Hello, I'm Thom. I enjoy photography, making music, Tennis, writing music reviews and driving.
Hello, I'm Thom. I enjoy photography, making music, Tennis, writing music reviews and driving.
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Reviews:4
Black Flag.. one of the most influential American punk bands of the 80's released their debut with Henry Rollins in 1981. It would become a classic album, with many great tunes such as the angry 'Rise Above', and the party tune 'TV Party'!
Rise Above 2:25
This track, for me has to be one of my favourites of the album. A song with such aggression, and Henry's short snappy vocal lines at the beginning can't help but get me chanting along! And such a simple chorus. A total energy packed song!
Spray Paint 0:33
The shortest track on the album, racking in at only 33 seconds long. I don't think there's actually a part of this song where Henry rests for a breather! Love shouting out 'spray paint the walls!' too!
Six Pack 2:20
Probably one of Black Flag's more known songs, this opens up with such a sweet bass line. Gregg Ginn's skilled guitar playing is really evident in this song, as he goes off into experimental solos which go against Henry's shouting. Love the last half a second of a song too.
What I See 1:55
One of the more depressing songs on the album (though I'm sure Henry's being tounge-in-cheek about it). I'm not very keen on this track, I find it a tad boring.
TV Party 3:31
Now, this song is an anthem! Many weekends have I drunk beer to this song, shouting out names of favourite TV programs! This has such a nice riff too. And one of the best chorus's I've ever heard in my life. It just makes me happy this one! And the video, if you get chance to see it - haha.
Thirsty And Miserable 2:05
Another angry song, with more of Gregg Ginn's guitar work on display. Quite a trippy song actually! I love the lyrics on this one.
Police Story 1:32
Probably one of my other favourite songs on the album! Just completely sums up the whole Punk vs. Police scene in 80's America.
Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie 1:47
This is a catchy one, and one of their older tracks.
Depression 2:28
Love it! Black Flag just comes out of no where from their feedback, and the chorus is brilliant! 'Depressions got a holda me!' A very, very energetic track. I can just picture Henry shouting his head off to this when I listen to it!
Room 13 2:04
One of the less strong tracks on the album, song structure doesn't really alter much through out the song. Nice bit towards the end though.
Damaged II 3:23
A great track, Gregg shows off his excellence 'trippy' guitar playing again here. One of the more obscure songs. Completely breaks down in parts to noise, then comes right back atchya!
No More 2:25
This is brilliant, I love the way the bass and drums both gradually speed up at the beginning. Very good build up, reminds me of the start of a fight or something?!
Padded Cell 1:47
Track opens up with a nice little riff, I really love the lyrics on this song actually.
Life Of Pain 2:50
This song is mad! Completely, utterly mad! My favourite track by far! I can't help but shout along 'Self Destruct!' with the chorus. Another of Black Flag's more obscure sounding songs!
Damaged I 3:53
A slow weird track to end off the album. Henry's lyrical talent is really shown here, reminds me a lot of the newer BF albums. Sounds a bit reminiscant to Rats Eyes of their Slip It In album?
All in all, Damaged was the benchmark for punk music at the time. The raw, gritty recording and the aggression just show everything a punk album should be. Add in the strange guitar techniques of Gregg and you have a brilliant fusion!
They just don't make punk albums like they used to.
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