Music Views: Pretentious and Pompous Post-Punk/New Wave

Nothing wrong with being pretentious or pompous, as it is just a rather inflated sign of self-respect; oh my lonely little brothers and only pimps. I will say that the Post-Punk and New Wave genres have some incredibly inventive Rock-based music in their respective lexicon, absolutely no question about it. And while I have discussed the virtues of Joy Division and Public Image Limited in the recent past, and the more so novelty aspects of Devo or Wall of Voodoo, the goal then here is to grasp that sassy stuff that is loaded with ego, as a great many New Wave band in particular was noted for their absolute insolence to the crown.

Now then, how about Bauhaus? I think so. Post-Punk went New Wave in a big way when the majority of Bauhaus went on to become Love and Rockets (Decent band name, no?). I will say what Ronald Reagan said on his death bed, and that is: The Psychedelic Furs changed my life! Who could argue with a statement so bold, so puzzling? Certainly not I, as I am one of the Psychedelic Fur faithful, I kid you not, my dear. When I think about strutting my art school business I absolutely think about a little number called “Dumbwaiters.” Thinking back now again about Bauhaus as well, “She’s in Parties” always gets my skinny tie to stand up on end, and then later with the Love and Rockets explosion, “No New Tale to Tell” really makes me want to microwave my Atari system real horror show and then some!

I think you see what I am aiming for here, and do believe that I am being precise like a mathematical child of nature who’s overdosed then on one too many quadratic equations.

Enjoy the sounds of the razor-jaw elite of yore, precious. And, oh yes, tell them Mozart Breath sent you.

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