Jeff Mentges, one of the band’s founders, seemingly despised the clique that hardcore had become. Jack Anderson (bass) admits that they “did not play hardcore music, but did play hardcore shows. We also taunted punk rockers who were essentially conformists within their own scene.”
The band had a virtual revolving door line-up, which throughout their six years included: Eric Leifert, Brian Nelson (saxophone), Dean Evangelista (guitar), Buck Parr (guitar), James Peachey (drums), and Frank Price (guitar). Frank Price passed away in 1989. One of the original members, he was an integral part of the philosophy that was No Trend.
Family Style
No Trend Lyrics
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Watch the humans crawling
Mud huts made of concrete
Cattle tracks in city streets
Toxic waste dump
Community trash heap
Carbon monoxide
Average intelligence
Public opinion
Nielson ratings
Three's Company
People Magazine
Joni Loves Chachi
Superbowl Game
Acid rain is falling
Watch the humans crawling
Mud huts made of concrete
Cattle tracks in city streets
Couple on the sidewalk
See the baby drooling
Old man slumping
In his Ford Fairmont Station Wagon
Family style
Family size pak
Family supermarket
Family pharmacy
Family reading center
Family fitness center
Family hair care center
Family planning
Family outing
Family therapy
Family reunion
Family discussion
Family style
Acid rain is falling
Watch the humans crawling
The lyrics to No Trend's song "Family Style" are a commentary on the degradation of society and the environment as a result of consumerism and industrialization. The repetition of the phrase "acid rain is falling" emphasizes the ongoing destruction of the natural world, while the image of "humans crawling" implies a loss of agency or power. The contrast of "mud huts made of concrete" and "cattle tracks in city streets" points to the displacement of traditional ways of living and the encroachment of urbanization.
The subsequent lines delve into issues of pollution and waste, referencing "toxic waste dump" and "carbon monoxide" alongside the more banal aspects of modern life such as "Nielsen ratings" and "People Magazine." The overall effect is a bleak depiction of a society consumed by materialism and conformity. The inclusion of the phrase "family style" throughout the song implies the pervasiveness of this mindset, from the way products are marketed to the very notion of familial relationships.
The chorus of "Family style, family size pack, family supermarket, family pharmacy" underscores the ubiquity of consumer culture and its influence on every aspect of life. The final line "acid rain is falling, watch the humans crawling" serves as a bleak reminder of the ongoing devastation wrought by human activity.
Line by Line Meaning
Acid rain is falling
The environment is severely polluted with harmful chemicals that fall as rain.
Watch the humans crawling
The negative effects of pollution are causing humans to struggle and suffer.
Mud huts made of concrete
Even basic human needs, such as shelter, are being met through negative, harmful means.
Cattle tracks in city streets
Rural and urban ways of life are melding together in unnatural and harmful ways.
Toxic waste dump
Dangerous waste is being put in a place that is harmful for humans and the surrounding environment.
Community trash heap
Garbage and waste are being piled up in community spaces that should be safe and healthy places to be.
Carbon monoxide
Toxic air pollution is making it difficult to breathe and stay healthy.
Industrial countryside
Even rural and natural spaces are being overtaken and polluted by industrialization.
Average intelligence
The level of average intelligence is something that is taken into consideration when making important decisions or taking actions.
Public opinion
The opinions and beliefs of the general public are factored into decisions and actions.
Nielson ratings
How many people are watching a TV show is important to its success and future funding.
Three's Company
A popular TV show that appeals to the average person.
People Magazine
The type of media that is popular and consumed by the general public.
Joni Loves Chachi
Another TV show that appeals to the average person and is popular for its time.
Superbowl Game
One of the most-watched events on TV and an important cultural phenomenon.
Couple on the sidewalk
A common sight in a public space, showing the normalcy of family and couple life.
See the baby drooling
Even babies, the most innocent among us, are impacted by the environment and pollution around them.
Old man slumping
The negative impact of the environment can be seen in the physical state of older generations.
In his Ford Fairmont Station Wagon
The type of car he drives shows the normalcy of his life and how things like cars shape our experiences.
Family style
The appeal to and idealization of a traditional family unit and lifestyle.
Family size pak
The packaging and marketing of products to fit a traditional family unit and size.
Family supermarket
The appeal and marketing of a supermarket chain towards family consumers.
Family pharmacy
The marketing and branding of a pharmacy towards family consumers.
Family reading center
A space designed with families in mind, that promotes reading and learning together as a unit.
Family fitness center
A gym or athletic center outfitted with the idea of appealing to and promoting fitness for families.
Family hair care center
A hair salon or barbershop that appeals to families and presents a traditional family-friendly atmosphere.
Family planning
The taking of control over a family's future planning through conscious choices.
Family outing
An activity or event that is designed with family participation in mind.
Family therapy
A type of therapy designed to treat family issues and dysfunctions.
Family reunion
An event centered around bringing a family unit together in a traditional and nostalgic way.
Family discussion
A type of conversation that promotes family communication and bonding.
Family style
Reiterated as a recurring refrain, further emphasizing the societal idealization of the traditional family unit and its associated qualities.
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Duan Torruellas
This track is a masterpiece.
Pure and raw
Truth.
Lochlan Byron
dunno if you guys cares but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my brother for the last few months :)
Damien Arlo
@Lochlan Byron yea, I've been using instaflixxer for since december myself :)
Christian Gibson
@Lochlan Byron Definitely, been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :D
Kole Malik
@Lochlan Byron yup, have been using instaflixxer for years myself :D
Travis Flowers
Acid rain is falling!!!😱😱😱
SurviveandStrive
I feel like kert coby would have enjoyed this shit.
Shapiro Dead King
Frank Hassle Sits Family Style.
IBA-G
Didn't think there would be an overlap in NOTREND fans and Frank Hassle fans
A Cute Anime Girl
Frank Hassle is the No Trend of internet comedy videos