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[Cormcolash]

If you go through Amebix catalogue you will find numerous songs with references to being opposed to a militaristic capitalist system (songs released in the last decade of the Cold War of course). Lyrically they may not be as blunt as some of their contemporaries but on reading their lyrics the ideas behind the songs are quite obvious.

 

[D0njo]

The statement on the Profane Existance message board says that they wanted to get a certain amount of money from the tour, that doesn't mean they specifically reformed to make money.. it's a bit of a leap to make that accusation... their lyrics are mostly about weird shit anyway- a roaming axeman coming to kill your children, a tale of drug addled woe, replacing battery animals with humans, disappointment and dispair... not really about anti-capitalism at all... I suggest you listen to some of their albums before you use their lyrics against them

 

[AnarchoBob]

It's undeniable though that their lyrics, whilst not being specifically against society at that time and capitalism, a lot of them are. It is undeniable that Amebix generally had lyrics that were quite 'political'.

 

[nooleen]

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[Jeag]

thats the interview i was talkin bout earlier. good find.

 

[Break Neck Speed]

How long was the tour meant to last anyway?

 

[AnarchoBob]

And to prove my point about them using the DIY culture when they need it and then throw it away when they don't, just compare the following statement with how things have turned out to be:

Amebix was, if you like, using the anarchopunk movement as a vehicle to be able to release our records records.

 

[the strange guy]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE BARON MAKES SWORDS
AND SELLS THEM FOR MONEY
FUCKING SELL OUT CUNT
IT USED TO BE ABOUT THE LOVE OF THE BLADE
BUT HE WOULDN'T BOTHER IF HE WASN'T GETTING PAID
MONEY GRABBING CUNT

As long as you believe a band should adhere to your principles, the more disappointed
you will be.

 

[Cormcolash]

Oly in out of context tirade shocker.

 

[the strange guy]

Is this thread not about swords priced out of the reach of most anarchopunx?
I think if you look closely enough, this is the root of the problem.

 

[Cormcolash]

Forsooth an oul sword would come in handy at some gigs, imagine how useful it would be for piercing unopened cans!

 

[the strange guy]

But don't you see?
Even though they are lyrically and musicwise nothing like an anarchopunk band, Amebix
are still an anarchopunk band because anarchopunx like them for some reason.
So what the fuck is the story with the Baron selling swords for, literally, hundreds of
pounds?
If you analyse the lyrics you can come to the conclusion that they state, quite
clearly, that everything they create from that point onwards would be less than £20.
That includes records, tshirts, gigs and ANYTHING ELSE THEY CREATE.
Anarchopunk band = OWNED BY ANARCHOPUNX
I'm fucking outraged that he'd go behind our backs and make something worth so much
money.
HAS HE NO SHAME?

 

[bohs punks]

i'd say if some of the people on here who wanted to see them went for it they could do this themselves.

subhumans in voodoo for example of similar band was €15 / 12.50 concessions and pulled a huge crowd so if you do the maths thats not far off what would be needed for amebix.

if good enough for subhumans why not amebix?

wouldnt do it meself mind - enough going on - but defo possible for someone here to do.

cormac? i know a big enough rarely used venue on a bus route

 

[the strange guy]

I think the point Cormac was making is that the promoters need to make a living but bands shouldn't.
!ninjaaaa

 

[AnarchoBob]

Lyrically they are not like an anarchopunk band? Are you joking?

 

[Cormcolash]

I think the point Cormac was making is that the promoters need to make a living but bands shouldn't.
!ninjaaaa

Damn straight. Anyone want to see Amebix in The Tap? Reckon I can get it and keep tickets to about £20 a go.

 

[the strange guy]

Lyrically they are not like an anarchopunk band? Are you joking?

I didn't hear any lyrics where they talk about a non-hierarchical group of
middle class students with iPods deciding over a coffee how the country
should be composed of small, co-operative, independent communities
of mohicaned punks drinking flagons around a bonfire.
Which song was that again?

 

[Cormcolash]

Pretty sure that one was called "Chinese out"

 

[the strange guy]

THERE'S A RED DRAGON
ARISING IN THE EAST
THE PEOPLE START TO SHOUT
OUT OUT OUT

 

[AnarchoBob]

I didn't hear any lyrics where they talk about a non-hierarchical group of
middle class students with iPods deciding over a coffee how the country
should be composed of small, co-operative, independent communities
of mohicaned punks drinking flagons around a bonfire.
Which song was that again?

Just because they are not write lyrics that are quite obviously like that does not mean they do not have anarchopunk-style lyrics. Come on now.