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Wig Out at Denko's

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I like how this album sounds like the electronic drums were actually recorded from the amp. I've been trying to tell drummers that if you want to make a hit album learn how to use the drum machine software or at least Garageband but they refuse to listen thinking they'll make more money holding out. I wish it was that way. Anyways this album is one of my favorites it's depressing but in a good way because it's not racist. Alot of the artists I like who people say are so shocking and racist aren't. I don't see them offending anyone in any disgusting way and this album does a good job at making you feel depressed about it but overall it's still one of my faves because the music and skill is better than alot of retro hardcore influenced stuff coming out today.

I admit that Unfair? is influenced by Brian Baker big time but most our music benefits good American causes and isn't an exact copycat of any Dischord band. In fact Unfair? should've been on Dischord but I wanted all the money which I'm not ashamed to admit.

Finally, don't be ashamed about bending sexual rules in religion or life.

If ever there was a soundtrack for my high school experience, this takes the coke and doritos. Imagine, if you will, a flock of seagulls haircut with one side shaved. How about skull-laden shorts? Not to mention the plethora of logo-ridden t-shirts to prove your moxy. Not brand new, either, it had to be used. Not worn out like a garage rag but comfortably lived in. The fashion police would definitely detect it you had tried the 'ol half cup of bleach in the washing machine trick. Then, picture a 3 foot half-pipe (that's right, 3 f-ing feet) crudely, but methodically constructed with burrito and mt dew-paid labor in the cement basement of the rich kid's house with the original flooring used as flat-bottom. Metal coping on the south deck, then a transition facilitated by duct tape to concrete, then a pump bump/spine combination, (the spine consisting of plastic coping), another transition to concrete floor, then a make-shift quarter-pipe that butted with the north interior concrete wall. The top end of the scoop adjoined with the concrete wall creating vert. However, due to clearance limitations, this was completely moot and was only used as a speed-gainer and a "who can kick-turn highest on the wall" competition. I didn't know it at the time, but, it was one of the most prideful projects I had taken part in. This was the project that was more fun to build than ride since I went to school with an affluent crowd, and had a certain status as a local when the "cool kids" came to play on the ramp, dude. Not that this was the only half-pipe in town. Every fortunate kid with a pension for the alternative tapped his parents for a *cool trust fund* with which they hired a a construction crew and gave them blueprints from the coolest skateboarding magazine they could find. With money not an object and the tired "spare no expense" attitude, of course they had EVERBODY skating on them. I guess that's what made them the best. But I digress. Dag Nasty are obviously one the godfathers of emo and although I don't recognize all the songs, this album is probably the most emo-ish of their collection. Can I Say is harder and more grind-core with emphasis on power chords and direct lyrics. I think they also had a black singer at one time if I'm not mistaken. If this album came out today, it would probably be labeled as emo, but "back in the day" we didn't know such terms existed. You skated or you carried a skateboard and bought the clothing. We all served a purpose. You could always count on some genius who got pissed-off when they couldn't pull off say, a stalefish, and started bashing the coping for entertainment.

well this is dag nasty second album and they havent lost there touch form the incrdible first album.(can i say)but i will tell you it is a little different more kind of emo than punk(is there a difference anymore).to start dave smalley (singer)left the band right before the tour and they needed a replacement bad .so peter cortner(new singer) came in and was hired almost on the spot.they were only going to tour and never even make this album.his voice was a little more clean and they did not think it would work for new stuff.so after the tour they started to get used to him and well here it is there 2nd album''
wig out at denkos so this album is a little more mellow than the first .but in my opinon its still classic dag nasty .if not the music this is some of there best lyrics.the sound is also a bit even better especially with the new remaster of it all.its like listening to it again for the first time. with some great bonus stuff as far as live recordings and this is one to get..so as far as the emo thing being such a overused word today .this is emo at its best you can feel the sensitiveity even some 14 years later from these young lads.but the energy is there unlike the emo of today(there wont be no songs sold to the cartoon network from this album like jimmy eat world did).just a great lost punk classic back again.im glad they brought it back and you will be to.

The 2nd album by dag nasty entitled "wig out at denkos" is a very good effort by a very talented band. By this time in there career, dag nasty moved beyond the loud fast, loud fast formula. Dag nasty was one of those few bands around in the mid 80's punk scene that were just a very good band. They didn't have any gimmicks and they just played good tight punk rock mixed with elements of rock n' roll and pop. "wig out at denkos" sounds a lot tighter than the last album "can i say", it's also not as aggresive as there previous. This is not such a bad thing as the guitar playing has gotten better and the vocals from peter are very clean and express a good amount of sarcasm and emotion. I guess you can consider this an almost coming of age album for a great punk band, and brian baker is by far one of the best guitar players in punk rock music. Although this is not as aggressive are in your face as some of the members other bands, minor threat, dys(ex. singers old band), whatever agression is left behind is made up in musicianship and emotion. Overall this is a good album made up of good songs, good production, good lyrics that aren't over done. The only complaint that I have about the album is that a couple of the songs fall flat and interrupt the flow of the album. Putting that aside though the songs are consistent with each other(for the most part) yet different enough to make them stand alone, overall...good job! good album! and highly influencial! one of the best punk bands from their era.