Propagandhi - 'Failed Imagineer'

"Failed Imagineer" by Propagandhi from the album 'Victory Lap,' available now

Director: Randy “Randolpherson” Frykas
Production Company: Caress of Steel Productions

[Okayymatt]

Somehow, this video was my first exposure to this group. As a hobbbyist rock/punk musician and a combat Veteran, this was the most moved I've been by music in the last decade. My sincerest appreciation.

[GlennJimenez]

1:37 the bass on this section is sublime. Honestly one of the most beautiful things I’ve *ever* heard ANY bassist play. It’s almost it’s own song.

[danielhoyt]

Other bands mellow out and slow things down as they get older and worn out.

Propagandhi only gets faster and more pissed off. Bless them.

[agenericbot]

no band has been as consistently skilled at such a level as Propagandhi.

their lyrics still bite with the anger of a 17 year old highschooler but with the wisdom of making music for decades through some fucking awful world events

[andrewjameslyon]

I love this song so much!
My granddad turned into an angry alcoholic after WWII. He couldn't talk about it, and he used booze to escape.
His anger had a huge effect on my grandma, Mum and uncle. If there's an afterlife, I hope he's found some rest and relief. <3

[ZBxRaptor]

1:38 - 1:50 Bass dude just rearranged some of my molecules with that serenade.

[richgerow]

Melodic punk is slowly becoming my new favorite type of music. It blends all the best aspects of punk and metal. I can't stop listening to Propagandhi and Strung Out; too much awesome.

[tlevergood]

I'm a drummer, but can't get over that amazing bass solo. Damn, this band is so insanely talented and have come such a long way from How to Clean Everything.

[OnaniBomb]

Please buy this album. Chris Hannah desperately needs a new Final Conflict shirt.

[Patriccist]

How amazing is that they are not a world-famous band still? I don't know whether I'm happy or sad about this fact. People don't even understand what they are missing

[skinnee]

There is no greater band, there is no greater drummer.

[zachiddings]

Propagandhi is the best band in the UNIVERSE!

[flicknfreckles]

One of the Greatest bands of all time!

[lienrodeo]

Years back i wrote an email stating how after being inspired by them, I'd lapsed. Todays empires was the kick in the arse i needed at the time.
Chris replied humbly as always, and i was forever grateful. That a band i respected so much would take the time.
Here we are. Many gigs later and 28 years since.
Still the 2nd best band in the Fucking universe!

Love you folks . Please keep it coming..

Paul Australia..

[sillywsop]

There are actually people in this world whose favorite band ISN'T Propagandhi.

[MrMagnaniman]

My grandpa fought in WW2. When he told us "war stories, " they were goofy tales about hardtack and the absurd bureaucracy of the military and government in general. I had assumed that he never saw any fighting, but I should have known better because he was one of the most outspoken critics of war I've ever met. After he passed, we got access to his unit's combat history and learned that he had, in fact, seen a great deal of very intense fighting, with his unit suffering major losses during his time in it.

He convinced me. War is hell.

[Butterwolf]

Ridiculously talented and amazing band for all styles of rock

[walkermich]

Because the lyrics fly the fuck by, I painstakingly transcribed them here for a more digestible listening/reading experience. But before we get to them: SUPPORT THIS BAND!!!

i been thinking about you
i been meaning to tell you
sit down with me lets have a drink

back when the war ended
your great grandfather hand-wrote
letters of apology to all of those
families of the men
who crewed that u-boat
haunted till his death
by that long night off the coast

your other great grandad came back from Arnhem
transformed into a damaged and violent man
never spoke of the slaughter he witnessed firsthand
this is the world I brought you into man

all remorse, no rebel

a shell of my former shell

sit down with me, lets have a drink

what have we here?
the dreaded failed imagineer?

his private dismay on public display

son, do not be alarmed by your old man’s tears

hey old man, its ok.
every dog has his day.
sit down with me, lets have a drink
i been thinking about you
i been meaning to tell you
sit down with me lets have a drink.

[blairlohnes]

As a 37 year old punk fan with failing teeth, I felt this. Love you papy. <3

[jamescondotta]

How are they not the biggest band on earth.