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Never Mind The Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures
''Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures'' is the second release from American screamo band United Nations. The four-song EP was released on June 23, 2010, through Deathwish Inc. on both 7" vinyl and digital download versions. The song "Pity Animal" was previously released in April 2010 on ''MMX'', a free downloadable Deathwish sampler album. Prior to the release of United Nations' self-titled debut album in 2008, ''Never Mind the Bombings, Here's Your Six Figures'' was announced to be the group's second album and follow up to ''United Nations''. The EP was expected to face copyright issues for sharing a similar name and cover art to Sex Pistols' 1977 studio album ''Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols''. The artwork for the EP was created by the Australian artist Ben Frost, and designed by Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon. Track listing # "Pity Animal" – 3:33 # "O You Bright & Risen Angels" – 2:17 # "Communication Letdown" – 2:18 # "Never Mind the Bom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations (band)
United Nations is a hardcore punk supergroup whose roots go back to at least 2005. Due to the nature of the band, it is unclear who exactly is a member of United Nations at any given time. Early promotional images of the band depicted four people wearing Ronald Reagan masks, and all original contributors were contractually obligated to remain anonymous. The only member not under contract at the time was Geoff Rickly of the band Thursday. History Formation and early recording sessions (2005–2008) The idea of the side project can be traced back to the early 2000s, but it was not until 2008 that United Nations took shape. Geoff Rickly has said the band started over tequila with Daryl Palumbo. At the start of the band, all members except for Rickly were under contracts with other record labels and were not legally permitted to work in projects released by another, making it difficult for the official lineup of the band to be well known. However some members from the band's origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sex Pistols
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Although their initial career lasted just two and a half years, they were one of the most groundbreaking acts in the history of popular music. They were responsible for initiating the Punk subculture, punk movement in the United Kingdom and inspiring many later punk and alternative rock musicians. Their fashion and hairstyles were a significant influence on punk fashion, punk image, and they are often associated with anarchism within music. The Sex Pistols originally comprised vocalist Johnny Rotten (John Lydon), guitarist Steve Jones (musician), Steve Jones, drummer Paul Cook, and bassist Glen Matlock; Matlock was replaced by Sid Vicious in early 1977. Under the management of Malcolm McLaren, the band attracted some controversies that both captivated and appalled Britain. Through an obscenity-laced television interview in December 1976 and their May 1977 single "God Save the Queen (Sex Pistols song), God ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United Nations (band) Albums
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague (home to the International Court of Justice). The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future world wars, succeeding the League of Nations, which was characterized as ineffective. On 25 April 1945, 50 governments met in San Francisco for a conference and started drafting the UN Charter, which was adopted on 25 June 1945 and took effect on 24 October 1945, when the UN began operations. Pursuant to the Charter, the organization's objectives include maintaining international peace ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
