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D.O.A. with Jello BiafraD.O.A. with Jello Biafra: We Occupy [7-inch]We Occupy [7-inch] (2012)Sudden Death Reviewer Rating: 3.5 Contributed by: JohnGentileJohnGentile (others by this writer | submit your own) The most interesting thing about "We Occupy" is the approach that Joey Keithley of D.O.A. and Jello Biafra take. Of course, both scowl at corporate abuses and decry the current economic situation. Those territories are nothing new for either man, but most interestingly, both add a seldom seen elemen.
The most interesting thing about "We Occupy" is the approach that Joey Keithley of D.O.A. and Jello Biafra take. Of course, both scowl at corporate abuses and decry the current economic situation. Those territories are nothing new for either man, but most interestingly, both add a seldom seen element to their own music and punk in general. Instead of focusing on the negatives and dwelling in doom, the pair craft a darn-right upbeat song. By picking a tune that both borrows from major chords and even dips into ska--yes, that's right ska--the pair create a victory song, or failing that, one designed to rally the troops. The decision is quite skillful in that it's inviting to those outside the political and music scene, as well as energizing. By re-charging those in the Occupy movement, Keithley and Biafra encourage those involved to keep moving forward because for once, they might actually be winning the battle. Please login or register to post comments.What are the benefits of having a Punknews.org account?
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We Occupy is pretty cool. An unexpected sound from these two, but I like it.