I literally just saw them at a show in April. Bad Religion is one of the most profound and thought provoking bands. They wrap it all up in a few minutes what takes an entire conversation.
Eddie Vedder and Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde) on the backup vocals. They call them the "Oozin' Aahs" in the liner notes. Eddie Vedder also sang lead on verse 2 on "Watch It Die"
This is quintessential Bad Religion. The only thing I think that was missed here - which is fine, it's been a long time since this came out - but, like, there were a lot of things happening AT THE TIME when this was written and released.
Simply because they never change. Their belief in a sky fairy and the way they use that belief to justify their bigotry, xenophobia, misogyny and all the other hatred that they spew on a daily basis has not changed in fact it’s only gotten worse.
Because a lot of what current Christian Nationalists are trying to push through got their start in the ‘80’s/90’s “Moral Majority” movement and the likes of Newt Gingrich, Pat Robertson, Reagan, Koch bros, etc. They’ve been noisy for decades but never as openly and directly connected to power as the Heritage Foundation, Federalist Soc, etc are today. A lot of BR songs like this, Flat Earth Society, Operation Rescue, and so many more remain applicable to society today, unfortunately.
Really have to suggest another song from this album (the whole album was huge to me). "Struck a Nerve", as much as "American Jesus" puts a focus on some of the religious bs. "Struck a Nerve" is much more about a broad swath of the reality of human life. Johnette Napolitano has such great voice, but only pops up in the coolest places.
Mika seems like a naturally cheerful person; do we really want to hit her with, "Struck a Nerve?" Don't get me wrong, "Struck a Nerve," is a Top Three song, for me, but goddamn if it doesn't convey utter despair and hopelessness. The first stanza is brutal.
@@brandonjames412 The vocal interplay with Johnette Napolitano is so epic. Really one of the most ba people on the planet. And really, if you're listening to Bad Religion for the first time, you might find some of your ideas challenged. Might as well take it right in the face.
@@littlejimmy7402 Don't get me wrong; my worldview is very close to what, "Struck a Nerve," is getting across, but I don't know to what degree it's actually trying to challenge anything. Challenge the concepts of hope and optimism, I guess. The lyrics are just bleak.
Salut Mika tu vien du Québec ? Tu parle très bien anglais j'aurais jamais deviné que tu parle français a la base 😂 bienvenue dans la grande famille bad religion tellement hâte de les revoirs pour la au moins 15e fois loll a Québec le 21 septembre!!
I don’t know if this has already been said. I Confused, t was laid out in the first two lines: father, can you hear me? How have I let you down? The meaning is, he’s blaming his father for putting the weight of the world on him. And somewhat asking for guidance.
My favourite Bad Religion song! Unfortunately, the lyrics of the counterpoint ("In God", "we trust", and the parts that follow) were hard to follow visually, maybe because they were often broken over the two line display. They make quite the contrast to what the lead singer was saying.
You would say this is their most well known song? Over 21st century digital boy? Over Sorrow? Over You? Not talking shit,just genuinely curious...is this song really more well known? Cause I guarantee a lot of millennials at least know You because of the Tony Hawk Video game. Is this really their most well known song at this pount?
It's their most listened to song on Spotify, at 58 million versus 56 million for "21st Century Digital Boy", but there are many people who don't use Spotify, so it's hard to say! "You" is third at 49 million, so I would imagine a compelling argument could be made that any of them are most popular. Good point about being on Tony Hawk!~Liam
Not original guitarist. Original guitarist, Brett Guerwitz is no longer in the band. Brian Baker didn't come along until later. Only originals left are Singer and Bassist
