HofmaimaierUnderstandable
db2all the “fuck the system” bands from the 80s-90s were right all along
etherphonIndeed, in the wise words of the Boys, Beastie: “You gotta fight.. for your right.. to partyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy”.
I love that that song was a throwaway to make a point and it went crazy.
And they were only 16 years old when they made that album.
PeppycitoYeah I bet they’re so sad they peaked early, they’re all crying into their million-dollar-bills in their mansions for the rest of their lives.
They’re mainly crying because of all the royalties they had to pay the guy that wrote their rhythming dictionary.
Brother SoulAlso, in the words of Dee Snider and Twisted Sister: “We’re not gonna take it, anymore.”
Also in the words of Dee Snyder: "the only sado-masocism going on in the song ‘Under the Knife,’ is happening in Tipper Gore’s head.
Just need to add church officials to that separate bathroom.
Punk was always right.
Definitely not about the heroin.
I have always loved punk and especially the Clash.
ordnance_qf_17_pounderRage Against The Machine were one of the realest bands ever.
Rage Against The Machine is when I see AI in my web search results.
Rage Against The Machine is when someone introduced a new piece of music to me. And they think it’s real and trying to convince me at how dope it is. And me side eyeing them, thinking…I can’t wait to get this fake crap up out my ear. It’s clever. But ummm, fake ain’t the new real homie. Duces. ✌️
Muse too.
Seth TaylorYea RATM is so woke now 🤭
Agreed!!
Brother
Early Gen-X went from seeing the horrors of the Vietnam war on TV, straight into Reganism, Iran Contra, and more. All while under the looming shadow of global thermonuclear war, which was pushed heavily into the zeitgeist by cold-war politics at the time. Sure, there’s a lot good stuff from that era too, but there was also plenty to rage about.
As GenX, Xennial, whatever we’re called these days, I miss this guy. I have to remind myself, 40s and 50s isn’t dead, yet.
Bite the Hand that Feeds comes to mind. Reznor refused to perform it at an awards show during the Gulf War because they wouldn’t let him display a giant head shot of George W. Bush during. Then there’s Bowie. Reznor was “Johnny” in the “I’m Afraid of Americans” video.
We also had Rage. What music is being produced now, rock side, that’s worth a damn?
It’s all underground and decentralized into its own communities. Takes a good amount of digging but its not like say the 70s-early 00s where smaller to medium sized labels were taking risks and funding all kinds of music that allowed for bands like NIN and Rage to hit the stratosphere. With all the M&A and industry contraction, risk taking is severely discouraged. Hence, the generic slop seen in the surface today.
darkdemizeCheck out Rise Against. Very much a “fuck the establishment” band.
Check out run the jewels. Corporate avenger was good but didn’t last very long. A lot of Slipknot is in the same vein.
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SailorFuzzKiller Mike is your textbook definition libertarian. He’s capitalist af with specific interest in specific progressive policies that he is personally invested in. Especially if those interest align with his brand image.
He’s was rahrah Bernie until it wasn’t making him any money.
Run the Jewels has collaborated with Zach De la Rocha and Viagra Boys has some catchy antifascist lyrics.
I kinda like the Idles’ album Tangk. It more rock and makes some good points, mainly to “fuck the king”
whoisearthEl-P collabed with Trent on Flyentology.
Fuck I’m old now aren’t I?
Proceeds to crant Thot Squad to feel young.
Parquet Courts, IDLES, Mannequin Pussy, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, black midi (recent rip), Kneecap, Turnstile, shame, Squid, Dry Cleaning, Yard Act, SPRINTS, Amyl & the Sniffers, so many more, the list goes on and on!
The entire Year Zero album was Trent’s revive of what would become MAGA. Unfortunately, the only solution for the problem in his album was aliens killing everyone.
It’s still a great album and very relevant today.
Seriously prophetic. The ARG for the album’s release was such a mind blowing experience
If you’re looking for this specific sound may I suggest Fear is a Weapon / Release The List by Ben Lapidus
As far as just fantastic independent rock bands that aren’t afraid to experiment or get political then no one out there currently is doing it better than Foxing. I often describe them as Brand New meets NIN meets Pink Floyd, but just like those three each song/album is a different experience.
Ben Lapidus - FEAR IS A WEAPON
Hardcore punk as a genre is all good political rock. Incendiary is a great band that is reminiscent of Rage. One of my favorite bands is Hostages, but enough of their songs are calls to violence against pigs and politicians that it’ll probably put you on a list lol
We have those, and they can be found at any Barnes & Noble. You can find them by the stench. 🤢
RememberTheApollo_I can’t find a direct quote from Trent saying this anywhere except reposts on various social media, none of which appear to be Reznor official.
Can anyone verify this is a real quote or is it just made up crap?
🇰 🌀 🇱 🇦 🇳 🇦 🇰 🇮 This particular quote is made up.
Probably not this exact thing, but he has said a lot against Trump and MAGA.
Technically, they all are.
And now, here’s a few non-made up words;
So, it’s a terrible lie? I’m hurt. Makes me wish this fragile society wasn’t in such a downward spiral.