Where's The Love For The Horns? (Introducing: Horny Music w/o)Aug 20 '03 Write an essay on this topic.The Bottom Line Horns! And that's it! Introducing my first write-off... so that means no one will be apart of it :(. No, I'm kidding. Well, the point of the write-off is to just layout a couple of songs or albums that you like the horns to. Why, you may ask? Because, horns are the most underrated parts of bands! Horns take a lot of talent to sound great, and yet when they are at their peak, people still could care less. The point of this w/o is to spread the love for the horns! (In case you don't know, horns could be anything from saxophone to trumpet to trombone, or anything of the liking). There is no limit to how few or many you want to name. If you want to be apart of the write-off, just write a review, and then email me (clearlygonemad@hotmail.com), sending me your review. I will most likely not disqualify anyone, since I'll be happy with anyone who submits, but I just want to know who is apart of it. Thanks, and don't be too shy to join in! I love horns. Whenever horns are blasting on parts of a song, I turn it up all the way and just let myself loose. Horns are some of the greatest parts of a lot of songs. However, many people overlook them. It's sad, but true. So, I will list some of the best horns ever in songs, just to spread the love of horns. Some of these songs have such great horn parts, no one can resist! Mad Caddies: What would a dedication to horns be without the Mad Caddies? Nothing! That's what! The Mad Caddies blast through terrific sets live, and their horn players, Keith on trumpet and Ed on trombone, really know how to play well together. I know I say it all of the time, but the Mad Caddies have one of the best horn sections out there. This is shown in almost every song on Quality Softcore, their first album. From slow songs like "Distress" and "The Bell Tower," to "Goleta" and "Big Brother" (in which the horns play the canteen song from Star Wars), the horns really play a significant role in the band. In their latest album, Just One More, the horns are as great as ever. Dixieland inspired songs like "Villains" and "Leavin" are present, along with "Game Show," which has a little Salsa in it, as well. A very interesting sound from a very interesting band. The Aquabats: The band has been through 8 whacky years, and has changed their sound a bit. But, who can forget the terrific horns they boast on their first two albums, The Return Of The Aquabats and The Fury Of The Aquabats! Classics like "Super Rad" and "Martian Girl" and their blaring trumpets just never get boring. And then there are a few newer songs, like the ever so catchy trumpet on "Pizza Day!" The Aquabats save the world from being hornless (but alas, they have not stopped my corniness). Less Than Jake: Though they're lacking a decent amount of horns in their latest release, Anthem, the band once had a powerful horn section (well, they still do, they just don't use them as much). "Liquor Store," off of their first album, Pezcore, really is one of their best songs in their career. And back in the Losing Streak days, they had great horns no matter where you look, with songs like "9th and Pine," "Happy Man," and the faster remake of "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sellouts!" The band nailed what it took to be a great ska band, and then went beyond. The Specials: Who can forget the kings of ska? These papas were skanking before many even knew what the hell they were doing. They also had a killer horn section, and wasn't afraid to show it in the outstanding "Guns Of Navarone!" And then there's the chilling "Ghost Town," and the most popular ska song ever, "Rudi, A Message To You." Blood, Sweat and Tears: These guys had horns back in the 60's! And they were rockin! The horns are so great, and even intoxicating in songs like "Vehicle" and "Lucretia McEvil." This group of guys is easily one of the best bands ever, and they wouldn't be the same without their horns. The Clash: No, The Clash didn't secretly have horn players in the band. However, they did have horns aplenty in London Calling, their best album. The horns really are great in a lot of the songs. "Rudie Can't Fail" still remains one of the best songs ever written, while "Revolution Rock" just has a certain great feel to it. And then there's the great "Wrong 'em Boyo!" If you don't have London Calling, there's something wrong with you! Reel Big Fish: I was never a huge RBF fan, but I am proud to own Turn The Radio Off, for it has some of the best horns, ever! You just can't resist the trumpet combination in "Sellout" or "All I Want Is More!" And, I think anyone would be brought to their feet to the great A-Ha cover of "Take On Me" (the trumpet plays the corny keyboard part at the beginning, it's really great!). Catch-22: This fast, skacore band has always been a good one for horns. Their best is on Keasbey Nights, and they don't hold anything back on tracks like "On&On&On" and "9mm And A Three-Piece Suit." Plus, who can forget "What Goes Around Comes Around" or "Hard To Impress" (a song that has a great horn intro, but then goes downhill)? Big D And The Kids Table: This band is like an orchestra, you have to assume they'd have a good horn section with 5 horn players, and they do. The way the music is put together is very interesting and enjoyable. Everything is so greatly planned out! The horns are the backbone of the band, and this is shown in "Myself," "Fatman," "Findout," or just any song by them, for that matter. Well, there you have it. No, it's not every band that has horns, or even most of them. Not even close. There are so many. These are just my favorite, and some of the best. As for the ones that aren't here... well, that's for you to do. Join the write-off!  |
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