[sonicl]

Originally Posted by swa(y)

as far as actual "music" is concerned, no, hardcore was nothing special by any means.

but, even though "underground networking/trading/etc." had already existed for sometime, i think hardcore totally brought it to another level.

it was totally by/for/and about the kids (not that there werent "older" participants, they just werent so popular in this community). it gave them a voice, and an outlet making it possible for that voice to be heard.

KIDS starting their own labels, zines, records, album art...it was kinda a big deal. i think more serious musicians have followed in this path since...musicians that were probally inspired by these DIY ethics, even if their music did not sound the same.

I think I'd better log off for a while, swa(y) and I are agreeing on things