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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Video Helms Alee - "8/16"

Posted by on Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Are Helms Alee “post-grunge”? Does such a genre even exist?

I've seen the tag applied to the band online, so it's debatable. On the one hand—it’s a regrettably dismissive genre tag for such a bold, creative group. But there’s no denying the band is a part of a distinct Northwest lineage, so perhaps the shoe fits. Helms Alee definitely lived their formative years in the ‘90s, and their new video for “8/16” is a pretty amazing and hilarious homage to the music of their youth.

 

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OMG THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EVER MADE!!!!!!

Nice Job Ben and the Gang... Fucking hilarious!!!

almost died laughing at the Red Hot Chili Peppers reference with Ben running shirtless. SO GOOD
Posted by love-it-so-much on February 15, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Estey 2
LOVE IT.

"Not boring" is the only genre tag I can come up with for this bad ass new Seattle music though.
Posted by Estey on February 15, 2012 at 12:39 PM
laterite 3
Between Helms Alee, Brokaw, and Sandrider, heavy music is making a strong statement in Seattle again!
Posted by laterite on February 15, 2012 at 4:09 PM
Keekee 4
Metal!

Posted by Keekee on February 16, 2012 at 2:20 AM

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