Does anyone remember 90's punk revival? The boom that the end of hair metal created? yeah me neither. And obviously AFI forgets too. The once hailed mid-stream punk/alt. group at least at one time resembled punk influences. But now, they're 2009 release "Crash Love" slaps you in the face. You recover and you realize that...the punk rock you once loved died with the decade. The once titans of 90's punk have either fizzled out, broke up, or went on to destroy their fan base with new and horrible records. Even once hailed punk trio Propagandhi released a slew of terrible records after bassist John Samson left. Often time I consider Propagandhi as only consisting of "How to Clean Everything," "Less Talk, More Rock," and "Where Quality/Quantity are Job #1." So how did this happen to our beloved sound? Maybe these bands just didn't know when to quit. Perhaps if Orchid, Pg. 99, or Saetia would have continued I'd be saying the same about them. But I'm not. Those bands burnt out into the early 2000's leaving the last traces of respectable hardcore and punk with that oh so controversial emo tinge.
So is all hope lost? is the open minded and varied punk listener without hope? Eh for now maybe things look grim. But how about digging back into the genre. Off shoot starters of sub genres are always great listening. They develop new sounds and generally have short lived, yet impressive careers. Sooo....
Music suggestions:
Active Band: Comadre... these cali. guys are doing true punk rock. all types wrapped into one. you'll hear traditional punk with shouty vocals. Strummy folk stuff with quick hit beats and a very accessible sound. check these guys out..."Burn Your Bones" is a great start
Anytime/reason Band:Orchid. What is there to be say about Orchid? My favorite hardcore band of all time. Great always and under any circumstances. Quick hard songs. The expression and passion is on a new level. This music is the beauty of a car crash. some type of black beauty.Check "Chaos Is Me" or "Totality"
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