A Beginner's Guide to Crust Punk Subgenres

Let’s Start This Shit

Alright, so it’s been a minute since I posted here. It’s just me (one of the twins, Feel) now. Still have this site so figured I’d try stuff out. 

Anyway! Are you ready to dive into the gritty, intense world of crust punk? Fuck yeah you are. Whether you're a seasoned punk veteran or a curious newcomer, this guide to crust punk subgenres will take you on an audio journey through the gritty, crusty underground. From the raw aggression of d-beat raw punk to the emotional and lyrical intensity of neocrust, you’re in for a treat. 

So What Is Crust Punk?

Crust punk is being a cool as fuck dirty kid living in a punk house or hopping trains. That’s it - that’s the guide!

Just kidding. Crust punk emerged in the early 1980s, blending the anarcho-punk ethos of bands like Crass with the heavy sounds of extreme metal. It's characterized by its raw, distorted sound, politically charged lyrics, and DIY aesthetics. 

Why This Guide?

Because I’m broke, still have Google Adsense on this blog, and didn’t find a cool guide of my own. And not gonna lie, the world of crust punk can be overwhelming for beginners. It’s got numerous subgenres and regional variations, so it's easy to get lost in the noise. That's why I’ve created this quick guide to help you navigate the crusty landscape and discover the bands that speak to your inner oogle.

Subgenre Breakdown

Here’s a list of the main subgenres of crust punk, from the earliest to the most recent developments: 

1. Early UK Crust

2. D-Beat

3. American Crust Punk

4. Stenchcore

5. Neocrust

6. Stadium Crust (Melodic Crust)

7. Emo Crust

8. Crasher Crust

9. Blackened Crust

This should be enough to pique your interest and get you started. If there’s interest in this post, however (or if I get the time), I’ll probably follow up with more comprehensive guides that will cover:

- An overview of the style's characteristics

- Essential albums that define the sound

- Key tracks to check out

- Information on the subgenre's evolution and influence

Stay Dirty, Comrades

Whether you're drawn to the apocalyptic sounds of Amebix, the d-beat fury of Discharge, or the emotional intensity of Fall of Efrafa, there's a raw punk path waiting for you. (Unless you’re a fascist - then fuck you.) So crank up the volume, raise your fist, join a DIY community, and blast some sick beats! (A)//(E)

Keywords: crust punk, subgenres, D-beat, Neocrust, Stenchcore, punk rock, extreme music, anarcho-punk, DIY, underground music

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So what's everyone been up to?

Two for One

Aaaaand here's another post!

This one's another music video, but a very good one at that.

I concede, there are other "good" music videos out there with hipsterly dressed band members prancing around on treadmills (which I do like, by the way) but this one is genuinely good, going beyond being a purely aesthetic addition to the song.

You'll see what I mean.

Cheers,

Touch

Oh Fuck

I need this shirt.

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Every now and then I come across something so funny that even when rereading it I can't stop laughing. To achieve this stature the thing in question has to be craftily constructed and brilliantly executed--and that's exactly what the story I'm about to share with you does.

To be fair, I found this on stumbleupon and to be fairer it's originally from the beloved 4chan.

Enjoy

Cheers,
Touch

Insomnia

So whenever I stay up too late I start to get a bit loopy, but to prove my dedication to posting something here I am.

I few days ago I found this article that some of you gents might find hilulzy and you gals may find offensive--but hey! It's science and Psychology Today, not me.
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                                         Link up there

Hu-zah!

Cheers,
Touch