Andrew Smith's guest-post from the mosh pit features the down-low on old-school punk from one who knows: Substack's "Goatfury Writes" scribe roars about the bands who started it all!
Brad, thanks for the opportunity! This was really fun. I hope a few of you enjoy some of these picks. Punk isn't for everyone, but there's a wide range of styles out there. I wanted to showcase a little of that today.
The entire staff at the sprawling FR&B compound certainly appreciated having you share your punxpertise with us, Andrew! I think everyone's definitely up for a Part 2, whenever you've a mind to!🤘😁
Sounds great! Maybe we can zoom in on a different aspect of punk, or dive a little deeper into the older stuff (the stuff that grabbed my heart all those years ago). I appreciate the platform!
You got it. You're in good company with the guy who has spent considerable time with each of the 4 represented on the Mt. Rushmore of Punk: Iggy, the NY Dolls, The Ramones, and the Pistols. I know you've seen them, but for new readers to FR&B, those articles are all nestled neatly within our pages!
Good short list; accessible put still not the obvious go-tos by any of those bands. I remember how side A of 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' spooked and thrilled me when I first heard it at 13, particularly 'Well Paid Scientist'. Stranger and more frightening than the metal I was already listening to, even though I was into like, W.AS.P. and King Diamond. To this day, I don't really listen to much Dead Kennedys, but I'll throw down that triple-combo starting at 'Terminal Preppie". I'm in Canada, so I can't listen to that longer list, but I'm certain it's a good one.
Jamie, I'm glad you enjoyed the list! I certainly wanted to give a mix of songs not everyone might pick as their top five. This was more of a diverse sample of what old-school punk has to offer... and it's quite a bit!
I first heard about those dudes from my friend who grew up in Vermont, right around the time when "For the Whole World to See" was released. What a cool legacy to bring forward into the world!
What a story Death has! Worthy of an article, certainly, but their progeny? Hmmmm....color me intrigued, Britta! Thanks for this! Plus, I love the name...Rough Francis! I saw that name in my research, but didn't read further to see just who they were!
Brad, thanks for the opportunity! This was really fun. I hope a few of you enjoy some of these picks. Punk isn't for everyone, but there's a wide range of styles out there. I wanted to showcase a little of that today.
The entire staff at the sprawling FR&B compound certainly appreciated having you share your punxpertise with us, Andrew! I think everyone's definitely up for a Part 2, whenever you've a mind to!🤘😁
Sounds great! Maybe we can zoom in on a different aspect of punk, or dive a little deeper into the older stuff (the stuff that grabbed my heart all those years ago). I appreciate the platform!
You got it. You're in good company with the guy who has spent considerable time with each of the 4 represented on the Mt. Rushmore of Punk: Iggy, the NY Dolls, The Ramones, and the Pistols. I know you've seen them, but for new readers to FR&B, those articles are all nestled neatly within our pages!
I love it when a plan comes together.
"Plan"??? How un-punk!😱But, as Joey used to say, "Hey, ho, Let's go!"😁
Good short list; accessible put still not the obvious go-tos by any of those bands. I remember how side A of 'Plastic Surgery Disasters' spooked and thrilled me when I first heard it at 13, particularly 'Well Paid Scientist'. Stranger and more frightening than the metal I was already listening to, even though I was into like, W.AS.P. and King Diamond. To this day, I don't really listen to much Dead Kennedys, but I'll throw down that triple-combo starting at 'Terminal Preppie". I'm in Canada, so I can't listen to that longer list, but I'm certain it's a good one.
Jamie, I'm glad you enjoyed the list! I certainly wanted to give a mix of songs not everyone might pick as their top five. This was more of a diverse sample of what old-school punk has to offer... and it's quite a bit!
I wish I could get you that list. It's 178 songs!
Thanks, Jamie! I'll see that Andrew gets and sees your comment.
Old School Punk and dachshunds!! And I saw the Death’s progeny recently! Rough Francis!! You’ll never see a sweeter more humbled punk band live!!
I first heard about those dudes from my friend who grew up in Vermont, right around the time when "For the Whole World to See" was released. What a cool legacy to bring forward into the world!
What a story Death has! Worthy of an article, certainly, but their progeny? Hmmmm....color me intrigued, Britta! Thanks for this! Plus, I love the name...Rough Francis! I saw that name in my research, but didn't read further to see just who they were!
Catch ‘em if you can! They put on a great show!!