embarassing bootsy 101
ahem

punk rock has generally been missing something as of late
and that is the k

despite many old bands returning for more tours and shows
truly the medium of loud fast simple has changed in the face of a new generation of kids with a new generation of social pathogens
music can never be contained
and especially music that forces itself to evolve or perish into obscure yet imfamous memory

within the state and city the bounds of punk have run rough on the veins that bore anarcho punk, hardcore, street, and thrash

genres coming together as something more angry and energized but stubborn and oppressive in its own inability to expand

crust punk and grindcore are punk rock without the ventilation
the clash without reggae
the cramps without rockabilly
the ramones without 60s pop
crass without the anthems of personal self expression and not simply taking ideas (even punk) as dogma


punk rock is not dogma

music should not be boxed in by its morals
just as straight edge borders on hypocracy
crust dances a line that cannot ever diversify

there is now a fear to dance and to really no longer recognize those who would look down upon you in your actions

rising from the fuming wreckage of just another crust band is a forgotten relic of the early spirit of punk
with no political core and no silver tongue johnny clotheshanger and the antibabies is putting the k back into punx
they are leaving the stage to strangle the tame and standing scene
kicking up mud in a stagnant river bed

this is generation x and black flag
its stiff little fingers and DRI
and its not afraid to dance
not afraid to say something to the masses and have the masses say no in reply
an oasis in a desert of patches and dreadlocks the band is proudly outdoing its bretheran by saying what ever it fucking wants to

and if that isnt teh punx I dont know what is

johnny (also known as bootsy and occasionally Dr. Fancy Pants ), Frank , Prof. Cork ,and Caleb have no flags to carry beyond those of returning punk to greater glory
this says more about the strength of the bands message than a hundred slogans could

by not giving a shit the band is never burdened by the sheep, but only expanding in directions it pleases

with no wholesome leanings on either plane
im fully expecting the band to stomp all over your face and inspire punk to be a presence and not just an ingredient within Providence

also
you might slamdance
instead of moshing

thank you kindly
- shane

note as I'm writing this I'm listening to depeche mode
aint life funny