Where Did it Come From? - Plastic Surgery Disasters

Whew! I can't believe that it has been four months already since I last updated this site. Time does fly fast when you're not looking. Anyway, enough of that, time for more interesting stuff to ponder on. Here's a new thing that I thought I'd do in order to keep me updating my site. As most of you know, there's a lot of stuff in punk that most people aren't aware of and that includes album covers, specifically the stories behind these album covers that have now become classic images. These series of posts take a look at these images. Hopefully, it will open up a lot of folks' minds and will make them understand some of the meaning behind the madness. First up is a look at a classic DK image. 

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Plastic Surgery Disasters - Dead Kennedys

This was taken from the photo, "Hands" by photographer Mike Wells. It's a shot intended to highlight the contrast between a starving boy and a missionary during the 1980 famine in the Karamajoa district, Uganda, where almost a quarter of the population died. Ako, nung una ko tong nakita, I thought it was like a "close encounters of the third kind" type, a nod to sci-fi to match the spy/sci-fi sounding guitar of East Bay Ray. How could I think otherwise? The copy that I had of this had photocopied covers which really didn't give justice to the subject of the photo. When I learned what the photo was really about, andun na ung shock value na most likely, what Jello and the crew were shooting for. And what's more is that up until 2003, there is apparently still famine in that part of the world which is the scariest part. 

No, that is definitely not ET! Taken here

Okay, that's it for now. These posts won't be the long-winded pseudo-articles(!) that I have been making mostly. As I said, these posts should keep me updating this site regularly since they won't be taking too much of my time. 'Til then, adios amigos!

Read on:
https://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/tag/famine/

Watch:
Jello on Vinyl collection ( where he mentions Plastic Surgery Disasters and the Robbie the Werewolf ??)

"1..2...3....4...."

Godfathers....Image from
http://www.theworldsbestever.com/2014/07/12/
ramones-dead-long-live-ramones/

RIP Tommy Ramone and the Ramones

On July 11, 2014, the last last surviving member of the Ramones, Tommy Ramone passed away leaving the world a much darker place than it was. Much more than their music, the legacy of the Ramones remains and that is their whole-hearted embrace of the ethos of DIY, the idea to make something out of nothing and to pursue it as relentlessly and as passionately as you can, no matter how stupid or useless it may seem to others. Yan ung attitude na palaging sinasabi ng karamihan pero a few really do live up to.   

I remember cutting my teeth on guitars to most of their tunes, as probably most of you who've ever handled a guitar, because number 1, the songs are really easy to figure out and number 2, they don't get you all confused that you eventually quit playing. Pero, the ironic thing is, it's really hard ( in a physical sense ) to play Ramones guitar, if you're not used to it. Just try playing along to one of their albums straight up without stopping and you'll see what I mean. 

And I would have to presume na ganun din for people learning the drums. Or the bass. Or just people who like the idea of having a band of their own and making something out of it. You don't have to be a Hendrix clone, a Page acolyte, a  Bonham enthusiast, or whoever genius instrumentalist or vocalist. Hey, if these guys can do it....

The beauty is in the simplicity. It's not in the mind-boggling guitar virtuosity, it's not in the jaw-dropping, 20 minute, drum solos. It's not in the mesmerizing bass lines, it's not in the awe-inspiring vocal acrobatics and dynamics. It's not in the neatness of your clothes, it's not in the appeal of your looks. HEY HO! It's not even in the deepness of the lyrics. It's in the heart and soul where rock 'n roll truly lives, where we find the meaning of it all. And that's where it should count. All you just really need is the guts to count to four... LET'S GO!!!!

Ramones no more...from http://riseabovetheanchor.com/tommy-ramone-dead/

"It wasn't just music in The Ramones: it was an idea. 

It was bringing back a whole feel that was missing in rock music – 

it was a whole push outwards to say something new and different. 

Originally it was just an artistic type of thing; 

finally I felt it was something that was good enough for everybody." - 

Tommy Ramone, 1978 

Karamihan ng Tao ay Pu!

Reviews - Biofeedback 7"
Mutilated Noise

Now this has been a long time coming. I got these a couple of months ago but this is the first time that I'm actually sitting down and putting one for a spin. This is Biofeedback's 7" from Mutilated Noise titled "Karamihan ng Tao ay Pu". It features 4 songs of blistering hardcore from Laguna's finest. For anyone who's not familiar with the band, this is a good introduction to the once and mighty BFK. 

Manila Klasiko - Labor Day gig

Manila Klasiko

Black King's Bar - West Avenue

May 1, 2014

Let me just say, to start off, I had high hopes for this gig considering that it was held on Labor's Day and just by looking at the line-up, classic na classic. Pero what turned out to be a promising night turned into a slight disappointment for me. Maybe I just missed out on the other bands that night, oh well. And pardon if I missed out on the songs, my memory's not to be trusted. Note to self, next time, bring a notebook dumdum. On to the night.

Punk Reigns, Animals Rule! - M.Y.O. interview

Make Your Own folks interview
- conducted ages ago

One of the things that I'd like to read in a zine is yung thoughts and ideas of people connected to the undergound pero ung walang mga banda o not involved sa musical aspect ng scene. Tingin ko, these people always have valid ideas when it comes to the scene in general. Zinemakers, distro runners, etc. all contribute in their own DIY way and it's always inspiring to read about them. I had an interview once through mail of Gani behind Make Your Own and had recently asked permission to have this interview posted dito sa blog and he agreed ( thanks a lot!! ). Read and enjoy. 

And they say "Dead Boys" tell no tales...

Cheetah Chrome: A Dead Boy's Tale: From the Front Lines of Punk Rock
Book Review
02/27/2014

One of the things that I'd like to do when I have time to go out is look for cheap finds whether it be books, clothes, records, what have you. Often times, I am pleasantly surprised by what you can find just looking around at these types of stores. From DIY self help books to out of print records, magazines, to rare t-shirt designs ( had bought an Epitaph shirt of Joe Strummer's Mescaleros once,in an ukay of all places ) to D&D books, basta whatever. And on a recent trip to the bargain bins, here is what I found:

Stirrings...

- The Biofeedback 7" - Karamihan ng Tao ay Pu' is now available c/o Noel Punxia @ mutilatednews.blogspot.com. I still have to get myself a copy. I'm thinking of carrying a few copies kaya lang 'alang budget pa. I remember ung copy ng Hard Times tape ko, was pleasantly surprised to see it sa Sarabia optical shop from UP ( University of the Pu' ) back in the day ( wonder if it's still open? ). Anyway, do yourself a favor and go get one if you missed out on Hard Times. One of the more unique hardcore acts to ever come out of the P.I. Get one so you won't feel like you're "The World's Most Ugliest Man" ( or woman...errr...).