Anti-Flag
So Anti-Flag is coming to my city tonight. They’re playing down the street, at The Paradise. If I were a more violent person I might consider going down there and pulling the same type of number some locals pulled on Moby the last time he played the ‘dise…
Seriously though, is anyone else as sick of Anti-Flag as I am? I mean, besides their tired angry liberal bullshit and promote an anti-capitalist stance while they play festivals with corporate sponsors and sell music and merchandise, for a time on a major label… It’s just foolishness. I’m glad they’ve found an angle to help them sell records and get their message across, I just wish it wasn’t so hypocritical…
I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels this way: Check out this post from SomethingAwful.com, Garbage Day: Anti-Flag
I’ll be the first to admit, I used to like Anti-Flag… I was also 16, so please forgive me… What happened? I grew up, got a job and moved out of mommy and daddy’s house… Maybe someday, they’ll do the same.
Oh yeah, and Justin Sane looks like a retarded Pee Wee Herman.
I foresaw this comming attitude about anti-flag coming when i heard they were going to be touring with the Casualties. I found myself imagining the two fan bases colliding, it seemed inevitable. I two used to listen to Anti-flag, i was also pretty young, maybe stopped when i was 14. The band should be taken as what they are… a starter pack band for those beggining to explore the essense of punk. After that…they serve no real purpose, especially when you realize their are so many other bands out there that will satisfy our need for that kick you in the teeth style… a.k.a The Murder!
Hey Brandon,
Thanks so much for the kind words, we really appreciate it!
I agree, Anti-Flag just has it so wrong on so many levels, and it is unfortunate that so many people getting into punk (myself included) started off listening to them.
Ah well, see you at a show sometime!