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hmm, wikipedia says

> Egg punk is a mostly internet-based genre that started in Northwest Indiana, influenced by Devo and a hatred for the us vs them mentality of the emerging "chain punk" bands. Egg punk is satirical, danceable, energetic, and deeply cynical of the edgy "hardcore and serious" approach to music.

do you think math rock falls under "hardcore and serious" or "satirical"

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How do these genres get wikipedia pages?

Wikipedia now insults all my Chicago friends "Math rock is a style of alternative and indie rock with roots in bands such as King Crimson and Rush." RUSH! hahaha.

I'll fess up to loving Rush and having seen them in concert. But I have received plenty of scorn for it.

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Jul 30, 2023Liked by Ben Recht

Neat playlist! I was a bit surprised not to see Don Caballero. Perhaps they'd be considered pure math rock...

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It's because I have an irrational hatred of Don Cab. I can't explain why! I'm missing a gene or something.

I also can't listen to Battles post Tyondai Braxton.

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Seeing like a Pitchfork reviewer: https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/microgenres-25th-anniversary/ (not only is there egg punk, there’s also apparently something called crabcore).

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You know what also doesn't exist? Blog House.

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So I tied an onion to my belt etc etc.

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Pfft, Yes, King Crimson, sure. I need my Gong and Soft Machine hipster revival.

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