[uhler]

i don't think they have been mentioned on this board. over the james is one of the best punk rock records to come out in the 90's, i think. i like how they take a bunch of influences and mix them all up to make it their own unique sound. i remember when i first heard hot water music, i thought they sounded like fugazi, but then after a bit i was like, "no, this sounds like avail!" a lot of good florida punk bands put their avail influence on their sleeve. that doesn't matter, but avail are great.

oh, and i know hot water music suck now, but back in their prime they were amazing. especially when they played live. that band is just pure nostalgia for me now.

[Rob Instigator]

hot water music sucked ass, sounding like typical bullshit wuss hardcore, like lame ass gorilla biscuits

[HaydenAsche]

Dude, don't hate on Gorilla Biscuits. I saw those mother fuckers on their reunion tour and the shit was bad ass.

[uhler]

i can see the influence hwm got from gorilla biscuits but they sound way different. hwm has a more of a richmond punk sound with a dash of less experimental fugazi thrown in.

[Everyneurotic]

i agree, hot water music were dross, i liked like half a song.

anyhoo, avail, i like their cover of "pink houses".

[uhler]

Originally Posted by Everyneurotic

i agree, hot water music were dross, i liked like half a song.

anyhoo, avail, i like their cover of "pink houses".

yeah hwm do suck now, but i grew up on their early stuff and saw them sooooooo many times that it's almost like i have to like them.

yeah that's a good song. i liked their cover of embrace better.