I hate when people say "oh man on weakerthan fans get the weakerthans".... ya you guys and anyone else who heard the first two propagandhi albums. I'm sure if Chris Hannah's songs were slowed down, and lyrically generalized you would all know who nuts to really suck on.
@WishcraftBlues@WishcraftBlues Agreed! The Weakerthans played an awesome show this sunday in Amsterdam, and I loved the enthousiasm of Greg: check out my video of "This Is A Fire Door Never Leave Open" (@ Bitterzoet) (especially 2:10 and further) for a great example of this.
So you're from Waterloo, eh? I guess you're going to their show there. Lucky that they're actually going to your town. I live in Orillia, but I can never get tickets to see them anywhere else.
In my opinion, John K. Samson is the greatest lyricsist since Bob Dylan. I've never been able to relate to a musician's lyrics & poems, as i have with John. If there's one thing that makes me proud of my Canadian identity, it's definitely not my forefathers or our Government, it's John K. Samson & the Weakerthans. I know what i said above may sound silly, but they are currently my main inspiration in something that i hold dear in my life: writing (i.e. Lyrics/Poems) and music.
@MrMenzies YES. I don't think anyone but fellow Weakerthans fans understand how good their music makes us feel. Or that grinning awkwardly at nothing when walking through town/riding the bus/whatever is an inevitable side effect that afflicts almost all of us.
if you think this sounds like nightswimming you are an idiot. two excellent songs, but nightswimming is in a league of its own, its beyond compare. besides the word night there is not much in common at all.
This song is veri beautiful!!!
rancid237 2 months ago
I love The Weakerthans ! is very Good !
rancid237 4 months ago
I hate when people say "oh man on weakerthan fans get the weakerthans".... ya you guys and anyone else who heard the first two propagandhi albums. I'm sure if Chris Hannah's songs were slowed down, and lyrically generalized you would all know who nuts to really suck on.
jazzmasterjesus 7 months ago
Greg is incredible........I luv the way he plays bass....wow
WishcraftBlues 1 year ago
@WishcraftBlues @WishcraftBlues Agreed! The Weakerthans played an awesome show this sunday in Amsterdam, and I loved the enthousiasm of Greg: check out my video of "This Is A Fire Door Never Leave Open" (@ Bitterzoet) (especially 2:10 and further) for a great example of this.
ihearttheweakerthans 7 months ago
this is ridiculously quit.
BradyGoldie 1 year ago
@ahmacrom
So you're from Waterloo, eh? I guess you're going to their show there. Lucky that they're actually going to your town. I live in Orillia, but I can never get tickets to see them anywhere else.
hockeystick01 1 year ago
In my opinion, John K. Samson is the greatest lyricsist since Bob Dylan. I've never been able to relate to a musician's lyrics & poems, as i have with John. If there's one thing that makes me proud of my Canadian identity, it's definitely not my forefathers or our Government, it's John K. Samson & the Weakerthans. I know what i said above may sound silly, but they are currently my main inspiration in something that i hold dear in my life: writing (i.e. Lyrics/Poems) and music.
pinheadskulls 1 year ago 5
@pinheadskulls Right on...Music and lyrics/poems for me too.I'm from Waterloo, but they mean Canada to me...
ahmacrom 1 year ago
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erinismybabe 1 year ago
Saw them in Feb. He was singing into my soul.
This is one of those few bands that just make me smile like an idiot when I'm on the bus with my ipod.
MrMenzies 1 year ago
@MrMenzies YES. I don't think anyone but fellow Weakerthans fans understand how good their music makes us feel. Or that grinning awkwardly at nothing when walking through town/riding the bus/whatever is an inevitable side effect that afflicts almost all of us.
tim4x 1 year ago 7
One of the best groups ever! Long live John and his poets...
Perkele78 1 year ago
Drummer is a guru. Almost as good as that bloke from The Pariah
vidiotxerox 1 year ago 2
amazing...
catlover1001 1 year ago
Samson with a beard!
KyleLM18 2 years ago 4
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1thefallen 2 years ago
this is my alltime favourite song
geetarman13 2 years ago 4
WOW. brilliant song.
Also, I want to eat his handsome bearded face.
Slartraub 2 years ago 16
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why do i hear super mario brothers 3 in this song???
mikeoxbig1414 2 years ago
@mikeoxbig1414 why do people hate this comment so much?
1thefallen 2 years ago
i don't know. i really do. the baseline sounds like when you beat one of the bosses.
mikeoxbig1414 2 years ago
I'm in love.. the weakerthans rock!
crisfarah5240 2 years ago
im seeing them tonight
schmidt7723 2 years ago
This song is completely and utterly beautiful! I so love the Weakerthans!
notyoursavior78 2 years ago 2
The bass is so awesome in this song..
I love this band beyond the universe!
SkylinexBleedsxRed 3 years ago 27
amen, I gets chills every time it comes down thruming.
T0talFaveL0adKid 3 years ago 3
Haha.. Yeah..
SkylinexBleedsxRed 3 years ago
The bass is sick in this sound too. I'd played this album at work a lot and the bass hit hard but it wasn't even distorted it was just strong bass.
notyoursavior78 2 years ago 4
err I meant song too. Thanks.
notyoursavior78 2 years ago
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this is a total rip off REM's "Night Swimming".... is that on purpose?
GiantSquidAxon 3 years ago
ehhh, i dunno about that. the two sound similar, but i dont think it was a conscious act.
pratttheguru 3 years ago 2
if you think this sounds like nightswimming you are an idiot. two excellent songs, but nightswimming is in a league of its own, its beyond compare. besides the word night there is not much in common at all.
dantoris77 3 years ago
I think it actually sounds more like "405" by Death Cab for Cutie, but I think all three songs are in the same key.
SevenMillionDollars 3 years ago
wow i remember the first time i saw him was about 4 or 5 years ago and man he looked so much younger!
reddeadlys 3 years ago
Best band ever, fan since propagandhi<3
plouffe21 3 years ago 2
Best band ever, fan since propagandhi<3
plouffe21 3 years ago 2
this is my fave song off Reunion Tour. hands down.
joshformanunited 3 years ago 2
Wow, I've been listening to these guys for a while and this might be my favorite song yet.
baserocks4323 3 years ago
Man. What a rad beard.
dragonviper94 3 years ago 2
Amazing song!
ricksmith11111 3 years ago 2
So did they switch labels or something?
Bandaid327 3 years ago 2
bad ass
wakeuptolive 3 years ago 2
This was one of the better nights at SXSW 2008. I chose well.
weekendjunkie 3 years ago 2