Bad Books - You Wouldn't Have to Ask

[@eliseocls]

If this song was an hour long it still wouldn't be long enough. Andy is excellence

[@saidinjest]

True, but this is Kevin's song.

[@JohnnyAnayaNTP]

Two original and different voices doing such harmonies makes an incledible contrast and it sounds GREAT!

[@ChimCham463]

It sounds like Andy Hull double tracked in harmony.

[@ConfusedDinosaur-rl8hp]

The two voices 😮‍💨

[@attiku]

i love this song so much

[@GranolaBarStudios]

That disappearing and reappearing jacket on the drummer!

[@nolank2166]

best song I have ever heard.

[@brizzleayaz]

My only wish is that this song was longer, I love everything about it.

[@breemcmanus]

How great are these lyrics

[@malfaro1392]

The fact that I've met both of them. JESUS. So handsome & brilliant.

[@julia17long]

This randomly gets stuck in my head all the time xDD

[@jiphobrushtail7054]

Awesome song ❤

[@ckbennetttn]

this song rocks, and needs to be longer!!!

[@DarthXasthur]

The ear to ear smile i wore for that entire video performance was rejuvenating as well as therapeutic. With the inception of Bad Books, its seemingly pointless to mix in other music of any kind. Ive sworn off other entirely and am now on a strict vegan diet of Andy and Kevin. 2 of the 5 greatest songwriters of our time are in this. They should tour with two toughs, another amazing all-star band. Really though its a rather elementary concept. Andy Hull plus Kevin Devine equals? Nuff Said...

[@shakenjake11]

Live tonight at the crescent in Phoenix, going early so I can meet them, stoked.

[@LickingInTheRain]

Is that Andy Hull!?!?

[@mudandbleach]

excited to see them on sat.

[@riddledrhythms8821]

This was exactly what I was searching for! Thanks so much! Time to make some music myself. ❣️❣️

[@BlakeYuckert]

Classiest video I have ever seen.

[@AbuseAccess]

bad books is so freaking amazing!

What an excellent way to start the day! Fantastic video! Time to use all this inspiration to make some tunes.

[@B0LSHY]

Good music :) love Manchester's old style and this project (Bad Books) captures that for me in music i havent heard yet. Manchesters orchestra's new stuff isnt quite the same as it used to be. I would go for more acoustic/raw Machester than most of the new stuff.

[@fightoffyourdemons46]

+Clayton Hayes You should check out Right Away Great Captain if you're into the more acoustic stuff

[@B0LSHY]

+Brian thanks man :) I actually got almost all 3 albums memorized now lol. Can't get enough of Andy haha

[@aashidhaniya]

I always felt 'Simple Math' was Manchester Orchestra at its best but yea after it it's not quite the same....

[@jaredmurray9607]

Been awhile.. How do you after a black mile to the surface??

[@flooperduck]

Damn. This is Beatles quality shit right here.

[@Circey5519]

Who is this?

[@Circey5519]

Cool!

[@innerearproductions1364]

One of my favorites! Keep up the wonderful work! Feeling inspired to make music myself! ⭐

[@mikehowton707]

Perfect thanks...

[@jacosupreme]

Amazing Album! 9/10 for me

[@VivaLaJamii]

i like the video concept. great song.

[@rss5461]

not long enough. but i guess good things come in small packages

[@MrMrEdakiss]

bennnnnnn! looks soooo happppyyyyyyyy hahah awww

[@friskydeadman]

tambourine master!

[@Soxrule11]

Nice song Bad Beards ;)

[@docBOSS1444]

@DarthXasthur you can't say that, there is so much good new music its overwhelming but you just have to dig a little more for it

[@danatan79]

great video. bad books are great live :D

[@gophins23]

they need to tour again

[@kennygr8ify]

I Wish This Song was a Little Bit Longer, Like 2:52 or 3:01!

[@dingoguy100]

awesome song! 10/10 not a surprise lol

[@lwagnero]

What an awesome Weezer cover band.

[@BrettLewis7]

I never realized how short this song was till just now.

[@kennygr8ify]

I Wish I Had a Time Machine SO Bad!!!!

[@TheDanielfirmin]

am i the only guy who ses that in some shots the drummer has a jacket, and others he doesnt? hes a wizard...

[@wmgilmor]

Did you guys see Manchester Orchestra's video premiere for "Simple Math" on IFC? Its pretty rad.

[@ratemisia]

Crooked days come bundled up in bunches They break your brain like a branch And push you out here asking after something You should know I don't have 'Cause if I had it, you wouldn't have to ask If I had it, you wouldn't have to ask Later on when you bargain with your mirror And you ask, "Is it really that bad?" Well, if it wasn't, you wouldn't have to ask If it wasn't, you wouldn't have to ask (Well,) How could you know if you didn't? What's left to say when your tongue's turned to ash? Oh, I'll tell you you're fine and forgiven So you wouldn't have to ask Shoot what's left, slip inside your sinner's smile Another man in a mask But if you faced it you wouldn't need a mask If you meant it you wouldn't need a mask If I could fix you, you wouldn't have to ask If I could help you, you wouldn't have to ask

[@Huntertington]

@DeathBox18 yeah well that would make sense considering andy hull has talked about Weezer being a big influence on his music a lot.

[@ajay0nz]

this is great! :D

[@CherryWavesss]

PWAHAHAHAA YES!!!!! YES!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!

[@gladitsnotme]

I never knew Shay Carl was in a band!!!!

[@SheistyProductions]

the drummer is so cute :)

[@neversaid_iwasbrave]

"Later on with my brother 69in'" Even if I got in a car crash earlier that day, the SF Bad Books show was pretty amazing and made it a great night.

[@kennygr8ify]

Can Anybody Tell Me What Went Wrong in 2016?!

[@scallywagx3]

1:00 - 1:02 my face while listening to this song

[@bettinamoh]

wow, i just found them on spotify. thanks god! they're amazing!!!

[@thenightbladefeeds]

I remember seeing Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine and not even knowing of Bad Books. Now I'm sure I like Bad Books more than both.

[@TheKPiech]

listen to im an island by kaz piech

[@TheThroney]

@gladitsnotme haha thats what i was gonna say, but thought i better check the comments.. :)

[@DarthXasthur]

@jkim0218 The other 3? Max Bemis, Jesse Lacey, but more than anyone, Chris (motherfucking) Conley. I've actually met Chris and talked to all of Saves the Day, as well as having them all autograph my Daybreak LP. They are truly an amazing band who i would love to see tour with Manchester, or Bad Books (Manchester+KD)!!!

[@mrawsomepants355]

It sounds a little like early Weezer, at least this song, most of their other stuff doesn't

[@123seanieb]

How many bands is Andy in or has been in or what? ..Manchester Orchestra, right away great captain, bad books?

[@Maxochist90]

@tornupcollegeapps Ben definitely looks like Mark. Oh man.

[@theedwardcunningham]

@Soxrule11 Good Beards you mean ;) ;) hahaa

[@babyfaceaviator7862]

their sound reminds me of Weezer

[@playlistismo]

@ ▷ Bad Books 🎶▷ You Wouldn't Have To Ask 💿▷ Bad Books 📅▷ 2010 🎬︎▷ Jason Miller

[@JamesJenkemJingleHeimerShit]

I hope freeman comes back for bb3

[@hampig]

Not enough if you ask me.

[@natrix19]

Kevin Devine looks like Toby from the office, also I'm waiting for Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl to make an appearance ala Lithium, lastly...great band

[@ZacharyDymek]

Andy Hull wishes he could be as cool as Kevin Devine

[@rebeccajneill]

I love those dresses! Anyone know what they are?

[@bw5260]

i was born in the WRONG decade, gah!

[@phllpcbllrs]

Chis Freeman still looks blind.

[@Exsonius]

I wonder why..?>Sarcasm

[@heathertreat]

wait... andy hull... what?!?!?!?!?

[@KnoDav]

@gladitsnotme Boo

[@masterfries]

Could use more cow bell....

[@CharlesUibel]

Is that Penn and Teller?

[@ferris0913]

@DarthXasthur I would argue Rivers Cuomo, Adam Marsh, and Ben Gibbard would be in a top 5.

[@DWall646]

is that Lenny Kravitz!?

[@kennygr8ify]

Dean Wollenberg, I was thinking the same thing!

[@CharlesUibel]

they don't exactly have the 60s dance down

[@mikehowton707]

@number1ontop Hey is that guy playing the acoustic guitar the bassist for Manchester Orchestra?

[@sinistersoul5525]

Is this andy hull

[@gharontas]

manchester orchestra featuring kevin devine :pppppp....... whatta...????

[@ThriftStoreTalent]

who the hell is shay carl?

[@nikalatika]

Oh, these fellas and their neck-beards~

[@JohnnyAnayaNTP]

Nicki, please, stop staring at me. I'm enjoying music, don't fuck this up.

[@bethanysmitka]

I miss Jeremiah.

[@Kyle5152]

clearly there are at least 4 rebecca black fans...

[@rossdixon]

Who the fuck is Shay Carl?

[@jbrom100]

Hate the video but great song

[@DarthXasthur]

@jkim0218 Yeah i cover a whole bunch of Say Anything and Brand New on my page, check it out if you got a second. Ill eventually get around to dooing Mesa Arizona, Right Away Great Captain, and Do You Really Like Being Alone. Ive just been far too lazy as of late. HAHAHAH! All the Manchester video's are priceless. They are more funny and entertaining than anything thats on mainstream tv these days. All those bands kick ass! Thats pretty much it for good new music though. Typical dickhead stance.

[@JohnLennon100]

I loved the vocal harmonies ... didn't like the guitar solo ....great melody ...

[@Kyle5152]

clearly there are at least 4 rebecca black fans...this is not a good thing.

[@IrishRhavin]

@SunnyManchester A dude who thinks he's funny on youtube

[@HeyKooz255]

Who the fuck is Shay Carl?