Public Enemy - Crap/Not Crap?
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They have a web-site where you can download one of their albums for free:
http://www.shutemdown.com/
http://www.shutemdown.com/
BadlyDrawnGirl
Piano Tuna
Another thing is that, despite Chuck D's commanding, aggressive and dangerous stage presence, in real life he's a relatively softly spoken, bookish type who comes across as likeable, intelligent and totally unpretentious. 
MojoGherkin
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acid priest said:Another thing is that, despite Chuck D's commanding, aggressive and dangerous stage presence, in real life he's a relatively softly spoken, bookish type who comes across as likeable, intelligent and totally unpretentious.
The first concert I went to was to see public enemy, run dmc and *cough* derek b, when I was 13. It was immensely good, Public Enemy then (it must have been 1987) were thunderous. They were angry, but their anger was channelled into wit and intelligence, in their lyrics, rather than mindless hate.
Last year I saw them in Rio, and they were still a great rap outfit, but they've lost some of their gravitas.
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BadlyDrawnGirl
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Derek B is a...BAD YOUNG BRUTHA
Well said, couldn't agree more. Yes, it's sad that they've lost their gravitas - I see it as being the result of their having lost the brunt of their anger over the years (i.e. having mellowed). However, if they are seen as I often see them myself, i.e. as being to rap a cross between what the Pistols and the Clash were to punk, their heyday lasted well longer than the former's and for about the same duration as the latter's - they did their important work, and when it was needed.
And P.I.L. and Strummer made some dodgy records later on... 
Incidentally, it's a pleasure to welcome an obviously intelligent new poster to the boards (well, the music forum at any rate). Have yourself a hob nob. And don't lend Dub a fiver.
Hey, Derek B - I think I've still got 'Bullet From A Gun' on tape. Classic!MojoGherkin said:
Well said, couldn't agree more. Yes, it's sad that they've lost their gravitas - I see it as being the result of their having lost the brunt of their anger over the years (i.e. having mellowed). However, if they are seen as I often see them myself, i.e. as being to rap a cross between what the Pistols and the Clash were to punk, their heyday lasted well longer than the former's and for about the same duration as the latter's - they did their important work, and when it was needed.
And P.I.L. and Strummer made some dodgy records later on... Incidentally, it's a pleasure to welcome an obviously intelligent new poster to the boards (well, the music forum at any rate). Have yourself a hob nob. And don't lend Dub a fiver.
top_biller
a big bowl of wrong
Nothing wrong with Derek B...I remember Bullet From A Gun (as opposed to any of his later work )being my choice when we were allowed to bring in a tape each on the last day of term when I was about 11. It didn't go down too well if i remember correctly.
"J.B.L's were shaking to the sound of Public Enemy...."
*takes applause for the link*
)being my choice when we were allowed to bring in a tape each on the last day of term when I was about 11. It didn't go down too well if i remember correctly."J.B.L's were shaking to the sound of Public Enemy...."
*takes applause for the link*
MojoGherkin
Donkey Kong Quixote
acid priest said:Incidentally, it's a pleasure to welcome an obviously intelligent new poster to the boards (well, the music forum at any rate). Have yourself a hob nob. And don't lend Dub a fiver.
Cheers, acid priest, thanks for the welcome - and the hob-nob.
Mind you, I don't know about being 'intelligent' - I wear shoes without laces.
Public Enemy = not crap
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