Los Angeles Rocks in the 1980s Part 1 (1981-85)

In which The Curmudgeons travel back to sleazy, sweaty streets of Los Angeles to celebrate the music emanating from the City of Angeles. On one end, you had the burgeoning glam metal scene, a parade of excess and depravity in leather, chains and spandex--and some glorious, decadent riffage. On the other end, you had the DIY punk underground, led by hardcore punk stalwarts Black Flag and their SST label. You also had quirkier bands like The Minutemen and X lurking beneath the surface. A rockin' time was had by all. We explore it all intensely. 

 

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(00:52 - 03:59) - Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Los Angeles rock in the early '80s

 

(06:24 - 18:00) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of new music from Zzzahara and Mdou Moctar

 

(18:59 - 53:02) - Christopher O'Connor covers the glam metal scene of the Sunset Strip, placing emphasis on Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads, Quiet Riot, Motley Crue and Rattt

 

(54:09 - 01:46:37) - Arturo covers the L.A. punk underground, placing emphasis on Black Flag, The Minutemen, X and The Gun Club

 

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