#69 (lol!): Save Ferris

I only want to have a little fun, but every time I try they tell me "you're not 21"

Number 69 LOL is Save Ferris, and to this day I am still madly in love with their lead singer, Monique Powell. You may remember them from the prom scene in "10 Things I Hate About You"

Wiki Says: Save Ferris was a ska punk band formed circa 1995 in Orange County, California. Their name is a reference to the 1986 film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Discovery: Introducing Save Ferris (1996)

It Means Everything (1997)

Modified (1999)

Notable other contributions: Cover of "Artificial Life" by Operation Ivy

"10 Things I Hate About You" soundtrack

Favorite songs: Come On Eileen (Dexys Mindnight Runners cover)

The World is New

Spam

Under 21

Little Differences

Artificial Life (Operation Ivy cover)

Superspy

Everything I Want to Be

Sorry My Friend

Goodbye

Years Active: 1995-2002

Never seen them live

Save Ferris was clearly a product of the 94-98 ska trend and unfortunately, they did not survive it like fellow SoCal ska bands Goldfinger and Reel Big Fish. Their singer, Monique Powell has sung with both those bands as well. I am in love with her. Their name is awesome, and they were in "10 Things I Hate About You". They are not the only band to appear in a teenage romantic comedy on this list (2 others!). The second video is from Conan in 97!

#70: The Forces of Evil

I know you shouldnt rhyme shit with shit, but this is my song and I'm gonna sing it how I want to sing it

At number 70 are the Forces of Evil, who currently make up 50% of Reel Big Fish, but when active only made up 16% (or whatever 1/6 is)

Wiki Says: The Forces of Evil was an Orange County-based third wave ska band, formed in January 2001 with the intention of creating a ska supergroup. The band split in 2005 after releasing a four-song EP, which was available on their website. Their website hasn't seen an update since December 2004, and their touring has ceased.

Discovery: Friend of FOE (oh puns), (2003)
Four Song Obituary (2005)

Also contributions to: Forever Free: A Tribute to Sublime (2005)

Favorite songs: Mistake

My Life

Vague Love Song

Fight

Angry Anthem

Independent

Maybe I'm Wrong

Ball & Chain (Sublime Cover)

Dance the Night Away (Van Halen Cover)

Worst Day

Years Active: 2001-2005

Never seen them live

The Forces of Evil were formed from members of Reel Big Fish, Jeffries Fan Club, The Scholars, and Lone Raspberry by RBF frontman Aaron Barrett back when he thought Reel Big Fish was going to break up, which they did not. They were essentially Reel Big Fish with other muscians, everything else sounds exactly like RBF. Even Jive Records thought was puzzled on why this wasn't a RBF album. All of the songs are very enjoyable, and had I listened to this back in 03 I would have been glad Aaron Barrett was still making good ska (but RBF is back to that now!)

#71: Pennywise

God Save the U.S.A., blame the president, and say your prayers tonight

Number 72 are contemporary punk legends, Pennywise.

Wiki Says: Pennywise is an American punk rock band from Hermosa Beach, California, formed in 1988. The name is derived from the monster, It from the Stephen King novel, of the same title.

Between their 1991 self-titled debut and 2005's The Fuse, Pennywise had released an album every two years on Epitaph Records, a label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. To date, Pennywise has released nine full-length studio albums (a tenth one is due in 2010), one live album, two EPs and one DVD. Their most recent studio album is 2008's Reason to Believe, which was released for free through a partnership between MySpace and Textango, a mobile music distributor. The album was also sold in stores through MySpace Records in the United States and Epitaph in Europe.

Pennywise's line-up, which remained constant from 1996 to 2009, consisted of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They kept their original line-up until original bassist Jason Thirsk committed suicide in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as

Discovery: Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)

Notable Other Contributions: Look at all the Love we Found: A Tribute to Sublime (2005)

Seen Live: One time (Warped Tour 2008)

Favorite Songs: Bro Hymn
God Save the USA
Same in the End (Sublime Cover)
Yesterdays
Fuck Authority

Years Active: 1988-Present

Pennywise (along with, in my mind, NOFX and Bad Religion) changed pop punk in the 90's. They established that you can play punk and still make it easy to listen to and not suck. I'm not really sure why I never got into them too much, but what I do listen to I love.

Up Next: a band that is basically going to show up again about 60 slots higher

#72: Lagwagon

So I assume the role, open my mouth, and clumsy words escape

Number 72 is Lagwagon, a band that I really think I should listen to a lot more.

Wiki Says: Lagwagon is an American punk rock band originally from Goleta, just outside Santa Barbara, California. Their name comes from the band's old tour van, which can been seen on the back cover of the album Trashed. The band has 10 releases through Fat Wreck Chords: seven studio albums, one EP, one live album and a collection of B-sides, compilation tracks and demos.

Discovery: Duh (1992)
Trashed (1994)
Hoss (1995)
Double Plaidnum (1997)
Let's Talk about Feelings (1998)
Let's Talk about Leftovers (2000)
A Feedback of Truckstop Poetry EP (2000)
Blaze (2003)
Resolve (2005)
I Think My Older Brother Used to Listen to Lagwagon EP (2008)
Full Length Album #8 (2010/2011)

I also have song(s) from: Rock Against Bush Volume 2 (2004)

Favorite Songs: Violins
Falling Apart
Status Pool
A Feedback of Truckstop Poetry
Leave the Light On

Years Active: 1990-Present

Never seen them live

I really need to listen to Lagwagon more. One notable thing is that Yellowcard BUTCHERED "Violins" on the second Rock Against Bush. Look it up on Youtube, but don't listen.

#73: The Transplants

I've taken more shots than Carl Malone

Number 73 is (are?) The Transplants, who you know from the for Garnier Fructis commercials with their song "Diamonds and Guns"

Wiki says: Transplants are an American rap rock supergroup. They formed in 1999 when Tim Armstrong of the band Rancid played his friend and roadie Rob Aston some beats he had made using Pro Tools and asked Rob if he would consider contributing lyrics. Initially, Tim played all the instruments himself but as the project grew, he invited musician friends such as Matt Freeman (Rancid), Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), and Vic Ruggiero (The Slackers) to add to the sound. Before long, Tim and Rob decided to officially form a band, but to make things complete, they wanted a drummer, so Travis Barker from Blink-182 was asked to join in 2002. Tim first became inspired to work with loops and samples after being introduced to London's speed/garage scene by Kerrang! magazine writer Mörat in the mid-90s.

The group's music is a combination of hip hop, reggae, drum n bass, dub, and punk. Although many are used sparingly throughout the album, punk and rap remain as the most prominent styles. Lyrically, Rob Aston describes their songs as ranging from topics such as murder ("Quick Death") to the passing of a loved one ("Sad But True") to failed friendships ("We Trusted You").

After the release of their first album, The Transplants briefly disbanded in 2003, due to all members being involved in their own projects, including Rancid and Blink-182. Then in 2004, they reunited to record their second album (Haunted Cities) before going on hiatus again. As of January 2010, the band is active again.

Discovery: Transplants (2002)
Haunted Cities (2005)
One Blood (2010)

Favorite songs:

California Babylon
Diamonds and Guns
We Trusted You
Weight On My Mind
DJ, DJ

Year Active: 1999-2006, 2010

Never seen them live

The Transplants first album was really something different than most punk I've heard. I really liked the combo of rap and punk. I wasn't a big fan of Haunted Cities, and we'll see about this new one.