PUNK AND NEW WAVE

PUNK AND NEW WAVE

• Musical Features
• Shouting vocals
• Simple chord structures
• Fast tempos/Trashy cymbals
• Politically/Socially influenced lyrics
• Technological Features
• Raw unprocessed sound
• Amplified/distorted guitars
• DIY production
• Arrangement
• Rock band line-up
• Short, 2 minute songs
• Influences
• Rock n Roll - Instrumentation
• Hard Rock - The Who + The Velvet Underground
• 60s pop - The Beatles

THE RAMONES

• Style
• 4 chords, catchy melody, inane lyrics
• 20 minute sets of barely 2 minute songs
• No vocal training -> cracks/hiccups/snarls - original
• Influence
• 1st Punk Rock band
• '50s Grease rockers
• Albums became the blueprint for punk
• Important part of CBGBs scene
• Music
• Album: Ramones (1976)
• Songs: Blitzkrieg Bop/Beat On The Brat

SEX PISTOLS

• Style
• Non-Technical music
• Lyrics about socio-economic problems/anti-establishment
• Raw sound, shouted vocals, distorted guitar
• Simple harmonies, melodies and fast tempos
• Influence
• Most iconic UK punk band
• One very influential album
• Manufactured band
• Ironic cover songs w/offensive lyrics
• Initiated UK punk
• Music
• Album: Never Mind The Bollocks (1977)
• Song: God Save The Queen

ULTRAVOX

• Style
• Pop synthesisers
• Lyrics/Textures of reflection, despair and longing
• Influence
• Rejected abrasive guitars for lush, romantic synths
• Primary influence of electro-pop movement in early 80s
• Music
• Album: Ultravox (1977)
• Song: Sleepwalk

TOYAH

• Style
• Striking visual image
• Punk rock + fun pop
• Lyrics about independence
• Synths and slower tempos
• Influenced by New Wave
• Influence
• Actress, anti-establishment figure
• Paved way for other female punk rockers
• Music
• Album: Toyah! Toyah! Toyah! (1981)
• Song: I Want To Be Free

THE JAM

• Style
• Political/Romantic songs of British culture
• Hook-driven British guitar pop
• Influence
• 1st wave mod punks
• Biggest influence on pop music
• Tailored suits w/60s rock + RnB influences
• Music
• Album: This Is The Modern World (1977)
• Song: Going Underground

SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES

• Style
• Pop melodies + dark lyrics
• Explored different styles
• Influence
• Late 70s punk explosion -> Alt.Pop unit
• Debuted at Punk festival with a 20 minute long cover
• Music
• Album: The Scream (1978)
• Song: Happy House

BLONDIE

• Style
• Punk/Reggae/Disco influence
• Emotionless vocals
• Commercially successful, radio-friendly singles
• Keyboards
• Influences
• Witty hits paved way for rock frontwomen
• Market friendly
• Music
• Album: Blondie (1976)
• Song: One Way Or Another

THE CLASH

• Style
• Shouted/Spoken vocals w/distorted guitars
• Incorporated dub + rap
• Later became commercial + radio-friendly w/polished lyrics
• Influence
• Original wave/Working class demeanour
• Music
• Album: The Clash (1977)
• Song: London Calling