Lagwagon’s Duh changed my life.
Derrick Plourde, RIP, was a phenomenal drummer and songwriter. He actually wrote some of Lagwagon’s best records and inspired me to drum and write and not give into being a guitarist/singer or just a frontman who tries to sing. He was one of the best drummers I’ve come across and his style of writing is second to none. Catchy, melodic, frantic and ruthless. One of my favourite albums.
Bad Religion’s… everything.
Not so much the records when Brett [Gurewitz, guitar] left, but I guess they are still OK. BR are the kings. So many sing-alongs, hooks and the most intelligent lyrics I have read – so eloquent. The pace they play makes for easy listening despite it being ferocious punk rock.
NOFX are a huge influence.
Fat Mike’s shitty voice, rad riffs, tongue in cheek humour and mass amount of songs gave me hope I could sing badly too. Punk in Drublic and Wolves in Wolves’ Clothing.
Rancid’s …And Out Come the Wolves blew my mind.
Tim Armstrong and Lars Frederiksen going back and forth, ska reggae punk rock at it’s best. Matt Freeman’s bass lines. Seriously, what the fuck?
Last but not least is the almighty Frenzal Rhomb.
Australia’s best punk band forever more. Meet The Family is killer. All their albums kick arse. Gordy Forman destroys the toms and Jay Whalley is hilarious. Great band, I admire their style a lot.
