Post by skvorisdeadsorta on Jun 7, 2006 23:01:43 GMT -5
So what about The Pop Group who used a ton of disco asthetic or PIL or Blondie, who openly embraced Disco? Are those guys not "authentic"? No disco and you wouldn't have post-punk or the resurgence of that genre today. Even Kiss had a disco song for christ's sake and I am personally very very fond of Abba. Does that mean that I am any less of an "authentic rock fan" or "rockist? (!?)
On the Nirvana front, during that time they were my favorite band, but by the time that had "arrived" they were preaching to the choir. There were already a bunch of us listening to Husker Du, Black Flag, The Misfits, Faith No More, Jane's Addiction, Operation Ivy, Circle Jerks, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, jeebus, it goes on and on and on that knew exactly what they were saying. We knew that something was already happening, and I still contend that while Nirvana was hugely important, I think that with the way that music moves in cycles, a change would have happened anyway. Like I said, I got into a lot of bands that Cobain championed, but I feel like I was already well on my way as a 14 year old that worked in my Uncle's record store, listening to everything I could get my hands on.
Also, I have to argue the "authenticity" thing, man. The Rolling Stones were great, but they weren't exactly of the poor ilk like the blues heroes of theirs that they were heavily influenced by. They weren't even black. There have been a lot of trust fund babies who have produced some great music. The whole "authenticity" thing is just stupid. It's exactly what makes these "rockists" unable to embrace great artists like M.I.A. and other challenging artists. If you expect all the music you listen to, to have this huge air of authenticity, then you are surely setting yourself up for some major disapointments.
On the Nirvana front, during that time they were my favorite band, but by the time that had "arrived" they were preaching to the choir. There were already a bunch of us listening to Husker Du, Black Flag, The Misfits, Faith No More, Jane's Addiction, Operation Ivy, Circle Jerks, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, jeebus, it goes on and on and on that knew exactly what they were saying. We knew that something was already happening, and I still contend that while Nirvana was hugely important, I think that with the way that music moves in cycles, a change would have happened anyway. Like I said, I got into a lot of bands that Cobain championed, but I feel like I was already well on my way as a 14 year old that worked in my Uncle's record store, listening to everything I could get my hands on.
Also, I have to argue the "authenticity" thing, man. The Rolling Stones were great, but they weren't exactly of the poor ilk like the blues heroes of theirs that they were heavily influenced by. They weren't even black. There have been a lot of trust fund babies who have produced some great music. The whole "authenticity" thing is just stupid. It's exactly what makes these "rockists" unable to embrace great artists like M.I.A. and other challenging artists. If you expect all the music you listen to, to have this huge air of authenticity, then you are surely setting yourself up for some major disapointments.
