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Jul 7, 2024 · Minutemen deemed themselves too good for hardcore the moment they named their band that, and joined their U.K. forebears Gang of Four in profferring staunchly principled, funk-infused punk — you can really hear Entertainment! in Nickels’ bass-popping “Maybe Partying Will Help,” whose title also echoes the former in its sardonic indictment of, we...
3 days ago · The cover concept overlapped somewhat with the German electronic band Kraftwerk’s Autobahn (1974) sleeve. With the above lyrical Kraftwerk reference, the Minutemen even used snippets of car engine sounds at the head of each side, sneakily bridging the two iconic albums – and they didn’t even charge us a bridge toll.
Jul 3, 2024 · As Boon sings in ‘The Glory Of Man’: “I live sweat, but I dream lightyears”. The heart of the Minutemen lies in Boon and Watt’s deep friendship. They met in their early teens, bashing out hard rock covers on randomly tuned guitars. Then came the sea change of punk.
1 day ago · R.E.M. were an American alternative rock band from Athens, Georgia, formed in 1980 by drummer Bill Berry, guitarist Peter Buck, bassist Mike Mills, and lead vocalist Michael Stipe, who were students at the University of Georgia.
Jul 3, 2024 · Minutemen - 'Double Nickels on the Dime'SST Records. July 03, 2024. History Highlight: On this day in 1984, California punk trio Minutemen released their third album, Double Nickels on the Dime.
Jul 3, 2024 · 40 years ago today, Minutemen released Double Nickels On The Dime. Do you want the truth? Read Delicate Steve in MAGNET about playing Minutemen covers with Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo:
6 days ago · Polson parade boasts nearly 50 entries. ST. NICK made a surprise appearance at Polson's Fourth of July parade, switching out his red suit for stripes, and his sleigh for a vintage firetruck. He promised to return in December, more appropriately outfitted. (Kristi Niemeyer/Leader) There were 47 entries in Polson’s Fourth of July parade ...
