Funky Punk

I've had bandwidth and a lot of time on my hands since school's been out, so I've been downloading music and movies like a villain to the industry. (HEY, I'm unemployed, so what do you expect?)

Here is some of the stuff that has been eating away at my ears as of late.

A young Iggy Pop doing what he does best

Iggy Pop & The Stooges – The Stooges (1969) http://www.sendspace.com/file/ingdxt

This is a legendary album that was way ahead of its time. It’s short and intense, but brilliant all at the same time.

The Fall – Live at the Witch Trials (1979) http://www.sendspace.com/file/8y60dq

Continuing with my little classic punk phase is The Fall. This is their first record of many, but don’t let the name fool you – it’s not a live album. This is real, uninhibited punk at its finest. This version of the album is the 2004 reissue.

We Are Wolves – Total Magique (2007) http://www.sendspace.com/file/mi35wl

Out of Montreal, I would describe this album as electro-punk - but those sounds together can be categorized as ‘badass.’

The Long Blondes – Couples (2007) http://www.sendspace.com/file/ze6qet

The day I discovered Sheffield’s The Long Blondes, they were playing a show in town. I listened to this album and was disappointed that I missed them. They have been categorized as neo-punk, but if you hear any trace of punk in this album, please let me know.