that's punk » folk punk http://thatspunk.net/blog scene love & unity forever! Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:17:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Adam Bennett – These Machines http://thatspunk.net/blog/2011/03/adam-bennett-these-machines/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2011/03/adam-bennett-these-machines/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:00:46 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=2463 is it cool to like or dislike folk punk? I forgot again. regardless of this though, Adam Bennett plays Dylan-esque folk punk/rock. it’s back to basics with Adam. a man and his guitar. and what a voice the man has! I must say… this bloke sure has pipes. reminds me of Black 47. as for his handling of the guitar, it is highly efficient. he knows how to strum and pick, and he knows how to write catchy chord progressions… with lyrics about why war sucks. it’s always struck me as awkward to talk about the catchyness of the song when the words are that serious. but this is music after all. ajd if Adam Bennett truly wants to «change the world through song», then his songs need to be really great. and though I do not know whether these songs will change the world by themselves, they certainly enhanced my world when I listened to them.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2011/03/adam-bennett-these-machines/feed/ 0 Mega Games – Let in These Hands to Hold http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/06/mega-games-let-in-these-hands-to-hold/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/06/mega-games-let-in-these-hands-to-hold/#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:05:56 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1235 if you remember The Mega Games Two, you remember them fondly. I put up their début here ages ago. now – they are back! but the two have become the three, so gone is the name. instead of going “The Mega Games Three” or “The Mega Games Two Plus One”, they’ve settled on Mega Games. possibly to prevent future name crises? either way, they are back. now with drums! the reborn Mega Games’ début is ten minutes long, and consists of four truly great folk punk tracks. not as furious as some of the other folk punk up on this blog, but just as passionate. carefully composed messes of crashing cymbals, uplifting melodica, galloping guitar and soaring vocals. check out this awesome Southampton three-piece! you won’t be disappointed.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/06/mega-games-let-in-these-hands-to-hold/feed/ 0 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – …Is Dead http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-is-dead/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-is-dead/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 07:23:09 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1155 eighteen songs that take forty-two minutes to listen through – this is probably the most valuable of all Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains collection, and it’s also the last post I’ll do on them. for those missing Chaos Infiltration Squad and Love Songs for the Apocalypse – this record is those records combined. with deliciously supreme recording quality (especially compared to the earlier posts), this is probably the ultimate record by this band. if you’re a casual fan or an emerging folk punk fan, this is the record to get. if you’re a omg zuper fan – you’ll obviously want to get all the records by them that I’ve blogged… but prepare to be paying this one the most attention though. partially due to the recording quality, partially due to it containing eighteen tracks and consequently being the biggest song collection. as for the style of music – it’s basically the same formula as on the other records. it’s energetic and catchy folk punk that somehow manages to be both nonchalant yet passionate; snarky and nihilist; ugly though brilliant. you’ll want this. get get get it! (I’ve been playing a fair deal of Skate 3 lately… – it’s a disappointment, if you were wondering.)

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-is-dead/feed/ 0 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – Live at Bandit H.Q. http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-live-at-bandit-h-q/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-live-at-bandit-h-q/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 07:07:57 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1151 as the album title evidence, this is a live take of Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains. it’s a split with Captain Chaos (Chris of Plan-It-X), but the songs appearing in this post are merely Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains’ side of the matter. that side consists of five songs that are c.a. sixteen and a half minutes long in total. all of the songs apart from one appears on one or more of the older posts, so this post is for you guys who can’t get enough of Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains. again, apologies for those of you who do not really care for this style of music. anyway, this live take has really good recording quality and is well worth checking out. the great thing about anything Pat the Bunny is involved with is how energetic the live shows are, with Pat and the audience screaming their lungs out as if a competition was going on. this is just really, really great, so check it out.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-live-at-bandit-h-q/feed/ 2 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – Sunday Easter Hangover http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-sunday-easter-hangover/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-sunday-easter-hangover/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 08:21:50 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1149 another shortie. three songs, fifteen minutes. one of which appeared on the previous post (“New Mexico”). you know the drill by now. it’s Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains. it’s folk punk. acoustic guitar, trumpet, harmonica and shouting about the revolution etc. I don’t want to belittle this shit, because it truly is awe-inspiring – but there’s only so much detail I can put into the description of the music itself. it’s folk punk. catchy and memorable protest songs. this release even has fairly good recording quality, so there will be no annoying compromising of these beautiful songs! which is pretty great, because you cannot possibly listen to these songs without getting inspired and agog. so put these nihilist punk songs on, and dream of the future with Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains. «you wish the world was clean but I’m in love with the way it’s dirty.»

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-sunday-easter-hangover/feed/ 1 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – Caught in the Act of Not Being Awesome http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-caught-in-the-act-of-not-being-awesome/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-caught-in-the-act-of-not-being-awesome/#comments Fri, 07 May 2010 07:44:08 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1146 ok this is where the Johnny Hobo and The Freight Trains discography gets mildly confusing to me. I have no release year on this record, and there are highly conflicting rumours going around on forums. I must admit I’m a bit lost at the order and release dates by now (already), and even the legitimacy of the release. for all I know this is a fan-made collection of unreleased songs. but it sounds like it’s merely a live concert, but at the end of the songs there’s a studio take of parts of the song? it’s a bit weird. three of the songs are on Anarchy Means I Hate You, but this concert has no drum machine, no nothing. it’s just a man and his guitar… and what sounds like a stand up bass, but it’s sort of hard to tell, because it’s rather awkward-sounding in the mix. sometimes it sounds like it’s a drum? wtf? yeah. but thankfully the guitar and vocals both get across perfectly. so if you are interested in hearing Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains cursing the world live, then you should definitely get this release. the nihilist folk invasion continues, and will continue to continue over quite a few more posts. if you’re one of them who don’t like folk punk: sorry! if you like folk punk: you’re welcome!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-caught-in-the-act-of-not-being-awesome/feed/ 1 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – All Power to the Wingnuts! http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-all-power-to-the-wingnuts/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-all-power-to-the-wingnuts/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 15:00:45 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1143 moving on with the Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains discography, here’s All Power to the Wingnuts! and with it comes fast and catchy chord progressions on an acoustic guitar, with passionate screamed vocals – all culminating in an anthem sound, perfected by the bittersweet sense of beauty found in the trumpet. containing three songs that are just over seven minutes, it’s a short affair. but(!) the quality of those three songs that are just over seven minutes, will undoubtedly leave you craving more. so stay tuned for the next update!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-all-power-to-the-wingnuts/feed/ 1 Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains – Anarchy Means I Hate You http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-anarchy-means-i-hate-you/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-anarchy-means-i-hate-you/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 11:55:13 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=1141 ever since I uploaded Wingnut Dishwashers Union, I’ve been getting a lot of requests to upload Johnny Hobo and the Freight Train’s discography. and while this has always been my intention, I just never got started. so here you go folks. here I am… getting started. I hope I have everything in the correct order, but I’m not 100% sure, and I can’t ask Pat because he’s in rehab (we’re rooting for you, bud), so don’t get mad if I fuck up the order. at least my heart is in the right place. at least I’m uploading *everything* by Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains for you! and I’m starting with this record, entitled Anarchy Means I Hate You. for those of you who haven’t ever heard of Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains, they are one of the ultimate newer American folk bands. negative, nihilist and anarchist train hopping acoustic folk punk. keep in mind that this is a demo (I think), so the production value is somewhat lacking in places (the drums), but the ideas and the manner in which they are performed more than saves this record. these songs are genuinely worth listening to, for their spiteful and clever lyrics, the energetic performances and the simply catchy guitar hooks! get this, and start looking forward to the next post.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/05/johnny-hobo-and-the-freight-trains-anarchy-means-i-hate-you/feed/ 1 New Year’s Revolution – Demo!! http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/01/new-years-revolution-demo/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/01/new-years-revolution-demo/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:38:28 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=846 this is a folk punk group from Conneticut that just recently signed to BirthQuake Records, for whom they are working on a split 7″ with Wood Spider and a split cassette with Sidewalk Dave. their line-up on this demo consists of an acoustic guitar, a ‘cello and vocals. the ‘cello adds an unusual amount of warmth and depth to the usual folk punk formula of angry though catchy acoustic guitar and passionate shouting. this band is cosy and warm like Greenland is Melting, yet upset and eager like Grapefruit or The Mega Games Two. so download this twenty minute folk explosion and give it the listen it thoroughly deserves.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2010/01/new-years-revolution-demo/feed/ 0 Wingnut Dishwashers Union – Never Trust A Man Who Plays Guitar! http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/10/wingnut-dishwashers-union-never-trust-a-man-who-plays-guitar/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/10/wingnut-dishwashers-union-never-trust-a-man-who-plays-guitar/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:10:14 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=601 Wingnut Dishwashers Union are a band that constantly changes members. it’s a union. it plays songs composed by “Pat the Bunny”. on this album it’s mostly just himself playing clearly upset folk punk on his guitar whilst shouting about life and all its peculiarities. there are a slight case of the drums and some horns and other instruments making the occasional guest appearance, though not shifting really focus from sound delivery that is the acoustic guitar, nor the eager anarchist shouting. the cleverly engineered line “a punk rock song won’t ever change the world, but I can tell you of a couple that changed me” pretty much sums this up. let this change you! download at once!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/10/wingnut-dishwashers-union-never-trust-a-man-who-plays-guitar/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad/French Quarter – Fresh Quarter/French Jihad http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/03/andrew-jackson-jihadfrench-quarter-fresh-quarterfrench-jihad/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/03/andrew-jackson-jihadfrench-quarter-fresh-quarterfrench-jihad/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:34:04 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=235 more heartfelt and truly genuine and honest to the core folk punk from Andrew Jackson Jihad. but this time it’s mixed up with the dark, creeping tones of French Quarter and their country tinged folk. and they’ve obviously influenced AJJ, because they are sounding more Americana and country than ever. perhaps especially on the beautiful “Skipping Stone”. the bands play four tracks each, and they are – while similar enough to make this split work – very different. they create vastly different atmospheres, emotions and moods. they are however equally impressing to listen to. so get in on this timeless classic! take especially notice of the Dead Prez cover by AJJ.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/03/andrew-jackson-jihadfrench-quarter-fresh-quarterfrench-jihad/feed/ 0 The Mega Games Two – The Mega Games Two http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/the-mega-games-two-the-mega-games-two/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/the-mega-games-two-the-mega-games-two/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:37:50 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=136 anarcho-punk on an acoustic guitar and a melodica, with shouted vocals. does it even *get* better than this? high tempo and great lyrics that demands you to sing a long. they are quickly memorised. not because they are “simple”, as in stupid, but because they are awesome. like the music. get it.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/the-mega-games-two-the-mega-games-two/feed/ 0 Grapefruit – Grapefruit http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/grapefruit-grapefruit/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/grapefruit-grapefruit/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:37:47 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=132 Grapefruit are a folk punk band that’s heavily influenced by Against Me!. but Grapefruit are a ten times more honest, clever and passionate band. so check out these three songs about downfall. two of which are originals, one is an Against Me! cover. all of which are awesome. it’s even in lossless quality! get it.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/grapefruit-grapefruit/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – Candy Cigarettes & Cap Guns http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-candy-cigarettes-cap-guns/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-candy-cigarettes-cap-guns/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:22:29 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=123 one of the finest folk punk releases there ever was. this spreads hate on white people, religion and various other stuff. with sing-a-long lyrics and attitude-punk music, this is a sure win. one of the most honest albums you will ever hear, I guarantee it. it’s legendary. get it.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-issue-problems/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – Holy Man, Holy War http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-holy-man-holy-war/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-holy-man-holy-war/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:18:51 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=552 four folk punk tracks about religion, expectations, cigarettes and killing ladies. it is tight. energetic music with intelligent lyrics.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-holy-man-holy-war/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – Home Recordings http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-home-recordings/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-home-recordings/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:17:03 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=105 Home Recordings are home recordings. without a doubt. charming folk punk that matters. find out why Andrew Jackson Jihad’s fans are among the most loyal fans in the world. download it!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-home-recordings/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – KXLU Recordings (January ’07) http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-kxlu-recordings-january-07/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-kxlu-recordings-january-07/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:16:47 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=435 this feels like a long jam session of folk punk greatness. maybe because it is? download it and find out what makes this so charming. these guys played with Flogging Molly, and blew them off the stage really. they are awesome live, and just as awesome on their albums. but to get the ultimate experience of this, I recommend you get your friends together and sing a long!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-kxlu-recordings-january-07/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – Demo III http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-iii/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-iii/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:15:02 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=104 another folk punk album that rules. all the tracks are catchy and have lyrics that will make fine tattoos. AJJ are the shit. catchy anti-folk/punk/rock/Americana with serious messages. get this.

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-iii/feed/ 0 Andrew Jackson Jihad – Demo II http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-ii/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-ii/#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:14:46 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=434 Andrew Jackson Jihad are your new favourite folk punk band. punchy drums, fast acoustic guitars and iconic lyrics are what makes me so into this band. this demo album contains quite a few upbeat and catchy tracks about how much white people suck, and other interesting topics. anti-folk power!

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]]> http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/andrew-jackson-jihad-demo-ii/feed/ 0 Daniel O’Sullivan – Daniel O’Sullivan http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/daniel-osullivan-daniel-osullivan/ http://thatspunk.net/blog/2009/02/daniel-osullivan-daniel-osullivan/#comments Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:52:15 +0000 indietrash http://thatspunk.net/blog/?p=22 Dan O’Sullivan is a UK anarchist that plays ferocious punk rock on his acoustic guitar. well worth a listen. revolutionary songs, personal songs. he’s got a great repertoire. just check that Tom Frampton cover! and his own tracks are nothing less than great. Sarah Jones is definitely one of the best love songs that there ever was. also did I mention this album is in LOSSLESS quality? this means you need to get it ;)

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