The Remains - Too Much To Lose (1+2 Records 1994)

The Remains (1991-1995) were a Japanese Underground Punk Rock'n'Roll Band from Kill City Tokyo. When the Stephen's Quints broke up Hiroshi The Golden Arm (Lead Guitar & Vocal) and Tamito Blackout (Drums) formed the Remains in the summer of 1991. Koji Stardust (Bass) joined the band in the winter of '92. Their sound was heavily inspired by the New York Dolls, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, '70s Punk Rock and '80s Alternative Rock. The Lead Guitarist is affectionately referred to as the Japanese Johnny Thunders in the world.  After many records and shows, in 1996 the band morphed into The Golden Arms.

Another Japanese punk finest's debut. Heartbreakers and Jeff Dahl styled trash punk rock. This CD features strong melodies and distorted guitars. Dig it!   -Cryptic Times #5

 

Lookee, the Japanese version of the Ramones - well for the most part. This is a three piece band and they’re pretty good if you dig the more glamour era of Punk a la Johnny Thunders.

The recording quality beats the piss out of the Japanese bands that were on the Hodge Podge Barrage compilation. The vocals are sung in English, though some pronunciations sounded like the singer had marbles in his mouth or something. The band does an interesting take on the Stones’ oldie and moldy “Gimme Shelter,” and there’s some other covers of Bowie, Jeff Dahl, and the Misfits that would probably strike your interest. Their original material is just as listenable, but it’s very 70s Glam Punk, which I really can’t stomach. This isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I’m sure I’d buy this over that D-Generation poop. (CD)   -Groovy

Tracklist:
01 - Repoman
02 - Overdose
03 - Hang On To Yourself
04 - Real Cool Cat
05 - Suicide City
06 - Kill By The Kiss
07 - Gimme Shelter
08 - A Farewell To My World
09 - The Angel Rise From Grave
10 - Chatter Box
11 - TV Woman
Special Extra Tracks
12 - Halloween
13 - Don't Lean On Me
14 - Set Me Free
15 - Lost My Heart - Raw Version

The Remains - Too Much To Lose (1+2 Records 1994) FLAC   320

Enjoy!

PS: If you are interested in how "The Golden Arms" sound, then follow the link above in their name.
There is also some info about their sole album "Gimme Some Lips" on the awesome, but orphaned "Sons Of The Dolls"-Blog here. (R.I.P. Midnight Rambler)