Comments for Ripped And Torn

Comment on The Glasgow Years Issues 1-4 by Edwyn Collins

Edwyn Collins — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:46:38 +0000

Sorry, Tony. I was stupid, 17 year old!! Sorry-Edwyn

Comment on Were Pink Floyd punk? by Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 07 May 2012 04:52:52 +0000

Lyrically, and, perhaps to lesser degree, musically, Floyd was somewhat dark, cynical, and nihilistic; they did not reflect any of the ‘party and get laid’ ethos evinced by other ’70s bands like Zepplin or Aerosmith. In this sense you might say hey were punk, although I would argue that darkness, cynicism, and nihilism are part and parcel of the folk traditions that spawned rock and roll. One should also consider how their generally downtempo, barbituated aesthetic and elaborate stage sets comport themselves with whatever it means to be “punk.”

Comment on Were Pink Floyd punk? by AL

AL — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:57:15 +0000

Just found some pics of the Pistols wearing the ‘I hate Pink Floyd’ t-shirt.
http://www.feelnumb.com/2011/07/05/the-sex-pistols-shared-the-famous-i-hate-pink-floyd-shirt/

Which leads on to a Situationist [or Letterist to be pedantic] style detournement of the original question – which gives:

“Were the Sex Pistols punk?”

Comment on Were Pink Floyd punk? by Jules

Jules — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:26:18 +0000

No.

Comment on Were Pink Floyd punk? by Sike

Sike — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:48:17 +0000

Vegetable Man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7e1RUXUx7o

Comment on Malcolm McLaren – his life, authenticity vs karaoke culture by Slyme68

Slyme68 — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:13:18 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDZFcDGpL4U

Further good stuff on educational sausage machine from the RSA

Comment on John Robb talk on Punk Rock and DIY Creativity by Brian Rowland

Brian Rowland — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:15:13 +0000

Excellent talk! and absolutely loved the bit about guitar tuning. Very poignant and reminds me why most of the time I am doing the wrong thing teaching or most other ‘jobs’. I always think I am gonna start creating my own stuff. I have tons of stuff written down on bits of paper over the years, stuffed in a box. Note to self: Gerron wi it!

Comment on The Slits – Man Next Door – Berlin 1981 by dan i

dan i — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:13:15 +0000

They rock! Is that Neneh Cherry on grooving and boing-diddly duties?

Comment on Desert Island Discs – Jeremy Gluck by JSG

JSG — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:58:09 +0000

Gen X are a great lifelong love affair. Real power pop.

Comment on Desert Island Discs – Jeremy Gluck by Tony D

Tony D — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:47:49 +0000

Fantastic reading Jeremy. You’ve especially re-ignited my admiration for Complete Control by The Clash. Just as they were becoming uncool they, as you say, got it right: it’s sounds better now than it did then. The only problem for me is they never connected emotionally in the same way the Pistols did.

In the same vein Generation X’s songs have stood the test of time – ‘Ready Steady Go’ especially is worth a re-listen/reassessment.