Hook - Compiled Feelings (2006)

So the other day there was an indie flea market type thing and I was stoked because they were going to show Thrashin' and another roller sport related movie. Well, the "screening" version of Thrashin' turned out to be a VHS dubbed copy off of the TV, in Spanish. :(

But, while trying to find directions to the flea market, I came across a bandcamp link for a song called Thrashin' by a band called Hook. Sounded promising. It turns out they were a local Barcelona band who played pretty good 90's skate punk ala old Fat Wreck, Epitaph, Dr. Strange, etc.

Unfortunately it seems that they broke up a few years ago, but their album "Compiled Feelings" and a few of their other EPs are all available for free on their bandcamp page. They also have a funny Thrashin' inspired video on youtube. Follow the links at the bottom to stream the album or go to their bandcamp and download their stuff.

The Gundown - Pride (2012)

Another good local Spanish band, who actually share members with Col.lapse, mentioned below. I've seen them a couple times and really liked them, but haven't checked out any of their recorded material until now. Luckily their album and new ep, "Pride" are on Bandcamp for free. I especially like the layout of the album cover above because at first look it just looks like "ENDLESS LOADS." Yeah, I'm dumb.

The last time I saw them, they opened for Leatherface, who were missing their bassist and drummer for some reason. So Dickie and Frankie proceeded to play a sloppy, rhythm section-less show, accompanied by a seemingly never ending supply of beer. It was still great.

But if you enjoy that gruff, Leatherface, No Idea type sound, check these guys out.