Black Flag (hardcore, punk, rock, albums, hardcore)

GravitySlips · 03-11-2008, 10:14 PM

I am not a guitarist, so I can't help out there as I dont know what Ginn plays. All i know is that I love those goddamn solos he plays. It's crazy, like free jazz meets sludgy noise. Well not quite, but he certainly had a unique style, which distinguished Black Flag from other more conventional hardcore bands. Greg is the man, although his solo stuff sucks ass.

sweet_nothing · 03-11-2008, 10:17 PM

True dat, but IDK about the solo stuff never heard it and after that comment don't want to.

GravitySlips · 03-11-2008, 10:20 PM

you are best to avoid Greg's solo stuff.

he did work with a collective called "Gone" which was pretty interesting...like later Saccharine Trust style jazz-improv-punk. If you're a big Black Flag fan it's worth checking out Gone, especially if you're into "The Process Of Weeding Out" ep...but just DO NOT listen to Gregs solo stuff as it is numbingly bad.

Lizzie · 03-11-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GravitySlips

My personal favourite Black Flag release NOW, is Who's Got the 10 1/2. It captured the raw, furious and energetic sound of later 'Flag, giving a much more personal and intimate take on their work. Great stuff.

^Totally agree with you
Love that one

Black Flag are great
They used to be my favorite band
And I've always loved Henry Rollins

GravitySlips · 03-11-2008, 10:26 PM

^ yes!

If I was female, I would definitely want to marry Henry Rollins.

The guy is just fantastic.

Lizzie · 03-11-2008, 10:29 PM

I know, I just love his voice, and.........
Well pretty much everything about him actually
So much better of a frontman

GravitySlips · 03-11-2008, 10:32 PM

Yeah

I always get a little irked by the purist hardcore fans who dislike Rollins, and the "metal" era of the band. If Keith Morris had still been vocalist at the time, then Damaged would not have been half as good as it is. Rollins brought a whole lot of charisma, direction and consistency to the band. He's the man.

here's a rather funny video of some douchebag (but nice enough) kid interviewing the band, which basicaly becomes Rollins ranting about him.

YouTube - Early Henry Rollins / Black Flag Interview!!!

edit: i will also say that Kira is VERY cute in this video.

sweet_nothing · 03-11-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GravitySlips

Yeah

I always get a little irked by the purist hardcore fans who dislike Rollins, and the "metal" era of the band. If Keith Morris had still been vocalist at the time, then Damaged would not have been half as good as it is. Rollins brought a whole lot of charisma, direction and consistency to the band. He's the man.

here's a rather funny video of some douchebag (but nice enough) kid interviewing the band, which basicaly becomes Rollins ranting about him.

YouTube - Early Henry Rollins / Black Flag Interview!!!

edit: i will also say that Kira is VERY cute in this video.

Yes my hardcore friends always give him sh1t. The first time I saw Henry Rollins was on TV and I thought he was a football player because of his build. Kira is kind of hot, but then again any girl that plays an instrument is.

**sleepy jack fire drill** · 03-11-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GravitySlips

^ yes!

If I was female, I would definitely want to marry Henry Rollins.

The guy is just fantastic.

Could you meet his standards?

sweet_nothing · 03-11-2008, 10:52 PM

How old is Henry? He has an awesome fashion sense, considering he's anti fashion plain clothes no logos.

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03-11-2008, 10:14 PM
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 683	I am not a guitarist, so I can't help out there as I dont know what Ginn plays. All i know is that I love those goddamn solos he plays. It's crazy, like free jazz meets sludgy noise. Well not quite, but he certainly had a unique style, which distinguished Black Flag from other more conventional hardcore bands. Greg is the man, although his solo stuff sucks ass.

03-11-2008, 10:20 PM
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 683	you are best to avoid Greg's solo stuff. he did work with a collective called "Gone" which was pretty interesting...like later Saccharine Trust style jazz-improv-punk. If you're a big Black Flag fan it's worth checking out Gone, especially if you're into "The Process Of Weeding Out" ep...but just DO NOT listen to Gregs solo stuff as it is numbingly bad.

03-11-2008, 10:26 PM
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 683	^ yes! If I was female, I would definitely want to marry Henry Rollins. The guy is just fantastic.

03-11-2008, 10:29 PM
Lizzie The Bluebell Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In The Major Key Posts: 651	I know, I just love his voice, and......... Well pretty much everything about him actually So much better of a frontman __________________ there will be no tragedies lullabies they all sound like sirens now just like heather rhodes when she was 17 years old put another cigarette out in the square of my back memories might last for years and birthday cakes they always taste like crap lets get lost tonight

03-11-2008, 10:32 PM
GravitySlips Music Addict Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 683	Yeah I always get a little irked by the purist hardcore fans who dislike Rollins, and the "metal" era of the band. If Keith Morris had still been vocalist at the time, then Damaged would not have been half as good as it is. Rollins brought a whole lot of charisma, direction and consistency to the band. He's the man. here's a rather funny video of some douchebag (but nice enough) kid interviewing the band, which basicaly becomes Rollins ranting about him. YouTube - Early Henry Rollins / Black Flag Interview!!! edit: i will also say that Kira is VERY cute in this video.