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Negative Approach
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Detroit, United States (1981 – 1984, 2006 – present)
Negative Approach is an American hardcore punk band. They are considered one of the pioneers of hardcore punk, along with bands like Minor Threat, Bad Brains and Black Flag. Formed in Detroit, Michigan, NA existed from 1981-1984, and now again from 2006-present. Like most hardcore bands, they were little known in their day outside of their hometown. They are now idolized in the Detroit underground and the punk subculture, considered to be one of the elite bands of the “old school” era, and continue to be influential.
NA’s brand of hardcore was savage and nihilistic, exuding frustration, alienation and rage. This was personified in the band’s vocalist John Brannon, an intimidating and intense young man with a shaved head, piercing stare and belligerent attitude. His vocal style and stage presence set the standard for those that followed. NA’s musical style was based on Detroit proto-punk icons The Stooges, British punk rock (especially Discharge) and Oi! music (Blitz, 4-Skins, et al.), although from the start their sound and demeanor were considerably more aggressive and brutal than that of their influences.
Negative Approach was formed in August 1981 by John Brannon and Pete Zelewski, supposedly after seeing a Black Flag/Necros show. The first NA lineup consisted of Brannon on vocals, Rob McCullough on guitar, Pete Zelewski on bass and Zuheir on drums. Not long after, Zelewski left the band to form The Allied and was replaced by Rob McCullough’s brother Graham. Zuheir was later replaced by Chris “O.P.” Moore. The lineup of Brannon/McCullough/McCullough/Moore would remain unchanged until NA disbanded.
NA’s brand of hardcore was savage and nihilistic, exuding frustration, alienation and rage. This was personified in the band’s vocalist John Brannon, an intimidating and intense young man with a shaved head, piercing stare and belligerent attitude. His vocal style and stage presence set the standard for those that followed. NA’s musical style was based on Detroit proto-punk icons The Stooges, British punk rock (especially Discharge) and Oi! music (Blitz, 4-Skins, et al.), although from the start their sound and demeanor were considerably more aggressive and brutal than that of their influences.
Negative Approach was formed in August 1981 by John Brannon and Pete Zelewski, supposedly after seeing a Black Flag/Necros show. The first NA lineup consisted of Brannon on vocals, Rob McCullough on guitar, Pete Zelewski on bass and Zuheir on drums. Not long after, Zelewski left the band to form The Allied and was replaced by Rob McCullough’s brother Graham. Zuheir was later replaced by Chris “O.P.” Moore. The lineup of Brannon/McCullough/McCullough/Moore would remain unchanged until NA disbanded.
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NathanBolstad wrote:
How do 240 people misspell "Why Be Something That You're Not" in a week? Christ.
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http://www.myspace.com/crookedteethrva
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metallislayer wrote:
D:
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Fuck.
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Brushback wrote:
["Negative Approach is about twice as good as minor threat, the only hardcore band on par with NA is Void imo."] You're not all that far off the mark...
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Diotor wrote:
does anybody listen to the ready to fight compilation? the demos and live recordings are 2x more intense than the s/t <-- 3rd
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Reality-morph wrote:
"Nothing" is the best hardcore punksong in the world!
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aaronWHAT wrote:
Fucking pwnage. THis band OWNS
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vas130883 wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/The+Belch
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ovarylickpelvis wrote:
change the pic with something less disgusting ;[
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-Eugene wrote:
yes jigabooda, cosign on that
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Reincremation wrote:
Negative Approach is about twice as good as minor threat, the only hardcore band on par with NA is Void imo.
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volumeone wrote:
yess can't wait for the bk matinee.
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Rhabdophobia wrote:
TUNNEL VISION
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jigabooda wrote:
does anybody listen to the ready to fight compilation? the demos and live recordings are 2x more intense than the s/t
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LONGHY wrote:
Negative to Chile!
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breahc wrote:
a m a z i n g
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exploding_pool wrote:
Love these guys. Not quite as much as Minor Threat, but that's still pretty impressive, nonetheless.
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jopiedevisboer wrote:
It doesn't get more hardcore than NA.
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SaucyPete wrote:
big tits
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