Big D and the Kids Table

[stupidtyonparad]

in my opinion, the best ska band out today.

strictly rude is one of the greatest ska albums of all time. so wheres the thread? show some love

[versus_god]

While I thoroughly enjoy them there is no way that Strictly Rude classifies as one of the greatest ska albums of all time and they are nowhere near the best ska band out today. Go away off my Earth.

[shit stroll]

i don't care for them.

[stupidtyonparad]

whos a better ska band? dont say streetlight. sooo overrated

[versus_god]

The Slackers

Streetlight > Big D always and forever, musically, lyrically, handsomely.

[stupidtyonparad]

i hate streetlight, just not my thing.

i love big d though, they're really the only ska band i can get in to consistantly now regardless of my mood. if im in a real ska mood, i can listen to how it goes, if im feeling political, pumped, or down, i can listen to strictly rude

[big mondo]

The Slackers

Streetlight > Big D always and forever, musically, lyrically, handsomely.

the slackers= the best ska band to emerge in the past 25 years. straight up. i can say that and i will go to the grave believing that

and i personally enjoy big d more than streetlight. though i think streetlight has the better lyrics, by far.

[sidekicksuicide]

I was into em for a little while...they haven't impressed me much lately.

[Here It Goes]

It's a sure shot, can't be stopped, 20 bucks says there's a NOISE COMPLAINT!!!

That song is actually the shiz.

[headinthesand]

Big d's alright I wouldn't by any means consider them the best ska band out there. Give me Gipsy Hill or every other early album over Strictly Rude.

Slackers are good but I'm not for the more traditional ska sound. My vote goes to Streetlight.

[El_Jeffe]

not my kind of sound, but i like their attitudes towards their music. i posted a quote from one of the band members in another one of their threads a while back

although not a band i'd ever associate with as being the best ska band or recording any of the great ska albums. you would be struggling to even classify them as ska really...

[speak easy]

great dudes. great band.

[harveyn590]

Strictly Rude is the best ska album of all time.

[Use me!]

I enjoy Strictly Rude but I still think How It Goes scores more pwnage points.

Streetlight Manifesto is my favorite ska band. Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution have major potential.

[SickOfStars]

UNH. March 12th. Go.

[3GunGaz]

Hey, elitists from L.A.

Want some new material.. Strictly Rude is a great album though...

Ahh Summertime!

[stupidtyonparad]

cant wait for warped. the east coast working man's band

[stupidtyonparad]

they're back in the studio, and seeing its the first legitimate warm day we've had in buffalo this year, im bustin out the ska tunes all day

[Jefferson Rank]

I'm liking The Punch Line right now. I've listened to it like three times today at different occasions.

[sandra92]

I only know a song by them , shining on .. And it's pretty cool .

[CharlieY23]

great, fun band. not the best ska band though, not by far.. not awful though. streetlight is great band too. 2nd favorite ska band. and im gonna get called out for my favorite ska band, Reel Big Fish, but they're are awesome and i dont care what anyone says

[stupidtyonparad]

great, fun band. not the best ska band though, not by far.. not awful though. streetlight is great band too. 2nd favorite ska band. and im gonna get called out for my favorite ska band, Reel Big Fish, but they're are awesome and i dont care what anyone says

reel big fish are great, and are probably my second favorite ska band. i got back stage at one of their shows, they were all super cool guys, they do a lot for their fans and really care about putting on a good show. BUT. there is absolutely ZERO depth to their music. its all meaningless party garbble. big d stands for shit while maintaining all the above mentioned good qualities of rbf, which, in my opinion, makes them worlds better

[anthonydarko]

Operation Ivy>Big D

[SanePsychotic]

Operation Ivy>Big D

I'd have a hard time comparing thems since OPIV has such a small discography in comparison to Big D. Just sayin'.

[harveyn590]

They're in Camp Street Studios in boston recording with Adam Taylor(The Lemonheads, The Dresdon Dolls) and Paul Q. Kolderie (Pixies, Radiohead). They both just did the new Portugal. The Man record.

The new album is named Fluent In Stroll.

You can follow at twitter here http://twitter.com/BigDStroll and new photos at myspace.com/bigdandthekidstable

[anthonydarko]

I'd have a hard time comparing thems since OPIV has such a small discography in comparison to Big D. Just sayin'.
Well comparing to the music itself, I'd go Op Ivy. Not to knock Big D down though, I do enjoy them.

[SanePsychotic]

Well comparing to the music itself, I'd go Op Ivy. Not to knock Big D down though, I do enjoy them.

Yeah, I'd have a tendency to go with OPIV when it comes to personal preference and probably with lyrics as well. But in terms of just the music I think Big D is better. But they're both great in their own right.

[prefix-core]

I like these dues alot. I just wish they played their home state more... And while I'll agree with all the statements that Streetlight is a better band, Big D is my personal favorite between the two.

Can't wait to hear a new record. I just hope they cut it down by a track or two. Strictly Rude was a great record, but it kind of lagged toward the end.

[RETWUN]

I think Five Iron frenzy is the best ska band ever, but I love this band.

[SanePsychotic]

Strictly Rude was a good album, but for me it was the type that I just let play in the background and didn't really pay much attention to it, save for a few songs. They're a great live band though.

[prefix-core]

Strictly Rude was a good album, but for me it was the type that I just let play in the background and didn't really pay much attention to it, save for a few songs. They're a great live band though.

For me, it's when they try to get really dubby or really fast on that record where they lose me. I know they're capable of writing high-speed, hardcore/punk tracks ("L.A.X." or alot of "Good Luck") but for whatever reason the two or three faster tracks on that record are ones I always want to skip.

[holyballs]

i absolutely adored this band, but strictly rude was such a let down. to me it sounds like they abandoned a style that they had perfect and took to just kind of writing generic ska-punk songs that lacked the lyrical substance from before.

[stupidtyonparad]

I like these dues alot. I just wish they played their home state more... And while I'll agree with all the statements that Streetlight is a better band, Big D is my personal favorite between the two.

Can't wait to hear a new record. I just hope they cut it down by a track or two. Strictly Rude was a great record, but it kind of lagged toward the end.

do you have the vinyl release? the last track on that makes the end of the record so much better. without that track, id definitely agree, the last two tracks arent anything exceptional

i absolutely adored this band, but strictly rude was such a let down. to me it sounds like they abandoned a style that they had perfect and took to just kind of writing generic ska-punk songs that lacked the lyrical substance from before.

if by lacking the old lyrical substance you mean they dont just sing about partying, then im sorry, but songs like raw revolution and try out your voice are exceptional because of what they're talking about

[holyballs]

do you have the vinyl release? the last track on that makes the end of the record so much better. without that track, id definitely agree, the last two tracks arent anything exceptional



if by lacking the old lyrical substance you mean they dont just sing about partying, then im sorry, but songs like raw revolution and try out your voice are exceptional because of what they're talking about

they sang about politics before those songs, check "president" on how it goes. i mean their new songs don't hit me the way LAX, cutshow, chicago, flashlight, the difference, scenester, or checklist do

[prefix-core]

they sang about politics before those songs, check "president" on how it goes. i mean their new songs don't hit me the way LAX, cutshow, chicago, flashlight, the difference, scenester, or checklist do

In the band's defense, they wrote a few songs that are lyrically similar to the ones you've mentioned (particularly "L.A.X.," "Checklist," and "Scenester"), but because they were faster/"more punk rock" opted to leave them off the record and put them all on the split they did with Brain Failure.

[stupidtyonparad]

i havent heard that split, is it worth checking out?

[holyballs]

yea i have everything the band has done. the split had some good songs, like ruin you and running young. but "faded" does really have some cringe worthy lines, and "i'm yours boston" is basically dave doing hi best tim armstrong impression, and i really don't think it works out at all.

that's another thing actually, to me it sounds like he changed his singing style a lot on strictly rude, he doesn't really have the yelp that he used to anymore.

[soupedupvinyl]

wicked excited!
Big D and Streetlight are coming to my campus for spring week.

oh and how it goes is the best album in my opinion.

[prefix-core]

but "faded" does really have some cringe worthy lines, and "i'm yours boston" is basically dave doing hi best tim armstrong impression, and i really don't think it works out at all.

that's another thing actually, to me it sounds like he changed his singing style a lot on strictly rude, he doesn't really have the yelp that he used to anymore.

I agree fully with the change in singing style, in that y'know, he's actually a singer now. Haha. As for "Faded," the lyrics are a bit, uh, y'know...Simplistic, but it drives the point home, serves it's purpose, etc.
But to be fair, I'm a big fan of any song that rails against the shit bands of today. So I'm biased. :-)

[Jaynicgurl]

Ah, my favorite band. =)

Can't wait for the new material and for Warped Tour.


(oh, and as for Streetlight, while they are also one of my top favorite bands of all time, they are not ska. Ska is just one of the many elements to their music, and to pinpoint them to one genre of music is nearly impossible.)

[silentstar1134]

I enjoy them. My favorite ska album of all time:

Mad Caddies- Just One More

[Jaynicgurl]

By the way, the new Big D album is done and is in talks to be released in July. Heck yes. =)

[SanePsychotic]

:dance:

Hopefully I can afford to buy it.

[stupidtyonparad]

yeah if its as good as strictly rude im pumped as shit

[stupidtyonparad]

dont know how i feel abotu the new tracks they threw up tonight....

i wasnt a big fan of the female vocals on how it goes, and thats basically all those two tracks are

[big mondo]

i loved the female vocals on how it goes

two new songs, didn't love or hate

however, they put up a third one which I feel sounds really good

[SickOfStars]

I actually like the new tracks. They have done enough punky ska for me to be happy with them, and it's not like they're jumping on a trend bandwagon. It's a nice new sound for them.

[stupidtyonparad]

new? sounds a LOT like how it goes...

[Wobbie]

I'm in the minority that actually loves the new songs. They're fun as shit. And the blonde girl is super cute :-d

http://www.sideonedummy.com/images/bands/bigd/Big_D_Main460.jpg

[prefix-core]

Interesting press photo. Looks...Happy. And classy. And yet, Dave still manages to look homeless.

[stupidtyonparad]

new album is my album of the year so far. easily.


this shit is amazing. i cant stop listening to it. every time i drive anywhere its playing

[spencersnoise]

i heard them play like 5 new songs live back in april.
the transition from How It Goes to Strictly Rude was pretty much a transition that turned down the punk and upped the ska. i feel like the transition from Strictly Rude to Fluent In Stroll will definitely be the same, as in the punk will be turned down even more (if it's even there!) and the ska will shine brightly.

the songs i heard them play live were definitely good, nothing like strictly rude or how it goes.

its pretty awesome i guess, it's as if they're giving the world a taste of what they're made of, you know? they can play fast punk, chilled out reggae, and punchy ska beats. this band is awesome.

[stupidtyonparad]

i heard them play like 5 new songs live back in april.
the transition from How It Goes to Strictly Rude was pretty much a transition that turned down the punk and upped the ska. i feel like the transition from Strictly Rude to Fluent In Stroll will definitely be the same, as in the punk will be turned down even more (if it's even there!) and the ska will shine brightly.

the songs i heard them play live were definitely good, nothing like strictly rude or how it goes.

its pretty awesome i guess, it's as if they're giving the world a taste of what they're made of, you know? they can play fast punk, chilled out reggae, and punchy ska beats. this band is awesome.


i take it you havent heard the new record yet? theres no punk. and its not really ska either. its really unique and flat out amazing.

[prefix-core]

new album is my album of the year so far. easily.

this shit is amazing. i cant stop listening to it. every time i drive anywhere its playing

Definitely not album of the year, but I agree with you in so-much as it's a really great record with a unique sound. It's upbeat and catchy -- really great summer record.

My one gripe is that some of the songs have lyrics that border on cheesy. But it fits with the music, so it makes sense. Just not my thing.

[prefix-core]

its pretty awesome i guess, it's as if they're giving the world a taste of what they're made of, you know? they can play fast punk, chilled out reggae, and punchy ska beats. this band is awesome.

From what I've read about the record, it's more about the band being in a happier spot than they were previously. The music (and lyrics) reflect that. It's more optimistic, far more upbeat...

[stupidtyonparad]

Definitely not album of the year, but I agree with you in so-much as it's a really great record with a unique sound. It's upbeat and catchy -- really great summer record.

My one gripe is that some of the songs have lyrics that border on cheesy. But it fits with the music, so it makes sense. Just not my thing.

dave's lyrics have always been pretty cheesy at times. thats just how he writes. like when i heard not fucking around i was just luahging. i loved it. theres something to be said about how great he is

From what I've read about the record, it's more about the band being in a happier spot than they were previously. The music (and lyrics) reflect that. It's more optimistic, far more upbeat...

the thing that i love about it is, when i read that, one of the things dave said was that 'we just came off a great election' and i instantly said 'oh fuck. this election was far from great, this record is going to suck'

but when i listened to it, they still talk about politics, but its not in a way thats like 'shit sucks we gotta change it'. instead its in a 'we know whats wrong and we're gonna see if whats transpired can fix it.' which i love. cause i really feel people who are hardcore liberal or conservative are blind, but this is completely different. its like, they liked the outcome of the election but havent declared victory, they're going to wait and hope things turn out the right way

[stupidtyonparad]

i fell in love with simone today at warped tour. shes adorable. she pointed at me and winked during 'fluent in stroll' cause like i knew hte words and nobody esle did, and then we had a ncie chat at the merch tent. cant wait for buffalo to see them again

[prefix-core]

i fell in love with simone today at warped tour. shes adorable. she pointed at me and winked during 'fluent in stroll' cause like i knew hte words and nobody esle did, and then we had a ncie chat at the merch tent. cant wait for buffalo to see them again

Tap that! Haha. What else was in the set? The new album is definitely a grower for me...

[stupidtyonparad]

-noise complaint
-fly away
-i,i,i
-shining on
-not fuckin' around
-living hell
-fluent in stroll
-steady riot
-little bitch

[prefix-core]

-noise complaint
-fly away
-i,i,i
-shining on
-not fuckin' around
-living hell
-fluent in stroll
-steady riot
-little bitch

That's a pretty solid set-list. I presume the new stuff holds up well live?

[stupidtyonparad]

yeah. cuase the dopped up dollies are adorable and stole my heart. hahaha

[stupidtyonparad]

if i ever get a chance to make it out on tour....

im goign to get everybody whos a part of the tour and make my own little bitch video.

man i wish they still did those hahahha

[Jake Denning]

Literally after my girlfriend broke up with me earlier this week, I was not only shocked, but the line from Shining On instantly came to my mind "Guess I'm Single Now. Imagine That".

yep.

[stupidtyonparad]

best ska band in the world right now.


i seriously hope they tour in support of stroll after warped

[cowlord]

I wasn't that into the fluent stroll songs I've heard. They seem pretty chill.

[stephanc101]

Less Than Jake gets no love at all.....Losing Streak and Hello Rockview are my two favorite ska albums, with Strictly Rude behind them. Less Than Jake is by far my favorite, with Big D and Streetlight at a tie. I hated Fluent in Stroll the first two times through, but now I like it quite a bit, some great songs on that record.

[stupidtyonparad]

stephan. less than jake is overrated, regardless of the myspace profile you posted for years (i think that was less than jake? maybe not...). and streetlight....sucks

[prefix-core]

They played "L.A.X." tonight to a packed ampitheater.

[stephanc101]

ha, nah, it was a bouncing souls one. Anyways, their live show blows away big d's any day. They have more energy and sound way better live. I love both, but less than jake is why i got into ska and will always be number one. BTW if you're into reggae it all, check out westbound train, they were killer at warped

[WhosThis]

well seeing i made this thread, might as well bump it.

new tour dates for fall/winter.

november 19th coming to buffalo!! hell yeah, its going to be a crazy week, brand new 3 times and big d all in a stretch of 6 days

[stupidtyonparad]

2 weeks till i see them, im fucking pumped.


oh, and these:
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[muttley]

Would like to see these guys in December.

Edit: Sweet videos.

[stupidtyonparad]

seeing them tonight! im so pumped. ill hopefully have a set and review after

[ugman_2000]

Think I might go see these guys in the new year as they're playing locally with Reeb Big Fis & a great UK band Sonic Boom Six

I've been diggin How it Goes a lot this week, can't really get into fluent stroll though

How often do they tend to play LAX because I'd be well gutted if they didn't play it

[stupidtyonparad]

Think I might go see these guys in the new year as they're playing locally with Reeb Big Fis & a great UK band Sonic Boom Six

I've been diggin How it Goes a lot this week, can't really get into fluent stroll though

How often do they tend to play LAX because I'd be well gutted if they didn't play it

they used to play it at every show, but they didnt play it at all on warped. ill let you know after tonight

how do you not like fluent in stroll? its the best album ive heard in years.

EDIT: seeing them with rbf would be sick.

[ugman_2000]

TO be fair I haven't really given it my full attention when I've put it on & only listened to it twice, I should really sit down with it and give it a proper listen sometime

Hope you have a great time tonight, who are they being supported by/supporting?

[stupidtyonparad]

ill scarlet is supporting

[stupidtyonparad]

i hope i get the good set of dollies (simone and her sister)

[stupidtyonparad]

wow.

they played with two local bands and ill scarlett, who is one of my buddy's favorite bands but i didn't know very well. they put on a pretty sick show and im definitely going to check them out more.

i know they played
-police state
-milkshakes and razor blades
-1a
-take it for granted
-extra, extra
-mary jane [last song] (with sean p rogan from big d on guitar, and the dollies doing backup vocals)
-other songs i dont know...

then big d played. jesus christ did they play. they were absolutely amazing. the only two downsides i had with the show werent even part of the show. the trombone player was absent....which i find odd cause he wasnt at the last time they headlined buffalo either. i feel theres gotta be a reason. and my favorite doped up dollie, simone, wasnt there

but the show was incredible. i was front row right in dave's face the whole time. during lax he was standing on the barracade giving the mic to the fans, during bender, he crowd surfed, almost busted his ass getting back up on stage, but didnt miss a beat. they didnt have any bouncers. they had a projection screen behind them that played some pretty funny ass stuff. and they tore the fucking house up.

-doped up dollies on a one way ticket to blood
-steady riot
-noise complaint
-a kiss a weak
-not fucking around
-shining on
-breaking the bottle
-fluent in stroll
-strictly rude
-------exit dollies-----------
-hell on earth
-LAx
-5 kids down
-what?! (the hell are you gonna do)
------enter dollies----------
-describe the sky
-been wishing on
-walling paddle
-bender (the projection screen was playing old black and white pbr commercials during this song)
-known to be blue (with one of the dollies singing lead and sean playing guitar instead of piano)
-i,i,i (highlight for me. this song means so much to me)
-souped up vinyl
-little bitch (little ryan on the setlist)
--------------------------------------------------------
-my girlfriend's on drugs
-we can live anywhere


all in all, i couldnt have asked for anything more. they played from about 10:45 to 12:30 and it was seriously amazing. the only song i wish they had played that they didnt was 175, but they played just about everything else i wanted to hear.

[stupidtyonparad]

can we up the talk on this band?!

they're playing a free show at a school by me next weekend. i cant wait.

[Propeace101]

I saw Big D back in December and they were amazing, and they did play LAX :)

[prefix-core]

I saw Big D back in December and they were amazing, and they did play LAX :)

"L.A.X." makes me happy. Every. Single. Time. I played that one on my college radio show once...My finger was sore from "switching off" the music during the erm, uh, "choice" words. Haha.

[stupidtyonparad]

theres abotu 100 "fuck"s in that song. it's bad.

[ikikwe]

I've been making my friends listen to "Shining On" whenever we're drinking in our room. It always makes everything feel so good.

[Propeace101]

"L.A.X." makes me happy. Every. Single. Time. I played that one on my college radio show once...My finger was sore from "switching off" the music during the erm, uh, "choice" words. Haha.


Yeah it kinda sucked though cos they played LAX right after playing Hell on Earth, so I was pretty damn tired. The crowd went crazy when they started playing LAX though and we're jumping on stage and swinging from the rafters lol

[Jfinch<3bigd]

I'm going to see big d at the SUNY fredonia collage In western ny it is gunna be sick as he'll and it is free and open to the public amd not to far from buffalo if u want to go

[Jfinch<3bigd]

This weekend that is

[stupidtyonparad]

I'm going to see big d at the SUNY fredonia collage In western ny it is gunna be sick as he'll and it is free and open to the public amd not to far from buffalo if u want to go

i will be thereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee and cant way

[nonamesleft]

Every time Big D comes to my town, I'm always busy! I gotta see these guys live ASAP.

[Jfinch<3bigd]

Fuck ya I can't wait till tonight I will c u there

[stupidtyonparad]

in the words of carl......TONIGHT!

[xJesusFreakx]

I haven't given this band a good listen yet, so I guess I'll go ahead and listen to Fluent in Stroll right now. Why not? They seem like a pretty enjoyable band.

[stupidtyonparad]

I haven't given this band a good listen yet, so I guess I'll go ahead and listen to Fluent in Stroll right now. Why not? They seem like a pretty enjoyable band.

how fucking long have you heard me preach the level of greatness of htis band/album? why have you not heard them yet???!!!!!!!!!

[xJesusFreakx]

how fucking long have you heard me preach the level of greatness of htis band/album? why have you not heard them yet???!!!!!!!!!

Ha, no idea. I think I checked them out once, but really passingly while in the midst of another album, so it wasn't a fair shot. I'm on "Down Around Here" right now, and I actually really enjoy this album. I'd like it more if it were warm and sunny out, and if I weren't snowed in, but hey, why can't I pretend it's summer? Yeah, I definitely don't like this nearly as much as you do, but I like it enough for future listens.

The punk and ska influences are obvious, but at the same time I don't know if I can really call it a ska album. If anything, it feels like an old school pop rock group, like the illegitimate love child of some Warped Tour band with trumpets and the Beach Boys.

[stupidtyonparad]

Ha, no idea. I think I checked them out once, but really passingly while in the midst of another album, so it wasn't a fair shot. I'm on "Down Around Here" right now, and I actually really enjoy this album. I'd like it more if it were warm and sunny out, and if I weren't snowed in, but hey, why can't I pretend it's summer? Yeah, I definitely don't like this nearly as much as you do, but I like it enough for future listens.

The punk and ska influences are obvious, but at the same time I don't know if I can really call it a ska album. If anything, it feels like an old school pop rock group, like the illegitimate love child of some Warped Tour band with trumpets and the Beach Boys.


yeah, well it came out in summer so......it fit well. it's not really a ska album, no, but it's filthy. known to be blue/I,I,I is easily the best part of the album

[xJesusFreakx]

yeah, well it came out in summer so......it fit well. it's not really a ska album, no, but it's filthy. known to be blue/I,I,I is easily the best part of the album

"I,I,I" was coming to a close when I saw this post, but I had gotten preoccupied, so I had to go back and replay those songs, lol. Quality carefree jams.

[stupidtyonparad]

WOW. big d is the best fucking live band ever.

the dean of fredonia schools called twice to complain, and they had to shut the show down 4 shows early cause the building was "losing power" and by the last song the mics were all shutting off.

fucking amazing. i talked to everybody in the band except the drummer too, they're all such cool guys.




did not know. sean p rogan left the band. he got married and doesnt go on the road now, the new guitarist the guy from suburban legends, has been in the band for 2 weeks

[stupidtyonparad]

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=61664862#post61664 862

for htose interested

[Jfinch<3bigd]

No dude the ducking cops shut the show down I was out side at the time when they came In and said they didn't want a riot to break out so they pulled the plug on the show

[Jfinch<3bigd]

Fucking I mean

[stupidtyonparad]

No dude the ducking cops shut the show down I was out side at the time when they came In and said they didn't want a riot to break out so they pulled the plug on the show


well thats so stupid, if you're going to have a concert, be prepared for that shit.

and they told us they were losing power at the venue

[stupidtyonparad]

and for the record, if you <3 big d, why were you outside during the show...........?

[stupidtyonparad]

BxGhtK7shOA

oddly enjoyable.

[T-bag]

the slackers= the best ska band to emerge in the past 25 years. straight up. i can say that and i will go to the grave believing that

and i personally enjoy big d more than streetlight. though i think streetlight has the better lyrics, by far.


I dig the slackers. They are punk.

[stupidtyonparad]

http://www.mtvmusic.com/artist/big_d_and_the_kids_table/videos/475821/we_can_live_anywhere

[prefix-core]

BxGhtK7shOA

oddly enjoyable.

Something about that rubs me the wrong way. I think it's the way she's singing it...Good voice, but just sounds like...I don't know. Hard to pinpoint.

[Jfinch<3bigd]

I had to get my coat from my girlfriends room mate she didn't see the show and I was gone less then a min.

[stupidtyonparad]

Ceb0YKo-KE8


cat played his own wedding.

[stupidtyonparad]

just saw them again last week. it was seriously the best night of my life.

if anyone is interested:

www.creativitysforsaleonebay.blogsp ot.com

[stupidtyonparad]

2 new songs out.

"lash out" kinda sucks, punk song with not enough low end and 0 horns...eh.
"not her fault" is just as good as it was live a few months ago

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Just saw them for a 4th time last night, they always put on such a wild show in MA

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Just saw them for a 4th time last night, they always put on such a wild show in MA

Fuck. Where were they playing in Massachusetts?!! How'd I miss that?

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Fuck. Where were they playing in Massachusetts?!! How'd I miss that?

Pearl Street downstairs. They didn't really advertise it. I only saw it because i check Pearl St's website from time to time to see who's playing

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I thought David Mcwane said they were putting out a new album in the fall. Hopefully it comes out soon..

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I thought David Mcwane said they were putting out a new album in the fall. Hopefully it comes out soon..

That was the rumored date. But it never happened -- if they're doing Warped, though? Odds are good it'll be released in the spring/early summer. Although, they did release that one iTunes single late last year...And that one new Christmas song was recorded...

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That was the rumored date. But it never happened -- if they're doing Warped, though? Odds are good it'll be released in the spring/early summer. Although, they did release that one iTunes single late last year...And that one new Christmas song was recorded...

I hope so, that's the perfect time of year for a Big D record

[stupidtyonparad]

the album is done, im pretty sure. it's gonna be more of a punk record which really disappoints me because i loved fluent in stroll. but when i hung out with the guys last they told me it was the most fun to make but the reception from the kids really took the wind outta their sails. huge bummer. one of the problems with the punk community, not enough room to grow your sound.

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Fluent In Stroll was good, but it's still my least favorite album by them, and the songs never really translated well live I felt. I'm looking forward to another "punk" record.

[stupidtyonparad]

i thought songs like kiss a week, describing the sky, we can live anywhere, and of course I,I,I were live highlights over the past year or so

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the album is done, im pretty sure. it's gonna be more of a punk record which really disappoints me because i loved fluent in stroll. but when i hung out with the guys last they told me it was the most fun to make but the reception from the kids really took the wind outta their sails. huge bummer. one of the problems with the punk community, not enough room to grow your sound.

I think the issue is more with the "ska" fans than the "punk" fans, as far as these guys go. "Punk" fans tend to be willing to let bands progress these days (in fact, most people shit all over bands who don't). But "ska" fans freak out if a band has one song without horns or upstrokes.

And that Big D record was definitely not a ska album. It was a great record, it was a fun record but...I see why most of their fanbase didn't get too into it live.

[risingdown360]

You guys know that they don't even consider themselves to be ska, right? Apparently Conti hates it when people say they're ska.

That's what I hear anyways. I have a clarinet player in my ska band and he takes lessons with Jim. That's my source.

[stupidtyonparad]

wrong. paul used to wear home made t-shirts that just said "ska" on them.

these guys have no problem being called ska at all. the reason they called "strictly rude" ..."strictly rude" was because it was a strictly ska record (according to them)

plus who the hell is conti anyways? are you sure you're talking about the right band?

[risingdown360]

I am absolutely not talking about the right band.

I am an idiot. I will say no more.

Well, for your understanding, for whatever reason I was talking about Streetlight. I don't know. It's late, I should probably get to bed. haha

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You guys know that they don't even consider themselves to be ska, right? Apparently Conti hates it when people say they're ska.

That's what I hear anyways. I have a clarinet player in my ska band and he takes lessons with Jim. That's my source.

I'm sure they hate it when people refer to them as a ska band. But y'know, when you play music of a certain style. Y'know, the one with horns and upstrokes and such. And when you play the "Ska Is Dead Tour." People are going to call you as such...

And just an FYI? I wasn't referring to the band -- I was referring to these guys...

http://www.dobi.nu/yourscenesucks/rudeboy/scene.jpg

[stupidtyonparad]

streetlight blows anyways.

[risingdown360]

IT WAS LATE I MADE A MISTAKE IM AN IDIOT IM SORRY.
have some internet mercy. :[

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IT WAS LATE I MADE A MISTAKE IM AND IDIOT IM SORRY.
have some internet mercy. :[

I hope you're joking. Because I was being sarcastic/teasing. Haha. No harm meant! I come in peace, I swear. :-d

[risingdown360]

I hope you're joking. Because I was being sarcastic/teasing. Haha. No harm meant! I come in peace, I swear. :-d

Yeah! Totes joking....
:zoom:

[lilguitardude76]

i loved their newest album, its very calm for a "ska" album but i really liked it

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http://twitter.com/#!/BigDBoston/status/33169255163760640

:D

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I like it! Although, I was under the impression that they had already recorded. I'm guessing they recorded something, decided they wanted to go into a different direction.

I would hate for them to do a straight ska-punk record after hitting perfection with Steady Riot and experimenting a bit with Fluent in Stroll. But I'm curious to see what they do next, regardless.

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I'd like to hope they could top Steady Riot, but it seems unlikely, it's too good. I will love this record regardless though

[stupidtyonparad]

I like it! Although, I was under the impression that they had already recorded. I'm guessing they recorded something, decided they wanted to go into a different direction.

I would hate for them to do a straight ska-punk record after hitting perfection with Steady Riot and experimenting a bit with Fluent in Stroll. But I'm curious to see what they do next, regardless.

well what they were saying before is that it's going to be a thrash punk/ska record. so, again, unless they changed direction, looks like that's what we're getting.

but they told me personally last summer that it was going to be a folky ska album that kind of combined all their different sounds. that's what i personally was hoping for, but that idea obviously changed from the time i talked with them to the time they started doing press for the album

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well what they were saying before is that it's going to be a thrash punk/ska record. so, again, unless they changed direction, looks like that's what we're getting.

but they told me personally last summer that it was going to be a folky ska album that kind of combined all their different sounds. that's what i personally was hoping for, but that idea obviously changed from the time i talked with them to the time they started doing press for the album

I knew that first bit about what they said it was going to sound like -- but they were supposed to have the album done and released by now. Haha. I'm thinking there was a change in direction. And quite frankly? The "folky ska" sound seems like it might be the route they would take after the last album.

When you've been a band as long as they have, I don't know how satisfying a ska/punk/thrash record would be. But I think what they want to achieve is a high-energy sound more than actually sounding "punk." And a "folky ska" record might be a good way to achieve that. Shrug. We shall see!

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http://a.yfrog.com/img611/7729/pdrqm.jpg

[stupidtyonparad]

new song up on their website. it's okay.

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Loving the new song. Definitely better than the two previously released tracks.

[MoonStomper25]

Streetlight AND Big D. Das meh opinion. Fluent in Stroll is also really good, though I like Strictly Rude more. :)
Also, for Streetlight, Everything Goes Numb and Somewhere in the Between are pretty awesome albums.
ALSOOOO: I'm seeing them both this summer!:thumbup::thumbup:

[stupidtyonparad]

Streetlight AND Big D. Das meh opinion. Fluent in Stroll is also really good, though I like Strictly Rude more. :)
Also, for Streetlight, Everything Goes Numb and Somewhere in the Between are pretty awesome albums.
ALSOOOO: I'm seeing them both this summer!:thumbup::thumbup:


i posted this in the green day thread and will post it again now. don't post anymore. nowhere in this thread has streetlight come up in relevant conversation. keep your opinions to yourself if they're so irrelevant.





i don't particularly care for the new song, i was really hoping they wouldn't completely give up on "stroll"

but again, they've only put out 3 songs

[Jaytothesyg]

I like the new song but I hope this album is really Strictly Rude esque. That album is gold!

The artwork is also sweet

[Leslie112]

I love Strictly Rude too. They are wonderful.

[stupidtyonparad]

i do like the artwork.

[Schmidty Says]

They completely abandoned the "stroll" sound on this album. It sounds a lot more like the Big D of old.

[RockTheWalls]

They completely abandoned the "stroll" sound on this album. It sounds a lot more like the Big D of old.

There is some Stroll parts to the record. What song did they release?

[stupidtyonparad]

how are you guys aware of this? i'm terrified of this release. how much i loved the last 2 records coupled with their bruised ego's, and 2 different guitar line-up changes/the losing of dan stopleman on tour really made me think this is the end for big d. i hope i'm wrong, but.....i just don't know. i'm not confidant in this release yet.

[RockTheWalls]

how are you guys aware of this? i'm terrified of this release. how much i loved the last 2 records coupled with their bruised ego's, and 2 different guitar line-up changes plus the losing of dan stopleman on tour really made me think this is the end for big d. i hope i'm wrong, but.....i just don't know. i'm not confidant in this release yet.

Dude, i've had the record for 3weeks! It delivers! Don't worry!

[Schmidty Says]

There is some Stroll parts to the record. What song did they release?

I don't think they released anything new. I got an advance copy to review it.

[stupidtyonparad]

ugh, i hope so. i wish somebody could hook a brother up. i love these guys, both as musicians and as people from the time i've spent with them.

[Schmidty Says]

ugh, i hope so. i wish somebody could hook a brother up. i love these guys, both as musicians and as people from the time i've spent with them.
RockTheWalls knows of what he speaks. The album is good. They sound just like the Big D from Strictly Rude, with only small amounts of Stroll thrown in.

[stupidtyonparad]

somebody help me out. i won't leak it, i promise. i have wayyyyyyyyy too much respect for this band. plus, i already pre-ordered the red/blue vinyl haha.


i loveeeee fluent in stroll though, it's one of my favorite records ever. and they told me in person that they weren't going to stick to the sound as much....and i was bummed as all hell.

[Schmidty Says]

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[Jaytothesyg]

I am so stoked preordered yesterday!!

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I would do dirty things to get my hands on this record...


Just kidding. Well maybe not.

Actually, someone should send it to my friend whose town just got completely leveled by a tornado. Big D is her favorite band

[Schmidty Says]

I would do dirty things to get my hands on this record...


Just kidding. Well maybe not.

Actually, someone should send it to my friend whose town just got completely leveled by a tornado. Big D is her favorite band

If I were one of those douchebag reviewers that leaks albums, I'd send it to everyone without a second thought.

However, I enjoy being able to hear the albums early so I can review them. Trust me, it's worth the wait.

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Those medleys sound awesome. Is that the screeching of a T train I hear in the beginning of the first one?