Why are The Damned one of the greatest Punk bands ever?
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Any band that can have an alter-ego like Naz Nomad & The Nightmares has to be one of the greatest punk bands ever. Then were able to combine psychedelic riffs and fuse them with angst vocals. That is a sign of a true genius. \nPlus they are one of few true punk bands that are still active.\nCheck them out at "Academy In The UK" - the Damned and Sham 69 April 30th@ Birminghan Academy.\n\n"gives you a The Damned cd" cause it make you want to beat up more corporate punk bands - that is why the Damned is the greatest punk band ever
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Yea they r great.  Their new album is awesome.  Its hard to believe they r still around after all these years, and their career has never been better.
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Because to most people punk is a fashion.
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punk is depressing to some people, so punk rock would be a good choice.
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Originally, punk was a reaction to the polished & pretty disco music that was big in the 70s.  Punk itself has been watered down pretty well though through the decades though.  A punk's intentions are probably to dress without having to worry about impressing others (even other punks), to enjoy music by a small band with a lot of heart but only three chords, and to drink cheap beer instead of expensive trendy microbrews.  Punks generally are easy going, despite the stereotypes.  They just want to be left alone to do their thing.\n\nGoths branched off from punks early on.  And like punks, they've been watered down & turned into a mall trend.  They still wanted to do things their own way, but dressed a lot more elegantly.  So instead of happy bouncy disco beats, they made dark, brooding music.  Instead of clean white polyester suits like John Travolta's in Saturday Night Fever, they put on black clothes.  Their intentions might be to look attractive (by goth standards), to appear cultured (so they *would* go for the expensive microbrews -- but not the trendy ones), and to have a good time with others who share their tastes.\n\nYour question about intentions is a tough one to answer I guess.  I can't speak for everyone's intention in either subculture.  Some are doing it for attention.  Some are doing it to piss off their parents.  Some are doing it to fit in.  Some are doing it to be themselves.  Some are doing it because they like it.\n\nSounds just like any other group of people, doesn't it?
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The clash- "london calling" (without a doubt the best punk or any other band ever to play)\n\nThe Damned-"The Black album" (not strictly a punk album but by christ a punk band)\n\nThe Dead Kennedys- "Fresh fruit for rotting vegetables" (about to lose the 10 points here....... About the ONLY american punk band that is in the same league as the british punk bands..All you green day/ramones/iggy just fuck off)
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Sex Pistols are great, and incrdibly underrated, and I think if your looking for raw, unadulterated expression they are one of the best bnds to choose, as for best band Ever? maybe not, because the qualityof the Beatles,Nirvana,Elvis,Smashing Pumpkins,Ramones, etc. surpasses them
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Two reasons: 1) the influence of punk and rap and 2) they probably lack the talent.  It takes years of practice as well as talent to be able to not only have the chops, but to be able to improvise a solo.  In our present "I want it all today, right now society,!" record companies will sign any band with good looks, and fancy instruments, but with a minimum of talent.
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not all of us do.\n\nthat is so stereotypical of you to label punks as druggies. i know lots of people who take drugs, and NONE of them are punk!!!!
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Yeah, they are emo despite people who listen to it that deny it.  In each of their songs it mentions death at least once, pure emo right there
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Detest emo...how can you even put punk in with emo?  AHH!  Try real punk music...like Rancid, Social D, L.F. and the Bastards, Transplants, anything off of Hellcat Records!!
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I hear you, I love old punk like Misfits, Black Flag, Minor Threat, The Clash, Cro-Mags, Bad Brains... that kind of stuff.\n\nI don't pay attention to new punk because most of it sucks but I kind of dig the Day-Glo Abortions.  Try them.
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Nearly 800 punk bands listed here, adding more every day.\n\nhttp://www.myspace.com/madsquid
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Unwritten Law inhabits the upper echelon of successful punk bands, bands whose substance and longevity overshadow the countless hordes of imitation, fly-by-night pop-punk operations riding a one-way train to anonymity. In a musical climate where audiences write off and forget hundreds of bands who lack a smidgen of ingenuity, Unwritten Law repeatedly proves that its music connects with, attracts, and inspires loyalty in an ever-growing legion of fans worldwide.\nScott Russo - vocals/Steve Morris - guitar/Rob Brewer - guitar Pat Kim - bass/Tony Palermo - drums\nYou can visit: www.unwrittenlaw.com\n^Their most popular albums are:\n\nHere's to the Mourning \nElva \nUnwritten Law\n\nmailto: israt99@yahoo.com\nhttp://toxic99.blogspot.com
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The ramones and def leppard
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Because they offered an 80s taste of some good 70s Zep style music.  The overall production of the tunes was fantastic and moved you like a floyd thing.  The more rocker stuff had some great grooves and the singer could really belt it out.  A great act that did NOT get the public support is deserved.
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The Sex Pistols cause they dissed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in true punk rock fashion. And yes they are still around and sometimes play when they want to. That is the true spirit of punk. Play when you want to by your own rules and do-it-yourself. Screw the record companies and be yourself. Totally punk all the way.