Also see Diatribes.
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Also see Diatribes.
1) Diatribe was a coldwave group from San Jose, California which was active in the 1990’s and signed to Re-Constriction. They had a sound similar to 16 Volt and Chemlab, integrating synthesizers and vocal samples with more traditional rock instruments. Their song “Therapy” was used in the film Strange Days but does not appear on the official soundtrack album. . They put out 2 EPS (Therapy and Nothing), a single (Ultracide), and a self-titled LP.
2) Diatribe is a San Diego California hardcore punk band formed in late ‘84,one of the first political bands in the states, their style is similar to that of Discharge, Crucifix, Broken Bones, Iconoclast, English Dogs…etc they recorded The Aftermath EP (tape) in ‘85 which was also bootlegged in ‘92 on Revoltation records as a 7”EP and has since then been released in ‘07 by Get Revenge Records as a 7’’ EP.The band is working on new material and has shows set up for 2010.
This San Diego band became one of the first political punk bands in the U.S.A. They quickly started creating mayhem around town.They played they’re first show opening for D.O.A. and Abrasive Wheels. The band soon found themselves playing shows and sharing the stage with great bands like Conflict,Subhumans,Iconoclast,SNFU,Broken Bones,Battalion of Saints. The six song Demo tape “AfterMath”was recorded DIY for only 25 bucks.The Demo got rave reviews and the band soon had a strong following.A tour of the states was soon to follow.
This 7” EP on Get Revenge Records contains the six-song “Aftermath” demo, Diatribe’s only widely circulated recording. One track from it, “I’m Your Leader,” appeared on the Mortarhate 2xLP compilation “We Won’t Be Your Fucking Poor.” The demo was bootlegged circa 1991 on vinyl 7” by Revoltation Records in the UK, with one additional song called “The Day I Was Born,” obviously from a different recording session. Oddly, the order of the tracks on the Revoltation bootleg is not the same as on the original cassette. (The present reissue doesn’t use the original order either.) The Revoltation bootleg was coveted by lovers of raw punk, but even with the extra track, it is made obsolete by this reissue, which has much better sound quality. In fact, the sound could be better than surviving original copies of the cassette, as the vinyl was mastered from the original reel. The music is fast, with a redoubtable crunchy guitar and a perfect reproduction of the Discharge songwriting formula. “Hellish Inferno” actually seems to pay homage to Crucifix’s “Prejudice,” but mostly it’s as if Diatribe weren’t listening to much other than Discharge—though they covered Conflict live. A couple breakdowns slow the tempo (and induce hard-pitting in the living room), but mostly the music is fierce and relentless. No other American drummer played a d-beat in the ‘80s as convincingly as Diatribe’s (who, you may not have known, was African-American). So: you need this reissue. It’s great, and long overdue.
Other than “Aftermath,” Diatribe’s recorded history is something of a mystery. Tape traders have circulated a two-song demo with “Free the Animals” and “Glorious War Games” on it. “Free the Animals” begins with a tedious sample about vivisection, but then it turns out to be the same song as “The Day I Was Born” on the Revoltation bootleg. “Glorious War Games” begins with a Reagan sample and the song calls to mind the “Another Religion Another War”-era Varukers. There is another version of “Free the Animals” also circulating, dated February ’86, which is clearly live and inferior to the supposed second-demo version.Unfortunately, none of these additional recordings is available with good fidelity; deterioration of the tape is audible. Do high-quality master tapes still exist, as for “Aftermath”?
The list of American hardcore bands influenced by Discharge would be long indeed, even though “Discharge-style” hardcore is most often associated with Finland and Sweden. Still, there’s a Discharge influence—Battalion of Saints, Poison Idea, SSD—and there’s a Discharge influence—Crucifix, Iconoclast, and, best of all, Diatribe. Though from California and nominally peace-punk, Diatribe didn’t actually fit in well with the categorization. They came later than Crucifix, Against, and The Iconoclast and their sound was much more hardcore than Another Destructive System or Treason—though not as metal as Final Conflict or the late ‘80s crust bands that came after them. Peace-punk, in its varied forms, took hold in Southern California ( Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego), San Francisco, and New York more so than anywhere else in the States. True, these regions were home to the largest scenes, so there was room for more varied subgenres among the legions of punx, but I believe something about the character of these places lent itself to this appropriation and Americanization of a British musical invention. Southern California, with its huge Latino population butted up against the vapid celebrity culture and, in turn, the xenophobic Republican stronghold of Orange County (which produced some of the most violent original American hardcore bands), is rife with contradiction that would be fruitful for a punk lyricist trying to relate Discharge’s lyrics to his own everyday life. San Francisco, on the other hand, has always had the feeling of being aloof, disconnected from the rest of the country due to its liberal politics and queer culture, which themselves actually alienate many. Finally, New York is a crazy bouillabaisse of these cultures, but unlike any other, with so many immigrants, so much corporate money, and yet deep social isolation in the midst of a billowing metropolis. Perhaps there is no explaining it, but to me, Diatribe, from San Diego, seem like they couldn’t have originated anywhere else. Their earnest belief that what they were doing was a radical political (anarchist, animal rights) project, an educational mission, combined with the horror-themed song “Psycho Killer,” captures perfectly not just the adolescent punk rock worldview but the contradictions of Southern California. Unlike The Iconoclast, Diatribe never had any of the (hippie-esque) dark, acoustic peace punk stylings. They played nothing but pure raging d-beat raw punk and matched the music with strong political beliefs.
Today, their pro-vegetarian and anti-vivisection attitude seems much less radical than it must have in 1985. What interests me most is their message, written in an autobiography (rather than interview) in Maximum Rocknoll in 1985, about border conflicts and why Latin Americans emigrate to the United States. At the time, not many bands were talking about this issue, which is obviously still highly contentious today. Diatribe write: “If all the money spent on border enforcement went for housing and food, everyone would be better off. If American companies exploiting the resources of Central and South America stopped, people wouldn’t be forced to leave their homes in search of food and jobs.” It’s funny how these lines from this anarchist punk band constitute a much more intelligent analysis of the “immigration” issue than can be found in much of the mainstream press today. I believe that the band was so accurate because they were from San Diego, a city that has been forced to confront the injustice that has led to illegal immigration for far longer than the rest of the United States. Diatribe’s intelligence about this issue demonstrates their essential “California-ness,” and maybe shows one reason why punks formed bands of this type in California and not in other places in the United States. Of course there were many idiotic ‘80s hardcore bands from California, but that only throws into relief what a breath of fresh air the anarchist bands were.
The band recently reformed at the end of 2009.
Watch for new music and upcoming shows.
Free tracks can be downloaded at their offical website,
http://www.myspace.com/diatribepunk
3.) With in memory of tomorrow the five Paderborner guys are presenting a very versatile hardcore album, far away from deadlocked structures. 10 songs have been forged together with a lot of independence which convince from beginning to end and pull one into their spell. The production is first class - one can tell straight away that a lot of devotion and intuition has gone into it
4) .Diatribe is a UK post-punk band during the mid 1980s. They released the ‘17 and Dying’ EP on Criminal Damage records and recorded a Peel session in 1985.
Land's End
Diatribe Lyrics
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Whose ship was lost at sea
Only time will pass them by
Still wandering beneath
There seems to be no direction
And I begin to see it all too clear
Well, just as soon as I get my ?
Soon we reach Land’s End
Where the shadows ?
I cannot believe my eyes
No one remembered us
Could it be that my time’s come?
I started looking for the enemy
But like a ?
My own image, grinning back at me
Oh, we’re low, our spirit’s so low
I keep on drifting
'Cause we got no warning
Just started to die
Forever lonely
The lyrics of Diatribe's song Land's End depict the despair and hopelessness of a group of lost souls who are wandering without direction in the sea. The lyrics suggest that although time is passing by, the group is still struggling to find a way out of their situation. The use of the phrase "gang of restless souls" creates an image of a group of people who are aimlessly wandering in the sea without any hope of finding their way back. "Only time will pass them by" suggests that they are not making any progress, and time is just passing them by as they are still wandering aimlessly.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer has become aware of their situation, and is making an effort to find a way out. The lyric, "there seems to be no direction, and I begin to see it all too clear" implies that the singer has realized that they are lost and that no one knows the way back. The phrase "just as soon as I get my ? I'm going to get us out of here" suggests that the singer is determined to find a way out and is willing to do whatever it takes to save the group.
The lyrics then describe the group's journey to Land's End, where they are confronted with the harsh reality that no one remembers them. The phrase "where the shadows ?" suggests that they have arrived at a place where things are unclear and uncertain. The lyrics then suggest that the singer has started looking for help, but has been unsuccessful in finding it. The use of the phrase "started looking for the enemy" suggests that the singer is ready to fight against anything that comes their way. However, the realization that there is no one who remembers them is a profound moment for the group, and the lyric "no one remembered us" highlights the sense of loneliness and despair that they are feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
The gang of restless souls
A group of people who cannot find peace
Whose ship was lost at sea
They have lost their way, directionless
Only time will pass them by
They are waiting for something to happen, without any control
Still wandering beneath
They remain aimless, without finding a purpose
There seems to be no direction
They are lost and can't find the way out
And I begin to see it all too clear
Realizing the harsh reality, hopeless situation
Well, just as soon as I get my ?
Once I find what I am looking for to lead us out
I’m going to get us out of here
I will save us from this desperate situation
Soon we reach Land’s End
This leads us to the end of our journey
Where the shadows ?
Our path is sinister, possibly without hope
I cannot believe my eyes
Disbelief at the unforeseen and shocking outcome
No one remembered us
We are forgotten, unimportant in the grand scheme
Could it be that my time’s come?
Is it our turn to face the consequences of our actions?
I started looking for the enemy
Trying to find someone or something to blame for this situation
But like a ?
No one is there, alone in the fight
My own image, grinning back at me
The realization that the only person to blame is oneself
Oh, we’re low, our spirit’s so low
We have hit rock bottom, no hope left
I keep on drifting
Lost and without purpose
'Cause we got no warning
There was no preparation for what was to come
Just started to die
Slowly withering away, without hope of revival
Forever lonely
The feeling of being alone, forever and ever
Contributed by Alexander M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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