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Big Black - August 9th 1987 - Seattle, WA (Full Show) (by brainphreak)
“Big Black’s aggressive and abrasive music was characterized by distinctively clanky guitars and the use of a drum machinerather than a drum kit, elements which precursored industrial rock. The band acknowledged no taboos, and Albini’s lyrics openly dealt with loaded topics including murder, rape, child sexual abuse, arson, racism, and misogyny. They also held staunch principles, shunning the mainstream music industry and insisting on complete control over all aspects of their career. Big Black booked their own tours, paid for their own recordings, and refused to sign contracts, eschewing many of the traditional corporate trappings of rock bands. In doing so they had a significant impact on the aesthetic development of independent and underground rock music. ” Big Black