Uptempo Rock

[Shard]

Hey rock guys, i'm in a phase right now where I'm feelin uptempo rock/punk... anything that isn't depressing and that has a good sound. I was hoping you guys could point me in the direction of some songs I should "purchase". Thanks.

 

[Voodoo Child]

If you want punk rock, here are some good punk groups (well, Blur isn't punk, but that song is) -

Blur (song's actually called Song 2, but w/e)

Fugazi (Waiting Room is pretty cool)

Misfits

MC5

Primus

 

[bbwSwish]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Blur (song's actually called Song 2, but w/e)</div>

I love that song, it's on my iPod. I've always thought Song 2 was a weird name for a song though.

 

[Sasha]

Primus is awesome. Try My Name Is Mud and Laquerhead by them.

I've been avidly following beyourownpet lately. They're great stuff. Also, someone like Head Automatica is great get up and go dancy, rock type of stuf.

 

[phunDamentalz]

<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">If you want punk rock, here are some good punk groups (well, Blur isn't punk, but that song is) -

Blur (song's actually called Song 2, but w/e)

Fugazi (Waiting Room is pretty cool)

Misfits

MC5

Primus</div>

Voodoochild, Primus is punk? that's a new one. If Primus is punk then so is RHCP and Metallica.....

this is the real punk from the late 70's:
Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen
X-ray spex - Oh bondage up yours
The Clash - Janie Jones
The Jam - Eton Rifles
Buzzcocks - Orgasm Addict
Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer

If you want to check out new-school punk, BAD RELIGION is the way to go.

 

[Sasha]

Primus is everything. That's what's so great about 'em.

 

[bryce40ww]

I'd try Bad Religion. Great punk band that is listened to by punks and casual fans alike. They're pretty melodic and uptempo with top-notch lyrics.

 

[Moo2K4]

If you're going for punk, Rise Against and Avenged Sevenfold are my personal favorites.

 

[Voodoo Child]

<div class="quote_poster">phunDamentalz Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Voodoochild, Primus is punk? that's a new one. If Primus is punk then so is RHCP and Metallica.....

this is the real punk from the late 70's:
Sex Pistols - God Save The Queen
X-ray spex - Oh bondage up yours
The Clash - Janie Jones
The Jam - Eton Rifles
Buzzcocks - Orgasm Addict
Dead Boys - Sonic Reducer

If you want to check out new-school punk, BAD RELIGION is the way to go.</div>

Like Sasha said, Primus is everything. I've seen 'em live twice... f*cking amazing live...

(BTW - Early RHCP actually is punk. Ever listen to their early stuff? In '78-84ish they were pure punk rock. Ex: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Some more punk bands -

The Clash
The Ramones
Dead Kennedys
The Sex Pistols
The Germs
Lagwagon
Suicidal Tendencies

 

[Voodoo Child]

Hey Shard, any thoughts from the thread-starter himself on our rec's?

(I'm not usually a punk rock listener, so don't be disappointed if mine are sh*t.

)

 

[Riot]

I don't know if you consider Ska uptempo, but it's definitely up-beat. I'll throw some suggestions:

Operation Ivy

Less Than Jake

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Reel Big Fish

Aquabats - Pizza Day
and
Slightly Stoopid - Perfect Gentlemen... are some good songs too.

 

[Sasha]

I love Reel Big Fish. Orlandoman, gg on Mr. Biafra.