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The Ex are an anarchist band from the netherlands. They formed in 1979 at the height of the original punk explosion and have released nearly twenty full-length albums since, making them one of the longest-lived and most influential punk bands (along with The Fall) still in existence. They are known and respected worldwide for their longevity, their explosive, energetic live shows and their political edge.
The band’s music has undergone significant evolution over the years, beginning as a simple lo-fi anarcho-punk band. They debuted with a single titled “Stupid Americans” on the Utregpunx vinyl 7” compilation released by Rock Against records in Rotterdam. The release of their first 7” All Corpses Smell the Same came shortly thereafter in 1980. Through the decades they gradually developed into their current form of highly intricate, experimental punk/post-punk/no wave-inspired work. Always involved in a large number of projects, both in and outside the band, its members have been able to keep their music fresh and exciting, and, some opine, constantly better.
Breaking from the relatively narrow confines of punk rock, The Ex has incorporated a wide array of influences, often from non-Western and non-rock sources. Some include hungarian and turkish folk songs, and more recently music from ethiopia (including collaborations with Ethipian saxophonist Getatchew Mekuria, congo (shown in their tribute to Congolese street band Konono No.
The band’s music has undergone significant evolution over the years, beginning as a simple lo-fi anarcho-punk band. They debuted with a single titled “Stupid Americans” on the Utregpunx vinyl 7” compilation released by Rock Against records in Rotterdam. The release of their first 7” All Corpses Smell the Same came shortly thereafter in 1980. Through the decades they gradually developed into their current form of highly intricate, experimental punk/post-punk/no wave-inspired work. Always involved in a large number of projects, both in and outside the band, its members have been able to keep their music fresh and exciting, and, some opine, constantly better.
Breaking from the relatively narrow confines of punk rock, The Ex has incorporated a wide array of influences, often from non-Western and non-rock sources. Some include hungarian and turkish folk songs, and more recently music from ethiopia (including collaborations with Ethipian saxophonist Getatchew Mekuria, congo (shown in their tribute to Congolese street band Konono No.
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Disturbing Domestic Peace
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nicoinfurs wrote:
I get the feeling this band has more foreign listeners than Dutch.
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Amoide wrote:
post-all
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thrdplcmn wrote:
Couldn't find a group for The Ex, so started one.
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outerotter wrote:
Flyingsalt, try "Joggers and Smoggers". That's when they started hanging out with the Dutch free-jazz crowd.
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semenretentum wrote:
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SOLOMUSIKA wrote:
@narcho-Punk ★
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anarcho-punk_dl wrote:
www.anarcho-punk.net
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nonsensor wrote:
Blueprints for a Blackout is great, Too Many Cowboys also, and the newer stuff they recorded with Steve Albini (I like Dizzy Spells). I like most of it though. Also, don't EVER miss a chance to see them live. Seen them twice and I will never skip another.
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FlyingSalt wrote:
I love disturbing domestic peace but that's all I have, what's some good material of theirs that is less straightforward crass punk and more experimental?
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music-is-a-drug wrote:
An interview of The Ex and a video of their last concert in Lyon (Epicerie Moderne) : http://www.recmag.com/recmagspip/sommaire.php3?etat=actu&id_article=507&id_rubrique=999
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doppler_effect wrote:
The Ex in Beautiful Frenzy. A documental film by Christina Hallström & Mandra U. Wabäck. Edited by Katarina Türler. http://torrents.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1847480
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sokyra wrote:
to anarcho_atlatl : get their "getachew mekuria + the ex + guests" album. it's awesome.
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junkyardforager wrote:
Disturbing Domestic Peace Is excellent, very anarcho-peacepunkish...that was my first exposure to this band...they have evolved so much since that release!
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anarcho_atlatl wrote:
I have 1936 and Single.Period. What should I get next? I especially like when they integrate world music btw.
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geengefok wrote:
Geweldige band, alleen jammer dat G.W. Sok te kennen heeft gegeven te stoppen.
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tooyana wrote:
hehe)) I like them very much)) it's my pic on their web-site *ashamed and blushed*)) hehhe. I'm their fan =) yeaaaah
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surferrosa65 wrote:
i agree, well made! spanish revolution-songs played in a nice punky way, but near by the original. good fotos! good life-band anyway, with tom cora!
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Tanners666 wrote:
I agree with metawirt, 1936 is amazing, and a superb book of Spanish Civil War photos too!
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MariaSlovakova wrote:
groetjes!! :)
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Jan
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The Ex with Brass Unbound
Fleece, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Cry Parrot presents The Ex
CCA Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Feb
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Capsule presents The Ex & Brass Unbound
Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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