Favorite Post-Punk Band?

Sneer · 08-04-2011, 08:21 PM

First wave of punk took place 74-78 roughly. Post-punk began when pre-existing bands in the original punk movement either began experimenting with their sound (The Clash, The Damned etc) or broke up and formed new bands (PIL, Magazine etc), along with new bands that began springing up and building on or warping the basic punk ethos.

So, post-punk really began in the late 70s, building through the early to mid 80s and branching off into new genres as the decade progressed... in a nutshell.

And yeah, if one thing has been learnt in this thread, it's that the term 'post-punk' is quite problematic.

Howard the Duck · 08-04-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu

Of course. Minutemen had the punk ethos, and took it down eclectic and experimental routes. Double Nickels on the Dime backs up my point, there are jazz, funk and country influences thrown in to the mix, producing what is in essence a post-punk album.

i would agree

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-04-2011, 08:41 PM

I don't really see post punk as a genre, it was more an umbrella term to cover anything that was inspired by punk, whether that be Jazz, Rock, Funk, Electronica, Pop, Country, World Music or anything else really.

Saddest-Of-All-Keys · 08-15-2011, 02:53 PM

I just listened 'This Nation's Saving Grace' by the Fall which was pretty awesome.

My favourite is probably the Cure or Joy Division. I love the Clash but I've never once thought of them as "Post-Punk"

silvermoon · 08-15-2011, 09:09 PM

joy division and billy idols-generation x**. S.& Banshee. Love them!
ramones are still great.how can you not enjoy their music.

Howard the Duck · 08-15-2011, 09:10 PM

gen x and ramones are not post-punk

they're pop-punk

silvermoon · 08-15-2011, 09:18 PM

Your right about that. Still good music. sex pistols were okay but I liked the more poppy sounding of punk even green day.

~~Odyshape~~ · 08-30-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

I don't really see post punk as a genre, it was more an umbrella term to cover anything that was inspired by punk, whether that be Jazz, Rock, Funk, Electronica, Pop, Country, World Music or anything else really.

I totally agree with urban on this. I mean post punk really doesn't describe any particular sound like a real genre.

Howard the Duck · 08-30-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Odyshape

I totally agree with urban on this. I mean post punk really doesn't describe any particular sound like a real genre.

much like "New Wave" or "post-hardcore"?

~~Odyshape~~ · 11-09-2011, 07:01 PM

one of my favorite post punk songs ever god is it wonderful

08-04-2011, 08:21 PM	#191 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	First wave of punk took place 74-78 roughly. Post-punk began when pre-existing bands in the original punk movement either began experimenting with their sound (The Clash, The Damned etc) or broke up and formed new bands (PIL, Magazine etc), along with new bands that began springing up and building on or warping the basic punk ethos. So, post-punk really began in the late 70s, building through the early to mid 80s and branching off into new genres as the decade progressed... in a nutshell. And yeah, if one thing has been learnt in this thread, it's that the term 'post-punk' is quite problematic. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

08-04-2011, 08:41 PM	#193 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	I don't really see post punk as a genre, it was more an umbrella term to cover anything that was inspired by punk, whether that be Jazz, Rock, Funk, Electronica, Pop, Country, World Music or anything else really. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

08-15-2011, 02:53 PM	#194 (permalink)
Saddest-Of-All-Keys Groupie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 44	I just listened 'This Nation's Saving Grace' by the Fall which was pretty awesome. My favourite is probably the Cure or Joy Division. I love the Clash but I've never once thought of them as "Post-Punk" __________________ "I decree today that life is simply taking and not giving, England is mine and it owes me a living."

11-09-2011, 07:01 PM	#200 (permalink)
~~Odyshape~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 526	one of my favorite post punk songs ever god is it wonderful Last edited by Odyshape; 11-09-2011 at 07:22 PM.

08-15-2011, 09:09 PM	#195 (permalink)
silvermoon Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: usa Posts: 71	joy division and billy idols-generation x**. S.& Banshee. Love them! ramones are still great.how can you not enjoy their music.

08-15-2011, 09:18 PM	#197 (permalink)
silvermoon Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: usa Posts: 71	Your right about that. Still good music. sex pistols were okay but I liked the more poppy sounding of punk even green day.