fuck this band
Mclusky, my favorite obscure band, broke up a few months ago. My temptation to promote them is what led me to developing the idea of a music blog. So it's fitting that my first music tip should be this amazing punk trio.
Nowadays when people think punk rock they think Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Story of the Year etc. But these groups don't completely fill the punk void. In the early nineties groups like Green Day started combining their punk influences with pop sensibility, and now the bands that grew up listening to Green Day have further diluted the original punk energy.
Because some of the intensity has been lost, people look to the screamo bands to get their fix. I can't criticize because I haven't listened to the music enough, but it seems as though the tortured feeling let off by these groups is overdone and ingenuine.
But somewhere hidden amongst all these perversions of punk is an authentic example of the true punk sound and attitude.
Mclusky, the answer to the problem.
Mclusky lets off unconrollable energy with their fast-paced, confrontational, smart-ass (which is sooo much better than whiney) punk rock and does so better, and with more consistency, than any other band around. In my opinion, they jumped onto the throne of crazy-ass-hardrock that Nirvana vacated after In Utero.
But that's not to say they're unoriginal Nirvana clones. Each band had a significant Pixies influence, and each has a very real, abrasive energy about them. However, Mclusky has opted to stay away from Cobain's poetic take on lyrics and instead created their own little niche. Their lyrics are peppered with humor, without distracting from whatever the song's meaning is. Their music's subject matter varies from berating a poorly named appliance store, to parodying the "I'm better than you" mentality... but oftentimes the lyrics appear to be complete nonsense... though what's more enjoyable than absolute craziness ("I am the walrus" anyone?).
Their sounds differ quite a bit as well. One listen will tell you that Mclusky is definitely their own band in an era of imitation.
They've got a killer sound, inventive lyrics, and most importantly, they never get old. If you think you can handle a musical ass-kicking, definitely check out Mclusky. You can go to www.mclusky.net to read about new projects of former Mclusky members, check out lyrics, and listen to / watch mclusky make music.
Song that won't disappoint: "Without MSG I am Nothing" Mclusky. Or try "Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues," if you aren't a newcomer to wild rock.
Why?: "Without MSG I am Nothing," is incredibly catchy while being heavy. Mclusky will occasionally use vocals as another instrument, adding addictive noises to the track, and this is a fine example. "Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues" is simply the most out-of-control song I've ever listened to, up there with "Tourettes" by Nirvana.
Nowadays when people think punk rock they think Good Charlotte, Yellowcard, Story of the Year etc. But these groups don't completely fill the punk void. In the early nineties groups like Green Day started combining their punk influences with pop sensibility, and now the bands that grew up listening to Green Day have further diluted the original punk energy.
Because some of the intensity has been lost, people look to the screamo bands to get their fix. I can't criticize because I haven't listened to the music enough, but it seems as though the tortured feeling let off by these groups is overdone and ingenuine.
But somewhere hidden amongst all these perversions of punk is an authentic example of the true punk sound and attitude.
Mclusky, the answer to the problem.
Mclusky lets off unconrollable energy with their fast-paced, confrontational, smart-ass (which is sooo much better than whiney) punk rock and does so better, and with more consistency, than any other band around. In my opinion, they jumped onto the throne of crazy-ass-hardrock that Nirvana vacated after In Utero.
But that's not to say they're unoriginal Nirvana clones. Each band had a significant Pixies influence, and each has a very real, abrasive energy about them. However, Mclusky has opted to stay away from Cobain's poetic take on lyrics and instead created their own little niche. Their lyrics are peppered with humor, without distracting from whatever the song's meaning is. Their music's subject matter varies from berating a poorly named appliance store, to parodying the "I'm better than you" mentality... but oftentimes the lyrics appear to be complete nonsense... though what's more enjoyable than absolute craziness ("I am the walrus" anyone?).
Their sounds differ quite a bit as well. One listen will tell you that Mclusky is definitely their own band in an era of imitation.
They've got a killer sound, inventive lyrics, and most importantly, they never get old. If you think you can handle a musical ass-kicking, definitely check out Mclusky. You can go to www.mclusky.net to read about new projects of former Mclusky members, check out lyrics, and listen to / watch mclusky make music.
Song that won't disappoint: "Without MSG I am Nothing" Mclusky. Or try "Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues," if you aren't a newcomer to wild rock.
Why?: "Without MSG I am Nothing," is incredibly catchy while being heavy. Mclusky will occasionally use vocals as another instrument, adding addictive noises to the track, and this is a fine example. "Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues" is simply the most out-of-control song I've ever listened to, up there with "Tourettes" by Nirvana.
posted by tightropewalker | 4:51 PM
1 Comments:
so, of course I have three of four specific songs you're talking about...I don't believe I have the fourth! Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues, eh?
I like the concept of this blog, so much so, I may use it in my next post, if that's all right. I may not be a music expert as you are, but I can always copy :)
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