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)
B‐Side
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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I know it's harder to give in but I don't hear you
I feel a change something's in the air it's all around my head
I know you try to put the blame on me I throw it back instead
So here we go again kickin' it with friends burn
Another joint and get right to the point
Falling on my own got no place to go wait for me
I'll never leave its just the place for me a home away from home
Another down a couple more to go the only way I've known
Don't wait for me I'll meet you there if I'm not with you, I don't care
When everything just goes your way and it's supposed
To stop you but you just can't say
These lyrics from Mad Caddies's song "B-Side" convey a sense of defiance and resistance towards someone or something that is trying to bring the singer down. The opening lines suggest that the singer is aware of the actions and intentions of this person, but they refuse to be intimidated or swayed. The following line about feeling a change in the air implies that there is a shift happening, possibly within the singer's own mindset. They are not willing to accept the blame that is being placed on them and instead, they throw it back.
The chorus portrays the singer seeking solace in their own world, away from the negativity. They find comfort and a sense of belonging in this place, which they refer to as the "b-side." It is a familiar and safe space for them, almost like a second home. The mention of falling on their own and having no place to go could imply that the singer may have faced hardships and struggles, but they expect their friends to wait for them outside. They are inviting them to join them on this journey in their life on the b-side.
Line by Line Meaning
I know exactly where you've been but I don't fear you
I am aware of your past actions and choices, but I am not intimidated by them
I know it's harder to give in but I don't hear you
I understand that it can be difficult to surrender, but I choose not to listen to your pleas
I feel a change something's in the air it's all around my head
I sense a shift or transformation happening, something that influences my thoughts and perception
I know you try to put the blame on me I throw it back instead
I am aware of your attempts to accuse me, but instead of accepting the blame, I return it to you
So here we go again kickin' it with friends burn
Once again, we engage in socializing with our friends while indulging in recreational activities
Another joint and get right to the point
We consume another marijuana cigarette and quickly reach a state of heightened perception or understanding
Falling on my own got no place to go wait for me
I am facing personal struggles without any clear direction or purpose, but please have patience and wait for me
Outside I'll take you for a ride in my life on the b-side
Outside of this current situation, I invite you to experience a journey through my unconventional lifestyle or alternative perspective
I'll never leave its just the place for me a home away from home
I will always remain in this space, as it is where I truly belong, a familiar environment away from my primary residence
Another down a couple more to go the only way I've known
One substance or experience after another, with several yet to come; this is the only path I am accustomed to
Don't wait for me I'll meet you there if I'm not with you, I don't care
Please do not delay for my sake, I will join you at our intended destination; if I am not in your presence, it does not concern me
When everything just goes your way and it's supposed to stop you but you just can't say
When circumstances align favorably for you, even though it is expected to hinder or discourage you, you find yourself unable to acknowledge it
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