Mark Krischak & Friends "Vol One--Early Recordings" 88 various garage pop bands Some of Mark's earliest bands including The Louvre, Labor of Love, Vacation in Heaven, and of course The Lifesavors. This and Vol 2 are an excellent introduction to the myriads of bands and tapes Mark Krischak has taken part in. " If you like old Icehouse, David Bowie or Flock of Seagulls, you'll love this tape" Different Drummer cass $5
The Lifesavors "Us Kids" 81 pop punk Re-release of the classic LP! This is where it all started! "Long before many Christians had ever heard about punk and hardcore, Mark Krischak, Chris Wimber, Kevin Annis and Mike Knott had made a record that you could put with your Ramones records without any diffidence. Strong against the grain vocals connected with even stronger against the grain guitars in irresistable songs..." Music and Art "Us Kids is a classic CCM release from the days of (very early) alternative Christian music, the time of such acts as The Lifters, Weber and the Buzztones, Andy McCarrol and Moral Support and some no-names like the 77s, The Altar Boys, Undercover, and Youth Choir. Krischak provides the lead on vocals and guitar, while he penned most of the numbers. Chris Wimber, of the Vineyard Wimbers, is also a real presence here providing bass and other guitars. There is a heavy British punk influence here..." The Underground cass $7
Labor of Love "Message to the Bands" new wave pop 83This 1983 recording has Mark Krischak and Kirk Heiner doing thirteen songs of pop with new wave influences. "The original LP is a real odd and hard-to-find collectible item. Its sound is timeless, its message still vital!"cass $4 coming soon on CD!
Louvre "6 Song Demo" cass 85? Euro pop rockDone in the studio, this has a Euro pop/rock sound. Another classic band led by Mark Krischak! "Pure pop for adventurous ears. Essential listening." The Cutting Edge "This is a band that would ease you into the alternative scene rather than drop you. Their music is not a compromise to any certain style at all but simply a blend of their own chirpy guitar music. Louvre would appeal to a culturally wide range of listening ears. They've got a good, lively variation of pace, with a bright rhythm section and stilling background keyboards. It's a clean, melodic sound which at times still comes home with that rough, raw edge." Spamm $4
The Lifesavors "3-14-81" live demo 81This six-song tape is the Lifesavors' first demo which was recorded live in a church in Downey, CA. There is some raw energy here! "...a truly melodious collection of grunty punk ensembles. Tight, fast and unlike the arrant ramblings of the 1977 punk explosion, these guys are just as hard-edged about their spiritual beliefs as their music. The Lifesavors are a group the likes of which the Buzzcocks would be proud of as they successfully blend good old rock 'n' roll with a cheap fuzzbox. Great! A good, raw meat tape anyway." Spamm "While the recording of this concert is rough, it undeniably captures Christian music at a very formative time." The Underground cass$5
Christian Image "We Cast Out the Devil" 90 harsh goth rock cass $5
Mark Krischak & Friends "Vol Two--Rough" 94 various garage punk rock bands 15 songs. Volume One was more of a pop compilation, whereas this one contains some of Mark's roughest and gnarliest projects (hence the title). Bands included are: Red Christmas, The Coolers, 7,000 Chinese Girls Punks, The Lifesavors, The Unopened Present and The Pearl. These are mid-80s underground bands; the recordings are DIY so don't expect CD quality! cass $5
The Coolers "10,000 Bands" 85? garage punk 12 songs. A very clean-sounding demo which was recorded at a home in Yorba Linda. CA. Everyone who is interested in the infancy of alternative Christian music should have a copy of this. more than a classic! cass $5
The Pearl "Love Forever" 86 pop rock12 songs. This has Mark Krischak written all over it. Some of the same musicians that were in the The Coolers are here but it's much more of a subdued project. This is Mark's last project before he left for the Orient. "The Pearl is rough around the edges, raw, and definitely an underground classic!!" ZOTTcass $6
New Society "Endless Frontier" 94 techno industrial 20 songs! A compilation of some of this underground band's best work. Tracks taken from releases as far back as 1987, including A Taste of Black, So Red a Revelation, True Faith, Eternity, Election Fact 1C, Children of the Beast and In Focus. Everything from hard industrial to avant garde to techno can be found here.cass $5
Seeds of Liberation "Interview w/Mark Krischak" 89 Guaranteed to give some in the industry a little whiplash. Bad attitude? Jaded? Bitter? Or victim? You decide. Definitely not a "company man".cass $3