First show I ever been to was The Aquabats and ever show since then has never been as good. That's when we still had a decent venue though. RIP Huntridge.
Last ska fest I went to in Canada there were a bunch of new and young bands. I can't speak for other countries, but in terms of ska-oriented festivals, record labels and the general number and scope of bands, most scenes seem far more vibrant than the US, just from what shows/fests I've seen in Canada, England and Australia.
It seems to be going through a revival here in England, but I mean that I have seen quite a few good bands come out of the U.S in recent years. Which is nice.
It's big in South America, prominently commercial in Japan, and still has varying degrees of mainstream and underground popularity throughout the UK, Europe and Australia. North America had their chance but blew it. :(
Hank is a race of evil cyborg creatures shaped like salt-shakers from the planet Skaro. Hank is regularly known to fight a man called the Doctor, and recently is known to be wiped out entirely... and come back. Hank is known for it's catchphrase of "EXTERMINATE!!!", but Hank's coolness was lowered when he turned all multicoloured in the most recent appearance.
@Mrnateman2296 Guest star!? Dramatic understatement. The band IS yo gabba gabba. Literally. Some of the band members created the show, and are the guys in the costumes.
"Aquabeat" means nothing in real life. It's a fictional genre that is part of the band's nerdy/goofy mythology. That said, this "Charge!" album has Ska elements on several songs, this one included, despite being mainly Punk and New Wave music. The main difference is that the synthesizer plays the main melody instead of the horn section now. Now on the other hand, the previous LP "The Aquabats vs. The Floating Eye of Death" had almost no Ska at all, but still had horns.
Just becuase they use upstrokes in the song doesn't make it a ska song. Not that it isn't awesome, haha. Who knows. All we know is that their ska days have been over for a while. Plus, there are other bands that use uptrokes that aren't ska bands (Ex: Storm in a Teacup by Milburn).
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"Like Mexican candy, we got some complex flavor runnin' up in here."
Best simile in the history of music!
so cool >_< luv the aquabats!
2 weeks ago??? goodness gracious
Omg I love the aquabats tooooo :bb xd
Love these guys, funny as hell and they are Ska. They know how to use their instruments too.
First show I ever been to was The Aquabats and ever show since then has never been as good. That's when we still had a decent venue though. RIP Huntridge.
Last ska fest I went to in Canada there were a bunch of new and young bands. I can't speak for other countries, but in terms of ska-oriented festivals, record labels and the general number and scope of bands, most scenes seem far more vibrant than the US, just from what shows/fests I've seen in Canada, England and Australia.
I don't know if its the best, but I definitely DIG IT!!
"Get stupid on your time" best lyric I've heard in some time.
WOOOH!
It seems to be going through a revival here in England, but I mean that I have seen quite a few good bands come out of the U.S in recent years. Which is nice.
the Aquabats are freaking BOSS
Can't stop listening to this album. Fashion Zombies is my favorite song from it.
It's big in South America, prominently commercial in Japan, and still has varying degrees of mainstream and underground popularity throughout the UK, Europe and Australia. North America had their chance but blew it. :(
Put it this way, would The Aquabats want you to argue over their sound?
Stay loyal to the principles, if not the sound.
And I think this is awesome :D
@conman385 it'll def be back. It never totally dies.
The memories.. OH the memories.
Well, yeah.
Whatever, let's stop agrueing and listen to this awesomeness.
You, my friend, have found several; silly, decadent, but yet relevant gems. Shiny and valuable are they, hey hey!
Hank is a race of evil cyborg creatures shaped like salt-shakers from the planet Skaro. Hank is regularly known to fight a man called the Doctor, and recently is known to be wiped out entirely... and come back. Hank is known for it's catchphrase of "EXTERMINATE!!!", but Hank's coolness was lowered when he turned all multicoloured in the most recent appearance.
@Mrnateman2296 Guest star!? Dramatic understatement. The band IS yo gabba gabba. Literally. Some of the band members created the show, and are the guys in the costumes.
i love that people are complaining about this not being ska when the band claims to play its own unique blend of music called aquabeat not ska
They used to be ska, which is where the confusion comes from.
"Aquabeat" means nothing in real life. It's a fictional genre that is part of the band's nerdy/goofy mythology. That said, this "Charge!" album has Ska elements on several songs, this one included, despite being mainly Punk and New Wave music. The main difference is that the synthesizer plays the main melody instead of the horn section now. Now on the other hand, the previous LP "The Aquabats vs. The Floating Eye of Death" had almost no Ska at all, but still had horns.
Proud Aquacadet Candidate right here :)
Mexican candy does have a certain complex flavor.
Also, this such a nice Aquabats song.
love how they guest star on yogabagaba
@Chewcamcblefleh That's what she said!
Yay us!
@StevenAteYourDogs hey, I didn't notice that! ha. cool. It's faint, but there.
Actually, Hank is a band of superheroes who fight crime with ska music.
@BENTXYZ explained perfect
YAY :D
And still produce new bands all the time?
I really can't explain how perfect these guys are!!!"!/ ;@7",@*@!!!!
listen carefully around 1:23- 1:49. you can still hear some ska guitar
Nerd Alert dijo Tessa
YAY! I'm a nerd!
I love the ska-era Aquabats, but I'm really digging their new style... It's like if Cheap Trick and DEVO had a baby.
2:19 - 2:26 Idk why but thats the best part lol. Aquabats FTW!
who the eff is hank?
cmon this is sweet. stop hating
If you can skank to it... its aka :P
The anthem of Nerdfighteria, aside from Hank's music.
It's called the soul of ska, just not the same sound
@8050144 INDIE ROCK
What did you upload this on, tin cans and string?
diy bluetooth speakers
Good song,but horrible sound quality!!!
HUSKY WTF
11 people could'nt defuse land mines.
i think there ska is better but i still like this
Anyone find this and was hoping its husky?
@xXxRUSTINPEACExXx you're wrong on several counts
Ska-punk bands, maybe, but it's been a long time since I've seen any good *ska* bands - be it trad or 2-Toney - come out of the States.
Ska even.... Damn auto correct
Just becuase they use upstrokes in the song doesn't make it a ska song. Not that it isn't awesome, haha.
Who knows. All we know is that their ska days have been over for a while. Plus, there are other bands that use uptrokes that aren't ska bands (Ex: Storm in a Teacup by Milburn).
no
The whiners are Weezer's Whiners. ANYTHING POST PINKERTON IS BALLS!!!!!1!1
Sigh.... Damnit reddit..
this album is just as silly. do you listen to much ska? its not THAT silly.
white and nerdy is better