One of the really fun things about innovative punk bands like this is that they do draw inspiration from things that they've heard, but they're not thinking in that way. They're just street kids with their own agenda. They aren't thinking "Let's have a salsa section and then a jazz section." Their influences are mostly subconscious. They're just making what they would themselves want to listen to and certain sounds that they've heard before trickle in. In that way it's entirely new. Punk spirit is that fact encapsulated in art. That's why punks have revolutionary hearts. Their entire being is about challenging what things are currently understood to be in order to create something better, or at least more applicable to what is happening now to all of us. Noam Chomsky once expressed that anarchism isn't about utopia, it's about challenging authority. It's not a dream of a perfect world. It's about slowly imagining, step by step, a better one than the current paradigm has created by calling to task the people who uphold it.
They are Ska punk and yes you have heard them before. I promise. 😅 Can't wait for the new album. I've probably seen Streetlight live more than any band besides maybe Bayside, The Dear Hunter or Mogwai. Idk either way they rock my back bumper and have for years 😅
The first verse is straight salsa and the bridge has a lot of salsa in it. Focus on the bass lines. The bones of the song might be ska but there's Latin influence all over the song.
Agreed, not just that but the prog vibes are so pronounced in this track. I'm 33 been listening to Streetlight forever and tbh I've been to more of their concerts than Coheed or the dear hunter and they are working on another album right now but with the passing of Matt Stewart (rest in peace brother you were a great man) it's tough to say when they will have new stuff out but it's worth diving into their discography Asia and bj they really don't have any bad music that's why they are the best. I only know a few bands that are consistently amazing and streetlight are one of them 😜
They have a lot more Latin influence in their next album, The Hands That Thieve. I recommend checking out songs from that one, maybe The Littlest Things to start.
Oh mann this is nostalgia for me. I remember skating around the streets of San Diego to this song. Ska ruled. Check out the Mighty Mighty Bosstones if you haven't already!!
Hey, thanks for reacting to this! Glad you enjoyed the music, even though this one doesn't necessarily showcase the singer's voice the best. Still close enough for punk lol Unfortunately, the long-time trumpet player for Streetlight Manifesto passed away unexpectedly last fall. RIP Matt Stewart. In the same vein, sorry I've been away from things for a while and I didn't see this right away. My dad's health was declining and took a nosedive after Thanksgiving. He ended up passing away two weeks ago. Still pretty raw but life goes on, and he had Parkinson's dementia so we knew a few years ago that the end was coming. Take care, y'all. ❤🩹
They are ska/punk they usually play with other ska/punk bands. Though the singer who writes everything says they are just playing punk the way he interprets it. One of the best live bands. I first saw the singer when he was in catch 22. He formed streetlight shortly after some clashing between half the members of catch 22. Catch 22 tried to claim all the songs he wrote as theirs and he was like, “no I wrote everything. I’m taking my music” so they redid all of the songs with the new band and the rest is history as catch 22 faded away and streetlight gained success
streetlight is not ska, punk, or even ska-punk anymore. they have transcended. they have evolved into their own thing. orchestral ska-punk perhaps. maybe a little danny elfman as well.
My dad's friend is Mike Brown who is the Bari Sax player in this band!!
I love Streetlight. This whole album is so powerful. The live performances are always full of such energy.
Hell yeah, Streetlight kicks all of the ass. Literally all of it.
I never thought I'd see a Streetlight Manifesto reaction. Now I just need more Ska reactions like Reel Big Fish.
ska in general is relatively unknown. This reaction is chefs kiss. Appreciation for an unknown genre
Streetlight transcends ska.
Streetlight incredibly underrated
It's even better live!
They have one of the best horn sections ever!
*The best
One of the really fun things about innovative punk bands like this is that they do draw inspiration from things that they've heard, but they're not thinking in that way. They're just street kids with their own agenda. They aren't thinking "Let's have a salsa section and then a jazz section." Their influences are mostly subconscious. They're just making what they would themselves want to listen to and certain sounds that they've heard before trickle in. In that way it's entirely new. Punk spirit is that fact encapsulated in art. That's why punks have revolutionary hearts. Their entire being is about challenging what things are currently understood to be in order to create something better, or at least more applicable to what is happening now to all of us. Noam Chomsky once expressed that anarchism isn't about utopia, it's about challenging authority. It's not a dream of a perfect world. It's about slowly imagining, step by step, a better one than the current paradigm has created by calling to task the people who uphold it.
They are Ska punk and yes you have heard them before. I promise. 😅 Can't wait for the new album. I've probably seen Streetlight live more than any band besides maybe Bayside, The Dear Hunter or Mogwai. Idk either way they rock my back bumper and have for years 😅
The first verse is straight salsa and the bridge has a lot of salsa in it. Focus on the bass lines. The bones of the song might be ska but there's Latin influence all over the song.
Agreed, not just that but the prog vibes are so pronounced in this track. I'm 33 been listening to Streetlight forever and tbh I've been to more of their concerts than Coheed or the dear hunter and they are working on another album right now but with the passing of Matt Stewart (rest in peace brother you were a great man) it's tough to say when they will have new stuff out but it's worth diving into their discography Asia and bj they really don't have any bad music that's why they are the best. I only know a few bands that are consistently amazing and streetlight are one of them 😜
New album!?!?
I don't see a lot of react channels doing Punk/Ska, especially deeper cuts like Streetlight! Awesome pick, awesome band!
It 100% sounds like it should be in shows or something, totally agree with her and I love Streetlight!
Seen these guys live at least 9 times I wanna say? The energy at the shows is simply unmatched! Excellent choice :)
One of my all-time favorite bands! Love that you guys checked them out
YES!! MORE SKA REACTIONS PLEASE!!
Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Reel Big Fish
Los Skarnales
Aqua Bats
They are amazing, one of my favs
They have a lot more Latin influence in their next album, The Hands That Thieve. I recommend checking out songs from that one, maybe The Littlest Things to start.
Bj got the message.
Oh mann this is nostalgia for me. I remember skating around the streets of San Diego to this song. Ska ruled.
Check out the Mighty Mighty Bosstones if you haven't already!!
Ska used to rule it still rules too.
*Somewhere in the between* live is great
Thank you!
i saw BJ get /pulled/ by that bassline
Extremely talented band
Oh man, the nostalgia
Hey, thanks for reacting to this! Glad you enjoyed the music, even though this one doesn't necessarily showcase the singer's voice the best. Still close enough for punk lol
Unfortunately, the long-time trumpet player for Streetlight Manifesto passed away unexpectedly last fall. RIP Matt Stewart.
In the same vein, sorry I've been away from things for a while and I didn't see this right away. My dad's health was declining and took a nosedive after Thanksgiving. He ended up passing away two weeks ago. Still pretty raw but life goes on, and he had Parkinson's dementia so we knew a few years ago that the end was coming.
Take care, y'all. ❤🩹
They are ska/punk they usually play with other ska/punk bands. Though the singer who writes everything says they are just playing punk the way he interprets it. One of the best live bands. I first saw the singer when he was in catch 22. He formed streetlight shortly after some clashing between half the members of catch 22. Catch 22 tried to claim all the songs he wrote as theirs and he was like, “no I wrote everything. I’m taking my music” so they redid all of the songs with the new band and the rest is history as catch 22 faded away and streetlight gained success
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This reminds me somewhat of “the Mexican” by Babe Ruth. Not the baseball player but a band named after him.
I dunno, I'd love to hear a song performed by former baseball player Babe Ruth lol.
I love you guys. Please react to Queen- You don’t fool me ❤
Please listen to Aaron lewis song called Am I the only one its an amazing song and watch the video powerful message
Im pretty sure you guys reacted to their song Hell, a while back. Punk/ska bands dont really sing lol P.s.- watch 'The Game' Michael Douglas
Hell was a cover it's originally by the band 'Squirrel Nut Zippers'
@@TheSpacemannspiff I imagine anyone who dogs far enough to become a streetlight fan is well aware, but thank you
live video
streetlight is not ska, punk, or even ska-punk anymore. they have transcended. they have evolved into their own thing. orchestral ska-punk perhaps. maybe a little danny elfman as well.
please react to madness by muse music video not live preformance. thanks