Because of the times, Ska wasn't very popular and the it sounded more like Blink 182 and Good Charlotte without the horns, both those bands were genuine chart topping money makers.
Listen to the album version or a live version. There are horn riffs in the chorus that were taken out for the radio single/video. "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" music video also omits the sax solo in the bridge for whatever reason. There are still horns in the bridge, but they are subtle. Remember this was in 2003, years after third wave ska's popularity in the mainstream died and bands started switching to a punk or rock sound. The horns were toned down or left out completely. Even Reel Big Fish did this in 2002 with their hornless single "Where Have You Been?". It's what happened when the bands signed to a major label and ska wasn't cool anymore, so they changed their sound to fit current tastes.
@@dcthomp I imagine it would have. It's a pop-punk song back when that was big on MTV and it's also very repetitive (not necessarily in a bad way) and catchy. Popular songs are usually like that.
When I was 12 I saw this video on Fuse and remember laughing, thinking “No way I could be into this band”. My birthday was like a week later and someone bought me the album and I eventually bought every album they put out. Pezcore, Losing Streak, Hello Rockview, B&B, etc. 😂 I don’t think this song is bad (like I used to) but imo there were so many better songs on Anthem to use as singles.
A) yes, it's Rory from Gilmore girls....I love her! B)they do have horns in the song....perhaps they just want to try something a little different. They don't always have to be bright and pop-y, which is what horns are for. This song has a dark tone to it. It doesn't need a ton of pizzazz, it's meant to be crunchy. :)
The only part they took out for the this radio version was the horn riff in the chorus. Listen closer to the bridge. The horns are there. They are playing long tones as harmony instead of a melodic line.
@Farknuggets You are right in that this song kind of abandoned the ska punk style. this was from when they were being promoted by Warner records as a mainstream band. even this video version of the song had less horn parts in it than the album version. after they left WMG and went on their own label, their style returned back to one with more ska influences. Go listen to GNV FLA and their new EPs, their great. Just goes to show you how the major labels can influence an artist's music!
wow when you see this video then watch the ones from my teenage years i can see how bands get changed with the way they look and sound ,why can't we just have a band do what they want? why does a guy with a big cigar have to own them and tell them what to do next ,world would get better music,but oh well RIP good music i guess.
i love how Roger appears to be smiling all the time when he's singing..... even in the sorta depressing songs they have hes so damn sexy i often feel like im gonna break soon ... i totally relate
I slept on this band as a scene kid in the early 2k, but this is pretty good. I miss when you could go to any punk show and see a room full of girls like the kind shown in the bathroom shot: wall to wall blue jeans, Chucks and studded belts. What a time to be alive.
Alexis really does have the perfect face for this. beautiful, and big sad eyes.
For the life of me, I can't imagine why this song was ever released without the horns.
I think because they want to better on the charts.
SAME
There was one version with
Because of the times, Ska wasn't very popular and the it sounded more like Blink 182 and Good Charlotte without the horns, both those bands were genuine chart topping money makers.
It’s a crime, they’re not less than Jake without horns
Omg saw them this past summer! Warped 2009!!!!! So amazing live! Was the best band I have seen thus far live!
Finished bingewatching GG for 3rd time and Alexis in this video is just in state like Rory in Fall episode of 10 Years in life...
Easily 1 of the best bands in the world! Them vocalists are both crazy good!
That bass player is a f*cking rock God!!
Jesus I cried so much listening to this 10 years ago
she's so beautiful!
God, I love Alexis' eyes.
Seen them 3 times so good
Me tooo
Lucky. They are on my bucket-list.
The album version of this song, which they play live, has horns in the chorus.
Man, I LOVE this song.
It fits so much right now.
Wow!!! I was a fan of this music AND of Gilmore Girls … would totally loved it if Rory had had an EMO moment in the show 🥰
Same!
I am literally just seeing this music video for the first time tonight as a fan of Gilmore Girls and Alexis, holy crap I am blown away
Try singing this when your wife's pregnant.
not if you want to live XD
Lol
I-
Alexis is such an amazing actor and person. I bet she had the time of her life while filming this
Listen to the album version or a live version. There are horn riffs in the chorus that were taken out for the radio single/video. "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" music video also omits the sax solo in the bridge for whatever reason. There are still horns in the bridge, but they are subtle. Remember this was in 2003, years after third wave ska's popularity in the mainstream died and bands started switching to a punk or rock sound. The horns were toned down or left out completely. Even Reel Big Fish did this in 2002 with their hornless single "Where Have You Been?". It's what happened when the bands signed to a major label and ska wasn't cool anymore, so they changed their sound to fit current tastes.
Totally miss how the song ends with the trombone rif.
i remember in 03'ish it might have cracked #9 on the TRL countdown
@@dcthomp I imagine it would have. It's a pop-punk song back when that was big on MTV and it's also very repetitive (not necessarily in a bad way) and catchy. Popular songs are usually like that.
These guys Killeed it at slam dunk 2023 cant wait to see them again
prophetic song before the era of facebook, tags and selfies! LTJ rules!!! was better back then without the social media!
When I was 12 I saw this video on Fuse and remember laughing, thinking “No way I could be into this band”.
My birthday was like a week later and someone bought me the album and I eventually bought every album they put out. Pezcore, Losing Streak, Hello Rockview, B&B, etc. 😂
I don’t think this song is bad (like I used to) but imo there were so many better songs on Anthem to use as singles.
Yes she is Alexis Bledel ( the lovable rory!♡)
This song = my life. Love this song.
love this freaking song.... thx for coming to santa cruz
Man, this brings me back. 15 year old me grossly underestimated her own ability to glue herself back together.
I wish I could see these guys live. I grew up listening to their music, thanks Mom :D
Brings back memories
I love this because this is exactly how I feel inside
Is that the Gilmore girl?
+ThomasakaDes Yes.
+ThomasakaDes Yes its Alexis Bledel
Yes
No it's a lesbian teacher in fucked up america
I'm the gilmore girl
For those of you wondering. Yes, its Rory Gilmore
i would love to have Less Than Jake perform in my room
Love less than Jake ♥️♥️♥️
Great song and a great video. That's Alexis Bledel
I love how all these old random songs pop into my head. 2013 :D
12/2/2023
Anyone still listen to this
I wanna jump in this video. Back to times like that and music like this!
I wish Less Than Jake would play in my room whenever i freak out
...or you could just go their concert and freak out lol...I still haven't seen them live but they are surely on my bucket list for bands to see live.
Excellent quality LTJ right here.
i really like tha lyrics. less than jake is good.
My friends and I were at this video shoot! See me crowd surfing at 2:12.
Long live LTJ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Omfl you are so lucky
I’ve seen them a handful of times. They never play this live 😞
Been there done that , never give up kids !!! Life is beautiful
Such a great band
She is astonishingly beautiful. Is she an actress?
Incredibly true for lots of people in the world!
not only a great song but i'm in love with alexis bledel
this song is awesome
Alexis Bledel is gorgeous!
this totally brings back my freshman year when this song came out..
ahhhhhhh i feel like im 14 again! good times, good memories :)
this song and video are awsome
these were the days
Alexis Bledel is really beautiful. god i wish i had her face!
RORY!!!!!
Love seeing Rory Gilmore all punk 😂😂
This really brought back memories
I can always remember this was the first video i saw on the music channel P-Rock...what memories!
It's a good thing I like this song and can play the horn parts in my head :P
A) yes, it's Rory from Gilmore girls....I love her! B)they do have horns in the song....perhaps they just want to try something a little different. They don't always have to be bright and pop-y, which is what horns are for. This song has a dark tone to it. It doesn't need a ton of pizzazz, it's meant to be crunchy. :)
It's almost 2020 has she broke yet?
Omg what a throwback
"Shes gonna break soon!" Ahh hell yea!
Love it.
Thumbs up if you watched this for Alexis.
I watched this video for Less Than Jake and you should've too!
The only part they took out for the this radio version was the horn riff in the chorus. Listen closer to the bridge. The horns are there. They are playing long tones as harmony instead of a melodic line.
Rory just got 500 times cooler for being in this video
It should be been Lane in the video not Rory Haha
@@thehouse5024 true lol
I was saying the same thing lol my sister was obsessed with the show
seriously. i just saw this video for the first time today
I remember hearing this song and watching this music video at probably the age of 9. I’ve never been the same since.
I owned this CD when it was first released, and was hanging with friends smoking pot and loving this sh!t before this MV was even released. 👍😁
Gonna be rocking' to this in Reading ARGH! Cannot wait!
Honestly, tearing up that room looked like so much fun.
the used poster on her wall. ♥
Yessss
YAY!!!The Used!!!!!!(They have a poster in her room that says The Used!)
Never had a crush on alexis bledel until now
@Farknuggets You are right in that this song kind of abandoned the ska punk style. this was from when they were being promoted by Warner records as a mainstream band. even this video version of the song had less horn parts in it than the album version. after they left WMG and went on their own label, their style returned back to one with more ska influences. Go listen to GNV FLA and their new EPs, their great. Just goes to show you how the major labels can influence an artist's music!
This song was written for the girls of today. Ltj away ahead of its time!
I was in this music video LOL I remembered I ditched school that day to be part of this music video
Legend. You don't need to say anymore...
i love my namesake
There is horns, its just quieter. But I see your point.
TRL 2003. i think miss independent was the #1 song
I love the used poster on the wall lmao
The Used poster in the background was my favorite part!
I watched the video, because i like the song :D
wow when you see this video then watch the ones from my teenage years i can see how bands get changed with the way they look and sound ,why can't we just have a band do what they want? why does a guy with a big cigar have to own them and tell them what to do next ,world would get better music,but oh well RIP good music i guess.
This is like my favourite song right now... CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU LIVE IN 7 DAYS!:D
I see Rory. I click.
yeah that is true
leftover crack is amazing ska without horns.
it's been about 7 years... I think it's safe to assume she has broke now
This was on a dvd
this is my life in a song. ~
same bro!
I'd break too if I had a bunch of dudes playing guitars around me when I'm in a bad mood
LMFAO
Lmaooo
MY SISTER BROKE A LONG ASS TIME AGO. STILL HASNT FIXED HERSELF UP
Awesome🤘
wow highlights still existed back in 05
roger has badass hair!!!!!!!
Mah girl Alexis! Love you gorgeous Rory. Miss seeing you on tv or movies! :(
@efcrules i know!! i love her and that show! lol
Yes, It's Alexis Bledel.
AWESOME ✨🔥
Rory, I love you!
i love how Roger appears to be smiling all the time when he's singing..... even in the sorta depressing songs they have
hes so damn sexy
i often feel like im gonna break soon ... i totally relate
He has such a positive energy, especially on stage
I slept on this band as a scene kid in the early 2k, but this is pretty good. I miss when you could go to any punk show and see a room full of girls like the kind shown in the bathroom shot: wall to wall blue jeans, Chucks and studded belts. What a time to be alive.
me encantan los ojos de esta chica