The Corpse Jarocin ‘88 LP
The CORPSE from Poland was a band I wasn’t terribly familiar with before receiving this assignment. I couldn’t find too much on them online, however they do have a pretty cool demo from ’88 called Fight Against Rules that’s worth checking out. Anyways, Jarocin ’88 is a pretty decent live recording of the band playing what was (according to some liner notes) potentially the first hardcore punk gig in Poland. The CORSPE plays a great set that showcases their thrashy speed and ferocity. Their sound has some obvious Japanese and UK influence (they have their own song called “Protestuj I Przeżyj,” or “Protest and Survive”), as well as a little bit of rubbery surf guitar sprinkled in to nice effect. I don’t know that I’d go so far as to say this is essential, but definitely an interesting recording worth a listen.