As a preface, I’d like to make something clear: I’m not a genre snob, and don’t plan to become one any time soon. Arguments over the differences between punk and emo, screamo and hardcore, alt-rock and prog-rock, post-hardcore and… well, you get the idea. These arguments are trite, elitist and generally useless. That said…
I’ve noticed a trend in punk music, particularly in recent years. A genre that was once based on defiance (generally with the intention of social progress), punk went through a significant change in the late 1990’s. Suddenly, a scene that was once respected for its progressive goals became a haven for depression artists writing whiny ballads about heartbreak; cliché pop songs hidden under a mask of crashing cymbals and distorted electric guitars.
That’s changing.
The next several blog posts will be written with the intention of giving you a list of albums that represent the progress punk music is making. These albums will be reviewed only in this context.
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I guess I could say although I do not know much about this particular genre, I can express my hatred for bands like Fall Out Boy and Panic. Oy.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm not going to name any names when it comes to the bands that are stuck in self indulgence and cliche. I think it's way too much of an opinion thing, and it's never really fair to do. It's too subjective, you know... what do you take into account? Lyrical content? Musicianship? Pop sensibility? It's just not fair to publish anything that writes off a particular band by name.
ReplyDeleteExcept Brokencyde. Brokencyde is the worst thing that's happened in the history of rock and roll. And that is a scientific fact.
Haha I do not even think I know of Brokencyde, which I assume is a very good thing?
ReplyDeleteI personally, take into account the lyrics, the vocals vs. live performances, and the instruments. I think they are just not on the same level of other bands. Again as you said, it comes down to personal opinion. I am just one person as are you another.
Very fascinating though if you think about it. How quick we (not you and I specifically) but society is to label or stereotype bands...
Oh, I didn't mean to imply that I like Panic or the Fall Out Boys. I just figured the Brokencyde joke would be funnier if I set it up with a pompous rant about not writing off bands.
ReplyDeleteOh, lol. I misunderstood your wording. I am glad we are on the same page. :]
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