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Band: MX-80
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:46 am
by aaron_Archive
is this band good? i know nothing about these guys except that they were from the midwest (indianapolis? des moines?). never knew anyone who listened to them. i think they're still around. i have songs on a comp from around '80 w/chrome, the residents, and somebody else, and that stuff is pretty decent. i've seen some of their records, though--even early ones--and they always look like they would suck (saxophone and "new wave" clothes etc). so, would somebody "school" me on this band a la the comsat angels thread? thanks.
Band: MX-80
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:12 am
by Bernardo_Archive
Get the "Out of Control" CD, it's a 2-in-1 with the excellent "Out of the Tunnel" in it. If you like Sonic Youth, Trumans Water, etc, you must hear them.
Band: MX-80
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2003 9:18 am
by the Classical_Archive
Band: MX-80
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2003 12:23 am
by steve_Archive
Truly great band, whose inspiration came from places not expected from rock or (especially) punk bands. They were first active at a time when categorization wasn't as easy or useful, and they carried that individualist trait with them for several decades. Truly an inspiration. Awesome guitar.
Band: MX-80
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 10:02 pm
by KeithV_Archive
These Hoosiers put out some great albums, particularly "Out of the Tunnel." Certainly very different from the norm, like Pere Ubu gone metal with Jay Tiller singing.
NOT CRAP!
Band: MX-80
Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:03 pm
by aaron_Archive
i have since found a bunch of their records, and holy shit, it's amazing stuff. so thanks to all who recommended them
Band: MX-80
Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2004 4:09 pm
by Angus Jung
Look for Atavistic's CD reissue of "Big Hits/Hard Attack."
I have to admit I have a hard time dealing with the vocals. But good Lord, Bruce Anderson's gtr playing on those records is fucking phenomenal. You pretty much have to go Japanese (High Rise, Mainliner) to find anybody else who plays w/that kind of abandon.
I saw Anderson do a show w/Henry Kaiser and Loren Mazzacane Connors in Berkeley several yrs ago. He more than held his own. I wish he'd play out sometime.
N/C
Band: MX-80
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 12:34 pm
by matthewbarnhart_Archive
Just wanted to chime in and give thanks to all who recommened MX-80. Just got the "Out Of The Tunnel" LP, and it's absolutely phenomenal.
mb
Band: MX-80
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 1:06 pm
by aaron_Archive
i think "crowd control" is even better.
Band: MX-80
Posted: Tue May 04, 2004 1:10 pm
by sakes_Archive
"Follow That Car" is now in my brain and will remain there at least for the rest of today.