Propagandhi

To Clean Everything [1993]

Propagandhi have become a classic of Canadian punk rock, pushing the skate-punk sound into more political territory. This early album is maybe a little less polished, but the production is solid and the lyrics have an odd juxtaposition of heavy-handed, self-righteous anarchism and not-taking-themselves-too-seriously silliness. The irony is laid on pretty thick with the oft-covered Ska Sucks (a ska song), Haillie Sellasse, Up Your Ass (a reggae song) and the painful I Want U 2 Want Me cover (the liner notes for this song say "we thought it was funny at the time" or something like that; don't worry, the rest of the songs on the album are great).

Artist: Propagandhi
Album: How To Clean Everything
Genre: Punk
Origin: Canada
Year: 1993

1. Antimanifesto
2. Head, Chest Or Foot
3. Hate, Myth, Muscle, Etiquette
4. Showdown
5. Ska Sucks
6. Middle Finger Response
7. Stick The Fucking Flag Up Your Goddamn Ass
8. Haillie Sellasse, Up Your Ass
9. Fuck Machine
10. This Might Be Satire
11. Who Will Help Me Bake This Bread
12. I Want You To Want Me

My favorite from this Canadian band! This is an old classic, from when skatepunk was beginning. Another piece of history! You should also check out their last record "Supporting Caste" if you don't know them yet. Their albums are available on interpunk.

Ska sucks!

ska sucks.
ska revival isn't cool you stupid fuck.
the bands are only in it for the bucks.
and if you don't believe me you're a schmuck.
but the trend will die out with any luck.

yo ho. yo ho. rudy,
a message to you rudy,
a message to you rudy.
a message to you rudy,
fuck you rudy!

ska sucks.
ska revival isn't cool you stupid fuck.
the bands are only in it for the bucks.
and if you don't believe me you're a schmuck.
but the trend will die out with any luck.