Favorite Post-Punk Band?

sidewinder · 12-09-2009, 02:14 PM

I don't listen to much post-punk, really. But of the bands/albums I've listened to, I'd say Wire. But that's not based on their whole discog of course, as I've only heard the first 3 albums.

LoathsomePete · 12-09-2009, 04:20 PM

Been listening to a lot of The Fall lately and am really enjoying their music. Killing Joke has a a decent post-punk sound, but at times they get far too metallic so it's hard to say whether or not they really belong in the genre.

Sneer · 12-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I'd be tempted to say PiL, but then i know i'd change my mind five minutes later. There are too many to choose from.

Fuck it, PiL.

There.

Violent & Funky · 12-09-2009, 09:49 PM

I'm not quite sure who would be eligible, but I really like Dinosaur Jr, Fugazi, and The Dead Milkmen. Any of those count?

lieasleep · 12-18-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Violent & Funky

I'm not quite sure who would be eligible, but I really like Dinosaur Jr, Fugazi, and The Dead Milkmen. Any of those count?

no.

joy division, is hands down the best, but i love the fall, siouxie and the banshees, gang of four, etc.

also i say death cab's narrow stairs is a real solid post-punk album (or at least has some real post-punk influences)

zeppy111 · 12-18-2009, 11:17 AM

1. The Fall

I hands down love this band, ever since hearing Grotesque back a couple months I have immersed myself in their music and have never looked back. When you know you have found the pinnacle of music it is so satisfying, and that is how I feel listening to The Fall.

2. Joy Division

3. A toss up between Human Tetris/Motorama, two relatively small Russian post-punk bands.

~~Odyshape~~ · 12-19-2009, 12:42 PM

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loveissucide · 12-19-2009, 06:35 PM

How are we gonna define post-punk?Does it have to be just the original batch or can more recent groups who are very much in the style be included?

Engine · 12-19-2009, 06:42 PM

The Cure

million dollar basher · 12-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Echo was good. The Smiths were definitely one of my favorite groups of that era, though they and Jesus and the Mary Chain were arguably a little late compared to Echo & the Bunnymen.
I'm having a difficult time with the "Post-Punk" handle. It encompasses quite a bit. For me, I would consider Fugazi "Post-Punk" because of Ian McKaye's affiliation with the hardcore scene--Teen Idles, Minor Threat, etc--but they don't seem to fit the dynamics of this thread.

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I don't listen to much post-punk, really. But of the bands/albums I've listened to, I'd say Wire. But that's not based on their whole discog of course, as I've only heard the first 3 albums. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Been listening to a lot of The Fall lately and am really enjoying their music. Killing Joke has a a decent post-punk sound, but at times they get far too metallic so it's hard to say whether or not they really belong in the genre. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	I'd be tempted to say PiL, but then i know i'd change my mind five minutes later. There are too many to choose from. Fuck it, PiL. There. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

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zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	1. The Fall I hands down love this band, ever since hearing Grotesque back a couple months I have immersed myself in their music and have never looked back. When you know you have found the pinnacle of music it is so satisfying, and that is how I feel listening to The Fall. 2. Joy Division 3. A toss up between Human Tetris/Motorama, two relatively small Russian post-punk bands. __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

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Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	I'm not quite sure who would be eligible, but I really like Dinosaur Jr, Fugazi, and The Dead Milkmen. Any of those count?

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million dollar basher Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: trapped in a basement Posts: 184	Echo was good. The Smiths were definitely one of my favorite groups of that era, though they and Jesus and the Mary Chain were arguably a little late compared to Echo & the Bunnymen. I'm having a difficult time with the "Post-Punk" handle. It encompasses quite a bit. For me, I would consider Fugazi "Post-Punk" because of Ian McKaye's affiliation with the hardcore scene--Teen Idles, Minor Threat, etc--but they don't seem to fit the dynamics of this thread.