What can I say about CROSSED OUT? One of the best 90s hardcore bands, seriously god-like and a defining band of the power violence "genre". Just listen to the split with MAN IS THE BASTARD if you want to listen to perfection. Such a raw sound, huge floor tom hits, such intense vocals from Dallas, the dirge...Constantly imitated but never matched (SCAPEGOAT sure give it a good try though. Great 7").
This interview sums them up really. Anti-social, with short answers to match their short songs. Unlike some of their contemporaries, CROSSED OUT would never be likely to publish a 20 page political booklet with their records (Crimethinc anyone?), or spout out incessantly about the ills of society in interviews. They were straight to the point, musically and aesthetically: a single blow with a hammer to the skull. In that spirit, I'll keep things short...here's the interview (click photos to see larger readable versions).
SHORT POLL: Do you prefer the CROSSED OUT s/t 7" or NO COMMENT'S 'Downsided' 7"? There's no poll table, just leave a comment with your answer and explaination why...
4 comments:
Both so good but I'd have to go with No Comment.
I have a Crossed Out T-shirt I made years ago. Good blog dude. However I think you may not fit it, perhaps when I first knew you as a 15 year old tyke.
Hope you're well.
Gloria Lin
Hey, right on. I have this zine somewhere, but since you posted the best part, I won't have to dig. ( I was also planning to use that flyer reprint for a San Diego Mixtape post...) Thanks... your blog is great!
Cheers. I definately prefer the Crossed Out S/T, never really got into No Comment.
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