they were active in animal rights issues and had even an animal rights song (Captured from the wilderness). This was followed by two other animal rights songs in their second CD (The sad smile, What's going wrong). Subculture are not the type of band which sings about useless topics or endless love songs, though, as Crass say in Yes Sir, I Will, "In attempts to moderate, they ask why we don't write love songs. What is it that we sing then? Our love of life is total, everything we do is an expression of that, everything that we write is a love song". This perfectly describes the Subculture lyrics.
Musically, I would put Subculture in the anarcho-punk genre, which is not saying much though, since the anarcho-punk movement is influenced by several music genres, though the music is often loud. But to anarcho-punk bands, it's the message which counts most.
Members of Subculture are also active in various social issues and have taken part and organised several public protests (including animal rights protests) and charitable events, thus turning words into direct action.
Learn more about Subculture and support the band by going to their gigs and buying their CDs.
Kenneth Cassar |
