Cost: $4.99US
Song Count: 14
Yes, there are other Lagwagon records. There may even be better Lagwagon records. But, Hoss was my first and therefore in my eyes reigns supreme.
Where to start with Lagwagon? They are a SoCal punk rock band that has, at this time, put out ten records on NOFX's Fat Mike's Fat Wreck Chords. They've turned down offers in the past to join major labels, which often leads to mainstream success, but something within the band had resisted and they've stayed with Fat forever.
The music itself: tight, fast, melodic...jeebus they sound like it would feel skateboarding along the ocean in San Diego or something. They just feel very SoCal.
On a side note: Lead singer Joey Cape is an interesting dude. He has Lagwagon and also takes part in Me First and the Gimme Gimmes (which is a punk rock supergroup that parodies/covers old classic tunes). He also has put out a couple of folk albums which are very good. Excellent even.
Here's the track list and the standouts:
1. Kid's Don't Like to Share
2. Violins: Other than E Dagger (on Blaze) and Alien 8 (on Double Plaidinum) this could be in my top 3 Lagwagon tunes. No, it is in the top 3. It's good.
3. Name Dropping
4. Bombs Away: Another standout tune on this album. Tight, fast playing. Yet, still remains melodic. I'll tell you...these guys have the melodic punk rock thing down to a motherfucking science.
5. Move the Car
6. Sleep: Great song.
7. Sick
8. Rifle: I really like this song. I used to argue with a buddy (when we were both highly inebriated) back in the day about the song Rifle. He hated it, just despised it. I, on the other hand, just love the song. Maybe I like it so much to be contrary...I'm an asshole like that.
9. Weak
10. Black Eye: Yes. I am not a drummer. Never claimed to be. I just cannot coordinate my hands and feet in such a manner. But, on Black Eye...the drumming is absolutely incredible. That was drummer Derrick Plourde playing his ass off on this track. He passed away in 1997 (RIP).
11. Bro Dependent: These guys were using the word 'Bro' before it became cool. Remember, this was 1995.
12. Razor Burn
13. Shaving Your Head
14. Ride the Snake: A slowish, dirgish track right at the end of the disc. It's weird and it kind of 'throbs' (if that is a good word). I think it's a good ending.
Anyway, as far as Lagwagon records go...Hoss is by far my favorite. As far as punk rock goes, Lagwagon is certainly one of my favorite bands.
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