United blood - The Marco sessions 7'' (1997)

Tracklist:
01. Government warning
02. Can't loose it
03. Four people
04. Better off

Released by Cold front Records in 1997.

This is another one of those records that i have had on my wishlist since i started the site. It has been sold out everywhere and any true confirmation that it even existed is hard to find. But JAY IRC from Down Underground got his paws on it somehow and was kind enough to send it to me.

This record was released at the same time as their Sons of liberty 7'' but the sound is nowhere near. It sound more like a chaotic and poorly executed version of Ox's old band Special forces and except the first song Government warning i found it hard to listen to. To me this release is just pure bullshit and thinking that i have searched for it for years makes it even worse. I almost wish that i never hear this release since it de-glorified my picture of United blood somehow.
5/10

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United blood and Pressure point - Split 7'' (1998)

Tracklist:
01. Pressure point - Police on my back
02. Pressure point - Boots 'n' booze
03. United blood - Crossfire
04. United blood - Drunk last nite

Released by Coldfront Records in 1998.

A split with fellow Californians in Pressure point (i will cover this group later on so i skip the introduction for now).
Even if any album featuring United blood is unique its the early version of Boots 'n' booze by Pressure point that makes this album so special to me. Its ten times better then the mastered version they would include on one of their later albums.
Crossfire has one of the best chorus+guitar integrations in any punksong and is a solid song altogether.
Even if i dont like the "Dropkick murphy barsinging" song that ends the album i know most of the people will rate it as the best song on the album. As we say in Sweden "musical taste is like the asschecks..... devided".
10/10

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United blood - Sons of liberty 7'' (1997)

Tracklist:
01. Sons of liberty
02. Brainwashed
03. Raise your pint


Released by Cheetah's Records in 1997.
United blood (dont know if its a tribute to the old NYHC crew) is a band playing classic Oi! with r'n'r influences. Originating from the hardcorescene in California and consisting of the former singer for HC band Special Forces Orlando Xavier aka "The Ox". Israel Branson of Special forces is also playing guitar in this band but dont worry this is nothing like their old band this is pure Oi! and sounds a bit like the New York scene of the same era.
"The ox" also sounds very simulair to Eddie Bastard from Patriot especially on the title-track.

This record is a real rarity and i know a lot of people never heard of them before and if you havnt you are missing out on some solid American Oi!.
The first song is a dedication to the nation, constitution and the fight for freedom (for whatever and wherever that fight is taking place?).
Brainwashed is the best track on the ep and is a message to everyone pissing their life away in front of the tv (or making bloggs) and is followed by Raise your pint with a more classic Oi! message and singalong choruses.
9/10

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