Back to PROPAGANDHI!!! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Night Letters"

[@LowEndUniversity]

"Supporting Caste" FULL-ALBUM Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/full-album-caste-111118564

[@jimtodd6174]

I ran into Chris at the start of a hike this past May long weekend at one of our Provincial Parks. A genuinely great guy and really appreciative of the fans. I kept it short as he was with Family. To my surprise, at the end of the hike He came up to me and kept on with our conversation, reminiscing about St James parties and playing Sunday shows at The Albert. He even invited us to join them at one of the nearby beaches for the afternoon. Sadly, I went to the wrong beach. No matter. It made my month. I've always been one degree separated from meeting them on many occasions. You're next Jord!

[@stefanheuldoch883]

I bet you can learn more from a 15-minute occasional convo with that guy than in 2 years of civics-class

[@TheBuzzati]

These guys used to personally respond to every one of my inane emails as a kid. Truly the best group of dudes in a band ever. And each album is better than the last.

[@RyanHawkes-l7e]

Understand this is a "Todd Song" and the focus of this channel is on the bass and rightfully so, but the unworldly talent that is Chris Hannah cannot be overstated. Great lyrist, plays lead guitar and sings. Unreal

[@edzz666]

It would be the best day in my life dude... congrats

[@j.collins231]

Propagandhi is my favorite band. According to their FB page, they're recording new stuff now. Can't wait to hear it!

[@JustinLesamiz]

They JUST finished tracking drums for the new record yesterday.

[@tomace194]

It's just too bad Chris is such a big leaf fan. It must be the fuel for his anger. Haha

[@feargusogorman9495]

Chris has a great patreon for behind the scenes stuff and song deep dives etc if you're interested!

[@sillywsop1441]

Likewise, they've been my favorite band since Less Talk, More Rock, and it's beautiful to see them begin to getting a little recognition for their musicianship and for, in my humble opinion, being better songwriters than any band in history.

[@madmarx7543]

There's a video of a live performance they did for charity called Band Together, they play a couple of new tracks on that and they sound amazing.

[@srdgrant]

Propagandhi is the Rush of punk.

[@charlesking880]

Hands down... the most progressive punk band ever

[@philthyphil7651]

Fuck I wanna be upset by that but I can't argue it even if I want to!!! Good point sir ( literary he, no pronoun assumptions)

[@srdgrant]

@@philthyphil7651 that's right. It's so big, you could see it in my comment.

[@srdgrant]

@@philthyphil7651 on a side note; Rise Against is the Nickelback of punk.

[@Ty-138]

​@srdgrant I agree completely. 88 fingers Louie was good though. Too bad they didn't stay together and we may not be having to talk about them. Cheers.

[@shaunpatterson4797]

I feel like a proud Dad seeing how much you dig Propagandhi my man! My all time favourite band who I've been listening to since I was 15. I'm 42 now. They are recording a new album at the moment, cannot wait!!

[@stogierogy]

Jeez its been too long since Victory Lap came out, such a great album. I even have I-Spy on vinyl.

[@1483Frenchman]

42 here, Propagandhi has also been my favorite band since I was 14 . They are such an underrated band

[@milox138]

Same. I started listening to them at 19. 51 now. I love watching someone falling in love with a band that has meant so much to me for so long. They are genius.

[@Kat-ut5rq]

The way he smiles while listening to them is fuckin awesome. "They're just so hard to follow" "so many breaks" ....yeeeah 🤘🤘🤘 can't wait to see if he goes back to less talk or how to clean

[@JeffNixonComedy]

Into them at age 11, now 37 and can’t wait for the next record. They don’t miss.

[@punkthom]

Have fun! Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes was a game changer for me. I think it changed punk in general, as well.

[@siman6488]

For sure. I listened to that album start to finish at a listening station at the record store when it came out, and was like wtf is this, I LOVE IT

[@cheosterhout3640]

My fave!! Then potempkin but all killer

[@bugosestfire]

It is, their best imo

[@tbx59]

The outro on Propagandhi's "With friends like these who needs COINTELPRO," is amongst the favorite melodic bass parts I've ever heard

[@aaroncover7518]

Yes! When it goes to like a reggae rhythm

[@Ty-138]

Hell yeah

[@StalinBballin]

What a strange way to spell, “Unscripted Moments”

[@detonationcruster]

@@aaroncover7518 best part of the song for me!

[@djcrouton2680]

Todd as a singer in I Spy was awesome. Sixty billion served is still one of my favorite songs from that era.

[@RefusalRecords]

Bury me with a copy of this album please. Absolute masterpiece from start to finish. Greatest rock and roll band of all time IMO.

[@KHomfg]

This band never gets old, so many layers, so much riffage and we haven’t even gotten to the lyrics or the ethics of this band! Absolute love for Propagandhi. They are in the studio right now recording, can’t wait to hear what they’ll put out next!

[@dschmitz1892]

Potemkin City Limits! Supporting Caste!! Dear Coach's Corner!!! Without Love!!!! Treat after treat ❤

[@Juice5522]

Hell yeah!

[@chrisegg7936]

it’s a perfect album, not a single unnecessary moment, not a single riff or part that i don’t look forward to

[@mountaverage2706]

Please do "A Speculative Fiction" by Propagandhi, trust me you won't regret it!

[@markEhpunx]

an all-timer

[@srdgrant]

Calm down buddy. There's no cause for alarm...

[@beaks12321]

I agree, this is the #1 song I would recommend for him to listen to

[@thelandstander]

This is the one you need!

[@defeatstatistics7413]

@@srdgrantyeah, we got a good fifteen years left, its chill

[@danpoet9660]

does anyone else play "Mark will love this bit, let's guess his facial expression?"

[@LowEndUniversity]

😅

[@deltav864]

@@LowEndUniversity And the answer is always: stankface

[@ryanloftis]

I love Propaghandi, every album is great and they're always evolving.

[@anthonyscolamieri227]

You're still at the peak of the propagandhi iceberg. Keep going, you will hear life changing songs. You will not be let down.

[@nobirdsnomasters]

WITHOUT LOVE

[@JustinLesamiz]

@@nobirdsnomastersIs breathing just the ticking of an unwinding clock?

[@cultofgaming3436]

I can't wait for you to get to their album "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes" it is my absolute favorite

[@ronjames4151]

Masterpiece

[@thelung9153]

@@ronjames4151agreed! Love all their albums, but that’s still my favourite!

[@goatlordzzz666]

I don’t think it’s a far stretch to say this is one of the greatest albums ever released. It NEVER gets old and every single time I’ve put it on since it came out in 2009 I always find myself in awe of how incredible they are. I highly doubt I’ll ever hear a piece of music better than this.

[@chrisegg7936]

totally agree, i love all their albums (since TETA at least 😅) but something is different about Supporting Caste. It’s a perfect album.

[@zbmccarter]

​@@chrisegg7936I believe the phenomenon you are referring to is scientifically known as the "Propagandhi paradox," because every Propagandhi album has been scientifically proven, through rigorous, peer reviewed studies, to be the single greatest album of all times.

[@josephupchurch7138]

I love how with every video lately, Mark, you're falling more and more in love with punk rock. The genre that blew my mind and most likely saved me. It makes me happy to see how happy this music is making you. Keep discovering, my friend! 🤘🤙

[@joewagner4593]

This album is SO GOOD! Without Love is one of my all time favorite songs from any band.

[@charlesking880]

As cronie slipped away, I held her in my arms reduced....

[@JustinLesamiz]

@@charlesking880I love that that part is about his cat. Dude LOVES animals. Potemkin City Limits is another great one about an animal. Such a fucking incredible band.

[@drivelikejoewho]

One of my favorite songs as well.

[@mix2def]

Same

[@matiasfrohlich]

Listen to the entire album. It's a masterpiece!

[@RyanHawkes-l7e]

Favorite Album by one of the best bands ever

[@ericchristensen634]

Bill Stevenson (drummer of The Descendents) produced and recorded this album at his studio.

[@codystigall2539]

That’s not correct. Propagandhi's Victory Lap album was recorded at Private Ear Recording in Winnipeg by John Paul Peters and Jesus H. Chris(Chris Hannah). It was produced by Propagandhi and John Paul “Ringo” Peters.

[@bobsacamano1375]

@@codystigall2539but he is not talking about victory lab!

[@codystigall2539]

You’re correct. My apologies Eric as you’re correct. Got my albums mixed up

[@Ryan-The-Super-Lion]

Can you fold that cover art like a mad magazine and get a different picture?

[@Popeta78]

All bill”s production are awesome.

[@joseanything]

It's "Supporting Caste" as in the credits of a film Supporting Cast + the Caste system of classes -- so the proletariat is the Supporting Caste. It's a really smart hyperpolitical wordplay. One of their best. It's up there with "Jesus Saves, Gretzky Scores" for me.

[@saint_double_k]

Propagandhi's composition is on another level. They and Mute are just so clean.

[@Skeetopunk01]

Man.. Mute is such a good band. Not many people know them. Belvedere is sick too!

[@aaroncover7518]

Mute is too good. Shadow of a doubt would be good. Cmon let’s suggest it!

[@Skeetopunk01]

@@aaroncover7518 Yeah man. I agree with that. Also Burning Wreck.

[@hellobiafra]

​@@Skeetopunk01gonna hear mute to see whats about

[@Onetinsoldier]

​@@hellobiafrasame, curious now

[@dottieminerva5387]

This is my favourite album of all time. You’re in for a treat and I’m so happy you found this band! They are truly life changing musically and lyrically.

[@Ibnwhitetrashabdullah]

Love your breakdown on the vocal delivery and how you describe it as hearing someone on the phone over the music. Great description

[@wilhud]

Supporting Caste is where it's at when you're looking for some of the best Propagandhi work ever imo. Glad you found it. Dear Coach's Corner!!!! Should also check out the Failed States album.

[@okaight7248]

IMO Supporting Caste is the PEAK Propagandhi album. Highly recommend giving the whole album a listen through. I didn't love Victory Lap personally but it's solid. This to me is their heaviest album and also the most diverse one in the sense of variety of feel.

[@drivelikejoewho]

I agree but failed states rocks pretty hard too. I'm not big on victory lap either but I admittedly haven't listened to it a whole lot.

[@rohanbullock6532]

@@drivelikejoewholisten! Listen! Adventures in zoochosis may just be one of their best songs.

[@kennethhodge9637]

All there music is about message I feel. You hit the nail right on the head about the clearness in the singing.

[@joshgoodreau6678]

Having a talented musician from the prog metal world saying such positive things about all the bands I love always makes my day! Thanks Mark!

[@edgardelgado7792]

Hell yeah, brother! They're in the studio recording a new album.

[@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve]

Hopefully it's something getting back to their punk roots.. worshipping Truedough /sar

[@Izzy1782]

That means a tour! Please let them come to the Maritimes

[@charlesking880]

Fuck ya! I saw the pics they just posted. Can't wait till they tour again

[@charlesking880]

​@ThrockmortonJGildersleeve they'll never get back to that sound, but they're even better now. Less talk is probably my favorite pop punk album ever, but supporting caste is sooo much better

[@JustinLesamiz]

@@charlesking880Calling ANYTHING Propagandhi has ever made "pop punk" is not only insulting, it's just incorrect.

[@lookandIlooked]

You're welcome homie! I think the fact that you have found and are enjoying imo one of the best bands of all time (definitely in my top 3) makes us all feel warm and fuzzy! Nothing better than putting someone on a band that you love!

[@Dachrizzist]

"Cut into the earth" is another one todd sings that you need to hear. It is farther on the prog side than thrash/punk and showcases Todd's creativity and talent.

[@geebunk1]

I have seen propaghandi live so many times. And their show is fucking amazing! This album is the one. Great choice on this song also. Cheers, always a pleasure.

[@mattmorris1493]

They’ve been one of my favorite bands since ‘96.

[@thelung9153]

Same here! Heard “Less Talk More Rock” and became a fan for life!

[@JohnAdamIan2]

The artwork is a painting by Canadian artist Kent Monkman. Incredible album. That palm muted guitar tone is next level.

[@MCmotoUSA]

Ughhh Propahandhi is so damn good…got into then when I was in 9th grade back in 1999 and they’ve been in my top 3 bands ever since

[@staticprevails]

I'm one of the people that's been requesting this Propagandhi track. Thanks for taking it on and glad you enjoyed it! For another song to consider, there's "Little Brother" by Dead to Me. Great track by an underrated punk band.

[@Derekjude]

Ooooooooo “little brother” ❤

[@aaroncover7518]

Dead to me is good shit

[@Bastisortino]

Thank you Mark.. Propagandhi is one my favorite bands too, their writing is so unique to me. Loved the analysis too! 💪🤟

[@adrianastrolux]

Just want to say that I'm thoroughly enjoying this journey of you discovering some of my favorite bands. I'm not a bass player, but I've really come to appreciate how you interpret it through the music. Strung Out is one of my all time favs, while you've done Firecracker, I'd love to see you do something off of Transmission Alpha Delta - Black Maps would be great. Exile In Oblivion is my favorite album of all time

[@justinfaucett2421]

I think it’s the late ‘90’s and I was in my friends tattoo shop, getting some work done. I had just discovered punk music and he was playing Propaghandi’s album “How to Clean Everything”. I left and went right to the record store and bought that album. 20 some years later and I still listen to them. They are one of the greats!

[@motogpfanatic]

Bought that album in 93 , it’s been in rotation ever since!

[@strangefame81]

“How to clean everything” is a top 10 punk album. I can’t jive with much Propaghandi after that album. They went too prog rock for my tastes.

[@sunnybunnyfeeling7062]

F religion

[@justinfaucett2421]

@@strangefame81 I think because I was into metal and hard rock before I discovered punk, that I’ve gravitated towards the faster, more aggressive punk rock. I love the style progression that Propaghandi has gone through.

[@justinfaucett2421]

@@motogpfanatic same here. Thanks to @lowenduniversity, I listened to Propaghandi all day, after watching this video. The social commentary, that some punk bands put in their lyrics, are just as relevant now as they were back in the ‘90’s.

[@brentoage]

Greatest band. What a tune. I have a playlist called “All the Todd Songs” that has been on regular rotation for years 😂

[@climberguywhoboltssometimes]

Probably been said already but Protest the Hero wrote a song about their love of Propagandhi called Reign of Unending Terror. It rips.

[@punktable7250]

every video you make i see you choose another masterpiece, great vids man, keep digging in in punk rock and hardcore

[@TheB3NCHR1ST]

Suggestion The Lawrence Arms - great lakes/great escapes, cut it up, navigating the windward passage, boat less booze cruise party, quintuple your money

[@justinpardiac1487]

One of my favorite bands, I'm really glad you're enjoying them too!

[@KRSound]

They’re currently recording a new album right now. Can’t wait for it!

[@michael2481-j4t]

One of those bands where it doesn´t matter how many times you listen, you´ll hear new things. Amazing musicianship.

[@_drewplays]

I am so excited because this is probably my favourite record from an all time favourite band. so im happy

[@andydrangstveit8975]

Unscripted Moment is probably my favorite Propagandhi song bass-wise. I’m not even a bass player, but that song is so impressive.

[@davidharris1451]

So glad that you did this review, from watching all your videos I suspected this would be right up your alley. Listening to the rest of the album will be a lot of fun for you, it’s brilliant. I love Todd’s songs, he has such a unique writing style. They are really great live too. I’ve seen them a bunch of times, they are super tight & Todd especially always seems so stoked when they play.

[@DerekStark-g6k]

Todd Kowalski is a bloody Canadian hero for the basslines that he's written.

[@maddadrants]

You're in for a treat when you reach 'How to Clean Everything' 😂

[@PointJovic]

I’ll never fault a band for evolving, but I will always prefer How to Clean Everything and Less Talk, More Rock to the heavier stuff.

[@nstreep]

I love that you love them so much. Seriously one of the best bands to ever exist ever.

[@chrisgermain5730]

Mark I loved every second of this! Recent subscriber to the Patreon (if you old punkers aren’t subscribed what’s your problem? totally worth it to support what this guy is doing and the album reviews are appointment listening)…anyway so glad you chose this song because it’s the biggest crowd pop at every prop show I’ve seen and inarguably the most epic Todd song! Can’t wait for the full Caste reaction. I’ll fight anyone who thinks there is a better band walking this earth than propagandhi 🤘

[@byronromig1]

so great to hear you give these amazing bands like propagandhi the respect they deserve. they have been making music for so many years and putting that work in!!!

[@ImGrahamy]

Great news, just saw that the band is currently in the studio recording a new album. Patreron review when it drops??

[@Ddeamorin]

YES this track stays in my Playlist this whole album slaps thank you for doing this. Check out the track without love .

[@RJMelling]

what!? Since when do Propagandhi sound like this!? I'm used to their early punk stuff! Definately giving all their newer material a listen! Thanks heaps for reigniting my interest in this awesome band 😃

[@Hegder]

Yep! Starting from around Today’s Empires, they went more thrash and more prog. You’ve got some good albums ahead of you!

[@Mike-ix5sv]

Basically by the year 2000 they where a thrashy, technical, melodic punk band not the simple punk band from the early 90's

[@jesse9638]

Since John K Samson left, honestly. It started taking that turn pretty quickly.

[@vwharman]

A really fantastic band, love hearing your breakdowns of their tunes.

[@bigdatlarge]

Today's Empire's blew my mind when it came out, but what really stuck me was when I saw them live on that tour. They sound just like the record! It's one thing to be able to record music like this, but then to pull it off flawlessly live is a whole other thing. Second time I saw them was the Failed States tour with The Flatliners who are also amazing live.

[@21centdregs]

heyo, this is one of the tunes i was hoping to see broken down here. good shit!

[@lucasrussell7199]

My god I love PROPAGANDHI!! Best live show ever, so technical. Hopefully they go on tour again soon 🔥🔥🔥

[@Fineonee]

Tomorrow’s Ashes/With friends like these is straight 🔥🔥 How to clean everything is one of the all time greats, I went through 3 copies before I downloaded it. I got to hang out with Chris and Jordo for about an hour on the Less talk tour, such cool guys. Showdown was one of my favorites but no John until showtime 😢

[@MarcLanteigne-yg8sy]

Holy shit this just made my day, wish more people knew about this band. The progressive evolution of this band from an album to another is amazing. Wish you would start from the first album and move on.

[@megadethroll]

Glad to hear you’ve discovered Propagandhi, been a fan of them from the beginning, check out some of their early work. “Anti-Manifesto” hits pretty hard!

[@blunderbrain11]

Dying for The Weakerthans video! Not super bass heavy, but the singer/songwriter was the original bassist for Propagandhi and he’s my favorite songwriter of all time. Their bassist is really tasteful though, maybe I’d suggest the song “Time’s Arrow” for the dueling bass/guitar solo (sort of?) but I’m not sure if it’s the best representation of the band.

[@nickytlica3220]

Or "Sun In An Empty Room". But I agree...he is one of the best songwriters I've ever heard

[@fillycheesefl]

Glad you love this band. They are one of the few that have gotten better with time. Probably the only band from the 90s punk era that I still listen to regularly.

[@markacres768]

This channel is rad. Great bands!

[@paulmason6127]

My favorite Propagandhi song, thank you!

[@intothemild9414]

It's about a refugee adjusting to Canada winters and trying to get family out of Afghanistan. Lyrics are pretty straightforward.

[@jamescardy3530]

Definitely one of my favourite of their songs

[@deespecv9214]

One of my fav bands since the 90's

[@michaelconley-biggs4883]

Your analysis is spot on. They basically drew the gain back with each album. Thanks for checking them out! Even when you get into the john k. Era, he he's really unique pick tone and style.

[@gantybop]

My all time favourite band, what a treat! Ths whole album is incredible, Dear coaches corner, without love, last will and testament, Sander Katz... all impeccable.

[@brandonmoorat2263]

I Spy, Todds' previous band, should be added to the list.

[@slack128]

Been listening to them since the early 90s. They keep getting better and better

[@frankthetrollsmtggaming]

They are amazing live.. seen them at least 3-4 times in my lifetime.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

You could go on for months between Propagandhi and A Wilhelm Scream.. I got my first Propagandhi album in middle school, "How to Clean Everything". They used to be much more punk but every iteration of style they have evolved into has been fantastic. A band that has progressed without getting too far away from who they are. My absolute favorite album from them and one of the best punk albums ever is "Today's Empires Tomorrows Ashes"... Back to the Motor league is my fking jam.

[@JustinLesamiz]

Propagandhi never stopped being punk... I'll never understand this argument. Few punk bands, if ANY, are more punk than Propagandhi.

[@_Jake.From.Statefarm_]

@JustinLesamiz I said "more" did I not? They've added a rock/metal aspect to their music. I never said they weren't punk....

[@mega8284]

This whole album is an absolute masterpiece! And those first two tracks are as good a start to any album I have ever heard.

[@ronthorn3]

Dude, every time I hear Propagandhi I get fucking chills and I’ve been listening to them for 16 years.

[@speculative182]

Yes! I can only hope this means that this album is gonna be on the next full album poll?! 😅😊

[@LowEndUniversity]

Absolutely. 😇

[@JakeBass666]

As a prog guy, you're going to love this band sooooo much. Go all the way back to Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes, everything from there forward sounds like a new band from their initial version. The last 5 albums are pretty much all bangers all the way through, I can't wait to find out your favorite songs.

[@adriancole9681]

Hell yes! Great song. Banger of an album. Amazing.

[@christopherhill7843]

These guys are great. Funny though, every time I listen to the older stuff I am amazed that they are not bigger. They built something special.

[@MrSirhcsellor]

Frick ya! 🤟 One of my favs from Propagandhi! Believe I did suggest this one too, back when you did the Failed Imagineers review. Definitely a banger!

[@mauriciomartinez8188]

This is amazing!

[@zhafrantan6934]

Hell yeah!! And today they just posted that they're recording new stuffs 😊

[@jth1670]

This band is si awesome. Listening to them for close to 30 years and still in my top 5 I guess. Bass speaking, really like Adventures in Zoochosis. Such a nice song. Breakdown = Goosebumps everytime.

[@wayfarer13]

You’ve covered two Canadian legends. Now you need to view some SNFU. I’d suggest either Rusty Rake or Big Thumbs

[@dschmitz1892]

Todd wrote and sang 'Nigredo' ❤

[@RobertTheBruce88]

This song was a new chapter in the quality of their song writing. Complete masterpiece.

[@ericmartin171]

Supporting Caste from front to back is perfect. It really set the tone for the band in the last few years.

[@timsunderland5153]

This is their heaviest album! Still blows me away that a band can write 7 masterpiece albums in a row! Without a doubt the greatest band of all time!

[@aimericlajuzan6507]

I love that you gave props to BTBAM. They and Propagandhi are 2 of my top 3 favorite bands!

[@geoffarcuri7877]

They get better with every record. I love this band.

[@chrisbryz1652]

Such a underated so good so many good albums and songs

[@jasoncessna]

They opened with this song in Houston after not playing there for 20 years. It. Was. Insane. A poor guy dislocated his shoulder within 10 seconds. Anyway, this video made my day. Seeing someone enjoy this song for the first time is absolutely magical; I was grinning the entire video. Thanks for uploading this! Can't wait to do this deep dive into your content

[@bradleyhoffman81]

Every punk bands! FAVORITE punk band!

[@juliusseizure324]

Propagandhi is one of the greatest Melodic Progressive Thrash Hardcore bands ever.

[@waynegrantzky]

Def gotta revisit this band's material.

[@RB3PROGUITAR]

I bought a used vinyl of this album on a whim sometime around 2011 for $5 because the cover was awesome. I knew of Propagandhi during my teenage years when how to clean everything came out. I thought it was ok but I was a huge metal head so I never really got into the band. Putting this record on and listening to this song as the opening track for the first time blew my fucking mind. It was really awesome to see you hear it for the first time because it brought back memories for me feeling the exact same way. Supporting Caste is an album I still listen to all the time to this day. It's my favorite Propagandhi album, and definitely in my top 10 albums of all time. I'm telling you right now this album, failed states and potemkin city limits will blow your mind. Just wait until you hear supporting caste, without love and last will and testament. This will be your favorite band or close to it.