ABSOLUTE MUSIQUE'S SCHIZOFRENE FESTSAMLER
An excellent compilation with rare recordings by: Skeleton Crew, Bene Gesserit, Stig Sæterbakken, Den Tredje Generasjon, Brt (Famlende Forsøk), Jørgen Knudsen, Det Glade Vanvidd, Max Axe, White Lord Jesus, Kalenda Maya, Angor Wat, ExLex, Adrian Cox, A Place To Pray, Johnny Hazard, Lister, Chartistene, Juryen, Exit Kanon, Coalmine 5, The Ivory Tower, Ørkendans a.o. 90 minutes, 1987. AM01.
AIRPLANE
Mostly scandinavian music. With: Bare Egil Band, Åreknuteknyterne, Anton Balsam, Swamp Babies, Brt (Famlende Forsøk), Bravo Dalton, Sex Youths, Anus Presley, John Bartles, Don Campau, Coalmine 5, The Grey Wolves, Liimanarina, Bjørn J. Magnhildøen and Turtle Race. «A lot of humor content -some of it intelligent and insightful, while others are loose and crazy ensemble lunacy... Highly recommended.» (Gajoob) «Every song a new surprise.» (Factsheet Five) 60 minutes, 1991. HWE061.
ALTERNATIVE ENGLAND
Gothic comp. w/Every New Dead Ghost, Abstract Critique, Black Sky, Fruits of Canaan, Momento Mori, Sins of the Flesh, Exotic Pets Erotica and Broken Faith. 60 minutes, 1989. HWE044.
BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE MAGNETIC MONSTER
A luxurious compilation of some of the best independent/underground artists around. Comes in a cool 7" sleeve designed by comic book artist Sverre H. Kristensen. With: Television Personalities, John Bartles, Eden, Fusebox, Girth, Gold Plated Haemorrhoids, David La Duke, Lord Litter, Mata Rata, The Poison Ivy, The Prayers, Sack, Sosumi, Storemage, Swamp Babies, Walter Ulbricht Experience, T. Wayne Wilson. «Hypertonia's forté is really compilations such as these, with a large dose of humor in its rock-oriented endless array of artists. Recommended.» (Gajoob) 60 minutes, 1991. HWE050.
DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES VOL. 1
Spoken word compilation edited and originally released by SHK. With John Trubee, Gunni Hjalmarsson, Famlende Forsøk, Zoogz Rift, Nostalgie Eternelle, Anus Presley, John M. Bennett, C.M.P., Bjørn Magnhildøen, Thomas Nygaard, L. Elggren, X Ray Pop, Brtgnöm Arcana, SH Kristensen, Academy 23, White Stains, 48 Cameras, Posse Mix, Hermanos Guzanos, Machine Maid Man. 60 minutes, 1990. HWE055.
DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES VOL. 2
Spoken word - the new frontier of hometaping! Here's the great Volume 2 of this series, with poems, prose, rantings, readings & wild voices by: Dr. Bone, Paul Weinman, 1000 Doktors, Lilian, Bob Z., Mr. Breakfast, Wotan Klerox Machine, Mike Shannon, John Aes-Nihil, Coalmine 5, G.P. Skratz, Pat McKinnon, Injuryen, Fnord Rising, S-Core, Z.B.Z., Vittore Baroni, Early Breakfast w/Hedwig Gorski Band. 60 minutes, 1991. HWE062.
F.F.F.F.F.
A comp. of norwegian bands, originally released by Yecch Music Mania. With: Åreknuteknyterne, Memphis 10SC, Lakune, DCSS, Johnny Hazard, Asod Dvi, El, Adrian Cox, Jeg Falt, NXP, Smeagol, Det Krypende Kaos (Famlende Forsøk), PLX 15, Juryen, Det Glade Vanvidd, Wahn. «From the outset, it exceeds all expectations, the sound quality is brilliant with styles ranging from synthesizers to progressive rock to pieces that are very minimalist in approach. All are highly original & feature an intriguing subtlety. Highly recommended compilation.» (Stick It In Your Ear zine). «... serves to expose you to a broad palette of artists delving into a lot of different genres.» (Gajoob) 90 minutes, 1986. HWE041 More Yecch info
FIRE ENGINE 201
Brilliant international compilation with great songs by Girth, The Blood Oranges, Sosumi, Trespassers W, Pin Prick, Political Asylum, John Bartles, Marilyn's Army, J Rock & The Conspiracy @ Crew, Modern Art, Eden, T. Wayne Wilson, Gold Plated Haemorrhoids, Mata Rata, Storemage, Walter Ulbricht Experience, Oblivion Grin, Remember Fun and Sack. Highly recommended! «A high quality compilation. The emphasis throughout is on straight song-structured material, with many song-oriented genres represented, from progressive rock to punk. The originality and personality of each band and artist is very much present.» (Gajoob) «There is such a varirty it would take forever to detail them. Try for yourself and see.» (Factsheet Five) «Easily my all-time favorite compilation tape... Possibly the best music deal around. Entirely highly recommended.» (Anemic Billfold) 90 minutes, 1991, HWE058.
FRENDAFOLKET
Wonderful «folk» music compilation. Only previously unreleased recordings by: Spinster & Wolf, Ym:stammen, Aut. Barn, Borderline, Andrej Nebb, Døve Munker, Eli Storbekken, Den Tredje Generasjon, White Lord Jesus, Øyvind Rauset, Knut Erik Strand and Daga & Ingvar. 30 minutes, 1985. SANG02.
HYPERTRONICS
Instrumental and electronic music. With: Bruno De Angelis, Anton Balsam, Andreas Bick, Michael Brick, Jeremy Clarke, Didi, Dino Oon & Konrad Kraft, Charles Ditto, Featuring Karen Wheeler, Idee Du Femelle, Le Mot And Kino, W.F. Mackenzie, The Music Society, Lester Palocsay, 23 Music. 16 tracks from 9 different countries - lots of intriguing music. «A primarily successful tape of 16 short, mostly electronic works which seem to share an introspective disposition and a gently rhythmic feel. ...a decent introduction to an assortment of underground artists from around the globe.» (File 13) «Well worth seeking out.» (Soft Watch) «... consistent quality - yes, not a single dud. Recommended to electronic music fans everywhere.» (Electric Shock Treatment) «... a fine spectrum of sounds and approaches.» (Factsheet Five) «...extremely varied. This tape serves as a fascinating look into sound exploration and electronic composition in the early 90's and ANYONE interested in these things should drop everything and get this tape. Hypertronics is inspiring!» (Gajoob) 60 minutes, 1991. HWE059.
EN TUR MED HERR FLEIN
- drugs in norwegian rock. Rare, semi illegal compilation of obscure, drug-related songs by well known and underground artists. With booklet - in norwegian. 90 minutes, 1993. SOPP01.
HYPERTONIA'S POP COLLECTION I
A very enjoyable pile of Pop Music brought to you by: The Acid Dreams, Anastasis, Bravo Dalton, The Flatmates, Hermanos Guzanos, James Hill, Johnson's Fiver, Lord Litter, Moder Art, Political Asylum, Rattus Rexx, Rites of Post, Trigger B, Venus Fly Trap, Kevyn Dymond & Mark Shafer, Le Lu/Lu's. «A gem of a collection! Pure pop from far & wide countries combine to produce a brilliant compilation. ...Highly recommended listening.» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «A delightful collection of international pop.» (Factsheet Five) 90 minutes, 1989. HWE024.
HYPERTONIA'S POP COLLECTION II
Even more walkman favourites, a bit weirder than #I but still brilliant. Let yourself be amazed by the sounds of Brt (Famlende Forsøk), Don Campau, Coalmine 5, Flatbush, Das Freie Orchester, Gorgonzola Legs, Laura Goes Blue, Magthea & ra, No Unauthorized, Les Plaintes D'Un Icare, Machine Maid Man, Quintet De L'Art, Sack, Shadowplay, Swamp Babies, Traumspiel, Venus Fly Trap, Walter Ulbricht Experience, Andi Xport, X Ray Pop and Åreknuteknyterne. «Yes there is a sense of melodic oblivion & a studied seriousness, but the fact that these songs' altered states are, in all cases, intriguing & refreshing. ... You'll love it!» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «Most compositions seem well-picked alternatives to the standard around-the-world fare heard elsewhere.» (Factsheet Five) 90 minutes, 1989. HWE025.
HYPERTONIA SAMPLER Vol. I
If you find it difficult to make up your mind about which tapes to get, this «audio catalogue» is very useful. Songs by: The Stray Trolleys, Cleaners From Venus, Martin Newell, Brotherhood of Lizards, Le Lu/Lu's, Njurmännen, X Ray Pop, Lord Litter, Political Asylum, Kronstadt, Toshiyuki Hiraoka and Das Freie Orchester. Including a few rarities not on any other HWE releases, and the «Hypertonia» theme song by Åreknuteknyterne. «A superb introduction to the aural delights that Hypertonia has to offer. ...Solid gold stuff, if you ask me!» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «Obviously eclectic, and very well done» (Gajoob) 60 minutes, 1989. HWE034.
HYPERTONIA SAMPLER Vol. II
The second «audio catalogue» of stuff from other releases and a few bonus tracks not to be found anywhere else. Artists included are En Halvkokt i Folie, Le Lu/Lu's, M. Nomized, Meadow Meal, Modern Art, Mystery Plane, Sack, Åreknuteknyterne, Juryen, Donald Campau, Kevyn Dymond, The Tables, 48 Cameras, Cleaners From Venus, Charles Manson. «A very effective overview of independent cassette culture. ...Highly recommended.» (Gajoob) «Lots of humor here with brilliant tracks from CFV, Modern Art, C. Manson, D. Campau and 12 others.» (N.D.) «Superb stuff ... Highly recommended.» (Stick it in Your Ear zine) 90 minutes, 1990. HWE060.
JAILHOUSE ROCK
A re-release from Yecch Music Mania. Weirdo comp. of version of «Jailhouse Rock» by In Aeternam Vale, To Trøtte Typer, Arvid Tuba, Un Chat, SJ Caramel's Pepete's Band, Sôhne Onans, No Unauthorized, Den Infinitive Forening, Bruno Cossano, Reperatørene Kommer... «All the artists rip the song apart in their own haphazard way...» (Electric Shock Treatment). 45 minutes, 1987. HWE063. More Yecch info
KATAKOMBE #7
A re-release from Yecch Music Mania. Noisy stuff by M. Marzidowsek, L.S.D., Asod Dvi, Esruk, Radical Change, Brt Presley Kanån (Famlende Forsøk), Alain Basso, Exterminator, Nostalgie Eternelle, Flatbush, Z.B.Z., Zeitgeist & The 7 Year Itch. «Thomas Edison's evil twin playing voodoo with his brother's creation.» (Gajoob) 45 minutes, 1988. HWE064. More Yecch info
OOH! OOH! SOUND
The Ohio label Ooh! Ooh! Music presents: Plastic Eye Miracle, Ray Carmen, Mood Swingers, A' Loving Oven, Ray Scott Woolson, Porkopolis, Untermensch, Wes Turner, Peat Moss, Orange Like Me, Usward, Evolution Control Committee, Bill Jones Show, Anton Balsam, MJB-90, Lawrence Salvatore, George Willard, Inch Eggs and MC DJ Hall. 60 minutes, 1993. HWE072.
TAPED RUGS PRODUCTIONS - «Fjærn»
Weird and wonderful sounds from various projects involving Charles Rice Goff III. Like CRG III, Herd of the Ether Space and Disism. Great version of «Top of the World» and other light classics. Instruments, toy instruments, found objects, scratchy records & far-out vocals all mixed up for your listening pleasure. 60 minutes, 1993. HWE079. Taped Rugs Web Site
THE BEST OF IRRE TAPES VOL. V
Some of the best tunes from this german label. With Siegmar Fricke, X Ray Pop, Magic Moments at Twilight Time, Doc Wör Mirran, Heat Beat Cut, The Drum Fondu, Christopher Cooper, Passion Arrows, Y, No Comment, Recursos Sjenos, Bernd Böhm, Zwidi, Birds of a Feather, PP?, Ambulatorio Segreto, Almost Human, Umpire and F. Lopez + M.A. Ruiz. 90 minutes, 1992. HWE076.
THE BEST OF TONSPUR TAPES
Tap into the industrial blend from this german label, with bands like Merzbow, Brume, Kapotte Muziek, Smersh, Big City Orchestra, Conrad Schnitzler, MGZ, Doc Wör Mirran, Alain Basso, Commando Bruno, Grey Wolves, Pacific 231, Human Flesh, Siegmar Fricke, SSR 231, Merz, Abner Malaty, If/Bwana, M.A.D., Cycles. 60 minutes, 1992. HWE071.
THE PONY - Hyper Hymns Compilation
Assorted blasphemy, psalms, hymns, children's songs, national anthems and folk songs performed by: Famlende Forsøk, The Beerbellies, Bene Gesserit, Bullwinkle and Simon Parsnip's Scientifical Theatre, Nicole Campau, Crippled Hippo, Dead Goldfish Ensemble, Deleted, The Horse Falls, Hybryds, Lord Litter, Magthea & Ra, No Unauthorized, Peace & Freedom, Political Asylum, Quintet De L'Art, Sack, Trigger B, Tvileren Thomas, Walter Ulbricht Experience, White Lord Jesus, Andi Xport, Z.B.Z., Åreknuteknyterne and 48 Cameras. Loads of rare & brilliant recordings. «Fantastique!» (Peace & Freedom) «An excellent compilation. ... An original concept of considerable invention & panache!» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «The offerings runs the gamut from cool industrial nowage music to offbeat ditties to ethereal ambience to spiritual to warped.» (Factsheet Five) 90 minutes, 1989. HWE022.
SEWER CUNT PHONE PRANKS SAMPLER VOL. 1
Phone pranks ... they're rude, indecent, mean, cruel, immature and they break all the fuckin' rules. And I fuckin' love 'em. «Yeah», you might say, «it sounds mighty fine, but where the fuck do one get a hold of such tapes?» Well, EXPLORE NO MORE! We did the dirty deeds for ya! After years of digging in the ugly underbelly of human nature, we're damn proud to present an exclusive compilation of the most weird, wacked-out, off-the-wall, ass-kicking examples of so-called «social engineering» you're ever likely to encounter ... all done by «anonymous» artists. Here's the best excerpts from the tapes Tube Bar, Nigroes, Calls to Idiots, High Polished State of Paranoia, Pittsburgh Calls and much more. 90 minutes, 1994.
TONS OF FUN
A compilation from the fine UK label Peeved Records, showcasing 14 bands with one track each: The Primary, The Deviance, The Detective, Geneva Convention, Perfect Vision, Casablanca Style, Dead Goldfish Ensemble, Gestalt, Martin Baxter, The Herbs, President Reagan is Clever, Martin & Greaves, Surfin' Druids and Faraway Stars. 60 minutes, 1989. HWE035.
USA GOES POP!
Compilation of american underground music edited by Don Campau for european listeners. Great songs by Daniel Johnston, Ray Carmen, Robin O'Brien, Bored Young Men, R. Michael Torre, Dennis Carleton, Mark Saucier, Joe Menichetti, Amy Denio, Lawrence Fishberg, Kevyn Dymond, Dino DiMuro, Heather Perkins, Lawrence Salvatore, Eric Daum, Rudy Schwartz Project, Crispy and The Silly Pillows. 60 minutes, 1990. HWE074. Don Campau's web page
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume One
Cover versions! This great series of comp.'s kicks off with home-tapin' artists doing songs by Black Sabbath, Nico, T. Rex, Beatles, Kinks, TG, Jimi Hendrix amd many more. Artists included: Blind Melon Gatemouth, Evolution Control Committee, Swamp Babies, A' Loving Oven, Electric Ferrets, The Poison Ivy, Kampec Dolores, Lord Litter, Textured Orange Renaissance, Blaargh!, Die Art, Thrill Killers, Kevyn Dymond, Plastic Eye Miracle, Anton Balsam, Juryen, Flasketuten Peker På (Gartnerlosjen). «I'm not a fan of covers, but this tape is just offbeat enough to work for me.» (File 13) «... you will probably hear some of your favorite classics twisted in all kinds of directions. A good variety of styles in which to melt your headphones. Good fun to be had here by all.» (N.D.) This series comes packaged in plastic bags, with oversized cover art by Sverre H. Kristensen. 60 minutes, 1992. HWE067.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Two
American Music! Comp. with Plush Angus, Evolution Control Committee, Ray Carmen, The Folkoffs, Electric Ferrets, Linda Smith, T. Wayne Wilson, The Wooden Soldiers, LMNOP, Filucy Hootchie Kootchie Band, Geoff X. Alexander, Carol Hunner, Poetry Devils, Heather Perkins, Mata Rata and Don Campau. «Somehow this guy in Norway put together a damn good comp of weird pop from the U.S. ... It's hard to make a good cassette comp, and this one is really fun to listen to.» (File 13) «Well chosen menu featuring a variety of styles. ... Absolutely very highly recommended. Lots of enjoyable listening.» (Anemic Billfold) 60 minutes, 1992. HWE068.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Three
More American Music! With L'Edarps A Moth (from Germany but doinf a Zappa song.), Don Campau, Evolution Control Committee, Mood Swingers, Charles Laurel, LMNOP, Filucy Hootchie Kootchie Band, Sinister Attraction, Dead Air Prod., Eric Braün, Wooden Soldiers, Sosumi, T. Wayne Wilson, Dr. Mongo Tari-Bubu & Love Grenade and Steve & Kirsti Nebel. «This is a highly recommended series of compilations ...» (Gajoob) 60 minutes, 1992. HWE070.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Four
Comp. with Anton Balsam, Gartnerlosjen, Mood Swingers, Enema & Gejonte, Scramblehead, Charles Rice Goff III, LMNOP, Eleven Shadows, Don Campau, Tiny Fishes, Raymond Scott Woolson & Ray Carmen, Lord Litter, Perdu Femelle, L'Edarps A Moth and T. Wayne Wilson, JR Bruun/Manon/Messy/Sack. «Another fine compilation from Hypertonia. ... Very highly recommended.» (Anemic Billfold) «... a broad range of artists with varied styles - yet they are all similar in that they are eclectic, unusual, bizarre and interesting. The packaging and the quality of these tapes is great, and well worth your while. You won't believe what you'll hear.» (Baby Sue Music Review) 60 minutes, 1993. HWE077.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Five
Comp. with Kampec Dolores, Anus Presley, GLOD, Amy Denio, KRCB, Machine Gun Macbeth, The Moon Seven Times, Lone Wolves, Sub, The Drum Fondu, Hogheads, Don & Nicole Campau, Scott, The Third State, M.O.T.O. «This is a highly recommened series of compilations.» (Gajoob) «...eclectic, unusual, bizarre, and interesting. The packaging and quality of these tapes are great, and well worth your while.» (Baby Sue Music Review) 60 minutes, 1993. HWE078.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Six
Comp. with Nacht Und Nebel, Disism, Anus Presley, Oral Juice, Mana Erg, Madness From Mars, Andreas Bick, Neither/Neither World, Abra'Had.Abra, Sigi E. Solo, Tobi Or Not To Be. 60 minutes, 1993. HWE082.
WALKMAN MELTDOWN Volume Seven
Comp. with Dead Air Prod., Evolution Control Committee, Wes Turner, M.O.T.O., Mentallo & The Fixer, John Bartles, Non Agression Pact, Xorcist, Dino DiMuro, The 14th Floor, Andreas Bick, T. Wayne Wilson, Joe Shmoe & The Shmucks. «A real taste treat for the ears.» (Baby Sue Music Review) 60 minutes, 1993. HWE083.
WATCHING SATAN - The Legacy of Charles Manson
This compilation comes in a full color 7" sleeve and with a glorious Manson-in-UFO mini-poster, all with artwork by comic artist Sverre H. Kristensen. Originally released on the 23rd anniversary of the so called «Manson Murders», this soon became Hypertonia's best seller. Cover versiions of Manson's songs & songs about Manson performed by GG Allin, Hope Organ, Neither/Neither World, Anus Presley, Anton Balsam, Seedjoy, Abrahadabra, Kevyn Dymond, Charles Rice Goff III, Sinister Attraction, DR. Maya, Lord Litter, David Barnes, Geoff X. Alexander, Las Animas, The Apostles, The Arnold Inc., The A. A. Experience, Z.B.Z., The Bill Jones Show, Plastic Eye Miracle and Squidbelly Phlegmfoot & The Plug Uglies. Interview excerpts from the Son of Man himself between songs. «... lots of fun for Manson fans (or others), with a fairly off-beat sense of humour common to many of the songs. There's a lot of variety, and this is enough to make it a fun compilation even for people who are heartily sick of Manson-mania.» (Electric Shock Treatment) «... all interspersed with mad Manson's mumblings (Mr. Charlie's Birthday - who are these people?!?) Nicely packaged in a full colour sleeve.» (Headpress) «... indeed a very well made tape ... often really good and usually quite fascinating. At least two years in the making... The result is a splendid 26 title cassette package with very fancy artwork... Plenty of CM snippets between tracks Overall, really nice production. Quite fully recommended.» (Anemic Billfold) May be re-released on Aug. 9th 2002, on double minidisc/CD-R with extra tracks. 90 minutes, 1992. HWE069.
WHO'S LAUGHING NOW? - Hyper Horror Compilation
An impressive collection of imaginary & spine-chilling horror «soundtracks» by: Bullwinkle & Simon Parsnip's Scientifical Theatre, Tristan Christ, Deaf Goes est, Famlende Forsøk,, Laurent Fauconnet, Flatbush, The George and Dragon, Hermanos Guzanos, The Horse Falls, Hybryds, Paul Kelday, Loke, Lovely Ivor, Lys Assia, Machine Maid Man, Peace & Freedom, Quintet De L'Art, Sack, Andrew Savage, S-Core and Trigger B. Dive into the Buzzsaw Basements... «Very high class. ... The end is not for the squeamish ... I'm still throwing up.» (Peace & Freedom) «... it roams from the sublime to the daffy, from the expected fairly famous name to the thunderingly obscure, from the snappy to the unlistenable.» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «The selections alternate between spine-tinglingly weird sounds and utterances to haunting and pretty keyboard pieces. I've been playing this over and over and it's definately a must-have if you like thought-provoking work.» (Factsheet Five) 90 minutes, 1989. HWE023.
X-MAS TUNES VOL. I
Weird & funny versions of old X-mas classics (+ some new ones...) performed by: Nicole Campau, Laurent Fauconnet, X-omatic, Sack, Joe Menichetti & Beverly Slade, George Galvas & The Helmets, F:A.R., Injuryen, Leisure Sisters, To Trøtte Typer, Trio Zuter, X Ray Pop, James Hill & Mickey Stein, No Unauthorized, Åreknuteknyterne, Walter Ulbricht Experience, Phantom Limb & The 3 Wise Men and Costes. This one you can't possibly live without when that holiday season comes around. Also the perfect gift. «Quite a few of these xmas tunes are those we've come to know & love, some are perhaps traditional in other countries, & some have definately been specially written for this compilation...» (Stick It In Your Ear zine) «This is an especially good tape for those of you who have relatives who insist on playing those old Bing Crosby records throughout December. Pop this baby in - there's enough "seriousness" mixed in to pull it off! A definite MUST!!!» (But a Twist of the Lip... zine) 60 minutes, 1988. HWE021.
X-MAS TUNES VOL. II
Another great compilation of x-mas songs, hymns and sacrilege w/GG Allin, Buddy Max, Dino DiMuro, Åreknuteknyterne, Cleaners From Venus, Per Bergersen, King Hatreds, Leisure Sisters, Joe Menichetti & Beverly Slade, The Wussies, G'Nufuz, Jules Worsley, R.T. Nolan, Rufus & Shot My Mom, Rabbi Leon Davis, Kevyn Dymond & Mark Protus, Shyster, Shyster and Flywheel, The Differents. 60 minutes, 1995. HWE084.