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I listen to some punk bands that may attract the prog ear. I've mentioned "Rx Bandits" many times but many people have not responded to them. They are a fast driven reggae type band that experiments with times and has some very clever lyrics. Though they are not prog they are one of my favorite bands. They have one guitar player, drummer, an alto/tenor sax, keyboard, and other various cameo horns. Another band (though tending a little towards metal) is "thrice". Their lyrics are incredible and the music is very cool with some nice time changes and instrumentation. Those are the best two I can name for you as most punk bands don't care much for talent or experimenting.

If your into a more hardcore approach I would recommend "Refused" (though they broke up) they came out with an album "The Shape of Punk to Come" in 1998 that was really pushing the borders (especially to the standard "punk"s eyes.) They do a lot of cool time changes, have some part by part songs and lyrics that deal with a revolution, peace, and the equality of humanity.

But overall, check out Rx. The album to check out would be "The Resignation" since the other albums are less instrumentational and not as well written. They have also said that their new album (coming out in November) will be far more musically advanced and will lean towards "pushing the boundaries of modern music" so I am extremely pumped for that. Thrice has also anounced that their new album will be their style of punk (very instrumentally invovled with changing signatures and poetic lyrics) will be more blues and jazz driven, which will be a surprise that I am waiting for.

Overall I feel like thrice and Rx Bandits (especially) are going to evolve into the newer sounds of modern prog without being heavily prog influenced in their backgrounds. This is what will make them unique and separate them from the progressive bands that we are used to hearing. A lot of my friends that listen to prog think I'm crazy for saying it, but these bands that grew up in the punk and ska/reggae scene IMO will be the new bearers of a new style of prog.

Thanks Bartok for the interesting topic. Theres been enough punk bashing without the time to experiment the small minority of impressive bands in the genre.

One likes to believe
In the freedom of music
But glittering prizes
And endless Compromises
Shatter the illusion
Of integrity

What punk albums appeal to the "prog" ear? (interesting sounds, musicianship, etc.)

For instance, ones that I have that I enjoy from the perspective of interesting music would be -

The Gang of Four - Entertainment!
Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance, Dub Housing
Television - Marquee Moon
Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat
Wire - Pink Flag, 154

Anyone recommend anything else?

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Don_Frog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 24 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 106	Posted: August 04 2005 at 21:27
	The Filthy Thieving Bastards. Punk with brains.

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	I highly Recomend At The Drive-In. Two of the band memebers are in the Mars Volta, and you can catch a bit of the spirit of their old music. Their best album would probably be "Relationship of Command."

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	Gang of Four the Stranglers Pierre Ubu More that don't immediately come to mind...
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FragileDT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 20 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1485	Posted: August 04 2005 at 19:14
	I listen to some punk bands that may attract the prog ear. I've mentioned "Rx Bandits" many times but many people have not responded to them. They are a fast driven reggae type band that experiments with times and has some very clever lyrics. Though they are not prog they are one of my favorite bands. They have one guitar player, drummer, an alto/tenor sax, keyboard, and other various cameo horns. Another band (though tending a little towards metal) is "thrice". Their lyrics are incredible and the music is very cool with some nice time changes and instrumentation. Those are the best two I can name for you as most punk bands don't care much for talent or experimenting. If your into a more hardcore approach I would recommend "Refused" (though they broke up) they came out with an album "The Shape of Punk to Come" in 1998 that was really pushing the borders (especially to the standard "punk"s eyes.) They do a lot of cool time changes, have some part by part songs and lyrics that deal with a revolution, peace, and the equality of humanity. But overall, check out Rx. The album to check out would be "The Resignation" since the other albums are less instrumentational and not as well written. They have also said that their new album (coming out in November) will be far more musically advanced and will lean towards "pushing the boundaries of modern music" so I am extremely pumped for that. Thrice has also anounced that their new album will be their style of punk (very instrumentally invovled with changing signatures and poetic lyrics) will be more blues and jazz driven, which will be a surprise that I am waiting for. Overall I feel like thrice and Rx Bandits (especially) are going to evolve into the newer sounds of modern prog without being heavily prog influenced in their backgrounds. This is what will make them unique and separate them from the progressive bands that we are used to hearing. A lot of my friends that listen to prog think I'm crazy for saying it, but these bands that grew up in the punk and ska/reggae scene IMO will be the new bearers of a new style of prog. Thanks Bartok for the interesting topic. Theres been enough punk bashing without the time to experiment the small minority of impressive bands in the genre.
	One likes to believe In the freedom of music But glittering prizes And endless Compromises Shatter the illusion Of integrity

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	Anything by Cardiacs. "On Land And In The Sea" is my fave (see sig pic).

bartok Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: May 27 2005 Status: Offline Points: 79	Posted: August 04 2005 at 18:17
	What punk albums appeal to the "prog" ear? (interesting sounds, musicianship, etc.) For instance, ones that I have that I enjoy from the perspective of interesting music would be - The Gang of Four - Entertainment! Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance, Dub Housing Television - Marquee Moon Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat Wire - Pink Flag, 154 Anyone recommend anything else?