Lagwagon

Alfred · 09-08-2009, 08:49 PM

Is there seriously no thread on Lagwagon? If you've visited my Last.fm page you'll see that they are my most played artist.

I've liked Lagwagon ever since my phase where pretty much all I listened to was pop punk, and to this day I still rate them extremely high as a band. Unlike many of the bands that are often compared to them, Lagwagon does not make ****ty, juvenile musc (NOFX I'm looking at you) nor do they try to be political and edgy (*ahem* Pennywise). Also: "Let's Talk About Feelings" is an album I'd consider to be a masterpiece.

Check them out, don't let their "pop punk" tag put you off.

sidewinder · 09-09-2009, 03:52 PM

Me likey Lagwagon, one of my favorite pop/skate punk bands since the mid 90s.

I think they are well known within that circle but grossly overlooked and underrated otherwise. Double Plaidinum and Hoss are my favorites, Let's Talk About Feelings would be next. I think it would be easy for anyone only familiar with Blink 182, Sum 41 and the like (and not a fan) to blow them off as the same, and those familiar with the better and more original pop/skate punk bands are probably already aware of them. So in other words, it's hard to turn people into fans unless they're already into the genre. Or something.

And what about Bad Astronaut? Lagwagon grown up. Love them.

Alfred · 09-09-2009, 09:31 PM

I still need to get me some Bad Astronaut.

sidewinder · 09-09-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfred

I still need to get me some Bad Astronaut.

Let me know if you want links, I have all 3 CDs.

I was just watching those Lagwagon vids and remembered that I saw them in 99, very fun show, on a much smaller stage than that.

tgpo · 09-28-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm a fan. They have an interesting sound, which is one criteria I look for in a band. They're not overly comedic, and have the ability to seamlessly jump from lighthearted to serious subject matter. They're definitely quality.

+81 · 10-05-2009, 11:07 PM

I grew up musically with these guys along with NoFX, Pennywise, Guttermouth and such bands.

Top five favorite songs in no particular order would have to be:

Falling Apart
Sick
Give It Back (great bassline)
Sleep
Making Friends

Alfred · 10-06-2009, 06:37 PM

For me it goes like:

Billy Club
Violins
I Must Be Hateful
Heartbreaking Music
Train

But really, they have an IMMENSE amount of quality songs and this list could change any time.

bardonodude · 10-07-2009, 06:57 AM

I used to love these guys in high school. I still do like them. Just never listen to them anymore.

Hoss
Double Plaidinum
their first album, its been so long i forget the names off the top of my head.

Vancouver · 01-29-2010, 04:55 PM

LOVE Joey Cape's voice. Sleep is my fav track...

~~James~~ · 03-08-2010, 10:28 AM

Great, great band one of the best on Fat Wreck

09-08-2009, 08:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Lagwagon Is there seriously no thread on Lagwagon? If you've visited my Last.fm page you'll see that they are my most played artist. I've liked Lagwagon ever since my phase where pretty much all I listened to was pop punk, and to this day I still rate them extremely high as a band. Unlike many of the bands that are often compared to them, Lagwagon does not make ***ty, juvenile musc (NOFX I'm looking at you) nor do they try to be political and edgy (ahem* Pennywise). Also: "Let's Talk About Feelings" is an album I'd consider to be a masterpiece. Check them out, don't let their "pop punk" tag put you off. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

09-09-2009, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Me likey Lagwagon, one of my favorite pop/skate punk bands since the mid 90s. I think they are well known within that circle but grossly overlooked and underrated otherwise. Double Plaidinum and Hoss are my favorites, Let's Talk About Feelings would be next. I think it would be easy for anyone only familiar with Blink 182, Sum 41 and the like (and not a fan) to blow them off as the same, and those familiar with the better and more original pop/skate punk bands are probably already aware of them. So in other words, it's hard to turn people into fans unless they're already into the genre. Or something. And what about Bad Astronaut? Lagwagon grown up. Love them. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

09-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I still need to get me some Bad Astronaut. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

09-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
tgpo Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 207	I'm a fan. They have an interesting sound, which is one criteria I look for in a band. They're not overly comedic, and have the ability to seamlessly jump from lighthearted to serious subject matter. They're definitely quality. __________________ tgpo.org \| Last.fm

10-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	For me it goes like: Billy Club Violins I Must Be Hateful Heartbreaking Music Train But really, they have an IMMENSE amount of quality songs and this list could change any time. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

10-05-2009, 11:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
+81 Rats off to ya! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: House of the Ju-Ju Queen Posts: 1,609	I grew up musically with these guys along with NoFX, Pennywise, Guttermouth and such bands. Top five favorite songs in no particular order would have to be: Falling Apart Sick Give It Back (great bassline) Sleep Making Friends

10-07-2009, 06:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
bardonodude Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,367	I used to love these guys in high school. I still do like them. Just never listen to them anymore. Hoss Double Plaidinum their first album, its been so long i forget the names off the top of my head.

01-29-2010, 04:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vancouver Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 188	LOVE Joey Cape's voice. Sleep is my fav track...

03-08-2010, 10:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Great, great band one of the best on Fat Wreck