Purple - (409) NA

November Album

Another great month for music with plenty of albums to choose from. The LP that I have picked is (409) by the band Purple. Other great albums this month come from Superfood, Foo Fighters, Girlpool, Olivia Jean and many more. I was very close to picking the Foo Fighters epic album Sonic Highways but these guys just pipped them to the post. The album has a strong Jack White vibe of guitar playing mixed with elements of Sonic Boom Six style vocals. This sound is most notable on the track below.

This would make a brilliant party album or just an album to mosh out to when you are all alone, either or, whichever you're in the mood for. The shared vocals from male to female also add another dimension to the tracks that I think really benefits their sound. Apart from the single below I like Double Nickels and Beach Buddy as stand out tracks. They have a slightly more Strokes vibe but all as a complete package with the other songs it really really works.

The Coathangers - Drive YTV

25/11/14 YouTube Video

This video is the latest from Atlanta band The Coathangers. The members have a bit of a Ramones thing going on with them being called Minnie, Rusty and Crook Kid Coathanger. Their sound has a strong punk feel which obviously is another thing they have in common with the Ramo boys. What makes them stand out is the modern day humor and almost relaxed vocal sound that not many punk bands nowadays have. Apart from the music, their whole attitude and persona they give off is something I really admire. Enjoy!

Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer!

I wasn't planning on blogging today but I have just watched Pussy Riot - A Punk Prayer and it has really inspired me to promote their cause even in the small way that I can. I have heard about it vaguely in the news, media and in magazines but up until watching this documentary I didn't really understand what they were fighting for or more specifically what they were fighting against. I am now up to date with most of the activities from this group but am still learning more. I am also interested in promoting their cause even further and I am really behind what their fighting for. I may be a little bit behind the wave that is the media storm but with two original members still in prison for just under a year and still things to fight for, any time is a good time to raise awareness and make a change. Do it!

YouTube Video Of The Week! 25/06/13

This week is a double hitter with music videos. Two videos sort of linked in terms of the punk rockish genre. One fairly new track and one track a decade and a bit older.

First is a track from a band called The Lunachicks which I found out about through reading the latest Inked Magazine special music issue. The track is called Say What You Mean and I really like the speed and catchiness of it. Also how there is basic instruments playing and shouty vocals fighting for space makes for a rough and ready listen. The track clocks in at just over 2 minutes long and it that time it can really get hooked in your head.

The second track is from The Orwells called Mallrats (La La La). It definitely has the same hook styles as the previous track with the la's repeating all the way through. Another thing I think it has in common is the scuzzy kind of guitar with what sounds like basic chords being played. All in all its a pretty cool song.

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I love both of these tracks and I think this kind of genre is one of my favourites to listen to, especially when I want to get pumped up or energetic for something. I'm definitely going to look further into The Lunachicks catalogue and further into this genre in general.