The Presidents of the United States of America

The Stig · 10-20-2005, 11:11 PM

Anyhow, who here likes these guys? They made some quite silly songs in the late 1990's, and have recently rejoined together. I think they're a good band that often gets passed by as a novelty act, although they show a ton of musical genius. Their drummer is one of the best I've heard, and most of their songs are extremely catchy pieces of pop-rock perfection. As of now, I own the self-titled disc, II, and Pure Frosting. My good friend and I split ownership of Freaked out and Small and Love Everybody. If you ask me, their new stuff isn't nearly as clever as the first two discs, but is in no way weak. Anyhow, feel free to discuss them in here.

Post Scriptum: I searched and found a thread on these guys, but it was several months old, and I was afraid to bump it. Sorry if I messed up.

***Permanent Solution*** · 10-20-2005, 11:14 PM

Crazy, I listened to their S/t (I think, the one that starts with Kitty) earlier today in fact. Definitely good from what I've heard, but I think it's just that one CD.

The Stig · 10-20-2005, 11:21 PM

That's the one. II is, in my opinion, better than the S/T album. It has songs like "Mach 5," "Twig," and "Froggie." You should try to listen to their other stuff if you like the first one.

Also, the theme song to The Drew Carey Show, "Cleveland Rocks," is performed by them.

MC187 · 10-20-2005, 11:29 PM

Indeed, great band.
http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385214&highlight=presidents+united+states+america

The Stig · 10-20-2005, 11:31 PM

Yeah...I saw the link, but I was afraid it was too old to bump (I know they're really strict about that kind of stuff in other forums). I'm sorry if I screwed up.

MC187 · 10-20-2005, 11:33 PM

heh, I wouldnt have bumped it either. I just remembered posting in that thread awhile back and I didnt want to retype a new post. yeah...laziness =(

CleverRecords · 10-20-2005, 11:48 PM

POTUSOA was one of the first rock bands I got into back in the day. The singer plays on a "2-string bassitar," which is a guitar body with the two lowest bass strings on it. Strange instruments for strange people.

The Stig · 10-20-2005, 11:51 PM

Somehow, though, with five strings amongst the entire band (Can't forget Dave Dederer's three-string guitbass and Jason Finn's no-string drumset), they do more than a lot of popular bands today...

OrbDragon · 10-21-2005, 06:06 AM

They are great.

Tomahawk · 10-21-2005, 09:09 AM

One of the first bands I really got into. I loved them. I mean, they said "fuck" in Kitty. How cool is that?

Neoteric · 10-21-2005, 09:50 AM

Is that that band who sings that peaches song?

Tomahawk · 10-21-2005, 11:34 AM

Yes. Awesome video clip too. Ninjas and whatnot.

The Stig · 10-21-2005, 11:59 AM

"Mach 5" has a hilarious video with it, too...I like the ending a lot...

And random ninjas in a song about peaches cannot be topped. *Pops in Pure Frosting to watch said videos*

Neoteric · 10-21-2005, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomahawk

Yes. Awesome video clip too. Ninjas and whatnot.

Haha, I loved that video. The ninja fight was so realistic

Interstate · 10-21-2005, 02:18 PM

I've only heard their self titled album, it's pretty good, very fun to listen to.

Tomahawk · 10-21-2005, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleverRecords

POTUSOA was one of the first rock bands I got into back in the day. The singer plays on a "2-string bassitar," which is a guitar body with the two lowest bass strings on it. Strange instruments for strange people.

I just found out that Chris Ballew developed those instruments with Mark Sandman from Morphine, when they were in a band together.

The Stig · 10-21-2005, 04:00 PM

I found [url=http://pusa.cutthatout.com/peaches.html]This[/url] interesting interpretation on "Peaches." I think someone had a bit of time on their hands...

Interstate · 10-21-2005, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul150

I found [url=http://pusa.cutthatout.com/peaches.html]This[/url] interesting interpretation on "Peaches." I think someone had a bit of time on their hands...

TheGhost · 10-21-2005, 05:22 PM

I used to own their self-titled but I lost it. Very catchy stuff. I like them.

~~masada~~ · 10-21-2005, 07:01 PM

They're good, but somehow they suck a lot more.

10-20-2005, 11:11 PM	#1
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	The Presidents of the United States of America Anyhow, who here likes these guys? They made some quite silly songs in the late 1990's, and have recently rejoined together. I think they're a good band that often gets passed by as a novelty act, although they show a ton of musical genius. Their drummer is one of the best I've heard, and most of their songs are extremely catchy pieces of pop-rock perfection. As of now, I own the self-titled disc, II, and Pure Frosting. My good friend and I split ownership of Freaked out and Small and Love Everybody. If you ask me, their new stuff isn't nearly as clever as the first two discs, but is in no way weak. Anyhow, feel free to discuss them in here. Post Scriptum: I searched and found a thread on these guys, but it was several months old, and I was afraid to bump it. Sorry if I messed up.

10-20-2005, 11:14 PM	#2
*Permanent Solution* Feb. PPOTM \m/ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a theater near you Posts: 43,292	Crazy, I listened to their S/t (I think, the one that starts with Kitty) earlier today in fact. Definitely good from what I've heard, but I think it's just that one CD.

10-20-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	That's the one. II is, in my opinion, better than the S/T album. It has songs like "Mach 5," "Twig," and "Froggie." You should try to listen to their other stuff if you like the first one. Also, the theme song to The Drew Carey Show, "Cleveland Rocks," is performed by them.

10-20-2005, 11:29 PM	#4
MC187 MX Badger Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 443	Indeed, great band. http://www.musicianforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385214&highlight=presidents+united+states+america

10-20-2005, 11:31 PM	#5
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	Yeah...I saw the link, but I was afraid it was too old to bump (I know they're really strict about that kind of stuff in other forums). I'm sorry if I screwed up.

10-20-2005, 11:33 PM	#6
MC187 MX Badger Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 443	heh, I wouldnt have bumped it either. I just remembered posting in that thread awhile back and I didnt want to retype a new post. yeah...laziness =(

10-20-2005, 11:48 PM	#7
CleverRecords I Am Rob Gordon Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 875	POTUSOA was one of the first rock bands I got into back in the day. The singer plays on a "2-string bassitar," which is a guitar body with the two lowest bass strings on it. Strange instruments for strange people.

10-20-2005, 11:51 PM	#8
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	Somehow, though, with five strings amongst the entire band (Can't forget Dave Dederer's three-string guitbass and Jason Finn's no-string drumset), they do more than a lot of popular bands today...

10-21-2005, 06:06 AM	#9
OrbDragon The Muffin Man Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: A hidden place Posts: 6,595	They are great.

10-21-2005, 09:09 AM	#10
Tomahawk making plans for nigel Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: land of confusion Posts: 3,279	One of the first bands I really got into. I loved them. I mean, they said "fuck" in Kitty. How cool is that?

10-21-2005, 09:50 AM	#11
Neoteric zzzzzzzzz Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: zzzzz Posts: 10,176	Is that that band who sings that peaches song?

10-21-2005, 11:34 AM	#12
Tomahawk making plans for nigel Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: land of confusion Posts: 3,279	Yes. Awesome video clip too. Ninjas and whatnot.

10-21-2005, 11:59 AM	#13
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	"Mach 5" has a hilarious video with it, too...I like the ending a lot... And random ninjas in a song about peaches cannot be topped. Pops in Pure Frosting* to watch said videos*

10-21-2005, 02:18 PM	#15
Interstate Fear & Loathing Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Posts: 9,701	I've only heard their self titled album, it's pretty good, very fun to listen to.

10-21-2005, 04:00 PM	#17
The Stig Some Say... Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: All you know is I'm called The Stig. Posts: 18,709	I found [url=http://pusa.cutthatout.com/peaches.html]This[/url] interesting interpretation on "Peaches." I think someone had a bit of time on their hands...

10-21-2005, 05:22 PM	#19
TheGhost ok Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 189	I used to own their self-titled but I lost it. Very catchy stuff. I like them.

10-21-2005, 07:01 PM	#20
~~masada~~ Banned Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,963	They're good, but somehow they suck a lot more.