I have nothing but love for Stoney's extra stout pig. Cannot understand any negativity. I consider it the Milkmen's Abbey Road. So many great songs, Peter Bazooka, Girl with strong arm, I'm flying away, Blues song, Don't deny Your inner child, I can't stay awake. It's a masterpiece. Also love the album cover. Give it a re-listen when You can, it's fantastic.
Wow! A sad day. I've spent 199 Saturdays listening to you guys. I guess I will have to look around the room or drink water on Saturdays moving forward. Oh and yes, not a huge fan of Stoney's. Like Dan and Dean said there are some good tracks (Chaos Theory, Helicopter Interiors, Big Deal). I do break it out every once in a while. Enjoy your break!
Really funny episode this week. I remember buying the album in Amsterdam and I liked a lot at the time and was great you had a new album. I was wondering why Rodney had a picture of Jockey Wilson and then mentioned Dexys at the end. Enjoy your break and thanks for all of these videos over the years as I think they got me through the COVID years.
Thanks for answering all the big questions. High on Life sounds like it would be Rodney’s magnum opus if he could finish it. I can see the fans screaming “HighLife” similar to the way they shout “Freebird” or “Stairway” or “Camaro”. Enjoy your break… you guys deserve it!
Well my Saturday mornings won't be the same. Guess I'll just sleep in until if/when you guys start up again. Great episode btw, I've really enjoyed these videos. I guess this is a good opportunity to go back and watch the ones I haven't seen... thanks Milkmen, hope to see you all soon.
Corey Feldman here (the fifth Milkmen). Jus' wanted to say your welcome for bringing the band back together. Ready to join "Big Questions" whenever you are.
I don't know, guys. I've listened to this album at least 6 times (including right now) since this video was uploaded; I really love this album. This is a damn good album. You guys are being way too hard on it.
Thank you for all good times and inspiration you gave me during this this show. I owe you a lot 😊 I will catch up with old episodes I missed, it will be enough to get through the summer, I hope you'll be back by then. I like this album better than eat your paisley, but I heard them 20 years later so my experience is something else
Love you guys! I will rewatch episodes. Can’t wait for your return! I love listening to these and I do check out your recommendations and have found out some cool stuff! Thanks for all you have done!
I really enjoy these videos where you talk about each album. Another show idea for you folks that I think a lot of people would enjoy is walking us through how to play certain songs. That would be cool. Really really cool. Just saying.
Surprised you guys don't like this one, I always viewed it after a great return to form after two records of what I assumed was record label meddling (Though I love those records as well). Big Deal has to be one of my favorite Milkmen songs, and I thought it was a wonderful way to end the discography, sort of a redo of Life is Shit.
I was late to this album - it was just too depressing when you guys called it quits! I finally started playing catch-up when I heard you were returning, and was surprised by how enjoyable this was. Thanks for all these great stories and factoids about making all your records! However, uh-oh, no new video this week! Is everyone okay?
I read a blog in the early 2000's, not sure if it was by Griffith, but it always stuck with me. They explained the rules of Five Card Nancy and the economical "Three Rocks" drawing policy. I was linked to it from another blog post about The Garfield Randomizer.
Shocked that this is considered a bad album by anyone! Peter Bazooka, The Blues Song, The Man Who Rides the Bus, Don't Deny Your Inner Child, When I Get to Heaven, Chaos Theory, and Big Deal are all top tier DM IMO. That's almost half the album. To me, they were retiring at the peak of their powers, so it was very bittersweet. And thanks for solving an ages old mystery. I never understood who was singing Crystalline. The cd booklet didn't say, and I'm not sure why I didn't guess it was Dean. Anyways, so call me crazy, but I love that record. The only DM record to miss the mark for me was 'Not Richard but Dick', which had a few tracks I loved ('I Dream of Jesus' being another top tier song in my eyes) but overall just felt like not much effort was put into it. But even the "worst" of DM's releases have at least a little gold in them. I think you should be proud. Enjoy your break, guys; you've certainly earned it.
I fell out of touch with rock music and missed these two albums back then. My wife got this one for me for Christmas and I hadn't had a chance to hear it until just now. I agree there's a lot to like here.
Hello- I needed to ask a favor- I mastered the 1st touch me zoo CD, as I am recording my last album with a group of various people this year, including my old band The Tone Deaf Pig-Dogs (you may remember us we were to play shows with you in philly in 1996, etc) could I get you guys to just say something for the album. Like introduce it to kick the album off? Thanks for all the years, and years to come- We met during metaphysical graffiti tour with Mojo, it was awesome along with many other times in Atlanta, Georgia. - James
This has been my favorite episode in a while, and Joe looks adorable. Corey Feldman would be awesome on the show, I legit like the guy, I find him kind of fascinating. Will miss you guys during the break, but enjoy it!
Like to Be Alone has got to be one of my favorites. I always thought it sounded melancholic, and stood out to me as being one of the only @TheDeadMilkmenOfficial songs with serious (not humorous) lyrics. But then I remember the part about "Love is the law", and thought...is this a reference to the Law of Thelema? I also always wondered why Joe's voice sounded so low and robust. Now I know it was just slowed down. Who wrote the music/lyrics, though?
I'm responsible for that song's music and lyrics. I played it for Dave and said I wasn't sure it was Dead Milkmen material but he liked it and wanted to do it. The "love is the law" part was inspired by an intriguing art book by Laibach that my friend Gabriel brought by for me to look at. There was a diagram in it that equated God to "Gravity". I had heard of "God is Love" and "Love fulfils the law" but not "God is Gravity" and then it clicked that it would work for the middle part of "Like to Be Alone".
Q: what strings and picks does Joe use? I have loved you guys since I first heard eat your paisley in 1987. I'm so glad you are still playing and to see that you still get along well.
@@TheDeadMilkmenOfficial Thanks for the detailed answer. I hope there are more big questions in the works. I've been watching the back episodes and you guys are as cool as your music [very cool].
I came here to mention the promo advance cassette version. 12:22 Looks like you used my image from Discogs in your video. Is there a reason why it is color? Also, was it offered through the newsletter? I don't remember how I got it, but it was cool having it before the official release came out.
You guys may be the most cynical musicians ever when it comes to your own music. Or I have bad taste in music. It's one of those two things.🤣 I love this album! "Big Deal," "Peter Bazooka," "Don't Deny Your Inner Child," "The Man Who Rides the Bus," "The Blues Song," fucking "Crystalline." Dudes! Such a good album.
Guess I've gotta start a Gofundme so we can get Corey Feldman on the show. 😁 Until then, enjoy your well-deserved break, guys. xo ("My upper lip cries out for hair!”)
I really took the initiative and emailed Corey and his booker to get him on here. I doubt he will reply but i did try so congrats 🤞🤞🤞 if for some insane reason he does call me - where do i direct him to that y'all will be responsive?
Why would Joe want the last three songs left off? Those are three of my favs, especially Like to be Alone and Big Deal. They are terrific songs. Yes, I was disappointed in the album to an extent, but there are many highlights too.
Khrissy is an example of lazy lyric writing on my part. I didn't use the cut-up technique like Rodney did but instead just sang whatever came to mind at the time, and the lyrics to Big Deal are similar - not much thought. That one starts with a bumper sticker slogan that I always thought was stupid. But back then I thought it was a funny way to start a song. Like to Be Alone just does not seem to fit the feel of the rest of the album. (These are my thoughts upon listening back to the album a few days ago.)
@@JosephGenaro Joe, as a 35 year plus fan, I couldn't pass up the chance to say Hello and Thank You for all the great songs and all the fun over the years. Also, Your guitar style is Awesome, Distinctive, and Underrated. Happy belated New Year to You and all the Milkmen
I dont understand why you dont like this album ..i think its my favorite milkmen album. Kurt Kobain was a good shot! Dont listen to Corey Feldman's version of im flying away, i learned this the hard way.. when the dead milkmen tell you dont listen to something , dont do it!! I bought 2 copies of pig!! Enjoy the break!
I'm sad that you guys are so down on this album. I've been a big fan of the entire album since it came out. "I'm Flying Away" is a great song. But Corey Feldman's cover of it is absolute crap. Enjoy your break. I look forward to you guys - hopefully - returning sooner rather than later.
You guys are fishing for compliments. Stoneys' was extra hot. But you all probably don't think I'm cute. Yeah, I'm just an ugly guy... No, you think I'm cute? Well, thank you! Shucks.
I have nothing but love for Stoney's extra stout pig. Cannot understand any negativity.
I consider it the Milkmen's Abbey Road.
So many great songs, Peter Bazooka, Girl with strong arm, I'm flying away, Blues song, Don't deny Your inner child, I can't stay awake. It's a masterpiece. Also love the album cover. Give it a re-listen when You can, it's fantastic.
I agree, I think they're not in position to praise it, because it flopped, but the songs are good. We know that
Great album. 😂 I thought it was great
looking forward to yalls return. lots of great recommendations and tons of fun. yall have become my new saturday morning cartoon level excitement
That's exactly how it feels to me too! And once the episode it's time to go outside.
We’re hooked!
Wow! A sad day. I've spent 199 Saturdays listening to you guys. I guess I will have to look around the room or drink water on Saturdays moving forward. Oh and yes, not a huge fan of Stoney's. Like Dan and Dean said there are some good tracks (Chaos Theory, Helicopter Interiors, Big Deal). I do break it out every once in a while.
Enjoy your break!
Really funny episode this week. I remember buying the album in Amsterdam and I liked a lot at the time and was great you had a new album. I was wondering why Rodney had a picture of Jockey Wilson and then mentioned Dexys at the end. Enjoy your break and thanks for all of these videos over the years as I think they got me through the COVID years.
That was this week’s Easter Egg
I ❤️ this album.. every song is quality
Thanks for answering all the big questions.
High on Life sounds like it would be Rodney’s magnum opus if he could finish it. I can see the fans screaming “HighLife” similar to the way they shout “Freebird” or “Stairway” or “Camaro”.
Enjoy your break… you guys deserve it!
This album has one of my all-time favorite songs on it: The Girl With the Strong Arm. The way the 4-count was done was absolute genius.
Edit: I need to pay attention to the songs Rodney hates the most. Those seem to be the ones I love the most 🤣
Thanks for so many awesome episodes and all the laughs. No love for Peter Bazooka? That's one of my all-time favorites! ❤❤❤
Thank you for great shows!
Well my Saturday mornings won't be the same. Guess I'll just sleep in until if/when you guys start up again. Great episode btw, I've really enjoyed these videos. I guess this is a good opportunity to go back and watch the ones I haven't seen... thanks Milkmen, hope to see you all soon.
Thanks for doing these shows and showing your funny personalities. Take a well deserved break but come back to say hello, who loves you baby!?
not gonna lie, i will miss watching the weekly big questions episodes (for almost 3 years now!) but i hope you guys enjoy your break :)
Corey Feldman here (the fifth Milkmen). Jus' wanted to say your welcome for bringing the band back together. Ready to join "Big Questions" whenever you are.
I don't know, guys. I've listened to this album at least 6 times (including right now) since this video was uploaded; I really love this album. This is a damn good album. You guys are being way too hard on it.
Thank you for all good times and inspiration you gave me during this this show. I owe you a lot 😊 I will catch up with old episodes I missed, it will be enough to get through the summer, I hope you'll be back by then. I like this album better than eat your paisley, but I heard them 20 years later so my experience is something else
Love you guys! I will rewatch episodes. Can’t wait for your return! I love listening to these and I do check out your recommendations and have found out some cool stuff! Thanks for all you have done!
Awe man tommy smothers was great. This is the best thing about Saturday morning. Enjoy and take care guys.
I always appreciate your show. Do what you need to have a balanced life.
I really enjoy these videos where you talk about each album. Another show idea for you folks that I think a lot of people would enjoy is walking us through how to play certain songs. That would be cool. Really really cool. Just saying.
Never in my life did i think i would hear Rodney recommend a 2 hour poop story compliation
Thank you for these episodes, they were always fun. Enjoy your well-deserved break. :)
I'm just hopping in to say that Dexys frikkin rule! Dead milkmen are rad, too. thanks for all the great episodes.
Dead Milkmen albums are to me like Oatmeal Stout is to Rodney. And Stoney’s is no exception.
I’m going to read between the lines of the recommendations and listen to Stoney’s for the first time.
You guys are too hard on yourselves. This album is great. Gonna need it on vinyl.
Surprised you guys don't like this one, I always viewed it after a great return to form after two records of what I assumed was record label meddling (Though I love those records as well). Big Deal has to be one of my favorite Milkmen songs, and I thought it was a wonderful way to end the discography, sort of a redo of Life is Shit.
I was late to this album - it was just too depressing when you guys called it quits! I finally started playing catch-up when I heard you were returning, and was surprised by how enjoyable this was. Thanks for all these great stories and factoids about making all your records!
However, uh-oh, no new video this week! Is everyone okay?
We are taking a break. We are okay.
@@TheDeadMilkmenOfficialIt's been a while... when might we see the milky four together again here?
Thank you fine gentlemans. And Dean's cat. Love, health, and fill in the blank. 😿
I read a blog in the early 2000's, not sure if it was by Griffith, but it always stuck with me. They explained the rules of Five Card Nancy and the economical "Three Rocks" drawing policy. I was linked to it from another blog post about The Garfield Randomizer.
I'm a big fan of this album and also craft stouts.🍺🐖
Shocked that this is considered a bad album by anyone! Peter Bazooka, The Blues Song, The Man Who Rides the Bus, Don't Deny Your Inner Child, When I Get to Heaven, Chaos Theory, and Big Deal are all top tier DM IMO. That's almost half the album. To me, they were retiring at the peak of their powers, so it was very bittersweet.
And thanks for solving an ages old mystery. I never understood who was singing Crystalline. The cd booklet didn't say, and I'm not sure why I didn't guess it was Dean. Anyways, so call me crazy, but I love that record.
The only DM record to miss the mark for me was 'Not Richard but Dick', which had a few tracks I loved ('I Dream of Jesus' being another top tier song in my eyes) but overall just felt like not much effort was put into it. But even the "worst" of DM's releases have at least a little gold in them. I think you should be proud.
Enjoy your break, guys; you've certainly earned it.
I fell out of touch with rock music and missed these two albums back then. My wife got this one for me for Christmas and I hadn't had a chance to hear it until just now. I agree there's a lot to like here.
I really like this album. The final 3 ( and flying away) so good. The album closes so real and sad. Fitting end.
Hello- I needed to ask a favor- I mastered the 1st touch me zoo CD, as I am recording my last album with a group of various people this year, including my old band The Tone Deaf Pig-Dogs (you may remember us we were to play shows with you in philly in 1996, etc) could I get you guys to just say something for the album. Like introduce it to kick the album off? Thanks for all the years, and years to come- We met during metaphysical graffiti tour with Mojo, it was awesome along with many other times in Atlanta, Georgia. - James
Big Deal has one of my favorite lyrics of all time.
You gotta learn to live between the lines.
Stoney's is an amazing album
Great video! Hope you guys have fun and some rest during the show break 🤙
I like all the Dead Milkmen albums? You guys are hard on yourselves a lot!
NGL, I fuckin missed you guys... Welcome back. See ya at No Values.
No episodes lately? Hope you guys are all ok, blessings
Thank you!
This has been my favorite episode in a while, and Joe looks adorable. Corey Feldman would be awesome on the show, I legit like the guy, I find him kind of fascinating.
Will miss you guys during the break, but enjoy it!
Like to Be Alone has got to be one of my favorites. I always thought it sounded melancholic, and stood out to me as being one of the only @TheDeadMilkmenOfficial songs with serious (not humorous) lyrics. But then I remember the part about "Love is the law", and thought...is this a reference to the Law of Thelema? I also always wondered why Joe's voice sounded so low and robust. Now I know it was just slowed down. Who wrote the music/lyrics, though?
I'm responsible for that song's music and lyrics. I played it for Dave and said I wasn't sure it was Dead Milkmen material but he liked it and wanted to do it. The "love is the law" part was inspired by an intriguing art book by Laibach that my friend Gabriel brought by for me to look at. There was a diagram in it that equated God to "Gravity". I had heard of "God is Love" and "Love fulfils the law" but not "God is Gravity" and then it clicked that it would work for the middle part of "Like to Be Alone".
Lol try lo9king around the room 😂😂. Love you guys, have a good break from the show! I will try more recommendations, thank you
I finally understand why two guys in lab coats show up at my house after every episode... Thanks, Rodney!
Aww I hope it's not too long of a break!
Q: what strings and picks does Joe use?
I have loved you guys since I first heard eat your paisley in 1987. I'm so glad you are still playing and to see that you still get along well.
Ernie Ball Light Custom Gauge (11, 15, 22, 30 42, 52) and Fender medium or similar. Thank you.
@@TheDeadMilkmenOfficial Thanks for the detailed answer. I hope there are more big questions in the works. I've been watching the back episodes and you guys are as cool as your music [very cool].
I came here to mention the promo advance cassette version. 12:22 Looks like you used my image from Discogs in your video. Is there a reason why it is color? Also, was it offered through the newsletter? I don't remember how I got it, but it was cool having it before the official release came out.
The advance cassette was the record company's doing. Color choice was theirs. It was not offered through the Newzletter.
You guys may be the most cynical musicians ever when it comes to your own music. Or I have bad taste in music. It's one of those two things.🤣
I love this album! "Big Deal," "Peter Bazooka," "Don't Deny Your Inner Child," "The Man Who Rides the Bus," "The Blues Song," fucking "Crystalline." Dudes! Such a good album.
I like the album. I wouldn't cut any of the songs.
I love Chaos Theory though! I can’t believe they did not acknowledge that one.
You sure about that?
Corey Feldman covering I'm Flying Away? I looked it up.... it's...something...
Guess I've gotta start a Gofundme so we can get Corey Feldman on the show. 😁 Until then, enjoy your well-deserved break, guys. xo
("My upper lip cries out for hair!”)
I really took the initiative and emailed Corey and his booker to get him on here. I doubt he will reply but i did try so congrats 🤞🤞🤞 if for some insane reason he does call me - where do i direct him to that y'all will be responsive?
God bless Kids in the hall
Bro, Super Mario Wonder. I can totally do that recommendation..... Wait. I don't have to read those little conversation bubbles, do I?
Why would Joe want the last three songs left off? Those are three of my favs, especially Like to be Alone and Big Deal. They are terrific songs. Yes, I was disappointed in the album to an extent, but there are many highlights too.
Khrissy is an example of lazy lyric writing on my part. I didn't use the cut-up technique like Rodney did but instead just sang whatever came to mind at the time, and the lyrics to Big Deal are similar - not much thought. That one starts with a bumper sticker slogan that I always thought was stupid. But back then I thought it was a funny way to start a song. Like to Be Alone just does not seem to fit the feel of the rest of the album. (These are my thoughts upon listening back to the album a few days ago.)
@@JosephGenaro Joe, as a 35 year plus fan, I couldn't pass up the chance to say Hello and Thank You for all the great songs and all the fun over the years. Also, Your guitar style is Awesome, Distinctive, and Underrated. Happy belated New Year to You and all the Milkmen
thank you@@movienut710 and happy new year
I like the album…sorry….hope you enjoy the break.
Stoney's has some of the funniest lyrics they have ever written!(besides Beelzebubba) The blues song! The girl with the strong arm! Etc. 😂😂😂
I challenge every last one of you in the US to make My Many Smells hit 100,000 plays by the time the show comes back.
High On Life is Rodney’s Celebration of the Lizard (just what he wants to hear I’m sure….)
I dont understand why you dont like this album ..i think its my favorite milkmen album.
Kurt Kobain was a good shot!
Dont listen to Corey Feldman's version of im flying away, i learned this the hard way.. when the dead milkmen tell you dont listen to something , dont do it!!
I bought 2 copies of pig!!
Enjoy the break!
I'm sad that you guys are so down on this album. I've been a big fan of the entire album since it came out. "I'm Flying Away" is a great song. But Corey Feldman's cover of it is absolute crap.
Enjoy your break. I look forward to you guys - hopefully - returning sooner rather than later.
Corey Feldman came to Philly in 01 to star in Bikini Bandits.
You guys are fishing for compliments. Stoneys' was extra hot. But you all probably don't think I'm cute. Yeah, I'm just an ugly guy...
No, you think I'm cute? Well, thank you! Shucks.
Look how popular you dead milkmen are, whats up with that.. well deserved thomas Rodney may be funniest guy to ever live
Don't know who thomas is, that was tho with auto correct mistakenly applied
No more big questions?? I’m bored, I think I will become a beatnik..Sluggo