We Eat 'Dub' For Breakfast

Athens, GA has long been a haven for artists, particularly musicians. An especially fertile time was the late 1970s and early 1980s. Some broke through to national and even international success, bands like R.E.M. and the B-52s. But there were also a host of other acts like Love Tractor and the DBs who remained curiosities, devotedly followed by UGA students and many other townies and beyond. My personal favorite Athens band is Pylon. Possibly the ultimate cult band.

I love how lead singer Vanessa Briscoe Hay screams her often unintelligible lyrics, fervent in their delivery. I always worry for her vocal folds. The crunchy jangly guitars, the ominous basslines. Loveloveloveit. The influence on laters like the Breeders is unmistakeable. To say nothing of Nirvana. R.E.M.'s members stated that when they attempted to remake Pylon's "Crazy", it didn't come close. They were right.

Check out this ~5 min. mini-doc. Somewhat bittersweet, seeing where life leads you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9OuD6xagLE