Living Things
Aggressive, politically charged garage punk with a sneering attitude. Gritty guitars and brotherly rhythm sections built for high-stakes energy and protest.
Aggressive, politically charged garage punk with a sneering attitude. Gritty guitars and brotherly rhythm sections built for high-stakes energy and protest.
Living Things emerged from St. Louis in the early 2000s as a distinctive voice in the garage rock revival.
Composed primarily of the Berlin brothers, the band leveraged their familial chemistry to create a rhythmically dense and aggressive sound. Their 2005 breakthrough, 'Ahead of the Lions,' positioned them as a more politically radical alternative to the era's fashionable indie rock scene. Led by Lillian Berlin, whose later work as Lawrence Rothman would take a more avant-pop direction, the band's early identity was rooted in provocative lyrics and a raw, glam-influenced punk aesthetic. Critically, they were noted for their willingness to tackle controversial themes during a period of American political upheaval. Their influence is felt in the bridge between 70s proto-punk and the polished alternative rock of the late 2000s. Despite a hiatus, their work remains a touchstone for listeners seeking rock music that prioritizes social commentary alongside visceral, high-energy production.
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