Tony Barnett

Back in the nineties, hardcore went from barking against the status quo to amplified self-analysis. Bands began expressing themselves musically by taking the volatile nature of punk and combined that energy with pendulum dynamics and lyrics that broached subjects other than politics and social injustice. Some bands burrowed inward to the point of self-loathing, while others preached empowerment. The term "emo" emerged, as did a whole generation of bands. Part of Washington D.C.'s DeSoto bunch, Dismemberment Plan possessed just as much romantic angst and boy-meets-girl frustration as the next "emo" outfit, but the Plan didn't wears its heart on its sleeves with the same self-pity shown by much of its brethren. The band unleashed its anxiety with the manic fury of a dyed-in-the-wool metal band while still capturing somber tones and it even toyed with elements of R&B and hip-hop with productive results. Now bearing down on ten years in the trenches, Dismemberment Plan says goodbye with what is billed as "The Farewell Concert."

The Dismemberment Plan plays June 19 at the Metro, 3730 North Clark, (773)549-0203.

(2003-06-18)

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