Hey, it's Alan, and I just wanted to let you know that you can now listen to the ongoing

history of new music early and ad-free on Amazon music, included with Prime.

One of the things that makes rock great is the energy and the power that comes with the music.

And depending where you go, that energy and power varies.

If you're looking to exercise a little

aggression and anger and frustration, you have several choices. There are various flavors of metal

that can serve your purpose, ranging from the melodic, think Metallica's Inter-Sandman, for example,

along with Sabbath and Ozzy, to the straight from hell insanity of black and death metal.

Industrial music is another option, Guitars, synthesizers, and driving beats from acts like 9-inch nails and Marilyn Manson

and ministry. A third option is punk rock. It comes in many, many flavors, so there's almost

something for everyone. But if you really want pure adrenaline,

something super aggressive, something super physical, something primal, and something that can be

dangerous and violent, there's one particular part of the punk world that you'll find

very attractive. It's a space where things can't be too hard, too fast, or too angry.

And for many people, it's become a lifestyle and even a lifesaver.

It isn't for everyone, but as we'll see, its influence is extended far, far beyond just a bunch of guys yelling over loud guitars.

Misunderstood? Maybe. Important? Definitely.

This is the history of hardcore.

This is the ongoing history of new music podcast with Alan Cross.

I was in my room and I'm just like staring at the wall, thinking about everything,

because then again, I was thinking about nothing.

And then my mom came in, and I didn't even know if he was there, she called my name, and I didn't hear it.

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