American Hardcore

[Knight1979]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ZnFT2qAJU

Great documentary I watched last night. First off with the exception of a few Bad Brains songs, I hate hardcore punk. But this documentary puts the growth of the scene in the context of suburban angst during the early years of Reagan and Thatcher. Very entertaining/interesting.

Quote from the movie, "If you are looking for radicalism in the early 80's, look towards hardcore".

 

[Thanx4Knives]

I love the whole DIY aspect and the ethics of early eighties punk/hardcore especially bands like Fugazi and Minor Threat.

Some of the music is great but not something I could listen to everyday.

 

[Knight1979]

Ian Makaye is interviewed quite a bit in the movie. Have you seen it? You would definitely enjoy it.

 

[Thanx4Knives]

Na havent seen it but I'll definitly check it out.

The beeb did a programme called the '7 ages of rock' and one focused on eighties alternative scene like 'Black Flag', 'REM' and to a lesser extent 'Husker Du' and 'The Replacements', it was a pretty good watch.

 

[Simon Le Tom]

A lot of the stuff i listen to now is because of the bands shown in the documentary, i'll check it out, thx for posting!

 

[Knight1979]

A lot of the stuff i listen to now is because of the bands shown in the documentary, i'll check it out, thx for posting!

That's interesting since it looks like your a Duran Duran fan! (as am I)

 

[Dave H]

I was well into a lot of that stuff at the time.

7 Seconds
The Descendents
Suicidal Tendencies
Samhain
Circle Jerks
D.R.I.
Misfits
Bad Brains
Token Entry
Pagain Babies
SNFU
Adrenalin OD
S.O.D.
Gang Green
M.O.D.
The Hard Ons


Prob loads more that i've forgot.

 

[Knight1979]

I was well into a lot of that stuff at the time.

7 Seconds
The Descendents
Suicidal Tendencies
Samhain
Circle Jerks
D.R.I.
Misfits
Bad Brains
Token Entry
Pagain Babies
SNFU
Adrenalin OD
S.O.D.
Gang Green
M.O.D.
The Hard Ons


Prob loads more that i've forgot.

Watch the trailer and check out the flick, you will be reminded of a lot more I'm sure!

 

[Dave H]

Will do.

Youtube's not working for me at the mo :(

 

[Thanx4Knives]

a friend recomende this to me as well its supposed to be a cracking read but havent got round to it yet.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0316 ... d_i=468294