I can't get enough of PROPAGANDHI! Bass Teacher REACTS to "Unscripted Moment"

[@BonsaiPop]

Being a fan of this band for over 20 years has been a wild ride. Going from the grinding politico street punk from “How to Clean Everything” to where they are now as this incredibly technical thrash fusion was something to behold. And something to get used to. Supporting caste was such a departure. As fans we didn’t know what to do with it, but each album just sinks in and they get better and better.

[@juliusseizure324]

Oh yeah. Less Talk, More Rock was leaps and bounds above How to Clean Everything, and Todays Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes was miles above THAT! But yeah, Supporting Caste was(forgive the tired example LOL)LIGHT YEARS above all the rest. THAT record was different. Like TE/TA was but so much improved overall. UNTOUCHABLE. And that’s where a great records hight is measured against. No matter the genre. That’s a perfect record.

[@yarbsfpv]

HTCE was one of the albums that shaped my formative high school years, and Ska Sucks was one of my first priorities to teach myself when I first picked up a Bass.

[@blairmcmackin8857]

How to clean everything changed my life. It was a random buy in my teen years. I had heard so much about this band but never really gave um a listen. Then when I popped that CD in I probably listened to it on repeat 100 times in a row and have bought every Prop CD since and seen them live 5 or 6 times

[@arlowolf1690]

Great band in every album; Same ethos, but definitely a different attack each album. Also, I love your videos, Bro

[@juliusseizure324]

@@blairmcmackin8857 fuck yeah HTCE was on the daily playlist for years.

[@ChooseBrian]

I really love that you are a fan of them now. One of the BEST to ever do it. Honestly, your channel is the only thing worth watching these days

[@LowEndUniversity]

You're the best!

[@aaroncover7518]

Failed states full album on Patreon LETS GO

[@ImagineBanquets]

We named unscripted moments: a podcast about propagandhi after this song.

[@bETAstudios4K]

I came here to make a joke about that!

[@andydrangstveit8975]

And a great podcast at that!

[@MrSevensunsga]

I've got a suggestion... what if for the next full Propagandhi album listen through you bring one of your prog or metal musician friends along. Someone who hasn't heard them and maybe isn't into punk? Maybe a guitarist or someone who will look at it from a different angle. Could be fun to get their reaction.

[@Mr_Afternoon]

Get a drummer too. Jord claims that he never reuses a fill. He’s so good.

[@Mr_Afternoon]

This is probably my favourite song about being a parent. This and Adventures in Zoochosis just slay me.

[@Mr_Afternoon]

There is also a really great podcast that has been breaking down Propagandhi song by song. It happens to be called Unscripted Moments. The band members have all been on and they are all just incredibly cool, thoughtful and generous people. I love them so much.

[@1thess523]

My old band Millhouse got to open for them here in San Antonio Texas for their Less Talk More Rock tour in the mid 90's, the original bassist John Sampson was still in the band .

[@bluestars]

Mark has made me appreciate the last few Propagandhi albums more than I initially did, but the first two will always be my favourites. I hope he'll review Samson-era stuff eventually.

[@hyzerbomb957]

I saw them in Denton on that tour! I don't remember the name of the venue. It got so hot that they took a 10 minute break for people to go outside and cool off. Chris decided to play the rest of the set naked, lol!

[@nobirdsnomasters]

John K. Samson has gone onto front the weakerthans. Would be hilarious for a bass reaction to them if we all agree to not tell him what weakerthans sounds like, only letting him know it's a former member of propagandhi.

[@matta.9235]

Yes!!!! Can't wait for Failed States full album reaction :) :) :)

[@zeebs8170]

Fun fact - The Failed States cover art was painted by Todd. I’d love to see you do Cut into the Earth off of Potemkin City Limits. I’ve always loved that track.

[@ValiantGoat]

Really looking forward to when we get to Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes. Blew my mind as a teen when it came out.

[@simitchell]

Yeah the band is amazing - todd is brilliant - love that ya found them!

[@wilhud]

Propagandhi has been consistently amazing and growing over all these years! Definitely one of my all time favorites!

[@arlsincharge]

I like the way you break down the song and describe what makes each component great, not just the bass. I've listened to the song hundreds of times and never thought about the synced vocal hits, or the guitars hitting the vocal melody as a reason that makes this track so good. I think when I listen to Propagandhi I play a whole album and some of the elements that make a song great get lost because each song is so deep. Or I end up singing along to Chris and Todd... Either way it's fascinating that you're able open my eyes to a new way of appreciating a song I've listened to hundreds of times.

[@Numberofthings]

Their next album will probably be the best thing to ever exist

[@jonnydisaster]

GREAT VIDEO / ANALYSIS OF THIS ONE. I LOVE THIS RECORD, ITS SUCH A GOOD ONE IN THEIR DISCOGRAPHY. A PERSONAL FAVORITE FROM THIS ALBUM IS THE TRACK “RATTAN CANE” LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT YOU COVER NEXT!

[@generaldisarayhk]

Everything Propagandhi does is amazing. They can do no wrong.

[@RB3PROGUITAR]

One of my favorite prop songs.

[@joshwhiteman6937]

Todd plays the bass on the protest the hero song "the Canary" its amazing pick and finger style mix performance. If and when you get a chance check it out. The palimpsest album is incredible.

[@cirofdo]

Propagandhi is something else

[@ceejluige4816]

I will keep patiently waiting for your full album review of "How To Clean Everything". Admittedly, knowing what you like about the band, it won't be your favorite, but it'll still be a lot of fun.

[@paulgioia9730]

Theyre the best man. Literally. My favourite band along with Rush and Megadeth. They just utterly rip on every level and exceed most of the wealth the entire music industry’s lyrical contributions combined. And theyre massive Rush fans too. Neil, Geddy and Alex are so important in how well Propagandhi has always progressed. Its such an ideological conversation really. Because when truly examined (and trust - Prop have BEEN examined. Check out how many communities there are surrounding them) - there are few bands that play like they do. Its the rare sound of three dudes who have been together for over 30 years. You can’t rush it and you cant, ahem… script it either. Athankyew. Supporting Caste is the best punk album of all time. Not my words - Bill Stevenson’s.

[@livilleborg3499]

Seeing you praise this band that I have loved most of my life without anyone to ever share that love with is amazing!

[@TboneWilly77]

Propagandhi! 30 year fan here! You are going to love Todd’s bass and vocals on a new unreleased song being referred to as “Life on the Line”.

[@ligairi]

Love that you love Propagandhi. It’s been my favorite thing to witness on your punk journey. When you get to Today’s Empires, Tomorrow’s Ashes, make sure you listen to the Remastered version. Fixed some really weird guitar and drum tones that the original release (which I still love) had. The remaster made it sound much more like Chris wanted it to and it’s now closer to their current sound, rather than being a tonal outlier.

[@brentoage]

The best band to ever do it! This is one of my favourite songs by them, and it's so fun to watch you discover the next part and the next part because it's just sooooo good. Todd rules! I really hope you have the chance to see them live someday, because they are incredible.

[@Mr_Afternoon]

Todd is amazing he plays these super technical riffs while bouncing all over the stage.

[@Nickel138]

Great reaction and breakdown, as always. “What the hell was that?” 😂😂😂 One of my favorite bands. Unrelated, and slightly different, I think a good reaction would be Sunny Day Real Estate - “In Circles.” Very cool bass line.

[@phillipgriego4675]

Canadian bands don't eff around...Rush, Propagandhi, Protest the Hero, Archspire 🤯

[@nicolasrondeau212]

And... Nomeansno !

[@MarcLanteigne-yg8sy]

​@@nicolasrondeau212hell yeah I second that!

[@sethuberalles]

You gotta do an interview with Todd on here or something, super nice guy!

[@geebunk1]

I Really enjoyed this reaction. Over the past 20 years I have seen propaghandi live at least 5 times. Their live show is just incredible. Keep up the great work!!

[@peterdelvillano9432]

I think Nuno Pereira, the lead singer of AWS, said it best: "They just don't make bad albums."

[@marcgolas5560]

This video brought me so much joy. Getting to watch you hear this for the first time and catch all the little candy bits brought me back to hearing it for the first time myself.

[@wesleyrostoll7371]

So glad you're loving this band and going through their catalog. Gotta say, I don't think a month has gone by in the last 25 years that I have not listened to their first album at least once. They're great all the way through.

[@chrisrothrock3096]

They are so amazing lyrically and musically. They have changed so much but gotten so complex I love it and can’t recommend them enough.

[@hyzerbomb957]

I've seen Todd switch up between a pick and fingers during a few songs when I've seen them. It's amazing to watch Todd, and also Brian from A Wilhelm Scream, play so well while rocking out super hard. It makes you appreciate them even more!

[@cuckooflower]

Very much looking forward to watching the Failed States full album review when it appears 🙂 (And to Propagandhi, if you’re reading this, I’m very much looking forward to hearing the new album when it appears! Hurry up 😀)

[@speculative182]

This album needs to get on the Patreon list soon 😊 So much fun basslines and beautiful bass tone on this album

[@MCmotoUSA]

Propagandhi is freakin amazing, been loving this band for over 20 years, happy to see you're getting sucked in too! You gave them the STANK FACE, that says it all.

[@paulfield6815]

If you like this song you should look up the band "Counterfit" and their album "From finish to starting line"

[@phaseshifter78]

Love this reaction. Failed States is just awesome. Heavy af and the bass is insane. As is the artwork 🔥 hope you do a full album reaction...

[@s3bizarre]

the first 2 albums are part of my punk DNA.

[@tbx59]

I love the journey Propagandhi has taken us on the last 30+ years (I also hope the next album is a departure since the first 4 albums were all different and now we've gotten a little too samey the last 20 years)

[@andydrangstveit8975]

YEEESSSSSAS! I’ve been wanting you to do this one! I LOVE this song!

[@WRXBase]

Mark. Thank you for turning me on to these guys. Wow.

[@LowEndUniversity]

You're welcome! -- but thank everyone else for turning ME onto them, so that I could turn YOU onto them! 😉

[@MarcLanteigne-yg8sy]

I've been blessed growing up listening to these guys since I'm 13, in Canada we have some secret gems Propagandhi being one of them and Grimskunk being second.

[@joshsparrowchannel]

hey from Winnipeg Canada!! love these dudes .. love your channel!

[@jinxremovingrock]

Try to see them live! Amazing performance

[@covidcityrockers2146]

I never noticed the backup vocals in the last part that sound like monks chanting or somthing 15:29

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

I never clicked faster. I wanted to see the reaction to the bass tapping at the end 😂😂

[@jeremyrafuse5330]

The reaction did not disappoint 😂 literally my same reaction when I first got the album

[@savethebeeeez]

Best band ever !!!!

[@TomAlderman1978]

I love this band.. I have been for 30 years now.. Love this!

[@birdieerdie2349]

"Just .......... Yes."😂

[@BlahBlahFreeman]

Hey man, you have to react to Unexpect's "Words". ChaotH, the bass player has a Bass playthrough of the song if you'd prefer that. But the bass work on that song, and the band in particular is amazing.

[@zhafrantan6934]

This song is perfect. The lyrics. Amazing.

[@AverageGuy28]

Although is very different vocals wise, their first album is great. You should check out "Haillie Sallase, Up Your Ass" or "Showdown". I don't really like too much tracks with Todd on vocals, so that's a plus for that album, he wasn't there yet.

[@punkthom]

The one album I skipped until recently. I should've listened a lot sooner. Thanks for pushing me to dive deep. I was prepping for this and wanted to have a good feel for the album. It's just as solid in its own way as their other albums

[@connors83]

Outstanding song, outstanding band, outstanding choice. Really enjoyed your breakdown. Cheers

[@LowEndUniversity]

Much appreciated!

[@sintaklaas6427]

Hey Mr. Low End University, your joy in analyzing the songs you choose is addictive - and that is a compliment - do I detect some Zen- Philosophy here?! ( thanks from Palermo, Sicily)

[@dalweed100]

Nice discover !! Love to see your vids as always ;) and congratulation for the youtube plate

[@LowEndUniversity]

Thank you very much!

[@thewickerman1985]

You need to check bigwig too

[@GavinHuss]

Todd is a great musical bassist. His parts are just a lot of fun.

[@Mr_Afternoon]

He’s a guitar player first. Check out his pre-prop band, I Spy.

[@wesshriner]

Propagghandi is sick! Please do Newtown Scraper from Hot Water Music next

[@littledittymusic727]

Love me some Propagandhi!

[@MyNamelsBlue]

Love the punk detours of the channel

[@maeamaille]

One of my favorites from them

[@caffeinatedinsanity2324]

Uh oh this is dangerous. Low End University is turning into a Propagandhi stan haha In all honesty though, I love them. Failed States isn't exactly the first album I would use to introduce people to them, it's kind of gloomy but in a way that punches you in the face. Threw me off the first time but came to enjoy it.

[@thewickerman1985]

Anything from todays empires tomorrows ashes

[@wayfarer13]

Best Canadian punk band on the go. Perhaps in Canadian history? Maybe on par with SNFU, which you need to cover.

[@tonightweareone]

best vocals in punk imo, bad religion and AWS close second for me

[@richieb1125]

If youre working your way recent to eaely albums, its just going to get better and better sir. Enjoy!! Another great episode

[@thewickerman1985]

Love all these albums but that’s the one

[@SippyTango]

You will get views for Radiohead reactions. There are too many good songs to count, but I recommend "Jigsaws falling into place", "Paranoid Android", and my personal favorite, "knives out" for cool bass riffs. For some weirder stuff, I would suggest "pyramid song".

[@youriboulianne]

Propag is just the one of those "can't do any wrong" bands. I can't wait for you to explore the older stuff to hear what you have to say, as you always have great comments. Another "can't do any wrong" band is A Wilhelm Scream. I really hope you'll go back to them someday. I know I suggested The King is Dead, but Skid Rock might be a better choice. I'm going to repeat a very old comment I did : nobody else will suggest this, but here's a "just trust me" suggestion : Oversight - Just a Word.

[@Ddeamorin]

I hope you get to potemkin City limits album, my personal favorite with supporting caste.

[@TboneWilly77]

Cut into the earth is one of their best!

[@Ddeamorin]

@TboneWilly77 this guy knows!

[@littledittymusic727]

This!

[@thewickerman1985]

My dude

[@tjkillmer]

Best band ever

[@jeffd2118]

Great song! Lotus Gait is my favorite bass track on the album.

[@deltav864]

That's been my Steam username since the album came out... ironically I'm basking in the plasma glow of my home entertainment prison whenever I launch a game from there.

[@BryceHunt-eu7zw]

Revolution by Authority Zero next!!!

[@mattj2692]

Told ya you'd like this one 😂😂

[@f.b.jeffers0n]

Me again, for the algo, w/ my BBC request!

[@derpderpin1568]

Hope you cover Nolly from Periphery at some point.

[@LowEndUniversity]

Coming soon, I just interviewed him too... 🙂

[@mikesmeltzer6921]

Again requesting Lounge Act by Nirvana please

[@tommycarotenuti3901]

Day 5 of requesting Million Bucks by ALL

[@mattmorris1493]

No way, Birds or Cause are the two that would blow him away.

[@tommycarotenuti3901]

@ I’m just a big fan of that song it’s great

[@regentrex7735]

I gave up on Propagandhi after ‘How to Clean Everything’. Kinda giving Strung Out vibes these days