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Sonic Youth – Youth Against Fascism
“Youth Against Fascism (Hate Song)”
[Thurston]
Another can of worms
Another stomach turns
Yeh yr ghetto burns
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateYou got a stupid man
You got a Ku Klux Klan
Yr fuckin’ battle plan
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateA sieg heil-in’ squirt
You’re an impotent jerk
Yeh a fascist twerp
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateBlack robe and swill
I believe Anita Hill
Judge will rot in hell
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateYeah a cross on fire
By a christian liar
A black attack on fire
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateYeah the president sucks
He’s a war pig fuck
His shit is out of luck
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateAnother nazi attack
A skinhead is cracked
My blood is black
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateWe’re banging pots and pans
To make you understand
We gonna bury you man
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hateI’m a human wreck
A redneck in check
I killed the teacher’s pet
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hate
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hate
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hate
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hate
It’s the song I hate, it’s the song I hate
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Amazing Motion City Soundtrack Medley
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YouTube in a while. It’s just more proof how beautiful Motion City Soundtracks’ music was, and how much they will be missed.
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Happy Birthday Old Friends
Today is the birthday of two of my favorite albums of all time. This one:
is 25 years old today.And this one:
Is 20 years old today.Man time flies.
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Feeling the Feels
Last night was Motion City Soundtracks final show. I so wish I could have made it. The logistics of getting to Chicago, and the fact that it sold out in a second, made it not possible for me to be there. I’m just going to have to live it through YouTube. Here is the final song, of the final show, of their final tour. So long, Farewell.
The name of their final tour was the “So Long Farewell Tour”. It’s the title of a bonus track off their My Dinosaur Life album. They played it during our VIP acoustic show. It was one of my best/saddest concert experiences.
They also have a song called “Don’t Call it A Comeback” on their first album. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that someday we will have a “Don’t call it a comeback tour”. Until then, I have six wonderful albums, and some amazing memories of seeing my favorite band fourteen times.
Thanks for the amazing music and being the coolest dudes Justin, Josh, Jesse, Matt, and Tony. You’ll always be my favorite one.
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Blink-182
So the other day I figured I should probably listen to something other than Motion City Soundtrack. I’ve been on pretty much a solid diet of Motion City Soundtrack lately. All their music is just so good, I never get sick of it. So yeah, the other day I checked out the new Blink-182 album. It’s an okay album, but I didn’t fall in love with it. It has a couple good songs, but that’s about it.
I’m also currently reading Travis Barker’s book Can I Say. It’s good so far. Probably not a great book if you’re not a fan, but if you are I would recommend it. I’ve been a Blink-182 fan forever, but just recently learned that Travis wasn’t in the band for their first two album. How did I not know that? I have no idea. This is the first Blink-182 video that I remember seeing:
Look how young they look, and yep, no Travis yet.
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You’ll Always Be My Favorite One
So just a few hours ago Motion City Soundtrack played their last note in Minneapolis. I wanted to be there so bad. I only had tickets for their first of four shows because at the time, I thought that would be their last. I didn’t realize they would play four sold out shows. If it was up to me, I would have went to all four. They are the only band that when the show ends, I always want more. After the first thirteen times seeing them, every time looking forward to the next.Last Friday was the last for me.
I feel stupid, but this 40 something dude has been crying, and feeling really bummed out. I guess that’s how much I loved them. Their music is just so perfect. It’s pretty much all I’ve been listening to since their March announcement that they are ending.
Last Friday also probably marked the end of an era for me. Who knows if Ill ever be back to The Varsity or First Ave. There aren’t too many bands that are small enough to play those venues that I’m willing to travel to see. Plus I’m old. We met some cool kids at the show on Friday, and yeah, I’m old enough to be their dad. It was an amazing night. Motion City fans are just as cool as the band. It was the perfect way to end my moshing career too.
My fingers are cross for a reunion tour. This can’t really be the end, can it be?
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So Long, Farewell
So last night this happened.
Sold Out!
Like always it was awesome. It was my 14th and last time seeing my favorite band. I wish I would have taken more pictures, and videos, but I much prefer to live it in real life and not through a camera lens.Of course I bought VIP tickets for their last show. VIP included a meet-and-greet where they performed three acoustic songs.
Justin, Tony, and Matt
Justin, Tony, and Matt
Josh, Jesse’s foot, and justin
They sounded so good.After the songs they had a little Q and A, pictures with the band, first dibs at the merch table, then we got right up front for the concert.
Great views from the front row.
Tony’s kick drum is hilarious It was such an awesome concert. Maybe it was just the Minnesota nice, but Motion City fans are the greatest too. We met friends that had been at many of the same concerts that we had been to.
You can see me in their band picture.
Me! It’s a bummer that this is the end. I’m thankful of all the great music and shows they have given me. I totally understand how being constantly on the road can be a drag. I wish them the best at whatever they do next. If there is ever a reunion show, I am totally there and VIP if it’s in option.
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So Long Farewell
A week from today I will be seeing Motion City Soundtrack for the last time. I’m looking forward to it and not looking forward to it at the same time. We got VIP tickets so we will be hanging out with the band before while they do a few acoustic songs. It will be awesome, but it sucks that this will be the last time. At the same time I’m so grateful for all the great music they have made, and I guess not too many people can say they saw their favorite band 14 times.
Last week someone posted a video from their VIP session in Des Moines. Here it is:
It’s going to be great. Sad, but great.
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’67 Cherry Red
The older I get, the more I like sad songs. I love the new song by Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties.
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We Opened For Weezer
I’m loving the new Nerf Herder album. Especially this song.
