The great hardcore/punk countdown

William_the_Bloody · 02-19-2013, 12:59 AM

60. The Misfits Genre (Hardcore/Punk rock) New Jersey USA, era 80's, 90's &

Naked Raygun Genre (Punk Rock/Hardcore) Illinois USA, era 80's

Misfits:

I suppose this is my big nuke em bomb on the whole list, so I think its important to state that I like the Misfits, but if there was ever a more over rated band in the history of hardcore & punk it has to be them.

The problem is that their image has far surpassed their musical legacy, which stems in part from a loyal, but yet often fanatical fan base, whose love for the band seems to stretch far beyond the music (A fascination with their appearance and cinematic movie lyrics.) Add to the fact that their distribution rights belong to a major label that's been able to easily market them over the years.

I am however soley concerned with the music, and the Misfits greatness is a very small window indeed, spanning from the Beware Ep to the release of their first album Walk Among Us. Prior to that point, with the exception of Glenn Danzig, the band is musically atrocious. This may be a hard pill for Misfits fans to swallow, but their early stuff sounds like my high school jam band, the guitar & bass playing is so talentless that they make Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols look like Jimmy Page. I mean it's embarrassing when you compare the guitar work to other notable hardcore bands like the Dead Kennedys, Black Flag & Bad Brains. There is only one reason that their early work is listenable, and that reason is Glenn Danzig. I would argue that he is vocally gifted, and the best thing he ever did was leave The Misfits.

I could only imagine the outrage of diehard Misfits fans after they read this, but I would challenge them to find an early Misfits song that is better than Mother, or a Misfits album better than How the gods kill... it's not going to happen. It's nice that Jerry Only finally learned to play and reunited the Misfits, unfortunately playing without Danzig is like reuniting the Dead Kennedys without Jello Biafra...not really the same band.

Halloween

All Hell Breaks Loose

We Are 138

Naked Raygun

Adding Naked Raygun to the list

Only in America

Rat Patrol

Surf Combat

The Batlord · 02-19-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by William_the_Bloody

I could only imagine the outrage of diehard Misfits fans after they read this, but I would challenge them to find an early Misfits song that is better than Mother, or a Misfits album better than How the gods kill... it's not going to happen.

I ****ing love the Misfits, but Danzig definitely smokes them. I could listen to their early stuff all day long. "Twist of Cain" has one of the all time greatest riffs in history.

Newkie · 02-19-2013, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by William_the_Bloody

The problem is that their image has far surpassed their musical legacy

Nonsense, I haven't seen someone wearing a Misfits T shirt in at least two weeks. I get the over rated tag but come on, who doesn't have a misfits phase? Mommy can I go out and kill tonight has to be up there. Last Caress still makes me laugh too

Paul Smeenus · 02-19-2013, 09:52 PM

<----- not a Misfits (or Danzig) fan

<puts on flame resistant suit>

**Janszoon** · 02-19-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Smeenus

<----- not a Misfits (or Danzig) fan

<puts on flame resistant suit>

You have a paul smeenus.

William_the_Bloody · 02-19-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I ****ing love the Misfits, but Danzig definitely smokes them. I could listen to their early stuff all day long. "Twist of Cain" has one of the all time greatest riffs in history.

That he does, he's been out of the picture lately though, so I hope he puts out a new album and goes on tour.

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Originally Posted by Newkie

Nonsense, I haven't seen someone wearing a Misfits T shirt in at least two weeks. I get the over rated tag but come on, who doesn't have a misfits phase? Mommy can I go out and kill tonight has to be up there. Last Caress still makes me laugh too

lol, I think the Misfits t shirts are finally dying down a bit, especially now that its been leaked that Glenn Danzig is gay. Not that, that should change anything. Hey I'de date Henry Rollings to.

**Janszoon** · 02-19-2013, 10:49 PM

^That's probably the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Just sayin'.

William_the_Bloody · 02-19-2013, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

^That's probably the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. Just sayin'.

lol, ya I think they make a cute pair.

William_the_Bloody · 02-19-2013, 11:02 PM

59. Peter & the Test Tube Babies Genre (Hardcore) Peacehaven UK , era 80's &

Blitz Genre (Oi!/Punk rock) Derbyshire UK, era 80's

Peter and the TTB's were always a fun straight up punk rock band to listen to.

The Jinx

Transvestite

Never made it

Blitz

Adding the Blitz to the list.

Warriors

Voice of a Generation

Never Surrender

Newkie · 02-20-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by William_the_Bloody

I think the Misfits t shirts are finally dying down a bit

You would think so, but I work at a Uni in and if I haven't seen anyone wearing a Ramones or Misfits T-shirt at least 3/5 days of the week I've been lucky!

Quality picture...

02-19-2013, 12:59 AM	#231 (permalink)
William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	60. The Misfits Genre (Hardcore/Punk rock) New Jersey USA, era 80's, 90's & Naked Raygun Genre (Punk Rock/Hardcore) Illinois USA, era 80's Misfits: I suppose this is my big nuke em bomb on the whole list, so I think its important to state that I like the Misfits, but if there was ever a more over rated band in the history of hardcore & punk it has to be them. The problem is that their image has far surpassed their musical legacy, which stems in part from a loyal, but yet often fanatical fan base, whose love for the band seems to stretch far beyond the music (A fascination with their appearance and cinematic movie lyrics.) Add to the fact that their distribution rights belong to a major label that's been able to easily market them over the years. I am however soley concerned with the music, and the Misfits greatness is a very small window indeed, spanning from the Beware Ep to the release of their first album Walk Among Us. Prior to that point, with the exception of Glenn Danzig, the band is musically atrocious. This may be a hard pill for Misfits fans to swallow, but their early stuff sounds like my high school jam band, the guitar & bass playing is so talentless that they make Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols look like Jimmy Page. I mean it's embarrassing when you compare the guitar work to other notable hardcore bands like the Dead Kennedys, Black Flag & Bad Brains. There is only one reason that their early work is listenable, and that reason is Glenn Danzig. I would argue that he is vocally gifted, and the best thing he ever did was leave The Misfits. I could only imagine the outrage of diehard Misfits fans after they read this, but I would challenge them to find an early Misfits song that is better than Mother, or a Misfits album better than How the gods kill... it's not going to happen. It's nice that Jerry Only finally learned to play and reunited the Misfits, unfortunately playing without Danzig is like reuniting the Dead Kennedys without Jello Biafra...not really the same band. Halloween All Hell Breaks Loose We Are 138 Naked Raygun Adding Naked Raygun to the list Only in America Rat Patrol Surf Combat Last edited by William_the_Bloody; 07-10-2013 at 01:40 AM.

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02-19-2013, 11:02 PM	#239 (permalink)
William_the_Bloody Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sunnydale Cemetary Posts: 2,093	59. Peter & the Test Tube Babies Genre (Hardcore) Peacehaven UK , era 80's & Blitz Genre (Oi!/Punk rock) Derbyshire UK, era 80's Peter and the TTB's were always a fun straight up punk rock band to listen to. The Jinx Transvestite Never made it Blitz Adding the Blitz to the list. Warriors Voice of a Generation Never Surrender Last edited by William_the_Bloody; 07-12-2013 at 08:43 PM.