I'm inspired by this!

This isn't the first time I've reviewed Amyl and the Sniffers, but it is the first time I've reviewed them remotely: I'm currently on tour with The Darkness. "U Should Not Be Doing That" is Amyl and the Sniffers' first release since their 2021 album "Comfort To Me". I love it and their video.........
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[@mariannemargaretschmidt]

"It's so video-y" is exactly the kind of analysis we need.

[@jokermtb]

Been a fan of Amyl and the Sniffers since 2019 or so. Incredible to see how they've evolved into a far more confident a band today, and really bringing the full-power rock n' roll intensity. We need bands like this.

[@jeffvandenelzen3932]

She seems really fun and cool, with zero need to project anything resembling flirty or sexy. Could but doesn’t. She is so great, and the band is obviously also excellent. This song in particular is super good. I’m so happy for their worldwide success. Well deserved!

[@chguardi]

We don't need the fancy studio-like setting, all we need is you Justin. Stay safe

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks!

[@LiamArdo89]

Just wish he'd play more of the song he's talking about

[@Shelly-op1kx]

That’s what I was going to say lol!🥰

[@BboyCorrosive]

@@LiamArdo89 KZbin copyright, can't monetize with ads if you play too much of it

[@victoriafelix5932]

And the side-lighting is just gorgeous, almost like honey, right?

[@rongt859]

It was the punk band " The Saints " from Australia who were the first to use Sax in a punk with the song in 1978 "Know Your Product" after their first big single " Stranded " got them an EMI contract in the UK

[@petrichor649]

I think it was X-Ray Spex.

[@AzByCxDwEt]

You might argue that they aren't punk, but Melbourne band Masters Apprentices "Turn Up Your Radio" from 1970 was a very sax-heavy rock song.

[@KLN97]

There was loads of sax on the Stooges' funhouse album

[@EJROCKER1]

Not really. Check out James Chance and the Distortions. They played C B.G.B.'s in the early days.

[@davestrain9529]

@@KLN97 BlooooW Steve!!!!! RIP Steve.....

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

The remoteness when you're travelling gives it a lovely lo-fi quality, like it's the olden days when we were all less old!

[@SuziQ.]

To me, it just seems like he’s in a brighter room when he’s not in his man cave.

[@NinStardust]

@@SuziQ. yeah, that Swiss studio definitely has basement/dungeon vibes. That one plastic potted plant ain’t fooling nobody Jus! 😂😂😂

[@SuziQ.]

@@NinStardust , I get a Brady Bunch era basement playroom vibe from the Swiss man cave. It’s the paneling.

[@ZuzuTheLemon]

​@@NinStardust ah yes, the polypropylene palm that never grows any new leaves. 😂

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Back then, when the wellies were made of wood... ^^ (Swiss-German saying translated literally - because it's fun sometimes to do so, even though "it's not the yellow from the egg" xD )

[@SamwiseXIV]

The Steven Ogg character is an “eshay”, our version of a “chav”. The jersey is a rugby league jersey.

[@sheepbender]

Could just be a Bogan.. eshay is so Gen Z..

[@crispinholt942]

It’s a Penrith Panthers shirt - and he’s definitely an Eshay

[@sheepbender]

@@crispinholt942 eshay ey.. kids these days.. 🙄

[@henryheartbreak795]

Anyone seen Bad Boy Bubby?

[@matthewmcalley392]

​@@henryheartbreak795 Yes🤣👍

[@andycrowley]

Amyl and the sniffers were awesome at Primavera last weekend, quality band. Gorgeous guitar too, bravo Uncle Graham! 🎸

[@GreatPlanet-c7o]

There is always a great Rock scene in Australia! It's never really been seen in other parts of the English world, but should be. So many great artists in Australia.

[@sssiman]

yeah like mid night oil

[@PRINCESS-zz3wq]

I was so happy to discover this band with guided by angels recently. Like a breath of fresh air, when she says i got plenty of energy, that shit is hard

[@katherinejoantaylorhowtoac3171]

I love that this was filmed in Los Angeles - I live there. So many iconic Los Angeles landmarks they used in this video. From circus liquor to I believe Runyon canyon to Second Street tunnel. It’s a love story between Los Angeles (Steven Ogg) and Amy Taylor (Australia). Such a great song and video from one of my favorite bands. Another being The Darkness of course.

[@rubberface1424]

"I play cowbell in a punk band" has to be the coolest sentence ever, right?

[@lesliehutchins326]

I love Uncle Graham’s library! You look relaxed and happy and as always…handsome!😻👍🫶

[@mclarkusa]

❤❤❤ I love it! Kind of reminds me of a dirty punkish No Doubt, or an Aussie Deborah Harry kind of feel to it. Either way I love the unapologetic, raw, in your face vibe it has. Thanks for digging this one up for us! G'day Mate!

[@marceliwa225]

Digging this up?? The video of the song has like 900k+ views in 2 months... 😂 amy is really not a secret anymore. They are on tour with the foo fighters right now.

[@DarkTortuga81]

This song is great. I’ve been listening to a nonstop.. 🎸

[@16addam]

They just keep getting better and better....Absolutely love them, STILL!

[@MartyrDK]

Always great when you show less known bands. Your love for music is amasing.

[@dirkjewitt5037]

I've been digging on Amyl and the Sniffers for a while now. I'm a sniffer!

[@antsteep]

Australian Bogan's at some of LA's iconic landmarks. Love it

[@peterprice5896]

Ive been checking out concert footage of this band and they are very cool 👍🏻

[@SourceEndorsed]

Saw them live Saturday night, frigging awesome, Amy is a little pocket rocket of livewire energy on stage

[@RosieHarp]

Thanks for taking time on tour to entertain us. I'm so glad you've returned ⭐️

[@callingoutdead]

Production quality is fine, keep doing your thing.

[@Ghostoad]

Amyl and Sniffers are awesome. That's all there is to it.

[@GavTech74]

Love this track and the video just makes the whole thing that much cooler

[@chimpana]

Nice house Uncle Graham and Aunt Janet.

[@johnw8102]

I love your channel man. Got me back into listening to The Darkness. I was in high school when Permission to Land released in the US and I was just like "Who the fuck is this?" in the best way lol. Been a fan ever since. Keep rocking

[@garyleem2000]

Uncle Graham’s bookshelf is wonderful!!!!

[@Blakjade]

I always like the locations of your remotes. Sound and lighting is fine. Love your uncle's bookshelves. Love the song. Will check them out.

[@lesliehutchins326]

Stop saying “sorry” for this. The lighting is actually GREAT! And tell Aunt Janet that the bookshelves look nice and tidy. She’ll like that.😜😻👍

[@sarab4135]

You made my day Justin, I needed this soooo much ❤️ Especially Dumb Punts 😉😙

[@trufflehuffer]

Absolutely love Amyl & the Sniffers. Love the beatiness of this track. Amy’s collaboration with the Viagra Boys is also worth a look & listen.

[@adampickren124]

The video is definitely giving off a Bowie/Jagger Dancing in the Street vibe. Love it.

[@RM-li9ty]

Love this band! Discovered them a few years ago by chance on a radio rock show on the driving home late at night and had to turn it up and immediately wanted to hear more 🤘

[@Touringtim]

Excellent music analysis, as always Justin. Did you spot that the video locations for the video are all from Alex Cox's excellent 1984 Sc-Fi movie Repo Man? In fact every scene of the video is almost an exact copy of Repo Man scenes. Keep up the excellent work Bro.

[@jenjen81]

So glad you’re back to introduce me to new tunes, Justin! Not having your channel for a month threw my routine out☺️ This is not in my usual rock genre, but I may need to investigate after seeing this! It’s comforting to know there’s still lots of interesting music being made in the world that has not been autotuned👏🏻

[@cindyadzukichang]

I don't mind lo-fi. Your uncle has a cool guitar and lovely office. I like this track. Any band that has a sax is cool with me. Great episode!

[@ortonphotoart5770]

You are so complimentary and positive which is wonderful. I liked it, I immediately thought of transvision vamp.

[@thensome8663]

I bloody love that Amyl and the Sniffers are shouting out other Australian bands and Justin is showing their clips.

[@skatedd2451]

Absolutely love this band so much thank you for your beautiful music time to learn some new songs

[@Postmortumaz]

This is great. I was gonna mention this new one. Fookin awesome loud guitar. I love how she shakes it in front of a liquor store.

[@raquelsnt]

I love your remote videos!

[@damienhodge9559]

Hey mate brilliant reviews, awesome dude Justin, I think the song has real raw energy. Thumbs up

[@SweetPandora326]

The natural sunlight coming into that room is always flattering to you, Justin. ☀

[@TheRushfreek]

Hi Justin. The wifey & I rocked out at the Tool gig at the O2 on the 3rd June. I proudly wore my Justin Hawkins Rides Again t-shirt, and got many lovely comments from the Tool fans (or Toolies as I call them). Not only that but it was a damn good gig as well. Happy days😮 Btw, great to have you back ❤

[@Elwooddudes]

Just got into this band! Saw some live videos and they’re just infectious! Cant wait to catch them

[@T.O.P.Reviews]

Love the bass line, very reminiscent of JJ Burnel early sound.

[@BrendanMacsGuitarGear]

Ha!! Im going to see Drunk Mums this Friday! I stumbled onto them a few months back on YT, should be a great gig

[@BrendanMacsGuitarGear]

Gig was great, with exception of the front of house sound (that was SHIT!)

[@kristenmillar3300]

I've been listening to this song all day. The vibe is such groovy punk, and you can't beat Amy's energy, it's louder than her voice ✊🏼

[@ragev89]

Thank you so much for the show in Trondheim🤘😁🎸 had a blast👌😎

[@88dstud]

Great to see you this last weekend at great estate festival! Was hoping for a little bit of "Grace's amazing machines" for the parents in the audience. Keep up the great breakdowns

[@Rocksarum]

Nice one!👍I enjoyed it! Lots of new musical references to add to my never-ending playlist!!!😅 The video quality is perfect! You don't need to worry about it😉 Greetings to uncle Graham👋, aunt Janet👋 and the rest of the family👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋!😁❤️ PS: Justin, please, tell uncle Graham he has superb guitar taste👌🎸!😘

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Glad you liked it!

[@simonwookey7598]

Love this band - they just keep getting better

[@itsgub]

I like that clashy vibe, and I think also it has a raw almost early u2 'Gloria' vibe about it too, it's quite incredible

[@perceivedvelocity9914]

Amyl is one of my favorite bands. A lot of great music is coming out of Australia right now.

[@kellycollins6774]

Wow...I like this song! Thank's for posting it!

[@delilah9741]

I loved it, so I'm gonna listen to more of their stuff right now.

[@backd00rbenny]

The jersey he's wearing is actually a Rugby League team in Western Sydney called the Penrith Panthers. Western Sydney is the traditional home of the bogan.

[@andrew6889-p5c]

Western Sydney is also filled with a lot of real people. As opposed to the snobs, the phonies, and the tossers who come from the fancy parts of Sydney.

[@genghis26]

Now all you have to do is explain to the lovely people at home who aren't of the Australian persuasion, what a "bogan" is. Not to me, I've seen Highway Patrol.

[@maryburke5423]

@@andrew6889-p5c Oi. I’m from Sydney’s west and its many things, but it also is the home of some of our best bogan culture. eshay, eshay I’m grateful that I grew up there amongst its many colours.

[@backd00rbenny]

@@maryburke5423 I actually speak from experience. I lived in St Marys for 5 years, and have been on the Penriff outskirts for 10 years. I love the place. Always something interesting to see, like the fashion choices at the plaza. I love seeing the place change though - such a different city from only 5 years ago.

[@backd00rbenny]

@@genghis26 have you seen MAFS?? There's some choice bogans on there too.

[@tabathalouisefirth6729]

I had the privilege of meeting Amy 2 weeks ago, genuinley the kindest chillest woman 😊

[@rstoner1550]

Visceral. Single of the year so far. Great video

[@petedenkaat]

Hawk the Slayer!!! Good to see that you're well rested... you're looking much better! Anyway.... I love this song.... nuff said :)

[@BoomerNerd60]

Great song and great observations!

[@henrikruckmann6321]

The smash hit of this summer and possibly more! Cheers Justin!

[@ryannourai]

I can't stop watching their music video. It's brilliant.

[@roberttaylor2058]

I thought they sounded like X-ray Specs too - Thanks for another great vid Mr. Hawkins

[@brin57]

We are witnessing the crossover period !! Great band

[@andyjohnson3146]

Oi oi !!! Finally!! Let’s stay on topic with the Drunk Mums next. That bit was just a tease. Cheers!

[@drunkmums]

😎🤘

[@markhamilton7289]

Joyously mental. Looking forward to seeing them in November

[@gwts1171]

Probably my favorite song they've done. And I like all of their stuff! Ogg kinda reminds me of Joe Talbot from Idles in this video. :)

[@Hylss]

They're an incredible live band. I'll try and see them as many times as I can.

[@msell8107]

Nice to see you back!

[@thedeadd.c.207]

Hi Justin, comment for comments day, and a question, if i may be permitted to ask? Firstly, thank you for doing this here on KZbin, i only discovered your channel late last year and your videos have been helping me with depression. It's that bad that i go through weeks, sometimes months where i can't get out of bed for long periods. But when you drop a video, i force myself to sit in the living room to watch your videos on the tv. I haven't been stuck in bed for three weeks now, and your talking about your own struggles with addiction and such inspired me to seek help. I'm now in therapy and on meds. So thank you good sir. Now, my question (if permitted) my friend Devon used to play guitar, he stopped after his ex girlfriend broke up with him four years ago. She used to like to hear him play. But last weekend at a party of friends, he picked up a guitar and played and performed vocals on a rendition of The Darkness song Friday Night. It was fucking amazing. Spot on performance. But still he refuses to pick up a guitar and play it afterwards. He looked happy while performing and i haven't seen him happy in some time. So my question, how can i convince him to start playing again?? Much love to you and yours, stay safe.

[@eliteosbo]

a mighty comparison to xray specs ..big boots to fill .good to see a band with a bit of gusto chap .

[@mysteryegg340]

I only just discovered Amyl and the Sniffers, literally today! I have spent the last 2 hours listening to them. Crikey they are good aren't they? Amy is such a fantastic punk front woman

[@oes2546]

Missed the concert in Trondheim (my hometown) yesterday. Silly me being fresh out of Uni without a job and thus no tickets 🤣 Not everyday one of my fav bands comes into town here, nevermind two of them on the same day! But hopefully I'll catch you sometime somewhere in the future 🤘🤘

[@bravestarr2001]

Finally came back for Amyl and the Sniffers - love their stuff. This one took me a few listens, to be honest. Had to take a break from a lot of the 'new music'... Fair few subs now! Nice watch, mate. 😉

[@kr-pm1xg]

It grows on ya... Ive watched it quite a few times..

[@TobiasStephenson-vg7uf]

saw Amyl at bearded theory a few weeks ago, and got to say they're one of, if not the best live band currently... Unreal stuff!

[@arthurkarlsson5585]

Been a fan since the first album. Brilliant band with a great knack for a good melodic.

[@jme2310]

looking great man

[@squidwardshouse5431]

I've never seen anybody on youtube cover this as a band yet. We've got this on our setlist for our debut gig in December. At this rate, we might be the first 😂 such a good song and a fun solo to improv after the first few lines.

[@kennybob7]

Welp - you sold me another song I hadn't heard before. Well done! BTW - no need to apologize for the DIYish setup. We love ya regardless.

[@ForegoneConclusion-x8w]

Glad you finally found them !

[@ForegoneConclusion-x8w]

Or rather refound them :)

[@cjod33]

If they were around in the eighties they would have been Top of the charts in Australia. She is a modern day Chrissy Amphlett. Gives me Faith in music again when I hear bands like this and The Chats

[@rhymeswithbombs]

I love it! I didn't know the actor Steven Ogg at all, but the character goes from noticing her to mimicking her moves (so well) to them being a team. Sax is one of the original old rock n roll instruments! And that Saints song is great- although I might almost debate whether it's punk? Almost a Tower of Power sound to the horns.

[@juanarrivillaga]

I found Amyl and the sniffers really similar to this Seattle band from the 90's "7 year B*tch", anyways, I love them so Fckn much!!!!

[@eweng903]

Shocked to hear that X-Ray Spex began the use of saxaphone in punk rock. Steve Mackay played sax on The Stooges proto-punk album Fun House way back in 1970. Amyl and the Sniffers are, I think, Aussie pub rock, you can tell by the mullet look that band often sport. Amyl and the Sniffers are on UK tour in early November, but unfortunately I won't be able to catch them because I am seeing Cradle of Filth and Sepultura gigs over that period.

[@charlie-girl72]

I love it though, punk never dies the meaning of it died in many musicians. Justin you're a great artist but also very down to earth. My favi song from the darkness is ' Rock & Roll Deserves To Die. First 10 secs i roll tears. Its to me the most beautiful emotional with all emotions a person can have , best I've ever heard ( thinking of my dad who died on causes of heroine back in 1993 ' 37 of age ') im so happy youre still with us. Love and respect to you! Thank you for all you do in music. 🫂 greetings, Charlie a dutchie living in malaga andalucia spain.

[@glenpatrick4882]

psyched on the drunk mums band mention. great aussie band!

[@drunkmums]

❤

[@ddbsketchupforthesoul6488]

saw them two weeks ago in London. crazy energy

[@mannyt2888]

Saw them in L.A. she stood next to me, took a pic with me and watching the opening band C.O.F.F.I.N. which is equally amazing and Australian. She is an incredible front woman with her fists in the air, tongue out and very karate strong poses and movements. Guitar player is phenomenal, whole band is super tight. I feel like I'm over selling em but I'm not. Not by a long shot. Please add them to your record collection NOW

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Someone recommended Amyl and the Sniffers to me a few years ago. I loved their attitude and the 'get up there and play' take on things, but I found the songs a bit thrashy for my taste. But wow, over time I think their sound has really developed. 'Guided by Angels' from a couple of years ago was great and this song, 'U Should Not Be Doing That' is brilliant with great riffs and no loss of energy. Thanks..

[@ABoyd1852]

Never was much into punk, but I did like me some Wendy O. I get those vibes from her and this band.

[@grantthepilgrim]

G'day J-Bomber, probably been said, the shirt he's wearing is a Penrith (western suburb of Sydney) Panthers rugby league jersey from the 1990's. Very cool. Love Amyl & the Sniffers. \m/

[@screemin187]

Such a great band live!

[@marcgatto9675]

Smashingly fabulously super fucking awesome vid!

[@chrishexx3360]

When it sounds as good as that, they absolutely should be.

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Don’t forget Steven was also in breaking bad. I loved the video, the energy is amazing, and it reminds me of better times.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Festival mode slightly **** version of JHRA is quite all right 🙂

[@igavehimadollar3354]

love these little chats im a total music tragic. Saturday arvo and evening is in my house is guitars and music day i dissapear into my man cave plug some fenders in watch a little sport while i play around with my board etc and then get on youtube and deep dive into live clips .Hope you are doing great everyone

[@nichollebraspennickx943]

The guitar sounds fantastic!