The Presidents Of The United States Of America

Sep 29th (7 years ago)

Posted by: The Director

The Presidents kick ass. When I first heard them on 120 minutes years ago, I was like, "What the hell is this?" But now I fully appreciate them. They're one of many bands that I've really liked but never "gotten into".

I remember a few years ago the Presidents had a side project with Sir Mix-A-Lot called Subset. It was a rap-rock band and the Presidents played regular guitar and bass as opposed to the "Basitar" and the "Guitbass". Kind of amusing stuff, Mix-A-Lot's old-school rapping with the Presidents playing a very Rage Against The Machine-esque backing. They never released an album, but here's a link to a few songs that have surfaced:

http://members.tripod.com/Yoda1128/pusamix5.html

-Sean
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Mr. Producer? Any suggestions? Comments?

Oct 2nd (7 years ago)

Posted by: nickatnite83

Old Man On The Back Porch, Lump, Ladies & Gentlemen I, Mach 5, Video..., Cleveland Rocks, Nuthin But Luv--My PUSA Picks

Isn't "Cleveland Rocks" Cheap Trick or did Cheap Trick just cover it?

Oct 2nd (7 years ago)

Posted by: BenFoldsFinatic

little dune buggy, in the sand...little blue dune buggy, in my hand

Oct 2nd (7 years ago)

Posted by: Straka_red

They're coming to play at my school, MTSU, near the end of Oct. I'm planning on going. It's going to be a great show.

Oct 2nd (7 years ago)

Posted by: RobertSledge

nope--it was the prez that covered 'cleveland rocks.'

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Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: grishnachk

the guys were one of the best live shows i seen. And all done with only 5 strings at the time !!! i think they use standard guitar and basses these daysbut damn they were PHAT

bah bap bah bahhhh

Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: oshfr

the three string and 2 string guitar idea was taken from Mark Sandman of Morphine which was ana amzing band!! I'm glad the Presidents give him the credit for it - they were friends too, so that was very respectable of the Presidents. Mark sadly dies on stage in concert...heart attack! Long live the Sandman!

JaneB RULES!!

Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: RobertSledge

Chris eulogized Mark Sandman...he wrote a song and performed it at his funeral.

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Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: oshfr

I was fortunate to see Morphine twice

JaneB RULES!!

Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: benfoldsgroupie

I caught a glimpse of Caroline's booty....

Does anyone know where I can get that in a studio recorded form? I have the first album, but I kinda didn't follow up after that. I was supposed to see them at the Chinese New Year concert right down the street from here years ago, but they cancelled.... so it was only Cake and The Lemonheads. It was still a good show and I got to meet Evan Dando.

-Jessica

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-Keith Bradsher, "High and Mighty: SUV's; The most dangerous vehicle and how they got that way"

Oct 11th (7 years ago)

Posted by: RobertSledge

It's on the "Lump" single....I actually got it at a record exchange for $2.00...it was pretty sweet. But if you check Amazon.com, I'm sure they'll have it in stock.

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