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X at La Zona Rosa
Monday, June 2
La Zona Rosa (612 W. 4th Street)
$25-27, 8pm
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Like so many punk bands, X formed in that pivotal year of 1977, but all in all they were an '80s band, and arguably one of the best and most important groups who kept the torch burning as the 1977 revolution became intertwined with new wave and the essentially meaningless designation of post-punk. While Wire and Johnny Rotten explored the electronic and twiddled with drum machines, X made garage-ready anthems that clutched rock and roll’s roots closely. Their debut, 1980s’ Los Angeles, is a classic punk record (produced by Ray Manzarek of The Doors) that explodes with sweaty, jumpy anthems and clocks in at under thirty minutes. Their later albums furthered their legacy, with songs like “Adult Books” and the wonderful “Blue Spark” fomenting legions of devotees.

As the years have passed, X has only grown in stature, with films like their Live in Los Angeles introducing them to a newer generation. They’re currently on tour to celebrate their 31st anniversary, and to no one’s surprise, they’re making it to Austin. And in case you were wondering, they’re still amazing, and their set at La Zona Rosa will surely not disappoint. Come out tonight to see the all the original members – John Doe, Billy Zoom, Exene Cervenka and D.J. Bonebrake – in fine form. Opening are obvious Xtreme X fans the Detroit Cobras, touring behind their latest slice of throwback rootsy sound, Tied and True.

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