March 17, 2007
And I'm rocking OUT to one of pop-punk's inventors, Manchester, England's Buzzcocks.
It's great energy music, and these blokes have only become tighter and more compact in the 31 years that they've been around. Viral harmonies, vital chord changes (it was arguably the first punk act to emphasize melody and song structure; its songs commonly use more than one key and three or four chords) and a rigid rhythm section are making this gig an absolute treat to witness.
The band has a new album out ("Flat-Pack Philosophy"), and if the spirits above have a punk among them, it'll sell as quickly as the band's songs finish (the new disc has 14 tunes and lasts only 36 minutes in adherence to proper punk bylaws). By the way: bassist Tony Barber wins the Most Dapper Performer award, dressed as he is in a British-grey three-piece suit, white silk tie and suitably mod shades.
Posted by Mike Daniel 
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