Pygmy Shrews-The Egyptian (2009)

Pygmy Shrews are a band very near and dear to my heart. I've had the privilege of seeing them at least six times and even booked them a show here at SUNY Purchase with other awesome bands such as Vaz and the Men The Egyptian is their first full length debut and MAN IS IT GREAT. Noisy, heavy and reminiscent of the great pig fuck 'genre' from the 1980s.

Showcasing the talents of the best drummer in punk (Jeremy Villabos, formerly of Drunkdriver and now also formerly of Pygmy Shrews), the insane shredding c capabilities of Ben Greenberg (Zs, Hubble) and the heavy bass lines and primal squeals of Tia Vincent-Clark, this album truly showcases what new york has to offer.

Pygmy Shrews last show will be this Wednesday at 285 Kent at 9pm. I would not miss it for the world.

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Kraftwerk Retrospective at MoMa

Krautrock pioneers Kraftwerk announced an eight day (!!!) residency at the Museum of Modern Art. They will be performing one of their albums in their entirety on the given dates. I'M SO EXCITED MY MIND IS BLANK AS TO WHAT I SHOULD WRITE
Tickets go on sale the 22nd of Febuary. I'll see you at either Autobahn or Computer World.

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The Kids-The Kids (1978)

Little is known about this powerhouse punk record from Belgium. Legend has it The Kids formed in 1976 speaking absolutely no English, but instead sharing an affinity for English and American Proto-Punk bands. This record absolutely rips. The fast succession of chords combined with pop sensibility and sing along lyrics pose the question-"Do YOU love the Nazis?". If not, grab this record while you still can.



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Savage Republic-Tragic Figures (1982)

 Savage Republic is a industrial, post-punk band founded in Los Angeles in the early 1980s. Their first album, Tragic Figures, was released in 1982 on Independent Project Records. The band's intricate instrumentation and sparse vocals set them apart from the early LA punk scene that was developing at the time. Way ahead of their time, the band seems to draw influence from death rock, goth and late Psychic TV. To say they are the sum of their influences is cutting them short. Savage Republic opted for longer and more complex compositions, rather than raw, short bursts of fury like other LA bands such as Black Flag or The Germs. This album is an absolute classic, you'll have the rhythms pounding in your head for days.

 The band, which for some unknown reason, seems to still slip under most of the radar today and doesn't get the recognition they deserve. They have since regrouped in 2004, with a different line-up. Who knows what's in store for the future, but for now do yourself a favor and appreciate the past.


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Hard Corps- Je Suis Passee