The Return of The Aquabats
(continued from the previous post...)
Frankly I'm surprised that I'd never heard of these guys before a couple of years ago. By that time, The Aquabats had already gained and lost former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker (aka Baron Von Tito) and had already begun ambitious video projects. But I mean really...if there was ever a band I was genetically disposed to be a fan of (aside from The Beatles of course) it'd be these guys.
Once I got used to their humor and style it was clear...not only were these tight, talented musicians, but these were the guys who grew up watching Batman, Speed Racer and The Monkees. Who played "secret agent" with their friends, collected Adventure Team- era G.I. Joe toys, knew the thrill of those first Kenner "Star Wars" toys, and stayed glued to Saturday morning during the golden era of live-action kids shows and superheroic cartoons.
It's easy to dismiss The Aquabats as a gimmicky stage act, but over the course of their four albums they've created a blend of ska, punk and new wave that's uniquely their own. Sharp lyrics combined with geek pathos and a constant ability to laugh at themselves ensures that they'll likely never achieve a mainstream success...but that's not what it's about really.
Once I got used to their humor and style it was clear...not only were these tight, talented musicians, but these were the guys who grew up watching Batman, Speed Racer and The Monkees. Who played "secret agent" with their friends, collected Adventure Team- era G.I. Joe toys, knew the thrill of those first Kenner "Star Wars" toys, and stayed glued to Saturday morning during the golden era of live-action kids shows and superheroic cartoons.
It's easy to dismiss The Aquabats as a gimmicky stage act, but over the course of their four albums they've created a blend of ska, punk and new wave that's uniquely their own. Sharp lyrics combined with geek pathos and a constant ability to laugh at themselves ensures that they'll likely never achieve a mainstream success...but that's not what it's about really.
For wherever there is the threat of lackluster music, corporate-produced pop, and hipster wannabees, they will be there. Wherever good times are lacking, and there is no rocking, they will be there. Who are they?
THE AQUABATS!
THE AQUABATS!
The Aquabats Official Website: http://www.theaquabats.com
The Aquabats MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/theaquabats
The Aquabats MySpace Page: http://www.myspace.com/theaquabats
Finally a little up close and personal Aquabats action with..."Super Rad!"
posted by The Green Lantern @ 8:29 PM
2 Comments:
I like it :) its introductory and you should really spend more time talking about the newer stuff, or maybe post the Fashion Zombies video, but otherwise good deal :)
Robert - Thanks! I actually intended to add "The Aquabats in COLOR" video below "Super Rad!" but...eh...YouTube wasn't cooperating it seems. And yeah, "Fashion Zombies" was a GREAT video.
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