Is punk becoming more of a fasion or is it just me?
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There are definitely more "punk" influences in fashion today.
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It does, with it's New Order offshoots. I really don't mind though, I'm 32 so it's interesting to see things come around full circle. The artists are little more talented now, but there isn't the edge there that attracted me so much when I was 14.
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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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Sure, it will happen... it always does. Sometimes things take time and sometimes things seem to explode like Nirvana did. Just think back to a few years ago when the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC ruled the charts and airwaves. Music is slowly returning to rock... Even Rap and Hip Hop is loosing hold in the music scene. Once one band emerges the record labels will always counter with clones but things are already getting better... the bands that you mentioned...  Panic!At the Disco, Fallout Boy, My Chemical Romance, they all pretty much have no real talent but at least they are borrowing sounds from bands that we can all respect. I think that the Internet and downloading music like we do now is destroying the big record companies... things are going to revert back to the early days of rock. There are going to be less and less AOR releases and more singles... just like bands used to put out 45's with a B-track. Artists will put their own sounds out there and market themselves. Somewhere out in the world there is a hotbed of new sounds and we all wait for something fresh. Remember this though, there are not too many of us out there that would say no to a big fat record deal, everyone likes a roof that doesn't leak.
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Once again, Jim is right.  Emo was once hard core punk.  I remember in the mid 80s, Emo was emerging out of California, I was on tour at the time with Jelly Jam Jar Johnson.  It was new and exciting, I was playing blues, but I really like the punk scene, I was very young at the time, hell, I still like classic punk.  But that's not all I listen to, a good musician is like a sponge, soaking up all kinds of styles and borrowing what you like from each.   I've been asked on many occasions, by teeny boppers, if I am Emo because I have an image I maintain, I always wear a black pin striped suit, black shirt and red tie, sun glasses and black fedora, but I've had this look since I started playing professionally (ten years old), and it comes from the classic blues man image, but I've always liked red, and Chuck Taylors have always been the official shoe of rock and roll, so that's where that came from.  I think the problem is the media, MTV, and all that crap, makes kids associate anything remotely punk to Emo, it's the in thing right now.  The best way to stop it is to educate.  Don't get angry, they don't know any better, just point them in the right direction.\nAs far as your leftist veiws, look at the people Jesus was hanging out with.  Look at what he did, I'm pretty sure Jesus wouldn't be a republican.
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They're pretty good, but they tend to be a little more instrumental then I care for - from what I've heard.\n\nThey've got a good punk sound, but they are also tryin to pull off a little rock/punk/instrumental hybrid there!\n\nThey're a little softer then I care for - I like the traditional punk stuff!
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yeah. i love reggae and i sometimes like hardcore punk. i think these two styles are mixed in their music, and i really like listening to their songs. i have never heard reggae tunes in hardcore punk before...
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I like your argument, you're not biased about anything and show both sides.\n\nI agree, and rap/hiphop/r&b is my favorite (usually because it's so much more fun to dance to). I like rock or punk sometimes but I can't listen to anything that's constant screaming. To me, I don't consider it really music. But if that's what you like, then hey, I'm not stopping you.\n\nI guess what I'm trying to say is that people have very different tastes in music sometimes. The world is incredibly diverse, everyone's so different in their own personal ways. This is just one of them.\n\nWhat do they see in this music? Maybe they prefer hardcore, angry music, or maybe it gives them a rush. I don't know, and probably never will. But again, if that's what they prefer than I see nothing wrong with it.
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Well I am kind of an anarchist punk,not totally but I have adopted a lot of the ideas.Skinheads are skinheads,a lot of skinheads are racist,and a lot of the punks are antirasists.\nI also listen to ska music,I just love ska-p for a party.\nYou can say I am a rebel..I guess,I nihilist,I mostly deny religious beliefs.My reasons can also be called political.\nBut I am a bit of a pacifist two,one of my favorite bands nowadays is anti flag,they have great and realistic ideas(yes I know anarchy is just a...dream...but nazism is not realistic either,and it still  happened:))\nP.S:skinheads are violent and they don't like peace,I don't like skinhead ideas...
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yeah, pretty much - not so much because i'm completely closed-minded (i might go out with a non-punk girl if i knew any) but basically because i've only had one girlfriend and she happens to be a punk rocker as well...  i know for me as well as her, it was important that we both liked the same music and had the same interests (so we could go to shows together or do whatever).  so, yeah, go for it if you wanna, but know that the guy might put a lot of importance on the music he listens to... if you're into punk but don't look punk i don't think he'll mind much (unless he's a jerk), but if you hate punk rock or something, don't expect much...
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green day, nirvana, alkaline trio- because Punk rocks.\n\nalso Louie, a new band out, you should go check them out if you havent already on http://www.louiemusic.co.uk/site.php that website or their my space website... happy listening :) and tell me what you think!
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so far the majority of the people who have answered your question don't have a clue. it is beautiful in its own right. and the girl who wrote that goth and punk are way different is completelly correct. Personally, it suits me. but those who say it is just a phase, or for angsty teens, have no idea what they are talking about.
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are you looking for a dictionary definition or what punk is?\n   1. Dry decayed wood, used as tinder.\n   2. Any of various substances that smolder when ignited, used to light fireworks.\n   3. Chinese incense.\nadj. Slang\n   1. Of poor quality; worthless.\n   2. Weak in spirits or health.\n\npunk is no rock stars, punk is DIY, punk is we are all in this sewer together so f*** it.  its not about buying cloths at hot-topic or how many colors are in your hair.\n\nand though punk music tends to get labeled as only being three chords, that doesn't quite explain bands like television, pere ubu, the pogues or the much later mission of burma...the list is actually very long.  there is also some very sophisticated lyrics in many punk songs, not all, but then it wouldn't be punk if it wasn't also fun and stupid sometimes.  and for many its feels very relevant, especially if you look at what is now "classic rock" that was being made when punk came out. after all for however "technically good" stairway to heaven might be, how the crap is anyone suppose to relate to it, but then you have iggy pop yelling about how he has a right, or x singing about being fed up with the city or agent orange singing about "everything turning grey" or whatever else and you hear it and think, thats how i feel!  i'm sick of all the BS as well!\n\nif there had been "punks" at the time, the who would not have been playing to hippies.  and to say that punk music is worthless or whatever is to deny alot of music history, as many bands were first inspired by punk bands.  after all its accessible, you look up at the stage and think, "i can do that! i want to do that!"  of the velvet underground, which punk has its roots in, its been said that though not many people saw them play, everyone that ever did started a band.  an exaggeration yes, i'm sure one person didn't :)\n\nif you are looking to read some just about the history of punk music i suggest "please kill me"\nthere is also "the philosophy of punk" which is a rather good read as well.\n\ncircle jerks, paid vacation, 81-82\nI hope you're having fun\nwhere's your uniform? where's your gun?\nbetter rub up that suntan oil\n'cause you'll be fighting in the desert\nit's not..vietnam\njust another oil company scam\nsalute that flag of uncle sam\nget your money out place your bets\nit's afghanistan!!\nfix baionets,check grenades\ngot enough bullets\ngot enough rounds to wipe out this place?\nWere the infantry & cavalery\nparachutes fill the sky, bodies burn and people die
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a poser is someone pretending to be someone they are not, correct? i dont think they hide the fact that they suck terribly so i guess neither cuz they sure as hell arent punk.
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are you talking about skanking? thats when people kinda move there feet and go round, but it's not as hectic as an actual pit, and it's pretty much only at punk shows...
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Being from the Albany, NY area...I have a theory.  This area has a huge underground hardcore scene.  (not intended to be an oxy-moron).  The scene has been around a lot longer and has been more prevalant than most i have seen in any other area.   My theory is that in this area, there are more kids than ever (who are part of ANY rock based scene) who are exposed to hardcore.  With the die-hard fans aide, a lot of them find unusally creative elements that they like, but sometimes a scene or a sound that they dont.  Therefore, they continue to go to the shows, to have fun and see their friends....and take elements from the hardcore scene back home with them to band practice...and the influence comes out in a lot of ways...in metalcore, in thrash metal, in "scream-o"...but not usually in its pure format.    I think that the genre is based on exposure..and here in eastern NY and west Mass, we have that oppourtunity.  I think that that oppourtunity has a lot to do with other influences....like the dropkick murphys who influenced blood for blood, who influenced bands like hatebreed...who influenced bands like section 8....who influenced     Snapcase and so on and so forth.  all of those bands have local ties to this area...and all of them are mutated from many forms of  rock and punk.  Its a cycle of influence and growth...worship and tribute.
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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!!!!