These guys are, thankfully, too purist and/or out of touch to even consider flirting with any of the cringe inducing trends and fashions that have plagued the genre as a whole in recent memory. Therefore, fans of well executed hardcore punk can rest assured that they will receive just that upon obtaining this slab. Each record comes in a glue pocket sleeve adorned with stunning water color and ink based art by the illustrious Jaybo.

TRACKLISTING:  01. SNUFFED OUT 02. ROT IN YOUR CHAINS 03. DESTROY IT AGAIN 04. 1914 05. FATE
7"
Punk
01/13/2015
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
OBLITERATION - WAR IS OUR DESTINY

Almost lost to the sands of time, but resurrected for a limited time by Beach Impediment Label, here's the final EP from Obliteration. More of the Americanized Scandi-core from their last 2 EP's: glass-in-throat vocals, driving manic drums, abusive tasteless guitar solos, and the title track is a dumbed down version of the St. Vitus classic. No over-cooked crasher crust, just balls to the wall hardcore punk. Limited one time pressing of 600 copies.
7"
Hard Core
10/15/2013
   4.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
PUBLIC ACID - CONDEMNATION EP

Woo-wee! Public Acid, folks - the undisputed pride of North Carolina! Or is it Virginia now? A bit of both perhaps?! Ah hell, is acknowledging geographic location really even relevant when it comes to top shelf hardcore punk? The dead fucks that made those borders and boundaries wouldn't know shit about riffs anyway. In the couple years since their self released 12" came into being, the band has gigged all over the country (back when that was an option) and expanded their catalog further via a flexi and some cassettes, garnering much deserved attention and adoration from those fortunate enough to be enlightened with those scenarios and/or physical formats. But that was the old world and what matters here and now is that the "CONDEMNATION" EP is 6 urgent blasts of punk music that result in a sonic whirlwind that few others have previously concocted. In a genre that has become dominated by embarrassing posturing, this slab is a much welcomed breath of fresh air in an age of suffocating and uncertainty. Recorded and mastered at Artifact Audio in NYC by Sasha Stroud just before the shit hit the fan, each record comes in a folded sleeve both designed and screen printed by Public Acid and collaborator/comrade Thomas Sara. 4th pressing limited to 200 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. NUCLEAR CHILD 02. NO REVIVAL 03. ELECTRIC PLAGUE 04. CONDEMNATION 05. SPOILED BY HATE 06. FLAG FETISH
7"
Punk
   8.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
SOCIO LA DIFEKTA - KRESKI EP

2nd pressing of the SOCIO LA DIFEKTA - KRESKI EP on peach colored vinyl, limited to 450 copies! Tokyo, Japan's SOCIO LA DIFEKTA have bestowed upon the international punk community a barn burner of a slab in the form of this, the "KRESKI" EP. Featuring members of regional greats like UNARM and MALIMPLIKI among others, this smashing debut contains 6 tracks of rabid yet precise hardcore punk topped off by the dual vocals of Nanae and Isimura catapulting their fierce howls in the Esperanto language. Recorded by Shigenori Kobayashi at Tokyo's legendary Noise Room, each record comes in a stunning DIY print sleeve along with a fold out insert chock full of the lyrics and their translations into Japanese and English; all of which was designed and laid out by bassist and renowned visual artist Ippei Matsui.

TRACKLISTING:  01. POLICO FIKAS ACULON 02. NUR UNU EKZISTO 03. MALGRANDA KAGO 04. NIA NOVA PASO 05. FAJRO DE KOLERO 06. NIGRAJ VIVOJ GRAVAS
7"
Hard Core
11/19/2021
   8.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
STIGMATISM - STIGMATISM

Ya know that Big City Records compilation "Montreal New York Connection 85 Live" with all the wild looking cartoon punks on it? STIGMATISM is the sonic equivalent of that big fella on the cover with the mohawk rocking boots and braces whilst letting off and undoubtedly blood curdling howl doing key bumps of meth with that flag toting skinhead from the back of the "United Blood" EP in a real seedy alleyway at like, 3:41 AM on a Tuesday. STIGMATISM is an infatuation with and/or an astute observation of the more, dare I say, "early man" aspects of that first wave of NYHC. Featuring an ex OMEGA and a native New Yorker united in their love of this particular style of hardcore punk, this demo recording has been slapped onto some slabs of plastic that can be played loud on a phonograph or utilized as a level plane for those aforementioned servings of meth. Each record comes in a glue pocket sleeve adorned with a design by the illustrious Spoiler. 2nd press limited to 375 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. THE AGGRESSOR 02. IT'S TOO LATE 03. BUSINESS END 04. YOUR DEMISE 05. END IS NEAR 06. DEATH SENTENCE 07. THE LONG WAY 08. BLOODSHED 09. EGO-MANIAC
7"
Punk
   6.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
VANITY - RARELY IF EVER

The second of two brand new singles that one of NYC's greatest will be gracing us with during this balmy winter and their first recorded output since the release of their highly praised "Evening Reception" full length, the Beach Impediment Label is honored to be an even minuscule component in releasing yet another slab for the almighty VANITY. With a track record of releases that spans the past 7 years, the style and approach of the group has (much to the dismay of some yet absolute delight of others) arguably seen it's fair share of metamorphosis over the course of this particular project's run. Yet amidst the sonic evolution exhibited by VANITY as their catalog has progressed, the expertise in conceiving an ever so catchy ditty still holds true as is evident with the A-Side "Rarely if Ever" - a track that is guaranteed to remain embedded in one's head for quite some time. "We're Friends" closes it all out on a triumphant and decidedly rocking note, bebe, leaving those who've been on this journey thus far yearning for what comes next. Limited to a one time pressing of 500 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. RARELY IF EVER 02. WE'RE FRIENDS
7"
Alternative Rock
   7.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
VARIOUS - HARDCORE GIMME SOME MORE

"HARDCORE: GIMME SOME MORE" is a glimpse into a select few modern day practitioners of hardcore punk that reside within the continent of North America and are considered to be the cream of the crop by the primate in charge of Beach Impediment Records who is, coincidentally, responsible for putting this compilation together over the course of the past year and a half. Contained within this 7" record are exclusive tracks from S.H.I.T. (Toronto, ON), PEACEBREAKERS (Boston, MA), IMPALERS (Austin, TX), AJAX (NYC), VIOLENT END (Chicago, IL) and MERCENARY (Atlanta, GA) that you won't hear anywhere else. Each record comes in a pocket sleeve along with a fold out insert featuring art from each band."

TRACKLISTING:  01. S.H.I.T. - BLISS 02. PEACEMAKERS - NO ONE CARES 03. MERCENARY - DREAMS/REALITY 04. IMPALERS - CELLAR DWELLER 05. VIOLENT END - PUBLIC FEAR 06. AJAX - LAPDOG
7"
Hard Core
03/24/2015
   5.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
WARTHOG - WARTHOG

NYC hardcore punks WARTHOG return with what could possibly be their best recorded output yet. It's been a couple years since their EP's on Katorga Works and Iron Lung Records were unleashed upon us all and in that time the members of the Hog have perfected their particular formula and have finally delivered four more tracks of pounding hardcore savagery that stands out ten fold from most of the bullshit that fans of the genre are bombarded with on a regular basis. Are you a functioning human in a functioning world? Each record comes in a glue pocket sleeve along with a two color risograph printed insert. Freshly repressed with a 5th anniversary recut of this game changing record, all copies come on TRANSLUCENT BLUE VINYL and are limited to 700 pieces.

TRACKLISTING:  01. CULTURE? 02. FUNCTIONING WORLD 03. TIGHTROPE 04. COWARD
7"
Hard Core
   7.00
USD

Maxi Single (12")

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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
BEEX - THE EARLY YEARS: 1979-1982

In August of 1978, the young and burgeoning scene of Richmond, VA was rocked to it's very core by the untimely and tragic death of Ralph Harper - the frontman for one of the area's earliest punk bands known as RICKY AND THE WHITE BOYS. The city mourned the loss of their 23 year old comrade. Once the grief had subsided enough, Ricky along with a couple of the other members of the White Boys ultimately decided to form a new outfit to pick up where they'd left off. After a slew of auditions with hopeful candidates, they found their new band leader in the form of a Jersey transplant named Christine Gibson who's voice and personality were like none other they'd ever encountered. Earning their band name (which was in honor of the prominent beaks of the majority of the band) via the popular vote of the crowd at their first live gig in December of that same year, what followed was a blur of gigs throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and the creation of catchy and timeless punk songs that went hand in hand with Gibson's inability to even remotely suffer anyone's bullshit - be it from a smart ass in the crowd or within the ranks of her own band. While the latter would lead to some lineup changes in these formative years, little did all involved know that it was the beginning of a rock and roll odyssey that carries on to this very day. This record compiles the band's first couple studio sessions that yielded a pair of classic early American punk singles: 1979's " (My Heart Goes) Beat Beat b/w He Obliterates Me" on Wasp Records and 1982's "Butch b/w Empty House" on the great Zero Degree Records along with unreleased tracks from each session that have been lovingly remixed and remastered by Chris Corry. Each record comes in a stunning gatefold jacket featuring never before seen photographs, flyers and other imagery from four decades ago along with liner notes by founding guitarist Richard "Ricky" Buchanan, all of which give those who are curious a glimpse into the formative years of the mighty BEEX. 2nd press on YELLOW VINYL, limited to 250 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. INTRO/(MY HEART GOES) BEAT BEAT 02. HE OBLITERATES ME 03. TUESTADY MORNING 04. GUYANA 05. BUTCH 06. EMPTY HOUSE 07. DADDY 08. WHAT I AM 09. KICKS
12"
Punk
  16.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
CONDOR - SINGLES 2017-2018

Maxime Smadja has held many positions of note in some of the more exceptional French underground groups of recent years. For instance, you might know him as the beastly beat keeper behind Paris Oi band RIXE or the song writer behind the ever so catchy BOSS but for those who have yet to be initiated this is CONDOR - a one man band and love letter of sorts to his homeland and the particular strain of Oi / Punk music that it started yielding well over three decades ago. Previously only available on a pair of scarcely pressed and circulated cassingles, Beach Impediment Records is ecstatic to further the circulation of these six songs on the vinyl format. Channeling the brightest moments of the classic compilation series "Chaos En France" (and really, anything else on the Chaos Productions label that's worth a damn) combined with an execution so precise and well crafted that it carries that undeniable trademark of Smadja's many other contributions to the genre of punk over his time in it due to it's attention to detail and adoration of quality. And as a special bonus this slab features an additional track that is exclusive to this release - a cover of "Vengeance" by the 80's Parisian Oi outfit D.E.M. Each record comes in a jacket featuring the stellar art of Beau Richie depicting what I'd assume must be a typical day in one of the abundant alleyways that weave through out the City of Lights, plus a killer 18" x 24" fold out poster insert. 3rd pressing on WHITE VINYL, limited to 500 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. LA MER A BOIRE 02. CONDOR 03. QUE JEUNESSE SE PASSE 04. CHACUN POUR SOI 05. LES BOURREAUS DES COEURS 06. TAPAGE NOCTURNE 07. VENGEANCE D.E.M.
12"
Punk
  13.00
USD
BIR 65

BEACH IMPEDIMENT
HEAVEN'S GATE - HEAVEN'S GATE

Emerging from the swamps of "the other Bay Area", Tampa, Florida's Heaven's Gate debut with their first release, a self titled 12" released via Beach Impediment Records. Heaven's Gate consists of Tony Foresta (Municipal Waste) on vocals, Mike Goo (Warthog) on guitar, Jeff Howe (Reversal of Man) on bass, and Paul Mazurkiewicz (Cannibal Corpse) on drums. Consisting of five tracks that merge an amalgam of hardcore, punk and extreme metal's most aggressive elements, this initial offering from HEAVEN'S GATE showcases a range of colliding styles that are to be expected from these veterans of varied approaches to heavy music. Recorded across 2022 by Jeramie Kling and Taylor Nordberg, mixed by Will Killingsworth and mastered by Joel Grind, this one sided 12" with a marvelously etched b-side adorned with the band's logo comes in a full color jacket featuring the intricate artwork of Alexander Heir (Death/Traitors, L.O.T.I.O.N.)

TRACKLISTING:  01. SMEAR CRUSADE 02. CINDER WOMAN 03. INTO THE SKINHOLE 04. JERUSALEM SYNDROME 05. SKYWAY
12"
Metal
03/03/2023
  13.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
L'AMOUR - LOOK TO THE ARTIST: 1978-1981

When admiring a piece of cultural and historical significance it's not uncommon for the admirer to question where it all began; to trace it all back to the epicenter of the event that set it all into motion. If RICKY AND THE WHITE BOYS were the punk rock meteor that crashed into an unsuspecting Richmond, VA in the age of disco then L'AMOUR was the shock wave immediately following that fabled and chaotic impact event, forever altering the cultural landscape within the city limits. Formed in 1978 by a couple of disciples of rock and roll who'd had their lives altered by said genre / belief system in the years prior to that, Tom Applegate and Dave Stover recruited other like minded rockers to aid them in their aural conquest over the next few years that followed in the group's all too brief existence. In that time they left behind a trail of broken bottles, perhaps a few broken hearts, and definitely some perturbed club owners up and down the east coast. But most importantly, the fellas in L'AMOUR left us with documentation of their rock in the form of some long forgotten tapes. Nearly 40 years after the band entered the studio to lay down tracks for their first and only 7" single on the band's own legendary ZERO DEGREE RECORDS (a label that became synonymous with the release and widespread circulation of the early Richmond punk scene that was soon to follow), Beach Impediment is proud to not only re-release those classic songs but also bring to light a slew of previously unreleased tracks, alternate demo takes, and even a rare later era soundboard recording of the band live in their hometown that exhibits a grip of originals that sadly never made it into the studio before the band's untimely demise the day before Reagan took office. Lovingly transferred from the original 1/4" reels (some of which were a wee bit moldy after years of being M.I.A. but were thankfully salvaged via professional cleaning) along with a new mastering job, these tracks hit harder than ever! Members would go on to play in other classic and ground breaking Richmond bands like BEEX and THE PREVARICATORS. Each record comes with a fold out 12" x 24" double sided insert chock full of archival photos and flyers plus liner notes from Tommy the Rock himself that give the reader a glimpse into the counter-cultural explosion of the late 70's / early 80's in the land once known as Dixie. Electric guitars were (and still are) their only desire. Limited to 500 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. SUNGLASS PARTY (ZERO DEFREE RECORDING SESSIONS) 02. SOMEDAY (ZERO DEGREE RECORDING SESSIONS) 03. YOU GOTTA GO (ZERO DEGREE RECORDING SESSIONS) 04. SUNGLAS PARTY (DEMO) 05. THE EDGE (DEMO) 06. I WANT (TURN AROUND THE WORLD) (DEMO) 07. YOU GOTTA GO (DEMO) 08. SOMEDAY (DEMO) 09. I THINK WE ARE ALONE NOW (LIVE) 10. WHAT DO YOU CALL IT? 11. EVEN COMPLETED (LIVE) 12. THE INVESTIGATION (LIVE) 13. TOMMY THE ROCK (LIVE) 14. NO TIME TO WASTE (LIVE)
12"
Punk
  11.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
MUJERES PODRIDAS - MUERTE EN PARAISO

Hailing from what could arguably be called one of the epicenters of great modern punk music, Austin's MUJERES PODRIDAS have broken their studio silence of a few years to deliver an absolute monster of a debut 12" slab. Considering the personnel in question here have served time in groups like CRIATURAS, VAASKA, KURRAKA in addition to already churning out two excellent releases in this current project, it comes as no surprise that "MUERTE EN PARAISO" exhibits 11 tracks of punk perfection with tight musicianship that can hold its own before being catapulted even further via the unmatched vocal delivery of Dru Molina, frantically spewing vitriolic acid in the Spanish language. Recorded at Deep Space 3 on Halloween of 2020 and mastered by Dan Randall at Mammoth Sound Mastering, each record comes in a glossy jacket adorned with stunning full color art and a fold out 11"x17" insert, both of which were designed by the bands own Phil Gonzalez. 3rd pressing on GREEN VINYL, limited to 250 copies.

TRACKLISTING:  01. TE ODIO 02. PLANETA NEGRO 03. LA MUERTE ESTA LLAMANDO 04. AL REVES 05. POR QUE 06. MANANA 07. EL CHICO DE LA DISCOTECA 08. HIJOS DE LA FRONTERA 09. HARTO 10. MUERTE EN EL PARAISO 11. OVNI
12"
Punk
  13.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
OMEGAS - POWER TO EXIST

"Much anticipated answer to 2011's "Blasts of Lunacy," the Omegas leave off where they picked up, coming back to their personalized vision of the nooks and crannies of early NYHC and proto hardcore cum Darby Crash cum Nollywood prankster at ever more obtuse and challenging angles. The riffs implode and the changes are impossible to follow without a map that probably leads somewhere unpleasant. Even still, the confusion feels like a stroke of luck. The gift is not knowing what you're hearing yet but knowing you've wanted to hear it your whole life. Duck, dive, spit, slam, kill: Makes you go Boom Boom. Flash forward, the power to exist. FFO: getting stop and frisked by the NYPD and having them find a giant lollypop in your otherwise empty bag/wondering who killed Tony Frenchman" -Jonah Falco, 2016 One time pressing limited to 800 copies on black vinyl.

TRACKLISTING:  01. BOOM BOOM 02. MACHINE VS. MACHINE 03. SYSTEM LICKERS 04. DRUG ZOO 05. SPLENDID BLAZE 06. DOG BY DAY 07. CITY LOSER 08. DEEP OR WILD 09. SOCK DRAWER 10. POWER TO EXIST 11. PANDEMONIUM MAN 12. MUMBLE JUNGLE 13. THE GLIMPSE 14. DUSTER'S BLUES 15. LORD AND THE STUD
12"
Punk
  10.00
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
PEACE DECAY - DEATH IS ONLY...

Here we have it, the debut release from the Austin, TX hardcore punk powerhouse known as PEACE DECAY. "Death is Only..." features six tracks of the blazing and pummeling hardcore ferocity you'd expect from a group consisting of current and former members of VAASKA, SEVERED HEAD OF STATE, GUERRA FINAL and many more acts the great nation of Texas has bequeathed to us, the hardcore faithful, over the past few decades or so. Mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door, each record comes in a full color matte jacket adorned with cover art by vocalist Enok Vazquez and also features a stunning 11" x 17" collage by Barcelona visual artist and analog collagist JFKollages. Much like death, this initial offering from PEACE DECAY is only the beginning.

TRACKLISTING:  01. CRUCIFIED HOPE 02. BLAZING VIOLENCE 03. BLEED IN BLACK 04. DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING 05. SNAKE 06. TORTURED DREAMS
12"
Punk
03/15/2022
  13.50
USD
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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
VIDRO - GLOD

And here we have it, the North American pressing of VIDRO's brilliant 2nd 12" titled "GLÖD." Featuring an amalgamation of members that span the globe from Brazil to the USA to their sonic and geographical home of Stockholm, Sweden, VIDRO have been churning out quality hardcore punk in recorded and live settings for five years now with no apparent signs of letting up anytime soon. Previously released on Germany's Kink Records near the outset of 2022, this North American pressing serves both as a means to alert the uninitiated of what they've been missing along with providing a taste of what is to come. Each record comes in a jacket featuring design work and art by VIDRO guitarist Lucas Lima

TRACKLISTING:  01. STOCKHOLM EKAR 02. EN SYSTER MER 03. ANTI ALIT 04. VITA HANDEN 05. KOM NATT KOM DAG 06. VAGOMAS SVALL 07. DANSA 08. VEM BRYR SIG 09. NASTAN GALEN 10. DIGITAL KARLEK 11. DO FOR INGENTING
12"
Hard Core
12/23/2022
  13.50
USD

LP (Album)

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BEACH IMPEDIMENT
GENTLEMAN JESSE - LOSE EVERYTHING

After ten long years away from the studio, Gentleman Jesse returns to us bearing a new ten-track album that benefits greatly from the wisdom and heartbreak that a decade of life on this planet affords. An album titled "Lose Everything" is bound to have its dark side, and behind the powerful melodies and jangly guitars a hint of sadness hangs in the air. But Jesse makes a bad time a good listen-after all, he's responsible for tunes like Carbonas' "Phone Booth" and his debut single "I Don't Wanna Know." While age tends to water down the output of older musicians, it's had the opposite effect on Jesse. Gone is any semblance of kitsch or power-pop convention. Also gone are his band - he's flying solo this time. What remains is a dazzling, mature earworm of a guitar-pop album. Each record comes in a matte jacket adorned with the photography of Riley McBride and also includes a lovingly assembled booklet featuring lyrics and original woodcut prints made by the Gentleman himself.

TRACKLISTING:  01. BECOME NOTHING 02. MILLION SORROWS 03. GOD IS BLIND 04. COMPASS 05. DEAD MAY REST 06. HUNGER 07. COME ALONG 08. THE BEST 09. THE LINE 10. LOSE EVERYTHING
LP
Singer/Songwriter
  16.50
USD
BIR 60

BEACH IMPEDIMENT
GRAVEN IMAGE - STUDIO SESSIONS: '82-'83

In the summer of 1982, an already burgeoning scene in Richmond, VA saw the arrival of some new blood in the form of GRAVEN IMAGE. Taking both inspiration and influence from the hardcore punk explosion that was well underway all over the world, these youngsters who met at a local skate ramp channeled their aggression through the no bullshit hardcore punk that they churned out in their few years of existence. Having shared the stage with a veritable who's who of punk at the time (BAD BRAINS, MINOR THREAT, NECROS, C.O.C., VOID, THE FU's, etc) throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the band's explosive live performance fronted by the powerful and charismatic Dwayne Curd was evidence that they could hold their own when billed with the aforementioned titans of the genre. "THE STUDIO SESSIONS: '82-'83" features the entirety of GI's recorded studio output - first from the "YOUR SKULL IS MY BOWL" session circa fall of 1982 that became the extremely rare and sought after split tape with fellow local juvenile upstarts HONOR ROLE, and lastly from the "KICKED OUT OF THE SCENE" EP session that was recorded in 1983 and released the following year, plus some previously unreleased tracks from each of the studio outings that yielded these 22 tracks of USHC fury! Carefully transferred and restored from the original reels, each record comes with a 12 page booklet chock full of photos, flyers and even some liner notes from guitarist Nick Smilek and drummer Joey Boisineau. For admirers of early American Hardcore and not much else.

TRACKLISTING:  01. CHILD ABUSE 02. FASCIST STATE 03. UNCOMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT 04. MY WORLD 05. DOUBLE LIFE 06. TRIGGER HAPPY 07. BIRTH CONTROL 08. VOTE FOR ME 09. AMERICA 10. MINIMUM WAGE 11. OVER THE EDGE 12. REDNECK HEAVEN 13. SUNDAY SCHOOL 14. SOCIAL SHITZ 15. THE DAY AFTER 16. CLOSE YOUR EYES 17. OPERATION SHRINK 18. WRONG WAY TO UTOPIA 19. DOUBLE LIFE 20. DEAR ABBY 21. NAILS & THORNS 22. DON'T AXE ME
LP
Punk
12/02/2022
  16.50
USD
BIR 5

BEACH IMPEDIMEN
KREMLIN - DRUNK IN THE GULAG

TRACKLISTING:  01. BURIED 02. FANATICS 03. NO HOPE FOR YOU 04. DUPED 05. DOOMED YOUTH 06. STEEL CASE 07. OLDMAN 08. WHY SHOULD I 09. LEAVE NOTHING ALONE 10. KREMLIN
LP
Punk
  11.00
USD
BIR 63

BEACH IMPEDIMENT
PHANTASIA - GHOST STORIES

Regular edition of the PHANTASIA - GHOST STORIES 12" on black vinyl, limited to 600 copies. Pastels by candlelight, a spilled bottle, cigarettes burnt to the filter, the outline of a face being tanned by a flickering neon light, the vinyl debut from NYC's Phantasia is hard to get out of your head. A polytropos of black lace tinged beachfront kitsch melted together with the clever gloom of prime-era American indie, all topped by the wavering and haunting vocals of what could be likened to a baritone Siouxie Sioux. Elements of death rock, pure pop, punk, and rock and roll are all here fighting for space amongst lilting synths, reverb-soaked guitars, and muscular drumming. Recorded and mixed by Sasha Stroud, this captures both the spirit of their influences - the Feelies, Alaska y Dinarama, Bruce Springsteen, and Pylon - but holds nothing back in terms of what these songs are capable of sounding like in the 21st century. Each record comes in a jacket adorned with art by Phantasia's own Dylan Cameron.

TRACKLISTING:  01. HOLLOW HEART 02. ALL THE FLOWERS 03. OUT OF SPITE 04. FATE OF THE MARTYR 05. FALLING FALLING 06. SUMMER 07. VAULT 08. RESIDUE 09. LEFTOVERYOU
LP
Alternative Rock
07/22/2022
  13.50
USD
BIR 15

BEACH IMPEDIMENT
VAASKA - TODOS CONTRA TODOS

Since the earliest days of hardcore punk, the city of Austin, TX has been known for producing some of the best in the genre. The notoriety of this particular scene has grown exponentially over the past few years with a deluge of stellar bands coming out and capturing the adoration of those in search of "that good shit." Out of them all, VAASKA would have to be the longest running and most abrasive of the bunch. After a five year break from the format the boys have delivered yet another 12" platter of the raging D-Beat that they initially made themselves known for and have been perfecting over the years. And the aforementioned half a decade break between the 12"s was in no way an indication of them slowing down, seeing the release of a 7" on Germany's Heart First Records and the recording of a session with their latest and greatest lineup (featuring the addition of Chris Ulsh on the kit) that yielded a split 7" with fellow ATX goons THE IMPALERS and another with Japan's SKIZOPHRENIA on Beach Impediment and 540 / Todo Destruido respectively. "TODOS CONTRA TODOS" features 11 tracks of blown out hard punk pounders that will continue to capture the attention of those who admire the art of crafting urgent and seething songs.

TRACKLISTING:  01. PRESOS DE LA SOCIEDAD 02. ESKIZOFRENIA 03. POLICIA POLICIA 04. MIERDA SYSTEMA 05. GUERRA SAGRADA 06. MASACRE 07. TODOS CONTRA TODOS 08. CUANTAS GUERRAS MAS? 09. RELIGION / DESTRUCCION 10. ANSIEDAD 11. QUE FUTURO?
LP
Hard Core
05/26/2015
  11.50
USD
BIR 35

BEACH IMPEDIMENT
VANITY - EVENING RECEPTION

TRACKLISTING:  01. IF YOU MUST 02. SOMEDAY IS RIGHT 03. GLAD TO NOT 04. THESE THINGS TEND TO NOT GO ANYWHERE 05. IT'S THAT WAY FOR A REASON 06. GIMME HYPERBOLE 07. CEASE FIRE 08. MEA CULPA 09. WORLD GETS SMALLER
LP
Alternative Rock
  12.50
USD
PCP 1

PROMPT CRITIC
VARIOUS - BLOODSTAINS ACROSS VIRGINIA

Fifteen essential punk rock blasts from the state of Virginia! 100% killer and rare punk released between '78 and '83, the vast majority of which has never been reissued or comped. Tracks from The Zits, Prevaricators, Lamour, Noys, Barriers, Beex, Insinuations, Naros, Chumps, Citizen 23, Raticals, Next of Kin, and Ricky & The White Boys. A state-wide smash and highly worthy addition to the Bloodstains series!

TRACKLISTING:  01. ZITS - BEAT YOUR FACE 02. PREVARICATORS - I'M SO COOL 03. LAMOUR - SUNGLASS PARTY 04. NOYS - YOU DON'T KNOW 05. BARRIERS - STAGNATE 06. BEEX - BUTCH 07. INSINUATIONS - (MY HEAD IS MADE OF) U.S. MUSCLE 08. NAROS - BO PARTY 09. INSINUATIONS - PROMPT CRITICAL 10. ZITS - SICK ON YOU 11. CHUMPS - GO GO GOD 12. CITIZEN 23 - JANIE HAS A BLACK EYE 13. RATICALS - ROCK TONIGHT 14. NEXT OF KIN - WET DREAM 15. RICKY AND THE WHITE BOYS - I'M STUPID
LP
Punk
  12.50
USD