Sometimes I miss them. I always liked R. E. M.'s Strange. Not a top favorite from their catalog, but good in a mix. I always acquired my punk from cassette copies from D. J. friends when we had no money to spare on the "good" music because we spent it on the latest Pop 12" remix for the money gigs.

I thought Strange was R. E. M.'s not knowing about Wire's original. Face it at that point Wire was Buzz, Buzzing in my eardrum. Michael Stipe didn't seem to be out of material. I just never really looked. So fast forward to the iPod/iTunes age when I have more cash. I am now acquiring the full albums and there it is an edgy Strange. Nice!

R. E. M. alt-pop (Michael's Nervous):
REM Strange

Wire Punk origins (Colin's nervous?):
Wire Strange

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In honor of IckMusic's punk post, I am dusting off the old Smash It Up for those who believe it was written specifically for that Batman movie.

Captain Sensible brings us...
Smash It Up

I love the Offspring and they will feature prominently in these posts. I just can't clear Chris O'Donnell trying to be punk from my vision when I hear this otherwise well played remake...
Smash It Up

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Thanks Pete, I love my punk prime. I don't actually have any 999 in my playlist. I do have the Buzzcocks anthem, "What Do I Get" for your Father's Day enjoyment.

11 What Do I Get

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My Christ-Crazed, Umlaut-having, SNOTtsdale-defining neighbors are moving today! I am moved... to song!

PARENTAL WARNING: These lyrics contain sarcasm, religious intolerance and a general disdain for Home Owner's Associations, Conservative Christians Groups and other forms of proselytizing. Sing at your own risk of eternal damnation and Hell fire!

Jesus loves them this I know
Zealous Christians told me so
To their church I must belong
Well I guess I proved them wrong

REFRAIN:
Yes! Jesus loves them
Yes! Jesus loves them
Yes! Jesus loves them
Zealous Christians told me so

Little Ones they now have four
Sell their cookies at my door
Said they want a bigger yard
New neighbors should be on guard

==REFRAIN==

Teddy's barking at your gate
Hope you were not up too late
Tennis balls and rackets soon
Fill your yard all afternoon.

==REFRAIN==

Debbie has a business plan
In your hand her card she crams
Baskets, flowers, plastic bins
Depends upon, "whatever's in!"

==REFRAIN==

Speeding signs and safety cones
Soon will block your way back home
Who has moved in 'cross the street
Fam'ly from their church they meet

==REFRAIN==

Thursday night the cars all park
'Round their house 'til after dark
Bible Thumpin' is the sound
You will hear them as they pound

==REFRAIN==

Recyclin' goes out to the curb
Herr Sören this will disturb
Bottles, cans of sinful drinks
His look for you, it is distinct

==REFRAIN==

Better have the bin back soon
Well before the stroke of noon
If he notes a small delay
Notifies that H O A

==REFRAIN==

Social skills are weak and wrong
On this block they didn't belong
Hindus, Jews and atheists
None of us they'll ever miss

MIDI: Musical Accompaniment