The Menzingers
 

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One of my favourite punk bands of the last 10 years. They've mellowed out a bit as their career has progressed, but they've got a sort of loud, passionate folk-punk sound, heavy on the vocal harmonies, with vocals that remind me of The Clash. Their latest album, On The Impossible Past, is pretty awesome, but Chamberlain Waits is their best.

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One of my favourite punk bands of the last 10 years. They've mellowed out a bit as their career has progressed, but they've got a sort of loud, passionate folk-punk sound, heavy on the vocal harmonies, with vocals that remind me of The Clash. Their latest album, On The Impossible Past, is pretty awesome, but Chamberlain Waits is their best.


Great band dude. I really like Chamberlain Waits as well. Haven't heard their latest, but, I do really like them. Two of them were initially members of Bob and the Sagets, the one ska band I actually like.

Oh well. Good band.

Good, it's not officially released yet. ;)

But it's pretty awesome. A lot more mellow than either of their past two records but it has grown on me a lot. "Casey" is one of my favourite songs of this year so far.

Their new record 'On The Impossible Past' is ****ing brilliant, and by far my favourite release of the year thus far.
It's hard to pick a favourite track, but The Obituaries and Gates are definitely up there.

"Casey", "Good Things", and "Burn After Writing" are easily my favourites. I agree, the album is brillaint, it's grown on me a lot since I first heard it. Probably my third or fourth fav of the year so far.

They've come a long way since Bob & the Sagets. So far, i don't think it's better than Chamberlain Waits.


Freedom Bridge
Sculptors and Vandals
Casey

4.5/5 - a lot of 4 star after one listen. That could change:)





Not as good, IMO. it appears they are trying to get laid by a major label. Just a thought. Definitely, a bit different sounding. Maybe it's one that grows on you. One time through is not really a fair judgment.

Alfred wrote:


Ditto. The only ska band i actually dug.

I don't think this is true at all, they only recently signed to Epitaph Records (having previously been on the smaller Red Scare Industries) for "On The Impossible Past" on the strength of their first two full-lengths. The latest is more mellow than the first two, but they definitely haven't castrated their sound in search of a major label deal. They're still tastefully rough around the edges (as shown by "Good Things") in that independent everyman punk rock way, so I think it's a safe bet that they won't be leaving Epitaph for quite some time.

Alfred wrote:

I was kind of joking, but, i do think they will get signed. i think they are experimenting, as all good bands do. Their sound has been evolving/changing from the start, so, i still haven't given it a second go around. Many albums grow on you. Not the same genre, but, REM went through many changes, and, each effort they put forth was different, and, many of the lp's had to grow on me, so, i will listen to it again today:)

But, i just found out that Chuck Ragan had a new one, and, it is a really good record. i've been listening to it, but, i'll let you know how the record sounds the second time:)

:offtopic: But, who gives a sh*t?:)

Saw these guys with the Bouncing Souls on their last tour. Such a great show with two amazing bands. We actually got to sit down and interview the Bouncing Souls which was amazing.

I also got to see this tour on the Cleveland date. The Menzingers played one of the best sets I've ever seen.

Wow, the songs are brilliant! btw, Chamberlain Waits also my favorite.
They are amazing punk band!

I never really cared for The Menzingers in the past but after listening to the new album only a few weeks or so ago I find I can't put it away.

It's definitely my favourite album of theirs, it's probably convinced me to go back and give their other stuff a listen again too.

Gates is a brilliant little anthem, The Obituaries and Mexican Guitars are awesome as well.

"Ava House" is the best song on the album by a few miles for me. Probably my favourite song of the year.

Yeah, Ava House is a good one as well. Pretty sure there's not a song I don't like on the album, which is pretty rare for me. Gutted I've only just got into them, they were touring a few months back.

I've heard they've been writing a new album, wouldn't be surprised if they tour again in the new year. Definitely hit that show up if you get a chance.

Ah really? That would be sweet, I'll definitely keep an eye out for them this time around.

Sun Hotel's my favorite track. But that album rocks from start to finish

I'm still holding this record on a high pedestal of being in the Top 10 releases of the year. I must have listened to it at the very least once a month since February and it still sounds great.
Casey is my favourite song though because it reminds me of a funny situation at work concerning my cousin and a waitress who recently got fired.

These are my number two and three favourites, respectively. My ranking of the rest of the album could change at any time though, it's all so damn good.

Have you guys heard this song that didn't make the album? It's obvious why it didn't, it's a pretty minimal, simple song; but I still like it as much as most of the others. The chorus is one of the catchiest they've written.


The Menzingers- Great Apes and Shiny Stones (Bonus Track) - YouTube

Plus the title of the song wouldn't fit with the rest of the songs. Pretty good song though

Didn't hear that Alfred, cheers for that. Yet another good choon. They have such versatility as well, none of their songs sound that similar, good to see.

Don't read this if you're easily jealous...

I'm seeing Hot Water Music, The Menzingers and La Dispute in 12 days!

I kind of want to catch that tour, even if I'm not as big a Hot Water Music fan as I used to be.

I'm sure if you saw them though, it'd blast some nostalgia into you

I read this about the album on another website.

I didn't write this but somewhat wish I did. I think this passage perfectly encapsulates the album and expresses it in a way none of us here have been able to do so.

A-fucking-men. ^^^

A lot of people don't like the album art, but I think it's very fitting. To me, it's the girl that they keep singing about on this album, all grown up now (saggy tits and all). The way she's putting her hand over her chest, it's like "who, me? I'm that girl?"

Yeah, grand album. I hope it still hits me as hard at 27 as it does now at 17.

**** you Slow Groove! :mad:

Great live band. Caught them last year with the Flatliners, and they stole the show. Also, On The Impossible Past made my top albums list of 2012...but then again, it probably made everyone's!

Going to see them 9th of August if everything works out, so glad they're back after a year and so close to home! Touring alongside Tigers Jaw who I've just been checking out, they seem decent.

Video for " In Remission" which is first song from their new album "Rented World"


The Menzingers - "In Remission" - YouTube

Thoughts?

crazy, a buddy just posted this on facebook and i was contemplatin makin a thread on them. im not very familiar with ths type of music or this band so i guess i under estimated how big they are. they are from near me so i thought they were more just local or whatever.


love this song tho. i will be checkin out more of them soon

New album? incredible news. On the Impossible Past is one of the ten best albums of this decade in my opinion.

Like Manky says On the Impossible Past was a brilliant album and definitely circulated in the UK, think they've had a decent following in the U.S for a while. Some of their shows over here sold out really quickly albeit they were in fairly small venues, I think they only had about six gigs two of which were cancelled so hope they can add a few more next time around.

On the first listen I wasn't blown away by this song, but I'm glad that on the face of it, this album won't be a rehash of OtIP which it so easily could have been.

Agreed, except maybe top 20. It sucks though cause usually I'm never in the mood to hear it because I've listened to it nearly 30 times. Massive replay value, that record.

Loving this song, and hyped for the new album.

Going to echo everyone else's sentiments regarding the last one: one of the best of the decade.

I like this better than "In Remission." The album leaked. I don't like it as much as the last two but it'll probably grow on me. Does anyone find the accent the vocalist uses on some of the tracks a little distracting though?

Updated..

I'm with you so far Crowquill, hoping it will grow on me but they had a lot to live up to and I'm sure it will grow on me in time.

Re Barnett's accent it's just one of those things you either like or don't I guess. The accent isn't one I really like, maybe it's unfairly synonymous with what are seen as "emoey" bands I can't stand, but I think it suited OTIP so well, and really just works for them. He definitely seems to have a bigger influence on this album though.

Oh, I suppose they're okay. I saw them open for a band I can't at present level of intoxication remember a whiles back, when Menzingers were still early-on. I quite liked their first albums but it's been a whiles since I've listend to um.

I'm not feeling the new album upon first listen.
Dare I say it, but it sounds almost a little insincere and generic.

Although because I was such a fan of OTIP I was persevere and listen until I appreciate this albums greatness.