The band has 11 releases through Fat Wreck Chords: eight studio albums, one EP, one live album and a collection of B-sides, compilation tracks and demos. Lagwagon has never had, nor have they seemed to pursue, strong mainstream success, but they do have a devoted underground following in North America, Europe and Asia. Their moderate success reflected a growing interest in punk rock during the 1990s, along with fellow California bands Rancid, Green Day and The Offspring. Their song 'May 16' was also featured in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.
The story about the name Lagwagon is that Joey’s mom was often late picking him and his brother up from school. She drove a station wagon, which his brother dubbed the "lagwagon". After signing to Fat Mike's label Fat Wreck Chords, Lagwagon released their debut album for the label, Duh, in 1992. Frontman Joey Cape commented on how the album was made, "Back then, we were inexperienced in the studio. It was less about the recording process and more about rehearsing. We recorded and mixed Duh in 4 days. There's something to be said for a budget. You have to have your shit together before you go into the studio and the end result is a record that better reflects the band's sound at the time." Two years later, Lagwagon released Trashed, their second record on Fat, which turned out to be highly successful, leading to the eventual production of a video for "Island of Shame." During this time, a number of punk bands, such as Green Day, The Offspring and Rancid, had hit the mainstream and Lagwagon turned down offers to join several major labels. Hoss, the third Lagwagon album, was released on November 21, 1995. After the release of that album and an extensive tour in Europe, Australia, and Japan, both guitarist Shawn Dewey and drummer Derrick Plourde would leave the band and be replaced temporarily by Ken Stringfellow (The Posies) on guitar, and permanently by Dave Raun (RKL) on drums. Shawn Dewey, already in the side project band Buck Wild on Lobster Records would go on to release two full-length LPs Beat Me Silly and Full Metal Overdrive and do two European tours with Good Riddance and Ten Foot Pole.
After two more albums, Double Plaidinum and Let's Talk About Feelings, the band went on indefinite hiatus in 2000, due to all members working on side projects. Lagwagon resurfaced in 2002, and released their sixth album Blaze the following year. In 2004, frontman Joey Cape released a split album with No Use for a Name vocalist Tony Sly featuring acoustic versions of songs by both bands. On November 1, 2005, Lagwagon released Resolve, which is a homage to the life of Derrick Plourde, original drummer for Lagwagon and Bad Astronaut.
In 2008, Lagwagon released an EP titled I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon. Despite earlier reports that the band would begin recording their next full-length studio album by 2009, Lagwagon had gone on hiatus from touring and writing again, due to Cape launching a solo career, releasing Bridge in 2008 and Doesn't Play Well with Others in 2010.
In January 2010, Joey Cape announced during an interview with Canada's Exclaim! magazine[4] that Jesse Buglione had left Lagwagon, having been with the band since its foundation in 1990. However, Cape dismissed rumors of Lagwagon breaking up. While he was not sure if Lagwagon would record a new album or embark on another full-scale tour, he said that he was open to playing shows and possibly recording and releasing new Lagwagon songs sporadically. Jesse Buglione confirmed his departure on Lagwagon's official message board himself, as reported by sputnikmusic.com and punknews.org. Lagwagon toured with No Use for a Name that summer. In an interview with fasterlouder.com.au Joey Cape, revealed former RKL bassist Joe Raposo is Lagwagon's new bassist. In a June 2011 interview with ExploreMusic however, Joey Cape said that things didn't work out with Raposo, and the band is testing a new bassist. After first announcing Patrick Solem as the new bass player in August 2011, the band decided that Raposo would remain in the band permanently.
On September 22, 2011, Fat Wreck announced they would be re-issuing expanded editions of the first 5 albums on CD, vinyl, and digital download. The albums were available both separately and in a box set titled Putting Music In Its Place. The reissues were released November 22, 2011, with a short line-up of concerts in the USA played in December and January, and a European tour following in April 2012. As of October 2012, Lagwagon is headlining a full U.S. tour titled The Fat Tour 2012, with Dead To Me, The Flatliners, and Useless ID as support.
In October 2012, Joey Cape stated that there will be a new Lagwagon album, which will be their first since 2005's Resolve. While details and release dates are not yet known, the band announced on its Twitter feed that songs are being written for a new album. The September 22 Tweet reads, "Writing, writing, writing. New album... It's gonna happen!"
The band recorded their eighth album, Hang, with Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore at The Blasting Room, Ft Collins, CO. The album was released on October 28, 2014, and debuted at #95 on the Billboard 200.
On October 4, 2019, the band released their ninth studio album Railer.
Coconut
Lagwagon Lyrics
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The coconuts are turning green
The coconut boy climbs up to the top of the tree
Gathered a nice ripe coconut
Put 'em in a coconut sack
He climbs right down with the coconuts on his backpack
The monkeys, they hang on tight
The cuckoo bird sings at the 'Huc'alaa hula' tonight
When the wind blows through the coconut trees
The monkeys, they hang on tight
The cuckoo bird sings at the 'Huc'alaa hula' tonight
The lyrics to Lagwagon's song, Coconut, allude to the simple and peaceful life on a tropical island characterized by coconuts, monkeys, and the cuckoo bird. From the outset, we learn of the monkeys' happiness as the coconut trees, a staple of the island, begin to bear fruit or mature. The coconut boy then ascends the tree to gather a ripe coconut and puts them in his sack. The mood of the song is very relaxed, the tempo of the music is slow-paced and the melody is repetitive, inducing a meditative state. It is meant to evoke a serene environment where one can feel calm and carefree.
Additionally, the lyrics combine various aspects of the island's natural beauty to establish the atmosphere of the song. The wind blowing through the trees symbolizes a natural life force that is present all around. In contrast, the monkeys represent the island's wildlife, and the cuckoo bird is a reminder of the musical heritage of the island. The song presents an idyllic portrait of island life, free from the turmoil of mainland living, and the hustle & bustle of modern urban life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, the monkeys in the trees are happy
The primates living on the trees are content
The coconuts are turning green
The coconuts are getting mature
The coconut boy climbs up to the top of the tree
The boy who picks coconuts ascends to the highest point of the tree
Gathered a nice ripe coconut
He picked up a well-formed and ripe coconut
Put 'em in a coconut sack
He kept the coconuts inside a specialized bag made for that purpose
He climbs right down with the coconuts on his backpack
The boy went down carrying his sack full of coconuts
And the wind blows through the coconut trees
The breeze travels through the coconut trees
The monkeys, they hang on tight
Monkeys hold fast to the branches to avoid falling or losing their grips
The cuckoo bird sings at the 'Huc'alaa hula' tonight
The cuckoo bird's singing can be heard during the 'Huc'alaa hula' celebration, which is held tonight.
When the wind blows through the coconut trees
Whenever there is a breeze blowing through coconut trees
The monkeys, they hang on tight
Monkeys grasp the branches tighter to prevent slipping or falling
The cuckoo bird sings at the 'Huc'alaa hula' tonight
The cuckoo bird vocalizes during the 'Huc'alaa hula' party hosted tonight.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY NILSSON
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