http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2002-2006 by the authors Thu, 3 Nov 2005 02:37:27 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-266199 Earth to Outta There, Funny how appearances and marketing (clothes Fashion,...) can cover Reality, even the Roots. The purpose of my answer is not to get into a high school quarrel or delivering Grades. Saying that R n' R is not American is as ludicrous (midly said) as to affirm Humanity started 5.000 years ago. The United States is an incredible hive of talents and genres. It's also its bane for its musical currents are sporadically pursued all over the country. Rock, Punk were unnamed and un(ac)claimed (while nowadays it's becoming too much, too controlled, too fake.) Remember that while Hollywood or Nashville(as examples)were continuing their businesses, contestation was growing in working class suburbs around Detroit in 1968/69 with bands like The Stooges, MC5, even Bob Seger, The Amboy Dukes (Ted Nugent), Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, ... Mushrooming in NYC with The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Television, The Ramones, etc... I met the Dolls in 1970 and Patti in 1972, after discovering "1969" and "1970" and already Words, Music and Attitude were guiding a new generation. Question is: Are Fashion and Marketing the only factors of R(e)volution? ]]> 266199@blogcritics.org Thu, 3 Nov 2005 02:37:27 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-261920 i thought that, even though its roots were as you say, Punk did indeed get all its style, attitude and indeed great music from the UK. The US punk scene did produce some great bands, but the whole cultural ethos was imported. ]]> 261920@blogcritics.org Thu, 27 Oct 2005 04:00:19 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-261918 If you think punk rock started in England, well, you're dead wrong! Punk had its roots with bands such as MC5 / Iggy & the Stooges, etc. These bands would later define an entire generation. Yes, punk rock begun in America. And if the Ramones and The Heartbreakers (Johnny Thunders band) didn't tour England during the 70s there would mostly likely be no British punk as we know it. This compilation assembled by Philippe Mogane documents the seminal proto-punks of the U.S west coast during the late 1960's, 70's, and early 80's, with bands ranging from the obvious [The Stooges, The Weasels, The Controllers], to the obscure [Max Lazer Band, The Attitude, Nu Americans], all dignity flattened and remastered for your modern convenience. And it's definitely a worthwhile addition to anyone's musical collection. Review by Willie Desamero. Welcome to Siamese Dogs Records! Home of The Godfathers of Punk and out of control Rock & Roll! GODFATHERS OF L A PUNK A compilation of Siamese Records Punk/Rock Bands, released today on Siamese Dogs Records, a label set up by Philippe Mogane. He first set out to the States in 71 to track down the Stooges, found them, took pictures of them (a few exclusive ones in the inlay), and released I GOT A RIGHT on the Siamese label with then Stooges guitarist, James Williamson as V.P. This kicks off the pre-street punk party and along the way you'll get the original "Neutron Bomb" by The Controllers, a track that inspired the Weirdos. Black Sabbath and Doors fanatics - The Weasels toured for a few years in Southern California with Van Halen opening up for them (pre-spandex), they contribute "Beat Her With A Rake" a song about .. You guessed it, woman beating! Although the general public decided to storm record shops to destroy the record, it was nevertheless deemed a classic and was played the shit out of on KROQ (Probably LA's biggest Rock station.) The Attitude contribute Hound Dog (Yes, that one) with Little Richard (Yes, that one) on piano! Deemed too blasphemous at the time, it didn't get any airplay at all, and the band ended up "killing each other" whilst trying to record an album. Max Lazer was probably one of the What you get here is an excellent insight into some of the best bands LA had to offer. Come Punkin' in the Free World!! Mickey Finn & the Blue Men album "Black Hole", PM 1002 SDR. http://siamesedogsrecords.com ]]> 261918@blogcritics.org Thu, 27 Oct 2005 03:41:57 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-1894 and as a side note, "christian rock" is not a style of music... peace. ]]> 1894@blogcritics.org Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:35:43 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-1893 I am very very much impressed with the inclution of Crash Rickshaw and Me.Without.You. I was actually listening to MeWithoutYou as I was reading your list. peace. ]]> 1893@blogcritics.org Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:33:58 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-1892 I am curious as to how one becomes "waisted." Is that like becoming "truncated"? ]]> 1892@blogcritics.org Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:51:47 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-1891 I must have been waisted when i wrote this..i forgot Jawbreaker, Jets to Brazil, Further Seems Forever, Modest Mouse, Built To Spill, and more...oh wait...they're indie rock..looks like another list :) HWM = My fav. Radiohead = My second fav. ]]> 1891@blogcritics.org Wed, 6 Nov 2002 11:16:16 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/11/05/194712.php#comment-1890 Not a bad list. Would have liked to see a little less of HWM on there, although they're good, they're not THAT good. What about Jets To Brazil? Good idea for a post, though. And mad props for listening to so much Fugazi. Rock on. ]]> 1890@blogcritics.org Tue, 5 Nov 2002 21:07:47 EST