Greetings and salutations, humans. Today's post is something I've been looking forward to for quite some time, as this split is all-but-impossible to find and exists as a genuine artifact from the late 90's hardcore-era. Chispa and Enfold were both woefully overlooked yet utterly awesome chaotic hardcore bands from Germany (they actually shared several members), who seemed to have came and went without much fanfare. We have this to remember them by, though. Bloodlink Records released this hand-numbered split exclusively for Chispa and Enfold's US tour (Chispa's songs were taken from their 7" plus an additional unreleased track "Neuschnee," while Enfold's tracks were taken from the split 7" with Junes's Tragic Drive and the track "Memesis" of their album), which I missed out on, but am to understand that both bands were pretty fucking intense live. Musically, this falls somewhere between early 90's metalcore and screamo-style hardcore, like some bastardized mix of Carol, Page 99. and Unbroken. I personally prefer the Chispa tracks to Enfold's, although 'On First Hand Down' has some sweet mosh parts.
Anyway, getting this fucking thing onto the internet was a total pain in the ass, as I've been looking high and low for this Cdr for the last several months, and FINALLY managed to locate it in a pile of unmarked CD cases rotting away in my closet. It wasn't fucking easy, considering that the actual CDr was label-less and had somehow separated itself from it's insert/sleeve; the only recognizable feature being a black dot I had marked it with to tell which side of the CD was up. Smart.
A lot of work for something that probably no one really cares about, but I guarantee you it's better than that new Alcest jam or whatever the fuck.
Tracklist:
Chispa:
1. Alientation
2. Iskra
3. Neuschnee
4. Bradley
5. Glorification
Enfold:
1. Comfort
2. Run Down
3. On First Hand Down
4. Mimesis
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This is a BRILLIANT hardcore punk piece, what a great work you gave us.
ReplyDeletePlease can you tell me if Chispa and Enfold have any other records? I want to hear them as soon as possible.
Thank you so much!
I know Enfold has a handful of 7"s and splits, but I think this is pretty much the bulk of Chispa's recorded material.
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Hey JGD.What's happening? I was wondering if you could help me out with some info...My lady and I are coming up to Portland for the Ghost(and hopefully Graveyard)show. Were staying at the Jupiter hotel. Basically looking for record stores/vintage shops/restaurants/shows(punk,metal,noise)etc...any must sees in Portland. Be there from January 31-February 3...oh ya of course I'm gonna skate Burnside as well!!!!! Thanks man! Keep on Keeping on with the blog as well!!!!! Dig it.
ReplyDeleteHey Daniel, email me at jaimeglendanzig@gmail(dot)com and I'll give you some suggestions.
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