My Mindless Self Indulgence. (I Just Can’t Stop the Puns.)

So this post is a semi-apology for my Bam Margera is a Cunt, Version 2.0 post. I was tweaking out, I admit it. I’m not taking it down because I think it’s hilarious, but I figure I should probably put up some more music posts before I rant like that again.

Quick Background 

Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI) is an acid punk band from New York City self described as “industrial jungle pussy punk.” The line up contains four current members:

 

Jimmy Urine- Vocals/Electronics

Steve Righ?- guitar/Vocals

Lyn Z- Bass

Kitty- Drums

They currently have five albums and two EPs:

            Mindless Self-Indulgence (1995)

            Tight (1999)

            Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy (2000)

            Alienating Our Audience (2002)

            You’ll Rebel to Anything (2005)

Despierta Los Niños (EP, 2003)

Another Mindless Rip off (EP, 2006)

I love Mindless Self Indulgence

Reasons

1. They put on a fantastic live show. Jimmy Urine’s antics are generally they focal point.
2. As usual, they are offensive, so I adore them.
3. Nothing is sacred. Child molestation, sexuality, race, masturbation, violence, or suicide.
4. They make fun of their fans and are loved for it. Who the hell gets away with that? MSI.
5. You’ll Rebel to Anything is one of the best albums I’ve ever listened to, and it’s basic message is that the real punk scene is being destroyed by young kids who use it as a way to be unique or get attention. Thank you, Jimmy.
6. The band went out of their way not to be noticed. They played with and as openers for some very popular bands and still managed not to gather deserved acclaim.
7. That band will stay after a set for HOURS to make sure every fan that wants a picture or autograph gets one.
8. As usual, they don’t take themselves too seriously, so I adore them. There are literally songs by MSI saying the majority of their music is a joke.
9. Both Jimmy Urine and Steve Righ? have very wide vocal ranges.
10. They draw influence from a varied group of musical genres including punk, rap, hip-hop and comedy rock.

 

Here’s where the bitching starts:

Projekt Revolution? What? Are you serious? MSI has played in some big festivals before, but that’s just the thing. They were festivals. Not really shitty tours. Okay, okay. I concede, they did Give It a Name over in Europe. But I don’t live over there so I don’t have to deal with obnoxious European fans. Just obnoxious American ones. So much for them going out of their way to stay underground.

The time I saw them live didn’t last nearly long enough. I could have stayed at that show until seven in the morning and I’d still think it ended too soon.

I saw them in July. It got really disgustingly pass out hot. I threw my shirt at Jimmy. He kept it. That’s not really bitching, that’s me being a dork.

Other than that, I haven’t really got a lot. Check out their videos. Buy an album or five. See a show. If you’re planning on going to Projekt Revolution, then check them out. You’ll regret it if you don’t.