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Old 03-11-2008, 08:31 PM  
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If there's already a thread I'm sure the merging will be swift and professional...

There's alot to talk about with Black Flag, not least the fact that they were far from a conventional punk band, after 'Damaged' at least.
Before getting into them I read tons of average reviews of 'My War', 'Slip It In' and so forth - but all these albums turned out to be provocative brilliance, alternating between explosive rage and a sucking mire of noise... Greg Ginn was a true original.

It's apparent from interviews that Rollins hates England and the English, which is disappointing (being limey scum myself) but I still admire his all-consuming passion and the total disgust he had for the hardcore flock. We'll pretend the last 20 years of solo releases never happened...

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Pretty much the best rock band ever.



^ One of the most intense performances I've ever seen.
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Amazing. H.R really doesn't care about his little short-shorts falling off does he?
they are my late-night music of choice at the moment. 'Rat's Eyes' makes even more sense at erm...2.40 in the morning.
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They were the gateway to 80s hardcore for me so I guess they'll always hold sentimental value. My War and Black Flag are favorite -and as you guessed it I prefer the Rollins years. I think Damaged is the most accessible and My War is their best. I was really surprised to see how many here liked them in that recent poll thingy.
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Everyone I know says Black Flag was better with Keith Morris....I like Henry.
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I don't think Rollins is half as underrated as people make him out to be. I've found it to be a pretty even split .
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Greg Ginn is one of my favorite guitarist. Henry is underrated.
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Henry > Ron > Keith > Dez, IMO.
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