I have a similar Neubauten t-shirt except it's silver on black. Piss Factory is amazing. I think Summer Cannibals was one of the first things of hers I heard. I saw her support Bob Dylan in the late 90's & she wiped the floor with Bob. I have seen her many times since. She always brings it and her live singing is exceptionally strong...still! I couldn't believe how much Jackson resembled Fred when he played guitar in her band. Just Kids is a fantastic snapshot of that era in NYC as is Viv Albertine's book, but in London. Even though it's a while ago I thought Banga was a fantastic return to form after another big gap between records.
Wow. Seeing Patti live without be a real treat. Patti was such an interesting mix of characteristics; vulnerable but strong and even fearless. Smart and artistic but also capable of these destructive impulses. The t-shirt was direct from the 1987 when I saw the band; amazing performance. Maybe one of the best shows I’ve ever heard
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084 I have seen Neubauten twice. in the last 15 years and both times were amazing. To see them in the 80's though would've been something else.
Cool story on your run in with Patty Smith. It took me awhile to get into her music but eventually it clicked. Radio Ethiopia does not get talked about very much. Good to see you Shawn
Hey Steve. Patti was interesting to me. Actually, she kinda scared me at the time. Lol. But I couldn’t help myself. I was fascinated by the entire persona. Clearly she was very smart and had a voice and vision that she needed to share. I really admire that. Cheers! Shawn.
Hey Shawn, always respected her immensely but could never fully get into her music other than a few songs here or there. I think she first entered my radar when she guested on E-Bow the Letter by REM. I don’t keep many records out of nostalgia but I have the People Have The Power 12” single, that song always spoke to me as a young lad living in small town Netherlands. Had no idea about the Blue Oyster Cult connection. Great overview of her artistry and career.
Patti’s records have always been seen as hit or miss affairs. But I think they’re deeper than that if you give them a chance. I also think she’s much more important in the development of punk and post-punk music than she gets credit for. She opened the door for women to develop within that genre. People Have the Power was a wonderful return to form. I remember it well when the track came out. For her more avant-garde music; listen to the track “it takes time “ that Fred Smith and Patti did for the soundtrack to Until the End of the World. Really good. The REM track was a highlight for that band imo. I still like it. Oh…try the track Radio Ethiopia for another example of her willingness to experiment with sound and structure. Good stuff. Thanks for the comment. Peace. Shawn.
For an artist who has always fought for a stance against the current, "because the night" is a somewhat silly track created largely with the idea of filling her wallet.
@@luissousa2196 I understand what you’re saying but…don’t be too hard on Patti. If for nothing else, “because the night” gave her some degree of independence in the mainstream music industry; with that “hit” under her belt, Patti had the ability to have some leverage. All of her records were on major labels and she always remained outspoken and (relatively) uncompromising in her public appearances. She also helped lead the way for other female bands buy refusing the “beauty makeovers” that the labels pushed on her. The Slits, Raincoats…even the Breeders took inspiration from Patti. But I appreciate what you’re saying. And I agree that the more radical position is generally what is needed - particularly in a society as reactionary as this one. Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate the feedback. Shawn.
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084 Thank you very much for your feedback Shawn. Let me just tell you that in my humble view, the "godmother of Punk rock" has always shown herself to be smart enough to overcome her lack of artistic talent, at least when it comes to choosing renowned names to place herself on a level that perhaps she doesn't belong: John Cale, Mapplethorpe, Burroughs... Perhaps "because the night" is really what best reveals its intrinsic artistic dimension. I also think that's no big deal about other artists stating that she's a major reference, and, in the case of Raincoats and the Slits, they simply didn't need that.
I have a similar Neubauten t-shirt except it's silver on black.
Piss Factory is amazing. I think Summer Cannibals was one of the first things of hers I heard. I saw her support Bob Dylan in the late 90's & she wiped the floor with Bob. I have seen her many times since. She always brings it and her live singing is exceptionally strong...still! I couldn't believe how much Jackson resembled Fred when he played guitar in her band. Just Kids is a fantastic snapshot of that era in NYC as is Viv Albertine's book, but in London. Even though it's a while ago I thought Banga was a fantastic return to form after another big gap between records.
Wow. Seeing Patti live without be a real treat. Patti was such an interesting mix of characteristics; vulnerable but strong and even fearless. Smart and artistic but also capable of these destructive impulses. The t-shirt was direct from the 1987 when I saw the band; amazing performance. Maybe one of the best shows I’ve ever heard
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084 I have seen Neubauten twice. in the last 15 years and both times were amazing. To see them in the 80's though would've been something else.
Cool story on your run in with Patty Smith. It took me awhile to get into her music but eventually it clicked. Radio Ethiopia does not get talked about very much. Good to see you Shawn
Hey Steve. Patti was interesting to me. Actually, she kinda scared me at the time. Lol. But I couldn’t help myself. I was fascinated by the entire persona. Clearly she was very smart and had a voice and vision that she needed to share. I really admire that. Cheers! Shawn.
Hey Shawn, always respected her immensely but could never fully get into her music other than a few songs here or there. I think she first entered my radar when she guested on E-Bow the Letter by REM. I don’t keep many records out of nostalgia but I have the People Have The Power 12” single, that song always spoke to me as a young lad living in small town Netherlands. Had no idea about the Blue Oyster Cult connection. Great overview of her artistry and career.
Patti’s records have always been seen as hit or miss affairs. But I think they’re deeper than that if you give them a chance. I also think she’s much more important in the development of punk and post-punk music than she gets credit for. She opened the door for women to develop within that genre. People Have the Power was a wonderful return to form. I remember it well when the track came out. For her more avant-garde music; listen to the track “it takes time “ that Fred Smith and Patti did for the soundtrack to Until the End of the World. Really good. The REM track was a highlight for that band imo. I still like it. Oh…try the track Radio Ethiopia for another example of her willingness to experiment with sound and structure. Good stuff. Thanks for the comment. Peace. Shawn.
For an artist who has always fought for a stance against the current, "because the night" is a somewhat silly track created largely with the idea of filling her wallet.
@@luissousa2196 I understand what you’re saying but…don’t be too hard on Patti. If for nothing else, “because the night” gave her some degree of independence in the mainstream music industry; with that “hit” under her belt, Patti had the ability to have some leverage. All of her records were on major labels and she always remained outspoken and (relatively) uncompromising in her public appearances. She also helped lead the way for other female bands buy refusing the “beauty makeovers” that the labels pushed on her. The Slits, Raincoats…even the Breeders took inspiration from Patti. But I appreciate what you’re saying. And I agree that the more radical position is generally what is needed - particularly in a society as reactionary as this one. Thank you for your thoughts. I appreciate the feedback. Shawn.
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Thank you very much for your feedback Shawn.
Let me just tell you that in my humble view, the "godmother of Punk rock" has always shown herself to be smart enough to overcome her lack of artistic talent, at least when it comes to choosing renowned names to place herself on a level that perhaps she doesn't belong: John Cale, Mapplethorpe, Burroughs... Perhaps "because the night" is really what best reveals its intrinsic artistic dimension.
I also think that's no big deal about other artists stating that she's a major reference, and, in the case of Raincoats and the Slits, they simply didn't need that.