{"title":"Rites Of Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRites Of Spring, from Washington, DC, was part of a new wave of bands that appeared in 1984-1985, originating from the DC hardcore scene. They are considered by many to be the first wave of emo. The group formed from the ashes of Insurrection, a hardcore band featuring Brendan Canty on drums, Michael Fellows on bass, and Guy Picciotto on guitar. After Insurrection disbanded, Guy, Brendan, and Michael continued playing together and guitarist Eddie Janney soon joined. With Guy taking on vocals as well, Rites Of Spring became known for their passionate live shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite only playing around a dozen live appearances in two years, Rites Of Spring gained a reputation for moving audience members to tears with their emotional performances. Critics and naysayers labeled them as \"emotional hardcore\" or simply \"emo\" due to Guy's poetic lyrics and impassioned delivery. During their time together, the band released one LP and one 7\" EP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 1987, Rites Of Spring split when Michael Fellows left the band after the release of their EP. The remaining members went on to form One Last Wish with guitarist Michael Hampton (with Eddie Janney switching to bass). Although One Last Wish only played a few shows and recorded an unreleased LP at that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe members of Rites Of Spring later reformed as Happy Go Licky in 1987 but pursued\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"six-song-demo","title":"Six Song Demo","description":"\u003cp\u003efinally released after many, many years of waiting.....a highly significant release in dc hardcore punk history. these six songs capture rites of spring in its earliest stages. once the band started playing out, the songs gained velocity and intensity (see the 7-minute plus version of 'end on end' that closes their lp), but many of the elements that defined their music - frenzied energy, sharp melodies, and introspective lyrics - were already very much in place. the release has been mastered from the original tapes and is presented exactly as it was on those cassettes in 1984 complete with the tape collages and assorted audio-graffiti. recorded april 1984 at inner ear studios by don zientara and produced by ian mackaye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":50436817158475,"sku":"355803","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436817551691,"sku":"355654","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/00cd1194-a683-4a9f-8c7e-58d5330618bc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726922124"},{"product_id":"all-through-a-life","title":"All Through A Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1983, the D.C. punk scene had grown and changed, and with that had come a loss of focus for many people. The violence and nihilism that had become identified with punk rock, largely by the media, had begun to take hold in D.C. and many of the older punks suddenly found themselves repelled and discouraged by their hometown scene.It was a time of redefinition and Rites of Spring more than led the charge. They not only challenged the macho posturing that had become so prevalent within the punk scene at that point, but more importantly, they defied musical and stylistic rule. The people that followed the band made it a point to never miss a gig, as ROS seemed to approach every show as if it was their last. The results could be explosive, often resulting in the destruction of their equipment, and this may well be one reason that they ended up playing only 15 shows. It was the boldness of this band that really contributed to the swell of energy, often referred to as \"Revolution Summer\", that swept over the D.C. scene in 1985. Two songs by Rites of Spring, released in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dischord","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50486908289355,"sku":"292916","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/022_d8547b5e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727617334"},{"product_id":"end-on-end","title":"End On End","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1983, the DC punk scene had grown and changed, and with that had come a loss of focus for many people. The violence and nihilism that had become identified with punk rock, largely by the media, had begun to take hold in dc and many of the older punks suddenly found themselves repelled and discouraged by their hometown scene. It was a time of redefinition, and Rites of Spring more than led the charge. They not only challenged the macho posturing that had become so prevalent within the punk scene at that point, but more importantly they defied musical and stylistic rule. The people that followed the band made it a point to never miss a gig, As Rites of Spring seemed to approach every show as if it was their last. The results could be explosive, often resulting in the destruction of their equipment, and this may well be one reason that they ended up playing only 15 shows. It was the boldness of this band that really contributed to the swell of energy, often referred to as 'revolution summer', that swept over the DC scene in 1985. Rites of Spring released one full-length, \u003ci\u003eEnd on End\u003c\/i\u003e, and a 7\", both on Dischord records. Brendan and Guy later went on to play in Fugazi and Michael is currently recording under the name mighty Flashlight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dischord","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50486908977483,"sku":"148660","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Rites_of_Spring_f6eafba5_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727617355"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_b3928a05_thumbnail_4096_9afb081a-30bd-40a6-b99e-ca0ca4fbf8e9.jpg?v=1726922094","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/rites-of-spring.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}