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THE MAGGOTS: The (early) Maggots LP

PRIMITIVE NEO-GARAGE PUNK ROCK FROM SWEDEN!

Prepare to dive headfirst into the raw, chaotic energy of The Maggots’ early days! The Early Maggots captures the spirit of late-90s Sweden’s garage punk underground, blending messy fun with undeniable songwriting brilliance.

This compilation delivers all the grit and glory of their first 7-inches, plus lo-fi rehearsal gems that embody the wild, carefree attitude of the band’s early years. From raucous anthems like “Apeman 2000” and “Stop Messing with My Mind” to previously unreleased tracks like “Enough of What I Need” and “Now You Say We’re Through”, it’s a treasure trove for garage punk enthusiasts.

Featuring Måns Månsson on guitar and lead vocals, Jens Lindberg on bass, and Anders Öberg pounding the drums, these recordings celebrate the raw talent and playful chaos of The Maggots before they hit the road for a decade-long adventure.

Whether you’re reliving the madness of the 90s or discovering it for the first time, The Early Maggots is an unmissable chapter of garage punk history. Released by Chaputa! Records and mastered to bring out every fuzz-soaked riff and thunderous beat.

Tracklist
Side A

1. Apeman 2000
2. Two Ft. Tall
3. Grrr
4. Stop Messing with My Mind
5. Enough of What I Need
6. Uh! Uh! – The Bigger the Better
7. Gotta Sneeze Now
8. Give Me Someone (to Hurt)

Side B

1. Evil Ways
2. Gonna Make You Pay
3. Last Time Around
4. Living Is Pain
5. I Don’t Need to Shave
6. I Wanna Be Your Maggot
7. Yeah Yeah (Look at Him Cry)
8. Now You Say We’re Through

This record brings together rare, long-out-of-print tracks from the late 90s in one place, mastered to deliver unmatched sound quality. Alongside these gems, the previously unreleased tracks offer a definitive slice of garage punk history, capturing The Maggots at their rawest and most unfiltered.
It’s not just another reissue but a celebration of the band’s raw, reckless fun and loud, chaotic energy. The Early Maggotsis a pure, primitive rock’n’roll experience that’s a must-have for every garage punk fan.

Details:

• Pressed on classic black vinyl for that authentic garage punk feel.
• Includes an exclusive photo insert featuring rare snapshots from the band’s early days.
• Stunning sleeve illustration by the talented Rui Ricardo, capturing the spirit of The Maggots perfectly.

Available May 2025 from Chaputa! Records.