The Greatest Band That Never Made It. (Jellyfish)

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

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[@Leefoster10]

Love watching these thanks justin , check out creeping jean its my sister in laws brothers band . See what you think :-)

[@paulwoods2766]

Ooer missus

[@BrianParsonsMusic]

Brilliant as always

[@hustler3of4culture3]

I agree. I got to see them on the first record tour. They gave away powdered jelly donuts. Great show. They are very talented

[@simonnarramore4850]

If any band was to make a comeback this would be the one I’d like to see. Never get bored of hearing stuff about them or listening to their albums. Two are not enough. How about a new album ‘Jellyfish Floats Again!’?

[@postmodernjukebox]

Fantastic video on a fantastic band. “Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened” -Dr Seuss discussing Jellyfish's two studio albums.

[@shannonbiggers3312]

Deep.

[@THEItchybruddah]

Don’t know how this one snuck past me Maestro. Had the FANTASTIC fortune to see them in Nashville supporting Spilt Milk. Only thing missing was the strings and alto flutes. Best live harmonies I’ve ever heard. Concur with your findings.

[@Chuckles..]

_Spilt Milk_ is one of the greatest records of all time. It's just magic.

[@keithkoenig5320]

I like BELLYBUTTON way more than the 2nd album.

[@Chuckles..]

@@keithkoenig5320 Bellybutton should not be forgotten

[@TheEnderBand]

@@keithkoenig5320 they are both incredible- two of the absolutely most perfect pop records ever put to tape. The fact Jellyfish aren't a household name is unfathomably unfair

[@diegorositto7917]

It is just a perfect album.

[@JasonNation72]

Yes! I wore that album out in my early 20s! I was even a DJ at a college in Jacksonville, AL and played "Joining a Fan Club" every weeknight! The album is a little bit of Queen and Supertramp rolled into one.

[@Twominutedevotions]

Jellyfish is a secret handshake between amazing musicians. Every great musician I’ve ever met or played with all truly love those records. Great singers, great songwriters. “Joining A Fan Club” and “The King Is Half Undressed” are two of my favorite songs ever

[@ChazV]

I quoted your "secret handshake" to other musicians that have not yet heard JF. I then tell them that they will thank me for the suggested listen.

[@seanewing386]

This is 100% true. Every great musician I've been lucky enough to play with knows about Jellyfish.

[@quarrydoggs4532]

Ghost at Number One floors me.

[@davodrums]

Spilt Milk is a masterpiece. You can hear Queen, 10CC and Beach Boys and Beatles influences all the way through. Maybe the best power pop album ever. Was lucky to see them live in Sydney and was blown away how great they sounded.

[@diegorositto7917]

I agree at all.

[@precisionbrown6829]

Absolutely ❤

[@boltonpete]

Definitely. So many influences come out on the album, but they totally make it their own.

[@LiberalsArePoop]

All Is Forgiven is 100% inspired by Queen.

[@hebburnbinman2136]

Also Wings and Osmonds

[@hippydippy]

To me, Jellyfish is one of the most criminally overlooked bands in pop-rock history. Their production's are second to none as well. I love everything they've ever done.

[@Chronas9.9]

Mad respect for mentioning Jellyfish. They are incredibly underrated. Both albums are great as well.

[@Furrykiddad]

They are all still making music. Andy in the film industry, Roger solo, Lickerish quartet and playing for Beck, Jason Falkner’s solo stuff is genius and he has worked with Sir Paul, Travis is in Becks band and produces. Roger and Jason are sorely underrated artists. Still love Jellyfish. The two albums never get old.

[@farrington7971]

They are my friends and are on my record Saturday In Nowhereland Furry the kidddad I think you would dig it.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIqulZWkf7yXfNk

[@Mrnomadnworb]

@@farrington7971 Sounds great. Got a link

[@garrysolomon_petphotography]

Love Jason’s solo stuff. Think I’ll give it a listen today 👌😎

[@kiekko673]

They’re all great, especially The Lickerish quartet, but somehow none of them could ever reach the magic that was Jellyfish. Sturmer was just a great songwriter with the PERFECT voice. ✌️

[@frovil]

Indeed, there is a whole Jellyfish family tree with many branches to discover. Roger, Andy, Chris, Jason, Tim, Eric have given us so much and been involved in so many projects - The Lickerish Quartet, Umajets, The Moog Cookbook, The Grays, Three O Clock, Beatnik Beach, TV Eyes, Imperial Drag, Sextus, Malibu, LEO, The Merrymakers, etc, etc, etc.

[@michaelmeyers4195]

Absolutely criminal that these guys didn't explode. Sheer brilliance. Two of my all time favorite albums.

[@KowankoMusic]

No amount of praise is enough for this band! I'd also add: another amazing aspect to Andy Sturmer's acumen (aside from being the vocalist *and* the standing drummer of Jellyfish) is his lyrics, which are across-the-board brilliant. loaded with clever wordplay and colorful metaphors. Just every square inch of their records is well-considered and carefully appointed.

[@ConorSloane118]

I only discovered Jellyfish about a year ago but when I did… OMG I’ve never fallen in love with a band as quick! Hearing them for the first time gave me goosebumps like no other music ever has. They’ve really made me love music all over again❤️

[@gonzalohuartepetite4477]

The exactly same thing happened to me. Greetings from Argentina!

[@markurwin916]

MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE Band ever first heard Ignorance is bliss my son who sadly died age 5 loved them so much , so when I play the albums it's like he is there with me . And as a sidenote if all you ever did was make 2 albums as good as those I recon you could die a happy man .

[@icepick859]

Thats so sad but beautiful that you have such a connection with the music.

[@indierockyhockey]

Condolences, he's always with you

[@markurwin123]

How Lovely it was to see your reply ,and you wouldn't believe how genuinely warm it made me feel .Also how could you have known that you wrote that on what would have been his birthday

[@AllezVous222]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain.

[@rvilcheszamora]

I'm sending you a hug from a Jellyfish fan. What a amazing band Jellyfish is.

[@attentiondeficitsquirrel7660]

*’Bellybutton’* is one of the best produced albums of all time in my opinion. It’s rich in textures and layers of great harmonies not to mention the musicianship itself. If you don’t own a copy don’t even think about it and just get one.

[@Patrick-sheen]

I found it on cd at my local second hand store recently and you’re completely right. The production is simply stunning.

[@CEddy10165]

One of my favorite bands of the last 30 years. Their 2 records are masterpieces. They were just TOO good to for their time.

[@ogam5]

.....the two Tories albums are FANTASTIC, too.....

[@wilhelmignis1314]

2:30 min: The harpsichord - The Beatles used it much earlier than Queen, for example "Fixing a Hole" (1967) or "Piggies" (1968). I saw Jellyfish for the first time in the early 1990ies on German TV and I was completly flashed! What a great and undeserved underated band! Three great singers (Sturmer, Manning, Falkner)! The lead singer the drummer, playing while standing! They mashed up the influences of late Beatles, late Beach Boys, Queen and pre-commercial Supertramp and created their own phantastic sound. Until today I follow each member of the group. A re-unfication would be a dream become true. Thank you for this clip and best regards from Braunschweig, Germany.

[@manaticovers2550]

So happy to see some Jellyfish appreciation. With XTC, one of the underrated heroes of pop music.

[@multipipi1234]

Underrated....Never. Overlooked is the correct way to describe it.

[@joemartucci4786]

Also Dukes of Stratosphere

[@shanewalsh2262]

The Dukes were XTC of course ! As for overlooked / underrated - I have a foot in both camps and can understand the argument for both . As a disciple of XTC for over 40 years (still in my mind the most clever and interesting band ever) I must say that discovering Jellyfish has been one of my most enjoyable music journeys .

[@athenassigil5820]

Those 6 band members put more inventiveness in 2 albums ....it's utterly astounding and astonishing. I have been a fan since I first heard them in the early 90s....God, they were so incredible.

[@MortsGarage]

Never heard of Jellyfish, but now I’m realllllly interested. Entering the rabbit hole now. Thank you, Dr Hawkins.

[@popstar1964]

I’m excited for you to discover them! Easily top ten band of mine

[@hustler3of4culture3]

Yesssssss

[@darkh2o716]

This band is perhaps my favorite given the body of work available. Terrific. I listen to them with regularity. Poor management, lack of general exposure, insufficient airplay? I love the influences I hear in their music but truly original. A rare group for sure. New Mistake might be my favorite song.

[@sivadsucram]

Thank you for talking about this great band. I was REALLY into Bellybutton when it came out. Melancholy and whimsical hopefulness if that’s possible. And they wore Queens legacy like a paisley cape. I would always talk about them over the years and was surprised how the folks that knew of them loved them too. And how many folks didn’t know of them.

[@JamesRosenthalGOOGLE]

Finally - some well deserved recognition. Got me through the 90's

[@fidoflint]

YES! Thanks so much for helping to spread the word about the most underrated pop band in history. Saw them in Detroit on the Spilt Milk tour & interviewed Roger; I still get chills remembering that front-row experience, because never before or since have I seen a live band sound as much like their record! If you're reading my comment and don't own any Jellyfish, rectify that situation ASAP! Keep rockin', Justin--you're doing the Lard's work on this channel. 🤘

[@DynastyVinyl]

I was a young, aspiring drummer of 18 when I first heard these guys. Watching Andy play the King is Half Undressed, singing and playing the drums, standing up no less!! It was next level talent and I'm still blown away! Such a great and goofy era of music, with hair metal coming to a close, GnR dominating the airwaves, Madonna Like a Prayer, George Michael, U2, Prince, and Sinead O'conner. Thanks Justin!

[@tysonwiebe8695]

The band that epitomizes underrated. Those harmonies always got me!

[@LeatherRebel75]

I actually remembering seeing the video for "The King is Half Undressed" on MTV back in the day. Unfortunately, I was chasing after heavier, darker music as a teenager in the early 90's. So, I pretty much lumped Jellyfish into the bin with the rest of the 120 Minutes alternative rock that looked too artsy and happy to me. Luckily for many of us, our musical tastes become more sophisticated as we get older, and now I can acknowledge the greatness of Jellyfish.

[@chuckaspegren5528]

Absolutely LOVE Spilt Milk....ridiculously good album.

[@adambradley3284]

Jellyfish is like; If you imagine The Beatles, Queen, The Beach Boys and Supertramp came around to your house and had a jam. Bloody marvelous. Different members for each album and both albums rock. Love you, Justin and thank you for all that Jelly love! Warmest regards, Elizabeth (Adams' sister). xo

[@MM-rr1kp]

and the partidge family

[@robgutkowski7141]

And XTC

[@timdatoolman83]

YES!!!

[@gemspa73]

And 10cc!

[@indierockyhockey]

​@@timdatoolman83Yes, prog rock, exactly!

[@leafbelly]

Been listening to these guys for 25 years and still love those two albums. Thank you SO much for featuring them. The only album I listened to more in the '90s was OK Computer. Also, Produce Like a Pro did a great interview with one of the founding members. If anyone likes Jellyfish, check them out.

[@kevsabeaver]

@7:42 The string arrangement when he sings about Pinocchio is If You Wish Upon A Star.

[@adamsvideos4521]

Oh...My...GAWD dude! I am to this day talking about this band and Andy Sturmer who does all music for animated programs now. Type in Andy Sturmer and you'll see more. This is the only band that broke up, then 7 years later a 4 disk box set was released, then years after that a tribute CD was made to them. Thank you for making this video, it's amazing that my favorite performer today Justin Hawkins loves this band too.

[@medfielder]

Bless you Justin… tremendous thanks for spotlighting one of the most brilliantly astounding bands I’ve ever heard. NICE ONE!

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Wow Kyle!! Thank you so much, you're far too kind!

[@sharifelmahdi9385]

I love Jason Falkner's solo records, especially Author Unknown is a masterpiece. He really enrichens Beck's and St. Vincent's band, too.

[@roobearMace]

'I'm OK You're Ok' is also a brilliant bit of work by Jason Falkner.

[@djdksf1]

Second! Jason has received a mere smattering of the praise he deserves. I got to meet him at Bottom of the Hill in SF years ago after he played a low key solo set (even took some requests!) and he's just the coolest dude. Super down to earth and chill. Seriously talented kat.

[@maya_coqsalonga]

Great to see them getting so much respect 30 years later. I haven't stopped listening to the albums. 2 of the greatest albums ever.

[@18751479]

I loved them and only this year got my teenage daughter into them too. I was a thrash metal fan back then and yet something about jellyfish really got me.

[@kostasrgts2526]

Honestly, this is one of the best music KZbin channels I've come across, I've watched a couple of videos at the beginning not knowing exactly what to except, but damn I was in for a treat. Justin is an amazing person and great musician as well. He talks about things you don't usually watch other people talking about. I really enjoy your videos. Great work 👏

[@briero]

I've loved Jellyfish since the King is Half Undressed came out. To me they're one of the best bands ever. Definitely the best Power Pop band. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@sophiemilton5939]

I only discovered Jellyfish a couple of years ago, through Produce Like A Pro when Warren Huart did an analysis of the tracks on Bellybutton. I was absolutely blown away by the music and the talent and the more I learned and heard the more impressed I became. Not only are the albums awesome but the band do actually pull it off live. They do sound as good as the record - if there are bits missing then that does not detract at all from the performance and the music. This is an awesome band and it is indeed an absolute tragedy that they did not get the success they so very clearly deserved.

[@andrewseets5971]

Decades later and still amazing. The members of Jellyfish have had great careers since then. Lickerish quartet , Beck , Umajets , Jason Faulkner solo is amazing also with The Grays. List goes on and on. Thank you Justin !!!!

[@countdrewcula970]

I don't know if I love Ro Sham Bo for itself or for the fact that I'm one of three people who bought it. Near perfect record.

[@andrewseets5971]

@@countdrewcula970 I listen 2 Ro Sham Bo often . Great great music I bought it with you my friend.

[@akaEageralto]

@@countdrewcula970 I guess I must be number three then. Hell, even played "Friend of Mine" at my wedding.

[@ogam5]

@@countdrewcula970 : still KICK myself that I had to MISS them with Toad in Boston on the Dulcinea tour (and didn't even KNOW about their Hartford-area show not long after, when I could've gone :(

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

@@countdrewcula970 Got two copies just in case it became lost or stolen.

[@WardCarroll]

“Bedspring Kiss” is the perfect example of how awesome Jellyfish was.

[@stevenpatricknorton458]

That is one moody bastard of a song and I love it.

[@stevenpatricknorton458]

I think the beach boys are second behind jellyfish when it came to vocal harmonies as pop hooks. Jellyfishs albums had to compete with grunge and gangster rap for an audience. There was no room for originality and positive vibes back then. The American badfinger (but with no deaths) as they were ripped off by an apathetic public and radio. We suck

[@amberbailey8241]

After jellyfish broke up some of the members formed a band called Imperial Drag, they only released one album but its awesome! Highly suggest you check it out if you haven't already

[@BrianParsonsMusic]

I didn’t know anyone else knew about Imperial Drag! Underrated!

[@dangolguitartech]

You beat me to the punch… I was going to mention this record but I guess I moved a little slowly. Truly a great record from the 90s.

[@michaelakkerman407]

If you never listened to Faulkners band "The Gray's " after Jellyfish broke up, I highly suggest it. Not many people now of this gem. I keep it in rotation because it's just that good. Jellyfish though is the bee's knees...

[@BrianParsonsMusic]

@@michaelakkerman407 I’m going to check it out now, any specific song recommendations?

[@adiohead]

Love Imperial Drag, and they have a new band now called The Lickerish Quartet. There are 3 EPs out. Slash's Snakepit It's Five O'Clock Somewhere also has Eric Dover on vocals. Amazing album!

[@KC-Zico]

I’ve been banging on about the musicianship of this group for over a decade - The optics of a stand up singing drummer alone had me hooked Thank you for such a wonderful tribute Everyone should have some Jellyfish on their life! 😍🥳

[@SmokeyStubbs]

I was so happy when I saw this, I have been asking you to do it for months. Definitely one of the best bands of the last 40 years and as you say, never got the recognition they deserved.

[@capnwhitey]

Welp, there goes my make up. I hadn't listened to 'Spilt Milk' in a few years and here as I sit with the final verse of 'New Mistake', that ending twist hits me right between the heart and mind again and I'm a blubbering mess. "The ending turned tragic when many years later The baby had grown up and married a pop singer I think it was her turn to make her first mistake" What was that line from 'Steel Magnolias' - "Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion". Yes. That just about sums it up. Very much enjoying your take on things, Mr. Hawkins. Cheers!

[@grazielladivito]

It's such a shame that Jellyfish only had two albums, but what incredible albums they are. Thankfully their talent continued to grace us with bands like Moog Cookbook, TV Eyes, Imperial Drag, L.E.O, Beatnik Beach, Jason Falkner's own stuff etc. Very underrated, I'm very glad they touched my ears.

[@gaiagoddess5360]

I came here to mention Imperial Drag and happy to see someone else knows who they are! Even better than Jellyfish, I'd dare say!

[@briankehew579]

Imperial Drag were incredible live - saw them many times. As they rocked harder, it was probably better than even Jellyfish were in a live thing. @@gaiagoddess5360

[@theboykev762]

One of my favourite band. Fan Club has more musical information in its 4 mins than most bands put in a whole album. Inspired doesn't come close. Thanks J 🤟

[@OrochiShiki]

Spilt Milk was one of my favorites!! It also still amazes me how much of a role Andy had in the cartoon industry afterwards.

[@RalphPacheco2]

Teen Titans

[@bgolden74]

At 48 years of age, there are few things in life that make me giddy...but one of them is someone [like yourself] from one of my favorite bands talking about how amazing another one of my favorite bands is [were]. I missed the boat on their first album but luckily was informed enough to jump in when "Split Milk" was released. I never did get a chance to see them live but the influence they had and me and my friends at the time and ever since is incalculable. Thank you for sharing!

[@billyjeffersoniv4344]

I was 16 when I saw the video for 'Babys coming back' and I fell in love. Massive talent in that band

[@CountJayeAndTheHardBeats]

Also, Harpsichord had no dynamics. The Piano -Forte on the other hand went from piano to forte, hence the name. :-)

[@johnpecoraro1720]

As a huge Jellyfish/ Jason Faulkner / imperial drag fan THANK YOU!!

[@ayanadusenberry3581]

This post gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes! I loved loved loved them so much back in the day and honestly haven't thought about them in years neverming the revisiting they deserve. I was singing along to every word of each clip you shared and was instantly transported to being in the back of my best friends' parent's car in the summertime, going down the Jersey shore. We'd beg them to play the tape and they - being products of the '60s and rock listeners - also fell in love with them. Thank you so much for sharing them to a new audience and reminding me to give them another good listen!

[@jakoblaban429]

Really sweet interview with their keyboarder look up: Rather Have the Story podcast - ROGER MANNING: Pt1 (Beck, Jellyfish, Moog Cookbook, etc!) Some very insightful other interviews on that channel too

[@indierockyhockey]

Much appreciation for Jellyfish! The lyrics 🤯 Glad band members are doing their own thing but my goodness what a collective. Got to see them live on Spilt Milk tour. I can't pick a favorite, but ...Fan Club and New Mistake are definitely up there. The wit, charm, musicianship...absolutely fantastic clothes!

[@KellyDeanAllenGuitar]

I Loved Jellyfish! That first album was amazing. The Man I Used to Be is an utterly brilliant song. Nice to see you giving them some love Justin. Well chosen topic of the day.

[@jppagetoo]

@The SNES Man I love "I Wanna Stay Home" but to be honest there isn't bad song on the album. Spilt Milk is just as good but is not Bullybutton pt2 in any way.

[@MORITZBLITZ]

I had a great chat with Tim Smith, how they did those vocals live...amongst many things - they really WERE playing in a different field from us mere mortals! Great video Justin, anyone pushing people to listen to these guys is alright by me!

[@kevgamble]

I was lucky enough to see them on the Spilt Milk tour they did with Tim in the band. Still one of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@richardayton6862]

I don’t think I consider them a failure. They created great music, have a dedicated following and have had a massive influence

[@ohBwGuy]

They didn’t fail, the world failed lol

[@stewartbrough9597]

As I was listening to Jellyfish's Glutton of Sympathy, Andy sings the word "again" in a way that had me thinking, where have I heard this recently? And it's your intro song. I meant to post this a couple of days ago and lo, here you are celebrating one of my favourite bands. Cheers!

[@JasonWaterfalls462]

Perfect timing. I just discovered this band and have been listening to “New Mistake” and “The King is Half Undressed” non stop. Incredible

[@giuliacostabarbe693]

This yt channel is solid gold. Thank you for making me discover amazing music!

[@Goldie1977]

Along with King’s X -the most underrated bands of all time. I urge anyone who hasn’t to check out The Lickerish Quartet featuring Roger, Eric and Tim from the Spilt milk lineup. Anyone who hasn’t checked out jellyfish should do themselves a favour and dive in. You won’t regret it. Thanks @justin, always great to see JF get some love. Are you a KX fan at all?🤘

[@sedgeseymour9208]

Absolutely... King's X is my all time favourite band... I'm lucky enough to to have seen Jellyfish AND King's X live and met both bands... Both are so high in my estimation and both so inspirational to so many musicians.

[@lowenbad]

Huge Jellyfish fan. I knew about Imperial Drag, but I had no idea about “Lickerish Quartet”. I just spent an hour in their Spotify page. Thanks for posting. I think I just found my new musical obsession. Also, Kings X is one of my favorite bands.

[@teedee2689]

KIng'a X is phenomenal. Their harmonies, playing are beyond most bands, in many ways. I love their drummer and he sings too. They are powerful and deserve more respect.

[@ogam5]

@@teedee2689 : new album is out September 2, actually.....

[@teedee2689]

@@ogam5 Right ON! Good to know and thank you!

[@markkent294]

I only came across Jellyfish a couple of years ago. What a revelation. Love it. The vocal harmonies, the musicianship, the melodies...all brilliant. And the drummer sings and plays standing up! Bonkers!

[@jakeforder9435]

Bellybutton and Spilt Milk are both wonderful albums. Very melodic, well-crafted songs that deserved a far wider audience. Superb guitar work throughout and a singing drummer. Great band. The Posies are another 'lost' 90s band with melodic rock/pop songs that are well worth checking out

[@boywonders]

Dear 23 by the Posies is an incredible album!

[@droliver]

Posies are awesome. Not really into the Jellyfish

[@damionduffy3625]

Eric Dover albeit a late member is one of my favourite vocalists and his debut with snakepit was phenomenal

[@AlerieHightower]

I loved him with Imperial Drag, as well.

[@AndyAction]

Stellar band! Was fortunate enough to perform with them at the Wiltern Theatre in 1993 for an ABC “Battle of the Bands” TV show - they were killer!

[@holygalaga]

Huge Jellyfish fan. I remember when the first Darkness album came out my Jellyfish fan-friends made comparisons. This is so nice to see!!!

[@ThirdEyeClear]

Been listening to Split Milk since its release. I never understood why it didn't blow up. Love the channel Justin.....🎶Justin Hawkins rides again......again 🎶

[@namgodz]

I love how at the end of "New Mistake" they add a bass pedal an octave below the bass guitar. Lots of little stuff in their production to keep my interest. I miss them.

[@TheRanchNetwork]

Thank you for your unique spin on music and Jellyfish, as well as other bands. It's thought provoking!

[@aboutagirlnamedjessie]

Thank you for introducing me to this band even though I had to wade through 1000 hours of "I swallowed a jellyfish" and "a jellyfish stung me/my face". It's been an incredible journey!

[@Hmantooth]

Never heard of these guys, fantastic to be introduced to them!

[@coyotecreekband236]

A bandmate turned me onto them about 6 months ago. I was blown away immediately! Brilliant band.

[@willlyhickey]

A terrific band. So underrated. They remastered Bellybutton a few years back and added in some demos and extra stuff. Very much worth it to buy if you are looking to get into this criminally underrated band

[@scotthenderson7286]

You should check out Imperial Drag as well. Some guys from Jellyfish with Eric Dover on vocals.

[@tonysams7261]

Two of my favorite albums! Totally underated! Thanks Justin! Love your Music and your channel! 🤟

[@Dorgon]

I'm always excited to see anyone talk about Jellyfish! I'll never tire of those two albums.

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

Yes!!! Thank you so much for doing a video on Jellyfish!! Truly a brilliant band! Andy Strumer abs Roger Manning could have been the Lennon and McCartney of 90s Alternative in my humble opinion!

[@Craveyard]

‘The Glutton Of Sympathy’ really is one hell of a tune as well! Great choices still!

[@renematz1138]

I have a visceral reaction to the harmonies in the chorus no matter how many times I've listened to that song since the album's release. Just beautiful.

[@aprilkurtz1589]

I like these guys! I hadn't heard them before. Thank you, Justin. "New Mistake" reminds me a lot of Supertramp. There are so many bands out there who were genius and never made it big. I put it down to luck because there is no concrete way a band like this one didn't become rock gods. Rock is a very capricious boss.

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

do you know Toy Matinee?

[@abeing6817]

I remember discovering jellyfish when the king is half undressed was released. At first I didn’t get it. One year later my brain decided to work and OMG….they are just pure brilliance.

[@garthgundy]

Most of the crowd was ready with the hand claps in New Mistake when I saw them, they lit up and it was so awesome 👏👏

[@feebeegeebs]

Such an incredible band and so brilliant that you are highlighting them and their amazing musical prowess Justin - another fantastic vid from you!! I just wish I’d caught them live 😊

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Thanks Feebs!

[@benhughes1917]

Amazing band! 2 of my favourite albums ever, never tire of listening to them. Even the instrumental versions are amazing, so much going on. 3/4 of Jellyfish have a band called a The Lickerish Quartet who are just as amazing, maybe you should do a critique 😉

[@SmokeyStubbs]

Thank you for this. I can't wait to check them out. Listening to Fortunately as I type this, got a big 10cc vibe about it which is always a good thing.

[@juon5426]

2 years too late but ofc Justin, you LOVE Jellyfish - thank you. I put both my cassettes into a time capsule and then bought the albums on disc, along with what every merch item of theirs i could find ( thank you for playing Vancouver B.C. Canada btw. you were wonderful ) and now 30 years later I am giving the cassettes to my daughter. She discovered your music on her own so she beat me to That one - we watch your channel and love your content. Cheers from Canada.

[@alansmithee3336]

I salute you for saluting Jellyfish, Justin. I remember the rave 5-star review their first album got in Q magazine, so i rushed out to buy it. It's astonishingly accomplished for a debut. The lyrics, vocals & arrangements are so on-point. I must confess that their follow-up "Split Milk" didn't resonate with me as much, but it probably due to it being less immediate. Since it's release some people (perhaps contrarians) claim it's even better. I'm not sure i buy that but i'll give it another spin

[@TimmyGMusic]

I felt exactly the same as you when Spilt Milk first came out, but it has grown on me over the last 30 years and I now put it on par with the debut. They're both just SO well crafted, insanely catchy, and beautiful.

[@walkerdollahon3227]

I heard a rumor that when studio engineers and owners want to show off their rigs and speakers for new clients and investors that one of the albums they like to play is SPILT MILK as it's so sonically amazing. Is this true?

[@royalmonocle1322]

I've heard that about Spilt Milk too. Same with The Nightfly by Donald Fagen and one of the Kate Bush LPs (The Sensual World, maybe?)

[@themanthemyththebanger]

It's the one I use to set up car stereo EQ, and would use if I were still setting up live sound rigs at the occasional local music show. It's a lush album that covers more sonic range than most artists can hope to cover in an entire career. Why not use it as a sonic reference?

[@PursonMusic]

The castanets, vocal melody and string arrangement in New Mistake are things of pure, unadulterated beauty. I think it's as near to perfection as you can get.

[@johnny_blades]

It's Supertramp 'Logical Song' with the castanets and electric piano.

[@oskarvikstrom229]

Yes

[@Pickleleen]

​@@johnny_blades not for me thankfully.

[@ItsMeWendyvee]

Well done, Justin! So jealous that you had the opportunity to see them Live. I can't tell you how many times that I have evangelized about Jellyfish to anyone who stands still long enough to hear me out.

[@pauljones4236]

Loved those albums. Got them when they were released. I recommend them to everyone who appreciates good music.

[@mystorytonight]

Thank you so much for making this and for breaking down some of their brilliance into easy to understand language. Jellyfish - the most underrated band of all time, but to those who know - stardust. ✨️

[@lloydfrangis]

After seeing the video for That Is Why back in the day, I jumped on their bandwagon and never looked back. I've bought nearly everything they ever released, despite being just as into what was in fashion back then. I think people got it, but the timing was off, and the radio and tv was wall to wall grunge by the time Spilt Milk came out. Top 5 all time album for me. And New Mistake is a perfect song. Unbeatable.

[@daveglidden1425]

Thanks for the introduction to Jellyfish, Justin! Great band....trying to get my hands on vinyl versions of their albums...fingers crossed. Cheers!

[@LuckeGabriel]

My favourites are the two 7"'s they made with A - New Mistake / B - He's My Best Friend and A - The Ghost At Number One / B - All Is Forgiven. Been seeing Jellyfish getting quite a few mentions in the last couple of years which is great to see.

[@Zasu42]

Thank you sir. Always Brilliant. I have both albums coming. Sound of Vinyl reissued both. Bellybutton should be here tomorrow. Spilt Milk is not far behind . Their output was short-lived but incredibly important. What they created is very special, creative and intelligent. IMO

[@magnuslernsten7061]

Just stumbled over this Channel and I have to say that i really enjoy your point of view on other artists. A breath of fresh air 👍 keep it up!

[@paulgoulding2869]

I’ve been watching these videos from day one. Interesting topics, sensible length, funny, good analysis, and I usually learn something about the music. Can’t say enough about them. Keep up the good work Justin : )

[@OilCanHarry2U]

Jellyfish were amazing live as well! Their songwriting, superb. Every member of Jellyfish, massive fans of XTC.

[@martindumont5553]

I saw Jason in 2013 when he played a small gig in Islington in London. My friend knew him and we were chatting afterwards and he said “no XTC, no Jellyfish”.

[@shanewalsh2262]

Wow - there it is - XTC ride again . @@martindumont5553

[@DebErelene]

Having discovered your KZbin channel/podcast through your appreciation for Ren, I am delighted to learn you hold Jellyfish in such high regard. Gosh, I've loved listening to them over the years. So many great tunes. And I don't know many people in my circles who even know who they are! Something of a tragedy, as far as talent appreciation goes.

[@Silver-28]

Jellyfish is a band full of brilliant musicians. Both lineups (Chris and Jason) (Eric and Tim) have their pros. I am fortunate to have found them and they just magically pull of great music. Their solo work is just as amazing

[@wilhelmignis1314]

4:53 The one on the right is Jason Falkner, lead guitar and backing vocals. He also made great solo albums since then.

[@arceneaux777]

So - Lyle Workman did some of the guitars on Spilt Milk, and I got in his ear about it. He did MANY takes, and they usually went back to take one or two -