Freshjive Homosexual Tendencies

[BASS]

WHAT DO YOU ALL MAKE OF THIS?



I've noticed as of late a lot of interest in the seminal punk band Suicidal Tendencies, especially in graphic influence and homage. Seems they're garnishing a new and younger generational wave of appreciation. I've heard, "Yeah man, Suicidal Tendencies were so cool! And they had a tight knit group of followers".
While I do acknowledge their importance and creativity on the punk rock timeline, it kind of makes me smirk when I think back to those days when they hit the scene here in L.A.
I remember once being at a punk rock gig, accidentally catching the eye of some dude wearing a flannel and a bent up brim cap with a Suicidal logo on it, then having him and a dozen of his "Suicidal" posse up in my face about to kick my ass cause I "looked" at him. And it was never ONE guy coming up to you. It was a bunch of guys. They'd have you desperately trying to finagle your way out of getting an undeserved sock in the face, while avoiding a direct look in one of their eyes again. This was not an isolated incident. I've found myself in other similar situations, and I'm sure many other people have as well.
Some say that the Punk Rock scene in L.A. was over by 79-80 with the heavier hardcore bands from Los Angeles and Orange County (and in less prevalence other suburbs) making their presence. For me and my friends at our age it began with these bands. But by 82 it was done for me. Partly because of an open eyed interest in other forms of music. But a good part also because of assholes like guys that followed Suicidal who really put a harsh aspect to the punk scene, and the unnecessary trouble they created.
Time passed, and as I got older, I reflected on those times. I came to realize that perhaps all those guys were just venting their anger because they were dealing with the confusion of being homosexuals in the closet. I mean, it was always a bunch of dudes hanging out? Never girls? So now I have a soft spot for all those guys and the trouble they were dealing with during their adolescence.

[dumb5]

is freshjive copying the ra:re advertising campaign?

[adero]

Bass: one thing: you either like it or not. can't argue with that...
but your statement makes me think that you were
grabbing on to a new trend what it sounds when it suited you....
over for you by 82 you say!?
interesting and confusing since their selftitled debut album was released 83'!
but perhaps you are talking pre release.
as a european growing up listening to a lot of punk and HC i sure has witness a lot of "aggro" at gigs as well here in europe as well as in the US. Can't answer what the scene was like mid 80's in LA and Venice Beach but knowing Suicidals background and gang relations I am aware of what you are talking about.
Was in Venice Beach in summer of 90 and ended up right in a middle of a riot and managed to escape into me and my friends car to drive to safety. that was a scary experience I can tell you.... the whole area was later declared as an area with a curfew by the police, with empty streets. by telling you this I am saying that I can imagine what people they attracted to their gigs.
You Can't Bring Them Down (am sure you know where that is coming from....)for what they have done musically because of their following.

'Join the Army' and 'How Will I Laugh Tomorrow' are still albums that makes my list of top albums ever.
The latter is a groundbreaking album that took the HC in to Metal Land IMO.

In regards to the Tee; I take it as as insult and there is nothing humorous about it. (Even though it makes me smile to see the chosen fonts...)
Would have been different if done as a tribute in the style of what WE are superlative concpiracy did a couple of years ago. Even though I don't think many people picked up on that.

SUICIDAL FOR LIFE!!!

...and a shit tee. Would NEVER wear it.

[honcho]

sorry guys this thread has gone straight over my head. anyway, the tee is not gonna get too many takers is it?