Founding members Chuck Robertson, Sascha Lazor, Todd Rosenberg, Carter Benson and James Malis started the group in high school but the band's membership has changed frequently since its inception. Drummer Todd Rosenberg left the band in 1999, Benson left the band in 2002, and bassist Mark Iversen left the band in 2006. The current lineup consists of:
* Chuck Robertson (lead vocals/rhythm guitar/primary lyricist)
* Sascha Lazor (lead guitar/banjo/primary composer),
* Keith Douglas (trumpet/backing vocals)
* Ed Hernandez (trombone)
* Brian Flenniken (drums/percussion),
* Cris Badham (bass guitar).
The band used to play under the name The Ivy League, but in 1996 they changed their name after signing to the Honest Don's Records label to avoid confusion (and potential litigation) with two prior bands that went by the same moniker. The band's debut album, Quality Soft Core, was released the following year. After the release of the album, the band was signed to Fat Mike's label Fat Wreck Chords, through which the Mad Caddies have since released 4 studio albums, an EP and a live album.
Discography
* Quality Soft Core (1997)
* Duck and Cover (1998)
* Rock the Plank (2001)
* Just One More (2003)
* Songs in the Key of Eh! (Live from Toronto) (2004)
* Keep It Going (5/1/2007)
* Consentual Selections (2010)
EP
* The Holiday Has Been Cancelled (2000)
* 2007 Tour EP (Sold only on their 2007 tour, with 2 new tracks from Keep It Going, plus 4 older songs) (2007)
13 Sad Reggie
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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For the soul I once had
Watered down the smoke inside me
I've become a no-mad
There's been no body
Oh for sooo long now
I want me back
Well, it's the same old story of a young boy
He's a, one filled with dreams
Whoa but the fortune of reality
Was a ripper adversy
If he's gonna make it
He's gonna do it on his own
Well he's one strong mother fucker
He's toppled the sides alone
He will be done, before
He ever understands
Why is he trying,
And why must he go on
When you have what you need
But not what you want, boy
You ain't gonna make it long
In the dark day he's dealing
But in the lights is where he stands
He's got no hope of his future
For a, his hard working hands
If he's gonna make it
He's gonna do it on his own
Well he's one strong mother fucker
He's toppled the sides alone
Well that's been
A narrower bridge I've seen
Fucking his life up again
Leaving it full of sin
'Cause we are the ones who give a damn
We are the ones who give a damn
If he's gonna make it
He's gonna do it on his own
Well he's one strong mother fucker
And he's toppled the sides alone
The song "13 Sad Reggie" by Mad Caddies is a moving depiction of a man struggling to recapture the essence of his former self. The lyrics begin with the singer searching for the soul he once possessed, lamenting the fact that he has become a "no-mad" - a person without a home or a sense of belonging. The chorus reveals that the man has been without a partner for a long time and longs to find himself again, but doesn't know how. The second verse chronicles the story of a young boy with dreams who faces the harsh realities of life and must overcome them on his own. Though he is strong and determined, he struggles to make sense of why he is trying and what the point is. The song concludes with a plea for empathy and understanding, as the singer continues to forge ahead on his own.
Overall, "13 Sad Reggie" is a powerful meditation on the human condition. It expresses the universal desire to find purpose and meaning in life, even when it feels like the odds are stacked against us. The lyrics are beautifully poetic, with a sense of longing and yearning that is palpable throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
I find myself searching
I am trying to find something within me
For the soul I once had
I am trying to regain the person I used to be
Watered down the smoke inside me
I have lost my passion or motivation
I've become a no-mad
I am lost and disconnected
There's been no body
I have felt numb for a long time
Oh for sooo long now
It has been a while since I felt alive
I want me back
I want to regain my former self
But I just don't know how
I am struggling to find a way to do it
Well, it's the same old story of a young boy
This is a common story for a young person
He's a, one filled with dreams
He is idealistic and ambitious
Whoa but the fortune of reality
But the harsh reality of life
Was a ripper adversy
Was a great hardship
If he's gonna make it
If he is going to succeed
He's gonna do it on his own
He will have to do it alone
Well he's one strong mother fucker
He is a tough and determined person
He's toppled the sides alone
He has overcome obstacles by himself
He will be done, before
He will be finished or defeated
He ever understands
Before he figures it out
Why is he trying,
Why he is making an effort
And why must he go on
And why he has to keep going
When you have what you need
When you have the necessities
But not what you want, boy
But not what you desire
You ain't gonna make it long
You will not be able to sustain yourself
In the dark day he's dealing
He is struggling during tough times
But in the lights is where he stands
But he shines in better circumstances
He's got no hope of his future
He is uncertain about his future prospects
For a, his hard working hands
Despite his hard work and efforts
Well that's been
That is how it has been for him
A narrower bridge I've seen
I have faced a difficult or narrow path
Fucking his life up again
Messing up his life once more
Leaving it full of sin
Leaving it with mistakes and regrets
'Cause we are the ones who give a damn
Because we care about him
If he's gonna make it
If he is going to succeed
He's gonna do it on his own
He will have to do it alone
Well he's one strong mother fucker
He is a tough and determined person
And he's toppled the sides alone
And he has overcome obstacles by himself
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Bryson B
one of my favorite albums from mad caddies
Sébastien Lapeyre
The most underrated band ever !
HornyUnicorn
Mad Caddies never disappoint
Curtis Carwile
"Keep It Going" is still my favorite. But, this is a pretty good album too.
CLEF, 23
Good stuff man, thanks for uploading!
KOTASKA CORE!
Saludos desde México DF tocan bien chingón cabron perrón y poca madre
Ronald Mora
esta banda tuve oportunidad de vescucharlos en vivo en venezuela ,en una visita muy extraña no tienen mucho publico en mi pais pero igual el local se abrroto,que fuerza en vivo realmente son brutales y eso que el sonido no ayudo mucho en ralidad esta banda en vivo es inpresionamte,los escuchaba desde hace mucho tiempo cuando me entere del concierto y luego los vi quede grtamente impresionado
Gonz Albornoz
venezuela capital del ska sudamericano! saludos!
Vinícius Gressana
First time listening to this band. Really diggin' it!
Daniel Norris
@***** You hit the nail right on the head Brother!