Iggy And The Stooges -
Ready To Die CD
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5/22/2013 by Jeffrey from Carey, OH |
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| Iggy is a legend,and I have purchased his records since I was a kid. However, put every Iggy song in a blender and pour out these same old tired songs. Hip swingin boogie Detroit American rockin guitar. I actually knew I would not like this but He kinda makes me laugh. Impressive he is still doin it at his age, probally has a hot girlfriend yet. There comes a point in time where age catches you and your music is not viable anymore. For hardcore fans only. |
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Replacements -
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements DVD
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5/22/2013 by Justin from Louisville, KY |
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| This may have, supposedly, been about the Replacements' music changing lives. It just seemed like an entertainment industry reach-around, though.
I've got a pretty big collection of music docs, and have seen plenty more. This is probably, if not the worst, the most boring. It's been said before, and the meat of this review is at the end, but I just have to repeat it - no music, footage, or interviews with anyone in the band. It was dominated by clips of self-important, vapid music critics blabbing about their opinions - something most viewers had probably already developed in the past 30 years. It came with a second disc, but I don't know if I can bring myself to watch whatever is on it. I really did fall asleep 3 times trying to watch it.
Okay, that's a pretty smart-aleck, shallow review. But I had no idea how much removing the subjects of a documentary could make the viewer feel removed from it. If you've seen "We Jam Econo," one of my favorites, you feel like you're part of the emotion, if not the story. Being born is '75,I really appreciate the immersion that a good documentary gives to a time I missed, other than watching "120 Minutes" when I could. I felt like I was walking through the park with Watt, or watching a show with Rollins. With this, though, I felt like I was reading a review in a mass-market magazine while waiting for the checkout girl I have a crush on - just kind of passing the time reading someone else's opinion of something I already have an opinion on, all the while waiting for something more exciting.
What made it worse was that the "actor/fans" or "consumer critics" or whatever were really kind of dumb. One was talking about how Bastards of Young video was uninteresting and boring. Everyone I know thinks it's one of the most right-on videos ever, and a page out of most of our lives. Another talked at length about growing up on a farm and pretending the Replacements were walking around with him, giving him advice on what terrible socks to wear and how to groom his cool guy beard and adjust his nerd glasses. Here I go sounding like a critic, but it was just unbearable.
One more thing that adds to the "review in the back of a bad magazine" feel is this awful method of just putting all of the actual documentary information in text on the screen between critic rants, and then repeatedly putting up what grade one guy gave each album, and comparing album sales to other artists. Again, it just seems like some industry backrub. Critics. Sales. "Fans" like the fat guy on Cheers, Tom Arnold, and some actor I've never heard of. Now that I think about it, this is what really bugged me. This documentary actually made me feel further removed from the Replacements than just listening to an album would. Even the fans were these LA types. Actors and music critics. Statistics. This was like the most un-rock and roll movie ever. |
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Descendents -
'Merican 7''
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5/18/2013 by Andrew from New Gisborne, Australia |
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| Standard Descendents stuff. Nothing you haven't heard before but nevertheless a great release with four catchy tracks. If you don't enjoy this then you're obviously too hard to please. |
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Ergs -
Dork Rock Cork Rod CD
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5/16/2013 by Chris from Novato, CA |
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| After hearing about The Ergs for so long and never actually hearing them i decided it was time to check it out. They remind me of a really pop influenced Descendents. I can see the appeal of this band and why so many people like them but this just didn't do it for me. I will certainly keep checking out what they have to offer because i could see them putting out an album i'd love. |
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Paint It Black -
Invisible (Colored Vinyl) 7''
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5/16/2013 by Chris from Novato, CA |
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| Paint It Black just cannot go wrong. Melodic Hardcore featuring members of Legends Lifetime & Kid Dynamite. To me, "Invisible" sounds more like Lifetime than any of their other releases without straying from that signature PIB sound. A new full-length would be sweet but if ep's are all we'll get, i'll take it. |
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He Who Cannot Be Named -
Love/Hate CD
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5/16/2013 by Chris from Novato, CA |
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| I'm a huge Dwarves fan so naturally i just bought this because of He Who Cannot Be Named. Unfortunately, Love/Hate is not very good. It's extremely cheesy poppy and the songs just aren't great. Not the worst thing i've ever heard, but maybe he should just stick to Dwarves albums........Maybe. |
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Bugs -
Missile To The Middle East CD
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5/16/2013 by Chris from Novato, CA |
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| Everything from the recording to the songwriting sound like a late 80's early 90's Queers or Screeching Weasel record on The Bugs "Missile To The Middle East." And while i'm sure people are going to love this, i think the songs aren't good and the shitty recording wasn't done right. Great album cover though! |
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Brains -
The Monster Within CD
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5/16/2013 by Chris from Novato, CA |
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| To be honest, i'm really not a huge fan of "Psychobilly" to begin with but I loved the album art, listened to a stream and rather enjoyed The Brains. A lot of the songs bring to mind The Reverened Horton Heat with more straight-forward Psychobilly. There's nothing extremely original here, but that's not always a bad thing. I'm sure fans of Rockabilly or Psychobilly will love this. |
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Star Fucking Hipsters -
Until We're Dead CD
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5/15/2013 by Alex from London, ON Canada |
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| What a band, what a great album. This record will knock your socks off, the sheer range of the album, is something in itself, from ' Two Cups of Tea', then 'snitch To The Suture" to the creepy,ominous tones of Death or Fight' instant classic! |
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Browns -
...And Now The Screaming Starts CD
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5/14/2013 by Devon from Somers, Australia |
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| The Browns are an interesting horror themed band because they don't really sound like any other horror themed band. Greatest Hits sounds more like skater punk than anything else, but a Misfits' influence is a little more noticeable on ...And Now the Screaming Starts. I much prefer this album to the first one, maybe because it has a few more horror punk twinges, but I think the songs are much more memorable on this one. Every song on here is great, and it's still one that should appeal to people that don't normally like horror punk thanks to a more diverse sound. |
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Kepi Ghoulie -
Kepi For Kids CD
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5/14/2013 by Devon from Somers, Australia |
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| Kepi is always consistent, and this is more fun from him. Perhaps it's a little sillier than usual, as I don't think "Do the Kangaroo" would've made it on one of his "adult" albums, but otherwise Kepi For Kids should also please his grown up fans. The only thing I'm not sure about is how well Dee Dee taught Kepi to count, given his counting in "'Til Death Do Us Party." |
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Millencolin -
Life On A Plate CD
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5/12/2013 by Brian from Sullivan, IN |
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| Wow, I had looked up a couple of these songs on YouTube and loved them, but I didn't expect the ENTIRE ALBUM to absolutely rule. "Olympic" is my favorite, then maybe "Buzzer", but the whole album is just plain awesome. In my top five for sure. Possibly the only album I've given a five star review for on this site. I wish they didn't change their sound but hey, if a band can't do what they want music-wise they might as well not exist. At least they gave me this album and For Monkeys, which I also love. I don't have their first album yet though. Is it out of print? Anyways buy this album. Skate punk with a touch of ska here and there. I usually hate ska, but these guys pulled it off. This album has kind of a NOFX feel to it, but it still sounds fresh every time I listen to it. Okay, anyway, what the hey, I love it, you'll love it, geesh. |
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Blackbird Raum -
False Weavers LP
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5/12/2013 by Dan from Wausau, WI |
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| when i think of a perfect album, this will always come to mind for me. Blackbird Raum is a very special band and i hope more people find the time and little bit of cash to invest into it as well. this isn't just an album to buy and listen to one time and forget. its an album that will keep you company like an old best friend. The description should explains what they sound like cause i don't feel like fucking up and trying to explain their beautiful and passionate sound and song writing ability that reminds me of crass. but please buy it if you think that you might like it... cause chances are you might find yourself in love with the album just like i did.
Take a chance and buy this awesome record. it comes with a digital download code and a really cool map! bomb artwork everywhere they could fit it with a lyric sheet as well!
five stars forever. |
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Blackbird Raum/Hail Seizures -
Split 7''
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5/12/2013 by Dan from Wausau, WI |
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| I bought this 7inch split mainly for Blackbird Raum, And let me start off saying that Blackbird Really did a phenomenal job on their half. Its very well written lyrics with and overall meaningful and passionate tone within the music. One of my favorite things about Blackbird Raum is the fact that they have no guitar player in the band. its all scratch bored, accordion, stick bass, and banjo. Their style of lyrical writing reminds me of crass a whole lot. Five stars for their side.
As far as it goes for Hail Seizures... This was the first time i had heard of this band and heard them in general. And i mean it when i say, I loved their half of the split just as much. (Almost a little bit more since they only have one song and its much longer then the 3-4 songs that B.R. did. And the song didn't drag or continue in a boring revolving fashion. No Filler bullshit here folks!But same goes for this band their a folky punk band that really pushes out a heavy amount of emotion and a noticeable effort to make something beautiful and original. five stars as well.
So between the two bands and the song(s) they put out on this nice quality 7incher (With really supreme artwork and a plastic outtersleeve) They were as close to a tie as it gets when it comes to everything you'd like to see in your music. Quality, originality, passion, and sincerity.
One of the best splits I have ever had the pleasure of having in my collection and or hearing. Great record.
I say buy the fucker before it runs out and this becomes another "i wish i had bought that damn thing when i had the chance" records! |
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Ross Haenfler -
Straight Edge: Clean-Living Youth, Hardcore Punk, And Social Change Book
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5/10/2013 by Vince from Easton, PA |
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| A very good book. Not only does it go into depth on Straight Edge and what it means, but it is interesting to see what happens to the people interviewed towards the end. Ross does a good job explaining and researching the life style. |
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V/A -
No More Borders 7''
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5/9/2013 by Dan from Mosinee, WI |
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| Verry cool And Colorfull Artwork. And let me say in the begining EACH band really did a good job. My Favorit is a slit tie between MDCs Acoustic "2012" And SOM HI NOISE. All really good stuff. and even mix of gooood jams all on one 7incher! Buy the fucker!
555 staaars |
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Joe Buck/Flat Tires -
Split 7''
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5/9/2013 by Dan from Mosinee, WI |
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| love joe bucks stuff, really basic simple punk/billy shit. him on a git with a kick drum live. haha, yeah i like it.
The Flat Tires are new to me, but i kinda liked it more then Bucks side. Pretty fucking good.
Blue Wax. YUP. Buy the damnthing.
Tree and a Halff. |
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Tragedy -
Darker Days Ahead LP
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5/9/2013 by Dan from Mosinee, WI |
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| i heard alot of fucks complain about this album. saying that its not as good as the others... and that it could have been better and how they thaught i was shit and blah blah blah...
Yeah, well i had to by it.... And guess what? Everyone was acting like some butthurt school boy ... This album fucking blew me away.... I get that its not perfect and not acsactly like theyre old shit... but if it was then id be tottally fucking bored.
Buy the fuck out of this, the lable/or/Distro packaged the vinyl really nice, hard compact material and made me happy.
Buy it, and dont beleive what they all might say. Shits gotta Change! |
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Monuments To Ruins -
Under The Guise Of Progress... The Rise Of Deceit LP
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5/9/2013 by Dan from Mosinee, WI |
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| Four songs on this full length album, beautiful Acoustic guitar intro with rain falling into a crusty punk feeling. The Vocals fronted by a female (I am assuming) and a boy accompanying her. pretty sick stuff. they build up and before you know it... They lay out on you, and with this kind of price... im not sure you can be disa pointed. i like these guys/ladys quite a damn bit. Really Punk Vox, Fast D-beatCruszzty git work. I really love all the acoustic intros and outros.
Im thinking this a screen print as well.
Snatch it up, i dont think there is alot. 4 1/2 |
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Wolfbrigade -
Damned LP
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5/9/2013 by Dan from Mosinee, WI |
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| i thought that this record would be as good as the older wolf(Pack) shit, but shit man... its alright. it seems to me and I`m sure that others are getting the same vibe I am... that south/lord is just trying to shovel out piles and mounds of semi-Alright crusty like shit. Well High-Fives and Salutes to Southern Lord for trying to put out a lot of music that other labels would pass up, but maybe they pass it all up for a reason...
Im not specifically targeting this album or this band. i think Wolf did a lot of hard work to make this album happen. Its Hard, it tears and rips you to shreds... but i believe they could have done better and i know that they have done better. but as the story goes, as we all get older... not all of us get better.
Buy it only if you like this band and older/past work by them as well. + The albums craftsmanship is supreme... good work on that south-lord.
I give it a 3 1/3 (yeah a fuckin third.)
Cheers from the Great Fucked North, Wisco. |
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