Rites Of Spring — End On End Raphael Saadiq Sweetener (2018) and Thank U

Sweetener (2018) and Thank U

New York quartet Interpol

with “Hello Carol” in 1968

Although Bob Marley may have been the main voice

From the slide-guitar wizardry of Tampa Red and Kokomo Arnold to the haunting lamentations of Blind Lemon Jefferson and Peg Leg Howell

Rites Of Spring — End On End Raphael Saadiq Sweetener (2018) and Thank U1984 was a time of redefinition within the punk scene in Washington, DC and Rites of Spring more than led the charge. Rites of Spring not only challenged the macho posturing that had become so prevalent, but more importantly they defied musical and stylistic rule. The people that followed the band made it a point to try 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