I'm really confused by the people hating on the video and the drummer... I think the video is amazing and reflects the themes of the song perfectly. As for the drummer, the guy has talent - maybe he's not your typical drummer, but I don't want your run-of-the-mill back-bench beat guy, I want someone who stands out, which he does no doubt. I want innovation, which is exactly what I get from the Skints at every level.
hes literally the most talented part of the group imo. plays drums guitar and sings and does all three well enough to be the lead of the group hahaha anyone who hates on him is tone def or just hasnt watched him enough
People...please stop commenting on how cheap the video looks....the song is about being limited by the cost of living which involves money......so they're not guna go out spending loads of money on a video are they......
Honestly, I think all of Chris Hugall's videos for the Skints are amazing. I love them. Anyway, some glitzy Hype Williams-style video for a song about "the cost of living is killing me" would really be kind of silly. Even ironically.
Yep. Half of it is shot on deliberately old/ cheap analogue equipment - 90s VHS compact camcorders, 8mm ciné cameras from the 70s etc. A lot of it is real footage, not a digital effect to make it look raw.
I live and breath reggae and having a female voice is super liberating! Love that she’s not made the only front person too just because she is female. All of the band is so talented and this is just day one of me finding The Skints. Great sound and messages.
This band, while arguably in a bit of a niche market, deserves WAY more credit and acclaim than they receive. Fucking brilliant, it's nice to hear all of their vocals, minus Jon, and the Groundhog Day reference...hehe.
Seamus Butler-Ellis Being well known around London doesn't make them well known. I've seen them live loads of times and a lot of the time it's been to a crowd of 200 or less. I fucking love this band and want them to have all the success they deserve, but there's no denying they're in a niche genre. Nonetheless, they're good enough to achieve mainstream success and while I'm sure it will happen, I also like the idea of going to see them play a tiny venue to less than 100 people without it feeling like a one-off to 'reconnect' with their core fans.
Numonkei Yeah of course it's good to spead the love. I've introduced them to loads of my friends who are massive fans now too. If all music was as good as this then the world would be a much better place :)
This song has been a firm favourite of mine since it was released. I love all the work from the Skints, but nothing ever topped Live. Breathe. Build. Believe for me, until I heard this. The last few lines, sung over the organ. I still find it haunting.
When Tippa Irie and Horseman come in, makes me think collaborations and friendships between the jamaicans that came to uk and the working class whire kids there. i remember reading about when i was 11-12 years old and wishing that i was there. What a magical time and it looks like the tradition continues. ❤
This is a VERY clever track! It's got deep meaningful lyrics that hit the soul. The production is tight and the video sets the whole thing into motion and creates an atmosphere that really brings the track to life!
the lit her al only ting killing me, the free cost of life ❤️💛💚 the skints are like tool to me because ALL their songs are tied for first place as my favorite! Old or new skints are the jams to all peanut butter everywhere thank for making music so beautifully 💚💛❤️
After listening to all of The Skints' other music and seeing them live a couple of times, I certainly give this track my stamp of approval (not that it counts for much) but there you go. Will be buying the album for sure.
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This tune hitting different in 2023 😂
Now that the BBC have used this tune, maybe The Skints will blow up and get the recognition they deserve!
We can only hope ❤️
@@RunningRiotRich I have
fuck the bbc =]
I think maybe people should recognize the huge mistake that they made voting Brexit. Everyone had COVID but only UK have these enormous problems
This is so relevant in 2023 😢😢😢
This song is so relevant in this current time.
2024 bristol sounds banged 🙌 👌
Channel 4 news brought me here. Welcome to 2022.
Same. I never heard of this song, but I thought it was new.
This aged well... UK 2022 is a mess! Big up the Skints, always
Its a mess in so many places sadly. Time to speak up!
I'm really confused by the people hating on the video and the drummer... I think the video is amazing and reflects the themes of the song perfectly. As for the drummer, the guy has talent - maybe he's not your typical drummer, but I don't want your run-of-the-mill back-bench beat guy, I want someone who stands out, which he does no doubt. I want innovation, which is exactly what I get from the Skints at every level.
well said
Who the fuck hate's jamie though? Cunts i'll fucking smash all of em.
I consider him more of a vocalist of the group just a than drummer lol.
hes literally the most talented part of the group imo. plays drums guitar and sings and does all three well enough to be the lead of the group hahaha anyone who hates on him is tone def or just hasnt watched him enough
what? who's hating where? luckily, no such comments up top
People...please stop commenting on how cheap the video looks....the song is about being limited by the cost of living which involves money......so they're not guna go out spending loads of money on a video are they......
Honestly, I think all of Chris Hugall's videos for the Skints are amazing. I love them. Anyway, some glitzy Hype Williams-style video for a song about "the cost of living is killing me" would really be kind of silly. Even ironically.
Yep. Half of it is shot on deliberately old/ cheap analogue equipment - 90s VHS compact camcorders, 8mm ciné cameras from the 70s etc. A lot of it is real footage, not a digital effect to make it look raw.
Depends how cynical you are??
+Nate Peace it looks really nice to me. Awesome video, outlines their style, kind of underground.
I think the vid looks just smashing!
I live and breath reggae and having a female voice is super liberating! Love that she’s not made the only front person too just because she is female. All of the band is so talented and this is just day one of me finding The Skints. Great sound and messages.
This is so true for 2022 so sad 😞 😥 😢
This aged well 🥲
My thoughts exactly lollllll 🥲
This band, while arguably in a bit of a niche market, deserves WAY more credit and acclaim than they receive. Fucking brilliant, it's nice to hear all of their vocals, minus Jon, and the Groundhog Day reference...hehe.
Shhh, don't tell anyone, they're our amazing little secret and I'd like to keep it that way ;)
cdv1qa Okay. But no ambition to spread such love?
cdv1qa Secret? They're pretty well known around London. Ska/reggae/dub has been pretty big for years now haha - Just check out the dub pistols.
Seamus Butler-Ellis Being well known around London doesn't make them well known. I've seen them live loads of times and a lot of the time it's been to a crowd of 200 or less. I fucking love this band and want them to have all the success they deserve, but there's no denying they're in a niche genre. Nonetheless, they're good enough to achieve mainstream success and while I'm sure it will happen, I also like the idea of going to see them play a tiny venue to less than 100 people without it feeling like a one-off to 'reconnect' with their core fans.
Numonkei Yeah of course it's good to spead the love. I've introduced them to loads of my friends who are massive fans now too. If all music was as good as this then the world would be a much better place :)
This song has been a firm favourite of mine since it was released. I love all the work from the Skints, but nothing ever topped Live. Breathe. Build. Believe for me, until I heard this.
The last few lines, sung over the organ. I still find it haunting.
Saw the skints live last night, was INCREDIBLE! The atmosphere and the music and their energy was just perfect, love love love
Something tells me this video is going to get more views over the next year or so. Good luck everybody!
I worked a gig doing lights and sound for these guys, there a good laugh
This is so good, the meaning is clear and the lyrics are smooth. Good job man keep it up!
When Tippa Irie and Horseman come in, makes me think collaborations and friendships between the jamaicans that came to uk and the working class whire kids there. i remember reading about when i was 11-12 years old and wishing that i was there. What a magical time and it looks like the tradition continues. ❤
2023 yip.
The BBC just used this for coverage of the cost of living crisis
So did Channel 4 news.
ONE SPLIFF, REPEAT AND REPEAT!
LOVE IT!
Back on form. Nice work!
Brilliant Track.... and the truth they spit is more true than ever!
listened to ratatat n i've not been able to listen to anything else since. mad love for the saints. can't wait to see you at bestival this year. peace
The cost of liking this music is killing my social relevance.
Et pourtant nous avançons.
Love the knit Misfits shirt Marcia is wearing! So great to see people showing off different influences -free your mind!
I'm here from a recent Channel 4 News (UK) report.
same
Ah I always get so damn excited when a new Skints video comes out :'D Can't wait to see 'em at Boomtown in august ;)
love this!!! the mix is incredible aswell the air on marcies vocals, all the elements sit so nicely in there place sounds incredible!!!!!
see them live, great ! his voice(drumer) is real!! no hightec stuf. Miss leadsinger u are fab!!
Ahh this is banging.
This is a VERY clever track!
It's got deep meaningful lyrics that hit the soul. The production is tight and the video sets the whole thing into motion and creates an atmosphere that really brings the track to life!
THERE IS NOT ENOUGH JONATHON DOYLE IN THIS VIDEO!
the lit her al only ting killing me, the free cost of life ❤️💛💚 the skints are like tool to me because ALL their songs are tied for first place as my favorite! Old or new skints are the jams to all peanut butter everywhere thank for making music so beautifully 💚💛❤️
First verse BAD!!!!!!!!!! tune tuff too the skints deserve a round of applause
Can't get enough of her voice!
the Skints will be in america in 2015
These guys do not get enough airplay. Get them on Radio!!
Think this video is gonna get very popular (again)
bad brains rulesss!!!! Jah Nation!!!
You guys have an amazing unique sound, keep on producing, the world would miss an awesome piece of music if not!
Interesting video. Different. Evolved a lot since 2006
Great music, wish they would come to America
top groove as always and a wicked wicked topical satirical message, nice one love these guys
I dont know, I love The Skints♥️
one of the best new style group in UK.
the skints are the best. i love them. its good that they are making it their own way. Peace
not me and my friend listening to this during lunch break
After listening to all of The Skints' other music and seeing them live a couple of times, I certainly give this track my stamp of approval (not that it counts for much) but there you go. Will be buying the album for sure.
love this tune the video is 1st Class real deal no styling !!! listen to words big up skints 1 love
Free Country !
Absolutely love it! Listened to this song 6 times in a row on the way to work this morning. Its that good!
Just saw these today at Guilfest, absolutely awesome show! They were all great and the crowd loved it. Never seen the Vive La Rock tent so full.
yeahhhh this is sick
awesome song!
Choon!
some wicked bassline there.. as usual.
siick!!!!!! see you at Boomtown boii!
Big up the Skints
this song is so relevant now unfortunately=( good song tho =)
This is going to be massssiveeeeee at Boomtown!
Jed Musgrave And it most certainly was my friend wasn't it?!?! Don't care if it rained I would stay to watch this band in a blizzard naked!
Thumbs up form Briançon, France! Still following y'all! :D
come back to cali! blesss!!!
ace. good work skints!
excellent song and vid
I think this will be on Have I Got News For You
Catchy tune with strong message. Big up from Serbia.
Tune.
Hard.
Moi je ne les connaissais pas.. je les ai vu par hasard et j'ai passé un super moment !!
Came here from London International Ska Festival post on Facebook. :) Never heard you guys before, but I'm down with the sound. :)
This song was absolutely peng at Boomtown, one of the best acts
skints come to CHILE!
me encanto su musica saludos desde México
Big up da skints from landan town
Bang on again....loving the skints..need you back in the westcountry again soon
Absolutely Love this band.....
dope!!! glad you are back!!!!
Bam
who the hell dislikes this? FOOLS!
AMAZING at boomtown... even though it was pissing it down with rain at the time!
Love it ❤️
Wow I enjoyed the song a lot.
Can't stop playing this tune
marcia 😍
Big song loving this one
c'est de la balle c'est genial. Peut importe les critiques.
Big tings, see you at Boomtown
jak zwykle zajebiste!!!
misfits,descendents...punk roots. love the skints!
wow great
i want to do music wit u guys bad. defiant ghost records. love your words.
wot I call real reggae,
woooo loving the new track
reminds me of linton kwesi johnson, awesome tune!
Bravo!
Come to Mexico please!
Yeah boii!
riddim is my phone-call music, nice!
Saw you guys in Paléo last year, love you since then