Love that song...but he should really check Bloody Holiday or one of the other faster Necromantix songs to really show how quick Kim Nekroman is on the stand up bass.
Tiger Army is so good. Nick 13's vocals are amazing and give that 1950s crooner vibe. Next time you revisit them I'd recommend "Nocturnal", "Incorporeal" and "Ghostfire" from their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd albums respectively.
The intro to Annabelle Lee by Tiger Army is gonna blow your mind. I'd highly recommend that one next. Also, The Creepshow are some amazing psychobilly. Check them out for sure!
The one and only time I saw them was back in the mid 90s at Warped Tour. As a "true" punk and metalhead I thought it was a bit of a joke when I saw the upright come out. They blew me away. Lesson learned.
There was a place called the Klub Foot in Hammersmith London, a short journey from where I lived as a nipper. It was a psychobilly paradise. Punks & Psychos meeting up most weekends to see our vinyl collections played live. Damn ... I had such a great teenage. Thanks for helping me retrieve those memories.
It's so amazing watching someone obviously falling for a style of music, that just turns out to be my music. Absolutely hooked on you getting into punk rock!!
Psychobilly is rockabilly with darker, more macabre themes. It can also be MUCH faster. Check out dtuff from The Klingonz, Demented Are Go, Mad Sin, The Meteors, or, Zombie Ghost Train.
I know this is a bass channel but you've now done my 2 favorite vocalists, Nick 13 (Tiger Army) and Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music). You chose a great introduction song too.
Tiger Army is a part of my heart & soul at this point, so stoked getting to watch you discover them. There's so much other great psychobilly out there, so keep on it! May I suggest The Creepshow?
@@denbotrexwell He is! Nick posted this update 2 weeks ago: "ANNOUNCEMENT: Hi everyone… there’s good news & bad news. I always start with the bad news first: there will be no Octoberflame this year, I’m not sure when Tiger Army will take the stage next. The good news (for most of you, I hope!): this is largely because there’s going to be a second Nick 13 solo album & recording is already underway - much of the music has already been cut! There’s still plenty to do & I’ll share more when I can, but finishing this record is going to be what a lot of my time revolves around this summer/fall. Lots of exciting things to come, but I’m gonna miss seeing your faces in October. As always, TxAxNxDx - n13♤"
If you want to listen to some even better psychobilly bass, check out the band Nekromantix, specifically the song Curse of the Coffin. They use a stand up bass.
Incredible band. If you're in a more country and western crooner mood, be sure to check out Tiger Army's singer Nick 13's solo stuff, especially "Carry My Body Down"
The Reverend Horton Heat is the king of Psychobilly! The best musicianship, the most creativity, AND the most respect for the punk and rockabilly traditions (1993’s definitive “The Full Gospel Sounds…” is my fav Rev album). His guitar playing is recognized by the masterful torchbearer of rockabilly, Brian Setzer, who has frequently stepped on stage to play with the Rev. No other psychobilly project has come close to being as good…yet. He and his faithful bassist, Jimbo Wallace, set the standard in the late 80s, increasing the energy level of the lineage set forth by psychobilly’s seminal band, The Cramps. The 3rd wave-or-so bands you’re now exploring are cool, but I think they owe more to the likes of rockabilly-flavored Social Distortion than traditional rockabilly or psychobilly’s first wave of The Cramps, Rev Horton Heat, Meteors. Though not psychobilly proper as there isn’t direct punk influence (musically), Stray Cats are essential to the genre as well. Happy listening!
Your channel, and your passion and enthusiasm for music is INFECTIOUS. Absolutely love your genuine approach and in depth understanding of theory, and what’s good music. PLEASE DON’T STOP!
Jimbo Wallace (Rev. Horton Heat) seems to be a popular suggestion. That's a very good choice. Again, I must say Kim Nekroman from the Nekromantix is an absolute must in the exploration of Psychobilly.
imo psychobilly is typically punk-influenced-rockabilly+horror aesthetic..but like old-school horror vibes. Horrorpops are another great band from this genre
It’s a fine line from Rockabilly to Psychobilly really, in terms of sound anyway, but most would agree it crosses over when the guitar gets heavier and the tempos get faster (so more punk), but psychobilly tends to also focus their overall look and their lyrics on darker themes, like horror and classic monsters (zombies, werewolves and vampires especially), it’s like rockabilly + Halloween = psychobilly, basically, it’s like horror punk meets old Elvis style rock and roll, that’s psychobilly. 😄 Tiger Army walks a fine line, they definitely lean harder into that softer more Rockabilly crooner sound (at least now they do, their first 2 records are really fast and loud, they started slowing things down on record 3, Ghost Tiger Rise), but they always maintained that darker tone and lyrical content, that all psychobilly bands do, so they’re still considered psychobilly. They’re definitely top tier in the genre for sure, so definitely a good pick. Fun fact, Nick was also really good friends with the guys from AFI, and actually sings on a few songs on their older records, ‘Single Second’ being the most obvious one (he sings the chorus). Nekromantix are at the top of that list as well (probably the band that really started that genre honestly, other than Reverend Horton Heat or Stray Cats, which I consider more Rockabilly than psychobilly), Gargoyles over Copenhagen is my favourite from them, so also worth checking out.
Came to say this. These guys are hardly representative of Psychobilly. Personally I'd start this guy with the Cramps, Meteors, Nekromantix or something in that vein
@@foljs5858 I don’t entirely disagree, they haven’t been as psychobilly as of late, so that’s fair. That’s why I said they walk that fine line, whether someone accepts them as psychobilly still (or at all) is really kind of subjective and case by case, and they’d have plenty of room for that argument. Their first 2 records are unquestionably psychobilly though, don’t think anyone would challenge that, then they started focusing on slower softer sounds, more old country kinda vibes, desperado kinda stuff, with a few faster tunes thrown in here and there. But I still consider them psychobilly, personally, because of the darker themes and punk ascetics, and they do still rock a few faster louder songs on every album, but it’s definitely fair to say they’ve trailed off from their roots. I’m definitely biased though, because I like their sound more than any other psychobilly band, they just stand out more, doing their own thing regardless of being shackled to any one genre, and that makes them more interesting for me personally, more variety. I’d agree with your picks, all great examples of the genre. I’d throw in Mad Sin and The Brains as well.
The Meteors, Batmobile. Guana Bats, The Quakes, The Krewmen, to name but a few bands to check out that were around, before Nekromatix got together. Not a knock on them, they’re one of my favorites.
You have to do Reverend Horton Heat next. One of the best live shows I’ve ever been to. You would need to do Big Sky and Baddest of the Bad in the same video.
I've never watched your videos before, but the Al Gore Rhythm suggested it. Now I'm binging your channel because watching you awaken to the bands I've loved for decades and realize that punk can be very intricate and sneaky melodic. It makes me remember when I first discovered Bad Religion, Rancid, Tiger Army, etc.
This channel is what the internet needs more of. People seeing something they are completely unfamiliar with, looking for the good and giving sincere appreciation 🙌 Good time for some reverend Horton heat - galaxy 500 and a slight pivot into voodoo glow skulls!
From a bass perspective, I think there would have been better Tiger Army songs to review than Pain. However, this is such a great song in general. Music From Regions Beyond is an great album
I'm sure others have already said it, but it's rockabilly (50s) mixed with punk (70s). The first/best example is probably the Clash's cover of Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" on London Calling. The Stray Cats were around at the same time, but were more rooted in the original Rockabilly sound.
The thing with psychobilly, the rhythm that the bass plays is depicted by the slaps. It's pretty much all played staccato, because it's constantly being slapped. There's some phrases that will be pizz, but then it'll go back to slapping.
Psychobilly is a subset of horror punk. It often uses instrumentation and techniques of 1950s rockabilly and 1980s rockabilly revival with a punk rock attitude and approach often with a campy horror theme.
I highly recommend that you checkout their entire catalog from beginning to end. They have come so far. I’ve been fortunate enough to see them live. Truly a great band that really flies below the radar and deserve so much more recognition.
This is probably going to fly under the radar but if I were to tell there is a band with gravelly vocals like Hot Water Music, a saxophone section, punky guitar and Psychobilly double bass - all steeped in old school Rock'n'Roll and Rhythm & Blues, I am pretty sure you'll love them. So go check out The Kings of Nuthin I recommend the track Judge Nor Jury as your entry point Enjoy
It’s beautiful, makes my hair stand up on my arms. It’s just badass. I was a teen when I saw them at warped. My friend is the person who told me about the band. During dial up days. I’m not saying I’m a hardcore fan or know all kinds and go to all kinds of shows. I don’t. But this bands songs still hit me hard 20 or more years later. I can’t even play instruments to understand better but damn the the sound gets me and won’t stop
Nekromantix, Mad Sin, The Brains, Demented Are Go!, and Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Zombie Ghost Train, Os Catalepticos, Rezurex, Gutter Demons, The Meteors, The Aggrolites for some suggestions
If you liked this song, you’re gonna love this band. This is a single but it’s also very signature sounding Tiger Army. They have a lot of songs that sound like this one. Their first two records are nearly flawless imo.
Interesting, that no one mentioned the meteors before, because they always claim "only the meteors are true psychobilly" XD Tiger Army is a great band. althought my brothers and I sometimes called their style sugarbilly because of Nicks "soft" voice which is not really typical for this genre. Psychobilly is something I would love to play in a band (among other stuff) to revive my upright bass.
Nick 13 has some great solo stuff. All alone and Carry my body down are standouts. It's kind of like folk/country. Really hard to pin down. Has some amazing slide guitar stuff on it too
Fun fact (since you did an AFI song before)- Davey (AFI singer) does back up vocals on a lot of Tiger Army songs and Adam (AFI drummer) played drums on the first TA album
Tiger Army - Ghostfire =) The tablature on the net came from me... A lot of people stole it from the first site I've posted it... It took me forever to figure out by ear 'cause I'm not a pro like you =P
in my opinion when it comes to essentials of psychobilly is Tiger Army, Demented are go, The Hillbilly Moon Explotion, The Brains, Nekromantix, The Creepshow, Koffi Kats and Mad Sin now this is my opinion but i have realised that a lot of people have a lot of different bands they consider essential bands in psychobilly but these are the ones that made me love the genre the most.
Great to see some Tiger Army!! Never thought I’d get to see psychobilly reactions from such a legit channel like yours. But as a fan and an upright bass player myself, I absolutely love it!! Tiger Army is a great entry point for the genre! Bands like Tiger Army, Horrorpops, and Nekromantix were my first exposure and led to me falling in love with the genre. Hardcore fans might say that they deviate from the original psychobilly sound that earlier bands had, but I think it’s just a continuation of it. Almost a second wave of sorts. Now that you’ve broken the ice I’d say the next logical step would probably be Nekromantix (amazing upright bass player and builder!), or some earlier Tiger Army. Lots of other great bands too, but it helps to wet your feet a little bit first haha. That’s how it happened for me anyway.
How do you know a psychobilly fan has been rubbing one off? The Outsiders novel is open on his bed stand. How do you know he got off? The Outsiders VHS is playing on his tv.
if you ever want to check out the "hardcore" Psychobilly side of music, try the band Os Catalépticos. They're from Bazil, they play super fast. The double bass on their tracks is pretty impressive. Terrible Nightmares is a good song.
One of my favorite tracks of all time! This reminds me of when he first heard "Drag My Body" by Hot Water Music. I'm a drummer and I'm obsessed with these songs! So cool too see my feelings validated when you see a pro like this hear it for the first time. Like, I think they're sick bass songs, but I don't really know the instrument. Much respect. edit: I didn't fully watch the video before commenting and he mentioned Hot Water Music later in the video!! Wow. Love this channel. Love punk rock!
I don’t usually comment as i enjoy all music. However, after watching your living End revue and you discussion on psychobilly i must insist on you checking out the Aussie band from 90s called The Fireballs. Their gigs were insane and i feel they personify Pyschobilly. Hope you check em out on youtube and enjoy!!! So worthy.
Best description i have ever heared of psychobilly...... Elvis meets the wolfman . Check out the koffin kats graveyard tree or v8 nightmare are some of my favorites.
One of their "tamer" songs although equally awesome. Please dig into some of their faster tunes. "Cupid's Victim," "Incorporeal," and "Annabelle Lee." For a more "moody" feel..."In rhe Orchard." Soooo good!
Next up - Reverend Horton Heat!
Second for Horton heat.
Please and thank you!
This is the way
Yes definitely! Check out “I can’t surf”
Galaxy 500!
Yes!!!! My wife and I walked down the aisle to “In the Orchard” after our wedding. Tiger Army never die!
Love it!!
I think it's the most beautiful song ever written.
Never Die!!!
NIIIIICE!!!!
Getting married in October at a botanical garden, we may have to lift your idea!
Of note, Tiger Army's vocalist Nick 13 is responsible for backing a lot of AFI's earlier gang vocals.
Also their original bassist was Geoff from AFI. Although he hasn't been in either band for a long time now.
Oh, yeah. He had solo parts in some songs too. Basically what Jade does now, alternating with Davey.
I believe Adam Carson played drums for TA for a bit. They were almost like a brother band to AFI.
And vice versa
AFIbilly
Nekromantix - Haunted Cathouse
Another fantastic psychobilly example
Love that song...but he should really check Bloody Holiday or one of the other faster Necromantix songs to really show how quick Kim Nekroman is on the stand up bass.
Rot in hell and Horrorscope are 2 amazing tracks!
Don't forget gargoyles! Yeah yeah yeah!
Also Mad Sin and Demented are go! Are two of the best bands in the business.
One of the best ones! Also Nice day for a Resurrection 🎶
The best word I have to describe this channel is, genuine. No negativity. Only support and appreciation for music.
Tiger Army is so good. Nick 13's vocals are amazing and give that 1950s crooner vibe. Next time you revisit them I'd recommend "Nocturnal", "Incorporeal" and "Ghostfire" from their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd albums respectively.
Ghost Fire is awesome!
Nocturnal 100%
He belts 'em out note perfect live as well, love that band
I know we’re here for the bass, but thanks for taking some time to talk vocal melody. Nick’s voice absolutely melts me into a puddle 😂
The intro to Annabelle Lee by Tiger Army is gonna blow your mind. I'd highly recommend that one next. Also, The Creepshow are some amazing psychobilly. Check them out for sure!
Both these recommendations are SOLID. Absolutely, totally agree.
Buddy your channel kills it with the picks. I'll always remember my first time seeing TigerArmy.
The one and only time I saw them was back in the mid 90s at Warped Tour. As a "true" punk and metalhead I thought it was a bit of a joke when I saw the upright come out. They blew me away. Lesson learned.
IT'S ANOTHER PSYCHOBILLY FREAKOUT!!! The Reverend Horton Heat is where it's at!
There was a place called the Klub Foot in Hammersmith London, a short journey from where I lived as a nipper. It was a psychobilly paradise. Punks & Psychos meeting up most weekends to see our vinyl collections played live. Damn ... I had such a great teenage. Thanks for helping me retrieve those memories.
The two albums..
Stomping at the Klub Foot were great!!
Dunno how this passes for psychobilly!?!
It's so amazing watching someone obviously falling for a style of music, that just turns out to be my music. Absolutely hooked on you getting into punk rock!!
I'm feeling that with my 11 year old daughter now. Just saw teenage bottlerocket and she was in heaven. Warmed my heart.
If you’re looking into Psychobilly you need to look at Matt Freeman’s Psychobilly band Devils Brigade!
Gross
Not gross. And I was going to suggest the same thing
Terrible singer though
Psychobilly is rockabilly with darker, more macabre themes. It can also be MUCH faster. Check out dtuff from The Klingonz, Demented Are Go, Mad Sin, The Meteors, or, Zombie Ghost Train.
Yes, they tend to do it better in Europe. I was always very fond of Gorilla.
just want to add Batmobile and the Brains
i totally forgot about zombie ghost train. so good
@@StayBunt love the brains
Saw these guys open for The Interrupters and Flogging Molly a couple years ago, they put on a hell of a live show! Great pick!
I know this is a bass channel but you've now done my 2 favorite vocalists, Nick 13 (Tiger Army) and Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music). You chose a great introduction song too.
You’re a smart and cultured man!
“Forever Fades Away” is one of my favorite Tiger Army songs, but it’s less psychobilly and more HIM-esque goth-rock.
Reverend Horton Heat next. I got to mix them live. Great band!
I REALLY like how you showed how the chorus vocal melody works over the chord changes. Very cool to hear and have deconstructed like that.
Tiger Army is a part of my heart & soul at this point, so stoked getting to watch you discover them. There's so much other great psychobilly out there, so keep on it! May I suggest The Creepshow?
Man, you're killing it! It's one of my favorite songs!
Thanks for reminding me of Tiger Army. So many memories!
100% i completely forgot about these guys!
Tiger army-afterworld. One of my favorites. And that bass line is so good!!
Finally I was waiting to see when you did a tiger army song
You may want to dip into his solo album and take a listen to ‘Carry my body down’…
I always hope that Nick 13 puts out another solo album.
@@denbotrexwell He is! Nick posted this update 2 weeks ago:
"ANNOUNCEMENT: Hi everyone… there’s good news & bad news. I always start with the bad news first: there will be no Octoberflame this year, I’m not sure when Tiger Army will take the stage next. The good news (for most of you, I hope!): this is largely because there’s going to be a second Nick 13 solo album & recording is already underway - much of the music has already been cut!
There’s still plenty to do & I’ll share more when I can, but finishing this record is going to be what a lot of my time revolves around this summer/fall. Lots of exciting things to come, but I’m gonna miss seeing your faces in October. As always, TxAxNxDx - n13♤"
@@erikl85 wish I could like this 1000 times. That is awesome news.
God, I love these videos
and, I love you!!
Gotta check out the horror pops. Female lead singer, plays the double bass for the band, great music 👍
If you want to listen to some even better psychobilly bass, check out the band Nekromantix, specifically the song Curse of the Coffin. They use a stand up bass.
I LOVE this journey you're on! As a 44 year old 90s punk hardcore kid, you're hitting all the right spots. Tiger Army Never Die!
One of my favorite songs / albums of all time! Stoked to see this.
Incredible band. If you're in a more country and western crooner mood, be sure to check out Tiger Army's singer Nick 13's solo stuff, especially "Carry My Body Down"
The Reverend Horton Heat is the king of Psychobilly! The best musicianship, the most creativity, AND the most respect for the punk and rockabilly traditions (1993’s definitive “The Full Gospel Sounds…” is my fav Rev album). His guitar playing is recognized by the masterful torchbearer of rockabilly, Brian Setzer, who has frequently stepped on stage to play with the Rev. No other psychobilly project has come close to being as good…yet. He and his faithful bassist, Jimbo Wallace, set the standard in the late 80s, increasing the energy level of the lineage set forth by psychobilly’s seminal band, The Cramps.
The 3rd wave-or-so bands you’re now exploring are cool, but I think they owe more to the likes of rockabilly-flavored Social Distortion than traditional rockabilly or psychobilly’s first wave of The Cramps, Rev Horton Heat, Meteors. Though not psychobilly proper as there isn’t direct punk influence (musically), Stray Cats are essential to the genre as well. Happy listening!
Memories! TIGER ARMY NEVER DIE!
Yes! I Threw tiger army out there in a comment with one of your other videos. One of my favorite songs from them.
Your channel, and your passion and enthusiasm for music is INFECTIOUS. Absolutely love your genuine approach and in depth understanding of theory, and what’s good music. PLEASE DON’T STOP!
Jimbo Wallace (Rev. Horton Heat) seems to be a popular suggestion. That's a very good choice.
Again, I must say Kim Nekroman from the Nekromantix is an absolute must in the exploration of Psychobilly.
Nekromantix are another good 00's era psychobilly band. I'd recommend Who Killed the Cheerleader from them.
imo psychobilly is typically punk-influenced-rockabilly+horror aesthetic..but like old-school horror vibes. Horrorpops are another great band from this genre
It’s a fine line from Rockabilly to Psychobilly really, in terms of sound anyway, but most would agree it crosses over when the guitar gets heavier and the tempos get faster (so more punk), but psychobilly tends to also focus their overall look and their lyrics on darker themes, like horror and classic monsters (zombies, werewolves and vampires especially), it’s like rockabilly + Halloween = psychobilly, basically, it’s like horror punk meets old Elvis style rock and roll, that’s psychobilly. 😄
Tiger Army walks a fine line, they definitely lean harder into that softer more Rockabilly crooner sound (at least now they do, their first 2 records are really fast and loud, they started slowing things down on record 3, Ghost Tiger Rise), but they always maintained that darker tone and lyrical content, that all psychobilly bands do, so they’re still considered psychobilly. They’re definitely top tier in the genre for sure, so definitely a good pick. Fun fact, Nick was also really good friends with the guys from AFI, and actually sings on a few songs on their older records, ‘Single Second’ being the most obvious one (he sings the chorus).
Nekromantix are at the top of that list as well (probably the band that really started that genre honestly, other than Reverend Horton Heat or Stray Cats, which I consider more Rockabilly than psychobilly), Gargoyles over Copenhagen is my favourite from them, so also worth checking out.
This guy Psychobillys
Came to say this. These guys are hardly representative of Psychobilly. Personally I'd start this guy with the Cramps, Meteors, Nekromantix or something in that vein
@@foljs5858 I don’t entirely disagree, they haven’t been as psychobilly as of late, so that’s fair. That’s why I said they walk that fine line, whether someone accepts them as psychobilly still (or at all) is really kind of subjective and case by case, and they’d have plenty of room for that argument. Their first 2 records are unquestionably psychobilly though, don’t think anyone would challenge that, then they started focusing on slower softer sounds, more old country kinda vibes, desperado kinda stuff, with a few faster tunes thrown in here and there. But I still consider them psychobilly, personally, because of the darker themes and punk ascetics, and they do still rock a few faster louder songs on every album, but it’s definitely fair to say they’ve trailed off from their roots. I’m definitely biased though, because I like their sound more than any other psychobilly band, they just stand out more, doing their own thing regardless of being shackled to any one genre, and that makes them more interesting for me personally, more variety.
I’d agree with your picks, all great examples of the genre. I’d throw in Mad Sin and The Brains as well.
The Meteors, Batmobile. Guana Bats, The Quakes, The Krewmen, to name but a few bands to check out that were around, before Nekromatix got together. Not a knock on them, they’re one of my favorites.
The Creepshow is what I would give as example of psychobilly
Now you gotta do The Reverend Horton Heat - "400 Bucks"
Ditto
The og's are Reverend Horton Heat, please do them next! Big Sky and Baddest of the bad are 2 of my favorite. Thanks for the great content 👍
You have to do Reverend Horton Heat next. One of the best live shows I’ve ever been to. You would need to do Big Sky and Baddest of the Bad in the same video.
Nekromantix is one to check out. The lead singer made his upright out of a coffin. Making it have a very unique tone. Worth a listen.
I've never watched your videos before, but the Al Gore Rhythm suggested it. Now I'm binging your channel because watching you awaken to the bands I've loved for decades and realize that punk can be very intricate and sneaky melodic. It makes me remember when I first discovered Bad Religion, Rancid, Tiger Army, etc.
This channel is what the internet needs more of. People seeing something they are completely unfamiliar with, looking for the good and giving sincere appreciation 🙌
Good time for some reverend Horton heat - galaxy 500 and a slight pivot into voodoo glow skulls!
Love the Tim Armstrong and Jerry Finn reference and appreciation
I think we need to see you get an upright bass and start down that path!
Nice! It’s about time somebody gets to some Tiger Army on their channel. Nick 13 is a great and very underrated songwriter.
I had no idea this kinda music was a thing and as the title says I'm hooked
Tiger Army is one of my all time favorite bands. Amazing discography.
Hell yeah!!!! been waiting for you to do a Tiger Army track. love it!!
I love Tiger Army. Your punk rock deep dive (and sub genres) has been really great.
From a bass perspective, I think there would have been better Tiger Army songs to review than Pain. However, this is such a great song in general. Music From Regions Beyond is an great album
I’ll be back!! This one got me.
That's what I was thinking. There are more bass heavy songs.
When this record came out the first thing that popped into my head was "cure-abilly"
I'm sure others have already said it, but it's rockabilly (50s) mixed with punk (70s). The first/best example is probably the Clash's cover of Vince Taylor's "Brand New Cadillac" on London Calling. The Stray Cats were around at the same time, but were more rooted in the original Rockabilly sound.
Someone once told me that Psychobilly is country without the twang. I know there is more to it but its a good start.
The thing with psychobilly, the rhythm that the bass plays is depicted by the slaps. It's pretty much all played staccato, because it's constantly being slapped. There's some phrases that will be pizz, but then it'll go back to slapping.
Great education in this one. Love your take. Love the sidebars.
you have the best audience!
saw your living end video just now and thought, "Oh i haven't watched someone react to Tiger Army..." Perfect.
😎
Psychobilly is a subset of horror punk. It often uses instrumentation and techniques of 1950s rockabilly and 1980s rockabilly revival with a punk rock attitude and approach often with a campy horror theme.
I highly recommend that you checkout their entire catalog from beginning to end. They have come so far. I’ve been fortunate enough to see them live. Truly a great band that really flies below the radar and deserve so much more recognition.
I'm no bass player, but The Power of Moonlight is where I always go when thinking of Tiger Army bass.
This is probably going to fly under the radar but if I were to tell there is a band with gravelly vocals like Hot Water Music, a saxophone section, punky guitar and Psychobilly double bass - all steeped in old school Rock'n'Roll and Rhythm & Blues, I am pretty sure you'll love them. So go check out
The Kings of Nuthin
I recommend the track Judge Nor Jury as your entry point
Enjoy
Psychobilly is an intense name but then you listen to it and it's the kind of music your grandma would dance too. Love it.
I forgot how awesome the bass is on this whole album!
It’s beautiful, makes my hair stand up on my arms. It’s just badass. I was a teen when I saw them at warped. My friend is the person who told me about the band. During dial up days. I’m not saying I’m a hardcore fan or know all kinds and go to all kinds of shows. I don’t. But this bands songs still hit me hard 20 or more years later. I can’t even play instruments to understand better but damn the the sound gets me and won’t stop
Yo...been a hot minute since I heard Tiger Army. Flashing back, man.
Nekromantix, Mad Sin, The Brains, Demented Are Go!, and Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Zombie Ghost Train, Os Catalepticos, Rezurex, Gutter Demons, The Meteors, The Aggrolites for some suggestions
Yes! Was waiting for someone to name-drop Mad Sin.
A band I think you'll really love which are similar to tiger army with the psycho sound but blending a big band thing too is Kings of Nuthin
Tiger Army- Where the moss slowly grows, Koffin Kats- The Bottle Called, and Nekromantix- Nice day for a Resurrection are good ones too!
If you liked this song, you’re gonna love this band. This is a single but it’s also very signature sounding Tiger Army. They have a lot of songs that sound like this one.
Their first two records are nearly flawless imo.
TIGER ARMY NEVER DIES!!!!!!!!!!
Interesting, that no one mentioned the meteors before, because they always claim "only the meteors are true psychobilly" XD
Tiger Army is a great band. althought my brothers and I sometimes called their style sugarbilly because of Nicks "soft" voice which is not really typical for this genre. Psychobilly is something I would love to play in a band (among other stuff) to revive my upright bass.
Another awesome band from Ukiah CA is The Process. I remember skating across town listening to these two bands.
A follow up to the horse by A Wilhelm Scream, We Built This City! (On Debts and Booze) from the album Career Suicide
Oh hell yes! The outro of that song is just filthy!
Yeah dude! You finally made it here! Been a long punk rock voyage and now you know brotha, now you know. Walk together rock together!
You should check out the song Never Dies from their first album. Great bass riffs in that song. It’s a classic representation of Psychobilly.
Nick 13 has some great solo stuff. All alone and Carry my body down are standouts. It's kind of like folk/country. Really hard to pin down. Has some amazing slide guitar stuff on it too
You do awesome snakes we need a bass bass song.
Fun fact (since you did an AFI song before)- Davey (AFI singer) does back up vocals on a lot of Tiger Army songs and Adam (AFI drummer) played drums on the first TA album
And Nick13 did tons of backing vocals on early A.F.I
Tiger Army - Ghostfire =) The tablature on the net came from me... A lot of people stole it from the first site I've posted it... It took me forever to figure out by ear 'cause I'm not a pro like you =P
in my opinion when it comes to essentials of psychobilly is Tiger Army, Demented are go, The Hillbilly Moon Explotion, The Brains, Nekromantix, The Creepshow, Koffi Kats and Mad Sin now this is my opinion but i have realised that a lot of people have a lot of different bands they consider essential bands in psychobilly but these are the ones that made me love the genre the most.
No one does it better than the Reverend Horton Heat!!!! Not even close.
That little smile each time you hear the walking appregio... i do the same thing :) love it and love this band.
It's so good!
Always loved this one from Tiger Army. Very Mike Ness (Social Distortion) like with melody and rhythm.
Great to see some Tiger Army!! Never thought I’d get to see psychobilly reactions from such a legit channel like yours. But as a fan and an upright bass player myself, I absolutely love it!!
Tiger Army is a great entry point for the genre! Bands like Tiger Army, Horrorpops, and Nekromantix were my first exposure and led to me falling in love with the genre. Hardcore fans might say that they deviate from the original psychobilly sound that earlier bands had, but I think it’s just a continuation of it. Almost a second wave of sorts.
Now that you’ve broken the ice I’d say the next logical step would probably be Nekromantix (amazing upright bass player and builder!), or some earlier Tiger Army.
Lots of other great bands too, but it helps to wet your feet a little bit first haha. That’s how it happened for me anyway.
How do you know a psychobilly fan has been rubbing one off?
The Outsiders novel is open on his bed stand.
How do you know he got off?
The Outsiders VHS is playing on his tv.
if you ever want to check out the "hardcore" Psychobilly side of music, try the band Os Catalépticos. They're from Bazil, they play super fast. The double bass on their tracks is pretty impressive. Terrible Nightmares is a good song.
Hope you listen to Tiger Army - Beobamboom bass player player uses Chromatic scale
Yes please more Tiger Army. Such a great band and a great review. I started listening to them with their second album and haven’t turned back
I gotta recommend Gargoyles Over Copenhagen by the Nekromantix because that was my first intro to them, and it's still a favorite!
One of my favorite tracks of all time! This reminds me of when he first heard "Drag My Body" by Hot Water Music. I'm a drummer and I'm obsessed with these songs! So cool too see my feelings validated when you see a pro like this hear it for the first time. Like, I think they're sick bass songs, but I don't really know the instrument. Much respect.
edit: I didn't fully watch the video before commenting and he mentioned Hot Water Music later in the video!! Wow. Love this channel. Love punk rock!
Man they have so many good songs! I wish I could go back and hear Tiger Army for the first time lol
I've kept very few of my physical cds or cases. But I've got all of my Tiger Army ones.
Nekromantix and Matt Freeman’s band Devil’s Brigade need to be on your radar too
I don’t usually comment as i enjoy all music. However, after watching your living End revue and you discussion on psychobilly i must insist on you checking out the Aussie band from 90s called The Fireballs. Their gigs were insane and i feel they personify Pyschobilly. Hope you check em out on youtube and enjoy!!! So worthy.
Best description i have ever heared of psychobilly...... Elvis meets the wolfman . Check out the koffin kats graveyard tree or v8 nightmare are some of my favorites.
One of their "tamer" songs although equally awesome. Please dig into some of their faster tunes. "Cupid's Victim," "Incorporeal," and "Annabelle Lee." For a more "moody" feel..."In rhe Orchard." Soooo good!
‚As the cold rain falls‘ another great bass tune on that album