The theme of alienation plays an important role in punk rock, and is
often framed in terms of the play between the haves and the have nots.
The British punk movement was very much focused on living conditions and
wages, with bands like the Sex Pistols presenting bleak pictures of
corrupt instutions while the Cockney Rejects dealt with issues of
authority in relation to people living in the lowest economic classes.
On the other hand, in America, bands like Black Flag, the Minutemen, and
Husker Du wrote extensively about the difficulties finding employment
and focued on a very different experience. Compare and contrast the
impact of societal economics on the punk movement between Britian and
America as reflected in songs of the late 70's and early 80's. Use
source materials wherever possible.
M
-----Original Message-----
From: bret [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 5:58 PM
To: CF-Community
Subject: Re: Final thoughts on Gibson
Haggerty, Mike wrote:
> Bret -
>
> Just pulling your leg, mate. No degenerate tests here.
>
I figured as much, but it was fun to test my knowledge, which was worse
than I thought! Now if you had asked me about the various lineages of
late-'80s Straight Edge Hardcore bands, I might have done a shade
better. :-)
And to think I was looking forward to the essay portion.
-Bret
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