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shane-sells seashells by the jersey shore

By mikethemosher | Published 01/23/2012

Seller shane-sells brings us a record that is not quite part of the status-quo of the NY/NJ HC bands that everyone is aware of. Over the past few years since I started noticing it appearing a bit more often. It constantly fetches for more than 200. With that being said, I think this band can be classified in the same ranks as the founding fathers in that area: Abused, AF, Antidote, etc… As well, Dave Jones played/recorded with the band most notably during their VIP era. Enuf context…

The record is looking to be in pretty good condition. File this classic in the category of “Records rarely found not partied on”. The charm here is the sheer lunacy penned in the lyrical content mixed with the creepy crawl of NYHC.

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There used to be an amazing website for the band on geocities or angelfire a few years ago. I don’t think it exists anymore. I was able to find one of the videos that was there. This is essential viewing for all you Sock Women out there:
http://www.myspace.com/video/johnny-cosmo/sid-sludge-video-feauring-mental-abuse-hardcore-punk-rock-band/72922
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Sentimental Abuse

By cooch | Published 02/07/2011

Here are, in my opinion, the two best hardcore LPs ever out of New Jersey courtesy of locanda2.

Mental Abuse is impossible to find in really clean shape and this copy is no exception… but still worth it at any price (and this copy is pretty cheap as of this moment). It would be cool if this LP got reissued at some point, but I don’t think it’s likely.

MENTAL ABUSE – Streets Of Filth LP

By cooch | Published 02/08/2010

Adolescent Skins… they stink! One of, if not THE, greatest New Jersey hardcore records of all time. Why hasn’t this record been reissued? Was Syd Sludge actually retarded?? Is Syd Sludge even still alive??? All questions that need to be answered with the quickness.

Supposedly only 500 pressed, and the inserts were only passed out at shows so those are pretty scarce too. This record is virtually impossible to find in decent condition (also see: Fang first LP, Dicks first LP), so don’t be scared away by the ring wear.