Mr. Not Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) From what I've heard (from people as well as from bands themselves), punk rock isn't exactly a reputable genre. A lot of the time it's either very simplistic or very messy. And from what I've heard myself, I couldn't agree more... However, I also can tell that there is a good amount of talent to be found in the genre, as is the same for any. Personally, I've found Billy Talent to be a group which I find very talented on a technical level, and I like their melodies as well. The guitarist Ian D'sa has a very unique guitar style. To summarize it: he often strives to play both the rhythm guitar and lead guitar simultaneously... And he does a damn good job at it. The most tangible example of it is in the song "Try Honesty" during the verses. http://youtu.be/XEhv4L3RSIw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJDjLin2W5E (also, while I've never gotten too much into "The Clash", they're the one classic Punk Rock band I find to enjoy a song by from time to time) Edited December 9, 2015 by Mr. Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 To say punk is not a reputable genera is a bit ridiculous. However, it's a tradition for punk bands to downplay chops and noodling and focus on raw energy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 To say punk is not a reputable genera is a bit ridiculous. However, it's a tradition for punk bands to downplay chops and noodling and focus on raw energy.Yeah. There are garage bands assembled with guys that can't quite play, but the bands that "break" are generally loaded with talent. Bands like "X", Black Flag, Dead Kennedys are raw by choice, not out of desperation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 minutemen could easily outplay dream theater, and they don't have a song longer than 5 minutes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) Always loved the punk guitar riffs. Punk lives on, as seen here !!! :codger: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz:http://youtu.be/Rx5ryCOq9_4 Edited December 9, 2015 by custom55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satchmothesnowdog Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Naked Raygun was always a huge influence on me and they were never what I'd term as hacks, quite the opposite, in fact. Fugazi, Killing Joke and even bands that have strayed from punk like Social Distortion have some great music that isn't two chord garbage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 fugazi, hell yeah. descendents album ALL has prog parts... black flag's mid-80s stuff was heavily influenced by sabbath, mahavishnu, and king crimson. meat puppets and husker du dont really have any flashy elements but they're clearly good players, and husker du have a concept album with a 13-minute song on it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Always loved the punk guitar riffs. Punk lives on, as seen here !!! :codger: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz:http://youtu.be/Rx5ryCOq9_4 is this you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Always loved the punk guitar riffs. Punk lives on, as seen here !!! :codger: :haz: :haz: :haz: :haz:http://youtu.be/Rx5ryCOq9_4 is this you? no no no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Buzzcocks. The Fall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 What's puck rock? Post-punk? Proto-punk? Art-punk? Hardcore-punk? Punk rock is as diverse as any popular music genre that falls under the banner of rock and roll music. So many great bands* - Pere Ubu, Wire, Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Ramones, Minor Threat, TSOL, Misfits... *(I tried not to repeat bands already mentioned) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I was a fan of Downset in the 90's. Punk ? Post-Punk, Neu-Metal? I'm confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driventotheedge Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Not a mention of The Clash yet? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 (edited) speaking of Fugazi http://youtu.be/gqnK5FiHPww Edited December 9, 2015 by custom55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom55 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My introduction to punk was Iggy. This concert was broadcasted on TV which include ( If I remember correctly ), Traffic, Alice Cooper and Grand Funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 My intro to punk was the Sex Pistols in 1977 or 78, although I didn't realize the significance of it then. That was the same time I started listening to the Ramones: http://youtu.be/ZLlLtSG7xe4 It was years later before I found out about the Buzzcocks. I have an affinity for the old English & LA punk bands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invisible airwave Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Clash - London Calling is the best album of all time.RamonesDead KennedysFugaziBuzzcocks Black FlagSocial DBad Religion Can't stand what passes for punk now. Jello Biafra calls it "eagles with loud guitars." I'm looking at you, Fallout Boy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Clash - London Calling is the best album of all time.I would not argue against this statement. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangy Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 To me the greatest punk record is: Fear- the record. Fresh flesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Several good songs aside, I think Green Day is a hack band. Punk? Ask John Lydon... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verena Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Adam and The AntsThe SlitsThe PlasmaticsThe Exploited Edited December 10, 2015 by rhyv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I saw The Humpers back in the 90s and they were great .. Great bass player - played a white Rick when I saw 'em 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 The Supersuckers ...one of the best live bands ever .. Great musicians 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Matt Freeman is a fantastic bass player 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 well, mr. not, we've given you a hundred decent bands to look into. I look forward to your final verdict of, "don't these guys have any keyboard solos?" :dweez: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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