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)
Villians
Mad Caddies Lyrics
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To try and stop it is a waste of time
Who f**ked who will be on the front page
The local air is thick with painted lies
Truth in disguise
When you go out they'll be watching (eyes on you)
I feel them all around
In this little town
Now watch me drown
Accusations and assumptions
Will fill you up and start to cloud your mind
The room is filled with stagnant conversation
I see right through it with discerning eyes
Beyond the lies
The song "Villains" by Mad Caddies is a commentary on small-town gossip and the detrimental effects it can have on personal relationships. The first verse references how rumors about other people's personal lives are always circulating in small towns and how trying to stop them is pointless. The focus is mainly on who is sleeping with whom and how the local air is thick with lies disguised as truth. The chorus is about the paranoia of being watched and followed by the town's residents, leading to the fear of drowning in their accusations and assumptions. The second verse delves deeper into the issue, with the singer expressing how gossip tends to fill up one's mind with negativity and how conversations in small towns can be stagnant because people are so concerned about the lives of others. The song ends with the singer seeing through the lies and gossip to uncover the truth.
Overall, "Villains" is a cautionary tale about small-town gossip and the damage it can do to personal relationships. The song's lyrics encourage people to think critically and seek the truth behind the rumors rather than blindly accepting what they hear. The music itself features punk-rock elements and a fast-paced rhythm, fitting in with the band's ska punk genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the rumor mill is turning
I am aware that there are rumors circulating
To try and stop it is a waste of time
Attempting to stop the rumors is futile
Who f**ked who will be on the front page
Details of people's sexual encounters will be made public
The local air is thick with painted lies
There is an abundance of false information being spread
Truth in disguise
The truth is being hidden
When you go out they'll be watching (eyes on you)
Your actions will be monitored and scrutinized
I feel them all around
I sense their presence and their attention
Come tomorrow and they'll all start talking,
Soon, everyone will be discussing the rumors
In this little town
The rumors are confined to a small community
Now watch me drown
The artist feels overwhelmed and helpless
Accusations and assumptions
People will make unfounded claims and draw conclusions
Will fill you up and start to cloud your mind
The lies and rumors will affect your ability to think clearly
The room is filled with stagnant conversation
The conversations are unproductive and repetitive
I see right through it with discerning eyes
The singer recognizes the uselessness of the conversations
Beyond the lies
The truth exists, but is hidden behind the rumors and false information
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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賢さんがトランペット吹くところまで脳内再生される
julabard
Imagine if they still made songs like this!
カフェインボーイ
ヘイスミ好きな先輩がこれ流して結婚式で入場してきたのは笑った
sksoarslope2483
出てくる時にこれ流れ出したら熱でとってもブチ上がる
Dan Moore
This song should have definately been on their greatest hits cd
Sylvain Henry
I discovered this song less than 30 minutes ago and I already listenned to it at least 10 times...
いちごたん!
ヘイスミ、シャンク繋がりでこのバンド聴き始めたけど本当に全部かっこいい、、
aaa uuu
これと、ホルモンの入場曲もいいよね
テンションばり上がる
Sarah Gebodh
Just Bought This Album on Vinyl- Fucking Awesome
aspnhl7
awsome song by an awsome band