Jakartah incorporate the strident urgency of hardcore with the precise, whirling architectures of early 2000s Dischord bands. Though they lack the dynamics of the instrumentation, the vocals stand out for their clarity. Jakartah’s need to be understood outweighs the emotional posturing of rage that is too frequent in their contemporaries.
Reminds us of: Ian’s Fugazi | a mellower Botch | June of 44
Jakartah: (Official / Myspace)
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Bono rocks
by kezman on Mon Jan 4, 2010 at 07.38 am from the entry: Glen Hansard & Bono busking for homeless charity on Christmas Eve
This was a good show, but yes, it was HOT. I wanted to focus on the music, but I was dying in there…
by Andrew on Sun Jan 3, 2010 at 01.08 pm from the entry: The Thermals- Jackpot Records (Portland, OR; Jul. 24, 2009)
wow haters your lips must cant move as fast as his. the other reason mayb your brain cant follow up the words he be saying.
by tasha hines on Sat Jan 2, 2010 at 04.01 pm from the entry: Lil Wayne is going to jail
k’naan is the best album."Trabadour"
by Mohammed on Sat Jan 2, 2010 at 03.26 am from the entry: Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2009
Courtney Love is a neurotic, drug addled, fame whore. She should focus on seeking professional help. Courtney - substantiate your allegations in court, or shut up.
Ryan Adams is a talented songwriter, and has an alert and inquisitive mind. He is also a gentleman.
by sickchip on Fri Jan 1, 2010 at 09.54 am from the entry: Ryan Adams Denies Courtney Love's Allegations
Damn man, this is a real dope list. 2009 was a great year for hip hop! we actually made a list of our own for the top 10 albums of the year which had a couple overlaps but also some new stuff too:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/31/end-of-year-top-10-albums-of-2009/
we also made one for the top mixtapes of 09:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/30/end-of-the-year-top-10-mixtapes-of-2009/
and a list for who we thought had the best year of 2009:
http://da-what.com/2009/12/29/end-of-year-who-had-the-best-2009/
we would appreciate it if you checked it out and left some comments. tell us what you think!
by ben on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 05.52 pm from the entry: Top 10 Best Hip-Hop Albums/Mixtapes of 2009
oh noes, josh! I love this. what’s jumpy alterna-pop - like harvey danger?
by beth on Thu Dec 31, 2009 at 05.08 pm from the entry: Vampire Weekend rockin' down a deserted alley (vid)
great dudes too. vancity!