John’s Crawlspace

I think I may have posted about the band Brokencyde in the past, and I may have even spoken negatively of them. Allow me to redeem myself.

Brokencyde is classified as “crunkcore”, and some would say that they’re the forefathers of this wonderful blend of techno, screamo, and club hip-hop.

The track “Bree Bree” was my introduction to crunkcore. The first time that I heard this genre, I was overwhelmed. The sound is so creative and unique… It was unlike anything I had ever heard before. My immediate reaction was to push it away… As humans, we do tend to criticize that which we don’t understand.

Subsequent listens allowed me to really develop a taste for this genre, and appreciate the intricacies that I had initially overlooked. Over time, I realized how special Brokencyde really was.

I wanted to take a moment to share their latest album with you. “I’m Not a Fan but the Kids Like It” is the long-awaited followup to their “BC13 EP”, and they definitely don’t disappoint.

Instead of writing a long-winded, Pitchfork-esque review, I’d like to allow the music to speak for itself. Here’s the latest video from this revolutionary ensemble, for their song “Freaxxx”. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.

If you feel overwhelmed by the beauty of this piece, you’re not alone. I’d encourage you to give the song a second listen to let it really soak in.

I struggle with referring to Brokencyde as “artists”. I’d rather call them warrior poets. I see them as soldiers in a battle against the tyranny of unmixed genres. Listen as they herald in a new generation of blended greatness that not even Jamba Juice can claim.

This album changed my life, and its only right that I do my part to share it with the rest of the world. Enjoy.

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