People often complain that punk rock is nothing more then just a spikey haired jerk screaming into a mike while the lead guitarist plays nothing but three chords and the drummer hits the drums at an exceptional rate of speed and power. This is fact false. While yes, my little leather clad rebels, some punk bands actually do this and it happens to work quite well most go that extra mile and play maybe 4 or 5 chords in a song.
Lets take Green Day for example. They have a bass guitarist, Mike Dernt, a drummer, Tre Cool, and a guitarist/lead singer, Billy Joe Armstrong. Now this combination gives them an intresting sound. The bass in most songs is actually pretty prominent through most of their earlier songs (Longview as an example). The guitar is actually is just rythmic for the most part with some excellent riffs stuck in. Its really quite a unique and good sound. It allows for more lyrical content then just screaming into a mike and being angry at the world/government/people/Maroon 5.
Now we take a look on this magical school bus of a ride to one of my favorite bands, Tiger Army. Thier psychobilly sounds are quite pleasing in a creepy way. They consist of an upright bass, guitar and drums. And toegether create a really good sound. But what really sets Tiger Army and the whole psychobilly scene apart is the lyrics. Most of them can be called "hauntingly beautiful". Songs of death, love lost and loneliness that most punkers would just become angry and yell. A perfect melody and great lyrics really creates an excellent sound.
Finally before I get bored I must move to another great band, Thrice. They are a punk metal band that really captures the essence of punk. They have a lead guitar/vocals, bass, another guitar and drums. They have that hard edge sound that really is quite pleasing. This band is the pseudo-screamers. But the lyrical content is just amazing. This band is one that can truly be call metal punk.
So whats this about? Well, I cant seem to recall. So.....work it out on your own. New wave in the early 80's which lead to "hair metal" which lead to grunge which lead to pop which lead to...what? Rap? Hip hop? Rock? Ten years from now we might know but for now its a quagmire of music. Music needs a change. A new Hendrix, Beatles, Kiss, Ramones, Nirvana, Motley Crue someone that changes the face of music. I've said this numerous times and will continue to say it. Stereotypes need to go. In music, life and all other forms of society.
I leave you dear readers with this advice. Eat more grapfruit. For truly grapefruit can change the face of the world. A shining new sour, pinkish world it will be my ewoks.
Adieu.
My shirt is mocking me.
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hahhahahah thats pretty funny
Its so very true though. I do like my women like I like my music. I like my donkeys like I like my lawyers though. Figure that one out on your own.
stubborn and loud?
also
you never mentioned Rancid in there. Thrice is great tho. I gotta agree, alot of the pop-rock is pretty gay its all just oh no my girlfriend left me and i hate my parents (hot hot heat in mind) Same with pop-punk, its all just screaming junk, or its like skater music.
Im not a huge fan of punk, but i agree, someome, i think Jon447, was sayin that before. Being that someone has to come (and will come) and will shake things up in the world of Pop. Someone he said would be kind of lik Elvis, and would create , vertually, a whole new genre of music.
Ah Rancid. I was going to place them in but didnt have the time or energy. Great band though. Love all their songs. I also forgot to mention Social Distortion ,The Distillers, Mad Caddies, The Transplants or Goldfinger. Along with a few other hundred punk bands.
hey CC, you havent posted in a while, you should make somethin
Yes, we all miss your political and social commentary CC. I mean, I cant amuse these beautiful stags of people by myself.
I don't really like punk, eventhough most of your articles seem to be about it. :P But most of what you say makes sence, and I haveta agree with you. But do i think one big guy ll come along n revolutionize the music industry? probabally, but if it doesent happen in the next few years these last 10 years or so 'll be a bust.
You will bend to my will! You will conform to my standards! You will be assimilated, or Societor will eat you!
You really should post a new article CaffienatedCanuck, Your last one was really good.
speaking of Canuck posting another one, what happened to the philosopher one, I havent seen an article from him in quite a while.
He's a busy little guy. But have no fear MR Unknown. We shall make him come back.
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