GIS indicates it is not quite what it used to be
― hypnopriapism (electricsound), Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:16 (thirteen years ago) link
I did meet TV Smith and Gaye Advert once and they both looked amazing - I actually did a pub quiz with them without realising who they were
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:19 (thirteen years ago) link
I have it on good authority that Charlie Harper from UK Subs is the best aging punk dude in the world, and that John Robb is a pain in the hole.
Old mod haircuts are terrible, yes. My local pub appears full of them, and, just, no.
― ailsa, Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:50 (thirteen years ago) link
Filthy corpseRotting cadaverNecrotic fleshWhat a palaver
― jesper olsen twins (NickB), Sunday, 19 September 2010 20:26 (1 week ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink
underrated post
― I ain't that kind of player I just foul a lot (DJ Mencap), Thursday, 30 September 2010 11:56 (thirteen years ago) link
the old mods round my way, afaict, are sort of on the fringes of the Cardiff City hooligan cabal without being actual 'Soul Crew'
the old punks drink big plastic bottles of Olde English then come to gigs and lambast everyone else for not dancing
a winner is punx
― I ain't that kind of player I just foul a lot (DJ Mencap), Thursday, 30 September 2010 12:03 (thirteen years ago) link
Whoever tops this poll will be a "winner".
― dociah t. azzahole (Noodle Vague), Thursday, 30 September 2010 13:02 (thirteen years ago) link
Nah my answer last night was mostly a factor of having to type on my little phone keyboard, really aging punks prob have the best outlook on life and are the nicest to be around. Pretty much if you survived the era and have moderately got some of your shit together, are drug-free, etc, a mellowed-out punk sounds unbeatable to me.
Mod dress ages really well on its own, though -- the sillier parts not obv but suits & tailored leisure stuff are always going to look good/feel good.
― I've got ten bucks. SURPRISE ME. (Laurel), Thursday, 30 September 2010 13:23 (thirteen years ago) link
Automatic thread bump. This poll's results are now in.
― System, Thursday, 30 September 2010 23:01 (thirteen years ago) link
Old goths, mods and punks are OK, but from experience I've concluded that old power-pop fans are the worst BY FAR. You'll know you've encountered a power-pop fan when they get butthurt about their precious genre being lumped in with other mere generic rock.
― Stockhausen's Helicopter Quartet (Elvis Telecom), Thursday, 30 September 2010 23:28 (thirteen years ago) link
can't believe mods won this worst ever
― conrad, Thursday, 30 September 2010 23:36 (thirteen years ago) link
There are so many old goths in this town - 40 to 50+ year olds, some running stores, some just being regular people who happen to still have long purple hair and velvet dresses.
I think its p easy to be an elegant older goth lady.
― cathedral-sized jellyfish in your mind (Trayce), Thursday, 30 September 2010 23:46 (thirteen years ago) link
oh u do do u
― conrad, Friday, 1 October 2010 01:51 (thirteen years ago) link
nick drake's sister pulled it off
― who's got the (platform) 9 3/4ths? (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Friday, 1 October 2010 01:57 (thirteen years ago) link
I've concluded that old power-pop fans are the worst BY FAR
So you're actually met Geir Hongro?
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Friday, 1 October 2010 09:22 (thirteen years ago) link
He's old?
― Mark G, Friday, 1 October 2010 10:00 (thirteen years ago) link
In spirit, in spirit
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Friday, 1 October 2010 10:02 (thirteen years ago) link
there are so few mods in the u.s. that i'm actually happy on the rare occasion i see one out in the wild. i approve of scooters (if driven safely). i like it when people dress nice.
old punks can be fun as long as they still listen to new music, and if their heads haven't completely been done in by 30-some years of drug/alcohol abuse.
― 808s and Hatebeak (get bent), Friday, 1 October 2010 10:11 (thirteen years ago) link
Thinking there's a difference between Aging Mods and Aging Paul Weller Fans, tho it's easy to get the two confused. That horrible haircut that was acceptable when 19-y-o Steve Marriott had it in 1966 but is a fucking disgrace when you're 47 in 2010 is more indicative of Aging Paul Weller Fans than Aging Mods.
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Friday, 1 October 2010 10:54 (thirteen years ago) link
we also need to differentiate between standard mod style and hippie john lennon granny glasses mod style.
this needs to go away forever:
http://cdn.plussizecostumesupercenter.com/csc_inc/images/items/343x432/24581-01.jpg
― 808s and Hatebeak (get bent), Friday, 1 October 2010 10:58 (thirteen years ago) link
They have a scooter rally at Largs every summer and while you occasionally see someone in full quadrophenia get-up, it's more likely they'll have a parka, stonewashed tesco jeans and a beer belly, I still shout 'WE ARE THE MODS' at them though, an't help myself :)
― meta the devil you know (onimo), Friday, 1 October 2010 11:14 (thirteen years ago) link
Found this when looking for a Liam Gallagher mod haircut that I actually like (was looking for the Kinks tribute kind of thing with the straight fringe and longer sides).
http://mindlessones.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/liam_gallagher.jpg
― meta the devil you know (onimo), Friday, 1 October 2010 11:15 (thirteen years ago) link
This bears repeating, Charlie Harper is a fucking star. Can't vouch for the John Robb part but I hate Goldblade, so... although I'm considering going to see the Membranes reunion next month so maybe I'll see then
― a fucking stove just fell on my foot. (Colonel Poo), Friday, 1 October 2010 11:17 (thirteen years ago) link
An aging punk dude was being really sneakily racist to a black friend of mine in the pub recently, and just ambiguously enough that no one could take him to task on it. It was was horrible.
― rhythm fixated member (chap), Friday, 1 October 2010 11:34 (thirteen years ago) link
That horrible haircut that was acceptable when 19-y-o Steve Marriott had it in 1966 but is a fucking disgrace when you're 47 in 2010 is more indicative of Aging Paul Weller Fans than Aging Mods.
If I could've been more eloquent when I started the thread then this is what I would've said.
― dociah t. azzahole (Noodle Vague), Friday, 1 October 2010 11:59 (thirteen years ago) link
Thread needs Jesse Hector
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Rz2lA3paL._SS400_.jpg
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Friday, 1 October 2010 12:09 (thirteen years ago) link
what i want to know is, is noodle vague an aging mod or punk?
― pfunkboy (Herman G. Neuname), Friday, 1 October 2010 12:40 (thirteen years ago) link
An aging monk
― Tom A. (Tom B.) (Tom C.) (Tom D.), Friday, 1 October 2010 12:43 (thirteen years ago) link
I oppose all rock and roll, obv.
― dociah t. azzahole (Noodle Vague), Friday, 1 October 2010 13:27 (thirteen years ago) link
An aging punk dude was being really sneakily racist to a black friend of mine in the pub recently
Aging Skrewdriver fan?
― a fucking stove just fell on my foot. (Colonel Poo), Friday, 1 October 2010 13:29 (thirteen years ago) link
it's more likely they'll have a parka the same parka they wore at age 15, stonewashed tesco jeans and a beer belly
― I've got ten bucks. SURPRISE ME. (Laurel), Friday, 1 October 2010 13:31 (thirteen years ago) link
think we need some sort of ilx aging mod dude photo comp
― MY WEEDS STRONG BLUD.mp3 (nakhchivan), Sunday, 17 July 2011 10:56 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/eastmidlands/series10/images/mods_gallery/three_mods449.jpg
This is mostly acceptable. Guy on left needs to lose the shades, both younger dudes need to get 1 grip. Dude front centre possibly a bit racist.
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:14 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.paul-weller.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Weller-Imposter.jpg
Still marking down emo kids trying to pass their BTec Music. ugggh.
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:18 (twelve years ago) link
http://api.ning.com/files/geZ5vj*ehKwoMZ7TZijo5BHsGZEj3bx6a9hRGhe6U5j1Eko9f80X1zFKiNWmM04C/Weller.jpg?width=620&height=465
Double standard these look great obv
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:19 (twelve years ago) link
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JHr8RFbKOOU/SxT8u2lfWeI/AAAAAAAADKQ/dx0qdYPCM6k/s1600/pres3.jpg
Mary-Lou Who barber malfunction
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:22 (twelve years ago) link
is there a technical word for this fucking haircut, i am v. ignorant of style jargon?
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:23 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.phillipsartexpert.com/cms-media/2008-08-19/273_003.jpg
Oh jesus i have just become aware of Josh Weller. Take back everything I've said about the Mods.
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:32 (twelve years ago) link
Saw a couple of skinhead girls yesterday, always loved that look
― R. Stornoway (Tom D.), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:34 (twelve years ago) link
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IeVEawIpC_k/TUJhEjn9aYI/AAAAAAAALVM/7a7H4qtLQ8U/s1600/miles_kane.jpg
I think it was (What's the Story) Morning Glory? I know it sounds obvious but I'm sure I got it from Woolworths. I was always a big Oasis fan. Noel sings harmony on a track on my record. It was only a little thing but he came to the studio for an afternoon and hung out. It was lovely. I love Beady Eye too, especially Four Letter Word. We're supporting them in March which I can't wait for. They're both lovely lads. It's great to see them back. Hopefully they'll bring a bit of rock and roll to the charts. There's not one guitar band in the top forty. I'd love to get in the charts and have it. The radio is awful at the minute - just so boring. It needs to change. My record's rock and roll but there's a pop element there too. I want my records in the charts and on the radio. I want to get it out there and break that barrier. It's influenced by John Lennon and T-Rex. It's got that groove feel. You can have a good dance to it, I love it.
No hype I hope yr vocal cords get run over by a bus.
― dave lool (Noodle Vague), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:38 (twelve years ago) link
sort of impressive how much cant can be fitted into a few lines
― MY WEEDS STRONG BLUD.mp3 (nakhchivan), Sunday, 17 July 2011 11:40 (twelve years ago) link
― R. Stornoway (Tom D.), Sunday, July 17, 2011 11:34 AM (35 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink
^this guy knows what's poppin'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tdG0Ivz5uI
― I got ten felonies / bitch I'm Craig Bellamy (DJ Mencap), Sunday, 17 July 2011 12:12 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrisbevan/
― The term “hipster racism” from Carmen Van Kerckhove at Racialicious (nakhchivan), Sunday, 26 February 2012 15:17 (twelve years ago) link
Bevan dances perilously close to Faulknerian Idiot Manchild territory
― MPx4A, Sunday, 26 February 2012 15:25 (twelve years ago) link
think I'm right in saying noted ILX poster 'the lex' will remember Bevan from student journalism
doubt he'll look at a thread called "T/S: Aging Mod Dudes vs Aging Punk Dudes" tho :(
― Sylv_ebanks (DJ Mencap), Monday, 27 February 2012 08:57 (twelve years ago) link
that 'do is the platonic ideal of "crap middle-aged mod hair"
― FPocalypto! (Noodle Vague), Monday, 27 February 2012 11:51 (twelve years ago) link
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51AwAB-70GL._SL500_AA280_.jpg
^ this fucking guy
― btw didn't i braek ur heart (NickB), Friday, 27 April 2012 09:18 (twelve years ago) link
Ah, come on. We all looked like that once.
― Mark G, Friday, 27 April 2012 09:43 (twelve years ago) link
Is that photo from just up the street from where the cover of What's the Story Morning Glory was shot?
― btw didn't i braek ur heart (NickB), Friday, 27 April 2012 09:50 (twelve years ago) link
The thing about ageing punk dudes is that they know they look ridiculous whereas ageing mod dudes actually think they dress well.
― Homosexual Satan Wasp (Matt DC), Friday, 27 April 2012 09:52 (twelve years ago) link
My take on it is:
Mods look great in the clothes and styles, etc. When they're 17.
After that, it's like girls dressing in "young C&A" fashions because they fit.
― Mark G, Friday, 27 April 2012 09:55 (twelve years ago) link