Thursday, May 28, 2009

The Swankys

The Swankys were the more '77-styled punk persona of Japanese Noisecore gods Gai. Both bands operated in tandem with pretty much the same members and often the same songs. Confusing, I know, but don't concern yourself with the murky history of these bands, just dig into these early recordings (1985) done under the banner of The Swankys. It's nothing to over intellectualize or ponder, just basement pogo punk from guys with names likes Watch, Loods, TV, and Beer. Way fun.

13 comments:

  1. what does underground mean in french

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  2. Is this a riddle? Any French speaking readers?

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  3. judging by the comments i see everyone s thrilled with the record

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  4. Sometimes it takes a few days. 46 people have already downloaded it.

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  5. I like way fun things in the summer.

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  6. I'm enjoying it. There's a band called The Wankys, isn't there?
    thanks

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  7. Yes, they are an English band that pay tribute to The Swankys.

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  8. I am very much looking forward to listening to this later. Very much in the way of thankingness, sir.

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  9. Awesome awesome awesome, i love Swanky's, Gai, and all those bands, thanks i don't have this yet but am eager to hear. THanks

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  10. great band!thanks Aesop.

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  11. They're okay. ;)

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  12. not to mention its a upgrade for all those dudes who downloaded trhe the crappy very low bitrate rip circulating prior to this

    hold on am i only now hearing this properly, magnifique

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