How did post-punk get so funky? On this episode I examine the impact of soul, R&B, roots/reggae/dub, disco, and funk on a large number of post-punk (& new wave & no-wave) bands in the late ’70s and early ’80s on both sides of the pond. In the U.S., the Talking Heads led the charge and were accompanied by Big Boys, Bush Tetras (pictured), The Contortions, Richard Hell, Minutemen, and many others. In the UK, pioneering punk and post-punk groups like The Clash and Wire were never shy about showcasing their admiration for funkier music. They were joined by The Slits, Orange Juice, XTC, and The Pop Group.
Playlist
- Talking Heads — Found A Job
- Minutemen — Joe McCarthy’s Ghost
- Big Boys — We Got Soul
- Richard Hell & The Voidoids — Destiny Street
- Orange Juice — Wan Light
- Sic F*cks — (Take Me To) The Bridge
- The Contortions — Design To Kill
- The Clash — The Guns Of Brixton
- The Slits — Shoplifting
- The Pop Group — Feed The Hungry
- Bad Brains — Stay Close To Me
- Wire — Three Girl Rhumba
- XTC — Spinning Top
- Gang Of Four — It’s Her Factory
- Bow Wow Wow — I Want My Baby On Mars
- Hunters & Collectors — Drop Tank
- APB — Palace Filled With Love
- ESG — Moody
- Shriekback — My Spine (Is The Bassline)
- Bush Tetras — Can’t Be Funky