I fell hard for The Muffs back in 1993. It wasn't a band member-specific obsession(though Kim Shattuck, could've been the besotting one). No it was all about the sound, which was was rife with pop-punk melodies, garage-rock riffs, lyrics that wrung genuine emotion from a plain-spoken simplicity and that ever-present Shattuck shriek of "WOHW!"
This live show at Lee's Palace in Toronto (recorded for the CBC show, Real Time) shows the band near the peak of their power circa 1995.
Link for Real Time Live is in the comments
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DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT, MUFF-LOVERS*
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?7ui2x3d9arjow9w
*What an unfortunate use of words that was.
Mere words cannot express how much I love the Muffs. Thanks so much for this!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. Looking forward to listening!
ReplyDeleteYou're not the only one besotted with Kim (and the band). Thanks
ReplyDeleteYoung, fast and snotty! How have I lived without them for so long?
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Attention all MRML readers and commentors: Please write a 500 word essay on why The Muffs self titled debut is the greatest pop punk album ever realeased. If you do not agree with this completely scientifically verifiable claim please give your own choice and the reasons why you feel as such so I can snort at them in derision as I pogo to "Rock & Roll Girls".
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ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Phil
More Muffs is always good.
Anon
Glad to have introduced someone to this amazing band.
CPB
Who will dare take on this fearsome task?
(But hey, did you have to chose a non-album cover for your pogo tune?)
Jeffen, you made my day ! what a great live performance. I love the Muffs, have all their records. If you would have more live stuff from them... I would be so happy ! cheers Trashtom
ReplyDeleteNo essay assignments please, I'm not in high school anymore.
ReplyDeleteI'll just listen to 'Baby go round' and 'Eye to eye' from the Muffs' first album instead...
trashtom
ReplyDeleteI was stoked when I found this, glad others feel the same
just8
Well you've already cited the examples for your rough draft...
AWESOME! Thank You!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey were in Spain last week... in Madrid It wasn't a good show.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Muffs album is actually "Hamburger," the B-sides and rarities compilation. It was also my introduction to the Muffs, so that might have something to do with it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, all this Muff-talk is making me want to listen to some Gizmos!
Muff-Divin' in the U.S.A.!!!!!
Thanks jeffen!
hey, song names please...
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thanks for this Muffs stuff, one of those bands that can't make a bad album, really curious for new stuff
ReplyDeleteI was in a garage band when I discovered the Muffs and suddenly I started focusing on song craft. Some of their songs are simple punk progressions but a lot have 5 or six chord runs. Search and Destroy!
ReplyDeleteI love The Muffs have not listened to them for a while, thanks for this.
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