Some Punks Never Die: The Buzzcocks Celebrate 30 Years Of Rock At SXSW
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If you’ve been wondering what the classic British pop-punkers The Buzzcock’s have been up to, you are either really cool, old or both.
It seems like just yesterday that I was lamenting how eggregious it is that certain bands have never been inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including the long overdue Buzzcocks. But that didn’t keep them from performing and kicking ass at what is the modern day music festival for all things cool, SXSW in Austin Texas.
Bands from all over the globe come to showcase and play for hordes of crowds, including rock journalists, bloggers and mainstream media.
The Buzzcocks were presented at SXSW by former Jane’s Addiction singer Perry Farrell who noted how influencial Pete Shelley and company have been over the years.
The band, which formed 30 years ago in 1976, celebrated this achievement getting to play to fans half their age. How incredibly awesome that a whole new generation of music fans should get exposed to some of the greatest punk music ever created.Â
The Buzzcocks SXSW set included, “Orgasm Addict,” “Sick City Sometimes,” “Promises” and their classic “Ever Fallen In Love.”
Back in the day, when I was a fledgling punker complete with my head shaved on the sides and a ducktail for good measure, it was a much cooler punk rock girl who introduced me to the Buzzcocks. Before that mindblowing experience, I assumed punkrock was atonal aural assaults on the mind and ears, like what I heard from the overrated Sex Pistols. From that moment on, I knew that the best punk music was melodic, tuneful and inspiring.Â
The Buzzcocks are releasing their 8th studio album, Flat Pack Philosophy on their new label Cooking Vinyl. Here’s The Buzzcock’s “Ever Fallen In Love.” Enjoy.
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Flat Pack Philosophy has been out a small while - and it’s gotten a decent amount o’ play in my house. A good collection of latter day Buzzcocks, though I still personally prefer the earlier speedier youthful stuff . . .
Comment by Bill Sherman — March 19, 2007 @ 11:30 am
I’ll give anything that saved you from a ducktail a chance
Comment by Amrita — March 19, 2007 @ 12:36 pm
I was right there with you Gloss!
(sans ducktail and shaven sides)
I’m still an orgasm addict!!
Comment by The Domestic Minx — March 19, 2007 @ 4:37 pm
SXSW - Melvins, Buzzcocks, & Stooges
I missed all three of them…. “But all thoughts of the Melvins’ agedness go right out the window when Crover and Coady fall into a martial lockstep that defies the lobes. As the sun beats down, they beat down, appearing…
Trackback by brooklynvegan — March 20, 2007 @ 1:18 am
Its great that some of these legends come to SXSW, but I was a bit distressed to see most of the official showcases to be given to signed acts. The unofficial parties had some of the best bands in Austin last week culling bands from the unsigned ranks. Still great festival obviously, but it’d be nice to see them step it back up for unsigned acts.
Comment by Earvolution — March 23, 2007 @ 8:09 pm