Sometimes people complain that there is so little information on musicians, but its so hard to go by the cover. I am not sure if this tape is by Pand 33 and 'Staalwol' is the title or vice versa. Its funny that I borrowed a bunch of tapes from a unnamed friend and this one was part of it, while I also have a copy myself. Its quite alright experimental, electronic music. Maybe some conservatory students going wild?
The predecessor of Nine Tobs, around vocalist Han Buhrs, from Arnhem. "NINE TOBS was an avant-garde band formed by HAN BUHRS, a longtime composer and vocalist on the Dutch and French music scene. Hailing originally from Arnhem and later moving to Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Han has been involved in many projects. Nine Tobs was one of these projects and their one-and-only album 'Gruffy Splurge' is a rare gem from the 1980s. Han's projects are always different and he always inserts an element of humour into everything he composes. Influenced by many genres of music, Nine Tobs' music is an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, punk and even disco but with an avant-garde bent. Han's lyrics are unique and his vocal style is always recognisable and distinct and perhaps an acquired taste to many." from the progarchives where you can read much more on Nine Tobs/Remo Tobs.
A tape of spoken word by performer, poet and politician Mike von Bibikov. He was a nice troublemaker, who did ad hoc performances with Tox Modell. He was the leader of a party called 'De Reagering', who wanted '51% of the voices, which required 51% effort' - great! His political party was more art than political. You heard him on the Ultra cassette posted in 2007. He has a great voice, even if you don't understand what he says, a bit like Jules Deelder. After 1982 he retreated from social life and Von Bibikov died in 2004. There is a great small documentary about him here
This band started started in 1981, with various members of bands like The Torpedos, Slum and Zum Beispiel. Their first vinyl release can be downloaded here. It says the first tape was released by V.I.S.A. but I think this is the first tape, released on Decay Int, following some demo's. Not really my cup of tea this band, but I was also never a big fan of Birthday Party. There is also a book on the band, in Dutch only. check out their site.