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• [1] al oof from brooklyn June 23, 2008 - 02:13PM

  remember that band that sang all those velvet underground songs as lounge songs? this is like that. a novelty album. and well, crass, musically, can be irritating, but man if anti-folk isn't a difficult to listen to genre of music. it's iambic pentameter to it's torturous extreme. and everyone sounds the same. i mean, i know, that's what makes it a genre, but this record is so unnecessary, it's kind of masturbatory.

  
  
• [2] al oof from brooklyn June 23, 2008 - 02:24PM

  how is the connection between music and comicbooks "unlikely"? i must know!

  
  
• [3] Michael from Manhattan June 23, 2008 - 02:39PM

  Don't forget, the Dirty Projectors did it first, with the sublime _Rise Above_ (2007), which recast Black Flag lyrics in brilliant, truly inventive musical settings.

  
  
• [4] chris o from New York City June 23, 2008 - 02:41PM

  i love the lyrics and the sound!

  
  
• [5] al oof from brooklyn June 23, 2008 - 02:55PM

  micheal: the velvet underground cover band did it first!

  though actually pat boone did it first.

  
  
• [6] Michael from Manhattan June 23, 2008 - 02:58PM

  Al Oof --

  I guess that depends on what you think "it" is. I think it's earnestly recasting hardcore punk lyrics in indie-rock settings. The VU lounge thing was slacker-ironic.

  -- Michael

  
  
• [7] al oof from brooklyn June 23, 2008 - 03:43PM

  michael-

  ah, i see what you're saying.

  
  
• [8] David Hume from Staten Island, NY June 23, 2008 - 08:17PM

  Sound Check,

  I heard this show today in my car, I don't know if you read these things after the show is over.

  I just wanted to say what a fantastic show it was.

  The folk covers of Crass was so clever, and the lyrics really brought me back. I thought I would laugh at it, but the Crass Lyrics are just so great for what they are doing.

  I remember as a kid loving crass but laughing at how extreme the lyrics were. Now that era is gone, I miss not having the 'Steve Ignorants" around. Where have they gone.

  Nagasaki Nightmare is one of the most artistically punk songs ever. Soundcheck; great show.

  Dave

  SOUNDCHECK SAYS: We most definitely read these comments after the show. Thanks for yours!

  
  
• [9] David Hume from Staten Island, NY June 23, 2008 - 08:25PM

  John Shaefer,

  There are so cool things coming up. Where do we post request for future shows? Like that Lou Reed Berlin Movie is coming out, interview Lou.

  Around every corner stands 1984! Yes ! It is such a great idea doing those Crass Covers. How is no one blown away by this?

  Some of that Anti-folk stuff is great. I've seen Hamel on Trial a couple of times. Good Stuff.

  
  
• [10] Jenny Lee from NYC June 24, 2008 - 11:48AM

  While I like some of the Dirty Projectors stuff I don't think their latest album is as strong or interesting interpretation as Mr. Lewis'

  Both album came out at the same time so I don't think anyone is copying anyone.

  What is the point of the Black Flag covers?

  Just to re-capture youth? What does it say about the original songs? What does it add?

  I think the album works if considered on it's own, but that's impossible as all the reviews and reaction are intricately linked to the idea of it as a cover album. Like that is it's only selling point.

  The Crass covers work on their own as songs as well, but they also make sense as a covers album. There is a need to hear these songs anew. If anyone is lucky enough to see the actual CD art from 12 Crass songs you'll find a comic book that is a beautiful story about how the album came to life.