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Rating: THE REVIEW
What I hate most about the conservatory in my city, and not only that, but the modern music academy as well, is the fact that both produce idiotic musicians, arrogantly convinced that punk and its derivatives are stuff for the inept, and that it's better to endlessly repeat the cerebral workouts of ELP, or engage in solos that surpass the speed of sound, rather than take less trodden paths, slightly carefree about having to prove to be, not talented, but technical, which is different_.
I like to imagine NoMeansNo as two Canadian jazz jerks, obsessed with Mingus and Krupa, who one day accidentally stumbled upon the Dead Kennedys and said to themselves: "Damn! These guys kick ass!". And so technique meets bluntness, with a bit of anger, but above all a lot of (self)irony.
This first work, dated 1982, steeped in a fundamentally Zappa-like craziness, is dotted with claustrophobic jazzy tracks, with a vaguely hardcore attitude ("Living is Free", "We Are Chopped", "No Rest For The Wicked"), pieces that almost verge on an, then very contemporary, German industrial sound ("Red Devil"), and why not, very funky delusions ("No Sex").
The two Wright brothers manage to weave with bass and drums, with the help, mostly in the role of mere accompaniment, of potential keyboards, guitars, and saxophones, melodies that turn out to be quite catchy, but above all bring to life a rhythm section that will make you swing a fair bit of your rear, upper limbs, lower limbs, and maybe even your head.
Not approved by RepartoAmena. Heaven forbid those proletarian bugs could even have fun, and then the lyrics and the band's name are deliberately provocative, we don't like these things, we're not libertarians, you know!
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Summary by Bot
This review praises NoMeansNo's 1982 debut album Mama for its innovative fusion of punk, jazz, and hardcore elements. The band combines musical technique with raw energy and self-irony. The album features diverse styles ranging from jazzy tracks to hardcore and funky tunes, embodied by a captivating rhythm section. It is described as a unique, enjoyable experience that challenges musical conventions.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
13 Forget Your Life (04:55)
Forget your life
Now if you feel
Like nothing
Nothing and no one
And if you see
Nothing
Nothing and no one
Forget your life
It's nothing
Now if you
Cringe and shrink inside
Byt say nothing
Nothing to no one
Forget your life
It's nothing
You're hiding
Why are you hiding?
That's nothing
That's nothing
You're scared
What are you scared of?
That's nothing
That's nothing
Forget your life
It's nothing
Forget it
NoMeansNo
NoMeansNo were a Canadian punk rock/post-hardcore band formed in 1979 by brothers Rob and John Wright. Known for fusing hardcore energy with jazz/prog complexity and sardonic lyrics, they released landmark albums including Wrong and 0 + 2 = 1, and disbanded in 2016.07 Reviews
