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Epitaph Records -- Millencolin

This was a great line up for a show. None of the bands sucked, which is rare because a lot of shows I attend have at least one horrible band. So any way, the opening act was San Diego 5-piece band, Cold Weather Rescue. The first time I ever saw them play, I was not impressed in the least, but this time was so much better. I wasn’t sure what type of music they classify themselves as, but according to their web page some of their influences include Stavesacre, Sunny Day Real Estate, Counterfit, Smashing Pumpkins, Far, Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, The Cure, Mock Orange, and the Deftones. CWR first played “2 ½ Minutes” then “Der Na Nare” both of which I just so happen to favor. I believe it was their third song “Strategery” that I hated. It was too noisy or not in sync...or something. They finished up with “Stabbing” and a song that they call “Waiting” (apparently it’s an unnamed song, and so tonight it received a temporary name?) Despite their five song set, they were quite entertaining and if they ever swing by your town, check ‘em out. (www.coldweatherrescue.com)

Next up: Emo Christian Band Noise Ratchet. The last time I saw Noise Ratchet play was about a year and a half ago. I could have sworn I remember them having a completely different sound to their music but of course I do have severe memory problems. I actually don’t know a lot about this band besides the fact that they are Christian and from San Diego. Now don’t let the fact that they are a Christian band bring you down. They’re actually pretty damn good. And I think as long as you can keep an open mind, you might like this band too. I apologize for catching only one song name, which was “Disappear”. Their very last song had a nice ring to it, but the lyrics were a bit too powerful to me in the religious sense. I really wasn’t into that. If you ask me, I much prefer them over MxPx, Dogwood, or N.I.V. (www.noiseratchet.com)

Now we’re getting to the good stuff. Jack’s Broken Heart. These guys have been on the top 25 list of downloaded songs on mp3.com (along with Noise Ratchet) for quite some time now. They also just recently won a San Diego Music Award for the “best alternative band”. Oh, and it’s like that for a reason. These guys are so good!! They started off by playing “Dress the Part” which I liked. It’s hard to put into words how I feel about Jack’s Broken Heart, every time I see them I like them a little more. Every performance seems to be a little better than the last. Set list as written: DTP, LL, AF, TT, AW, DML, ITF (www.jacksbrokenheart.com)

Mock Orange rocks. I am no number one fan or anything, but I’ve waited like 2 months for this show. Boy was it was worth it. Their second song was a new one, their fourth was “Brake Lights On” which I recognized after 2 notes. Sooo, look if you’ve never heard this band’s music before give ‘em a shot. They’ve got a good variety to their tunes and are a highly likable band. There were a few bobbing heads in the crowd and a few people singing along. It was a shame there was only one person who was genuinely into the music. I'd recommend any of these bands to anyone who likes good music.



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    Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 2:32 PM (EST)
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    man i hard to the core man. If you are punk that does not mean that you have to only listen to punk rock. After all rap created punk

    Posted by savesthedaypunk on 2001-11-21 21:57:18
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    Rap "music" is against punk im not trying to catagorise it but if you ask any real punk rocker he/she would say rap sucks. And you my friend are obviosly not punk.

    Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at 5:49 PM (EST)
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    i like the band: jack's broken cock.

    Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 19, 2001 at 10:32 PM (EST)
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    ok you are fucking stupid....why do you not like Blink just because Travis was in the P Diddy Video? Cos you know, that has so fucking much to do with their music an all!

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 7:52 PM (EST)
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    If you guys want real punk not emo shit then i recomend hardcore street punk by cool bands like: alien ant farm, sum 41, and of lets not forget the creators of punk rock: BLINK 182

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 18, 2001 at 7:30 PM (EST)
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    i couldn't believe it. I had worts on my ass. And thats the story of emo

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 9:54 PM (EST)
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    i couldn't believe it. I had worts on my ass. And thats the story of emo

    Posted by MusicIsMyLife on 2001-11-16 21:12:43
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    God...it never ends.

    Posted by savesthedaypunk on 2001-11-11 22:40:31
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    Blink has no talent.The drummer was ok, but then he was in a rap video so that cancles him out.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 10:09 PM (EST)
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    i like blink 182 it is alot better then this fake punk rock stuff.

    GO BLINK!

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 10:06 PM (EST)
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    i dont like emo or christian music, i fact i hate all of it. so i gave this shit a 1

    you all should die,

    FAT Bill

    Posted by savesthedaypunk on 2001-11-11 21:14:51
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    haha i got n account...who rules?
    noise ratchets awsome im listening to em right now there singer has a incubus thing goin on but its very cool.

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 8:56 PM (EST)
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    Noise ratchet very cool.
    later,
    Savesthedaypunk

    Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, November 11, 2001 at 6:48 AM (EST)
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    i loathe you all.

    and by the way, its been nearly 5 years since the last Propagandhi album. What have these guys been up? Some years back Propagandhi went out and formed the G7 Welcoming Committee Collective (a worker owned and operated record label dedicated to the expansion of resistance culture through music, print, and spoken word) rather than putting out their own new material-until now.  

    The big question here is that in music today, is there a need for these guys? While in the late 70s and early 80s you may be able to name off about 1000 Activism/America Sucks bands, today theres only a few left. Why is that? Bands have moved on from their roots and sing about girls now, times have dramatically changed. I myself can only think of a small handful of people I know who lives are all about activism and anarchy and their pool of supporters and fellow "comrades" are very tiny. Most people who like bands like Propagandhi or Anti Flag for example love their music, just not their messages that they speak of.  

    There was a twinge of excitement when it was announced that this album could be downloaded from Napster. I must inform you that there is much more this time around to their c.d. as a whole. Besides getting new songs, stick your c.d. into the c.d. rom drive in your computer and its a multimedia experience. Although most people will care less about the multimedia features and just about the music you can't deny that you cannot experience this with just downloading the album off Napster.

    There are numerous video presentations on here including "Ward Churchill: To Disrupt, Discredit, And Destroy", "The G7 Welcoming Committe", and "William Blum: U.S. Foreign Policy-A Study In Hypocrisy".  

    There are also various pamphlets you can view via Acrobat Reader which also comes on the c.d. The activist William Blum contributes a whopping 189 page essay called "To Disrupt, Discredit and Destroy-The FBI's secret War Against The Black Panther Party" and there is also a 16 page thing on why you should chose to be a Vegan.

    There is also a presentation from AK Press Audio where you can read all about Anarchism, Vegetarians, Animal Rights, Zapatisa, all written by "progressive intellectuals and activists".

    The music is the same, they mix together mid 80s political hardcore and early 80s speed metal. Like all the multimedia features, the themes are the same, "Fuck The Border, Bullshit Politicians, and Albright Monument Baghdad". There are some pretty decent songs on here.

    So is this c.d. for you? If you live for anarchy and activist issues I couldn't recommend anything more than this. Its perfect because of the added multimedia experience besides getting new material from Propagandhi. If you are not into hardcore and you especially hate anything to do with politics whatsoever then stay away.

    Posted by Ghettosmurf on 2001-11-10 23:48:39
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    i hate u fathead.
    smurf

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 6:07 PM (EST)
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    noise ratchet is amazing, way better than jack's broken heart

    Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 5:46 PM (EST)
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    what i've heard of Mock Orange wasn't very good. however, you atomaticly get a ten because "Sheena is a Punk Rocker" is my all time favorite Ramones song.WOOOHOOO!- fathead

    Posted by Sheena on 2001-11-10 12:27:14
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    I dont think I am a punk rocker. I actually dont think any one else thinks so either. haha oh well...

    Posted by seek on 2001-11-10 02:34:57
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    Sheena, perhaps you can answer this question that I have. Are you(Sheena) REALLY a punk rocker, or were the Ramones just making that up?

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