Hot Mulligan - Why Would I Watch (May 12, 2023) Album • Page 7

It’s about a rat?! Well, as a mouse person, that makes me appreciate it far more. Rodents are the best.

 

A perfect time for this album to come out as its about to be an 80 degree weekend

 

Yes, yes I am, and maybe even more heartbreaking.

 

Album is phenomenal. The Melodie’s and blends of different emo eras is magical. Hot Mully is GOATED

 

Just threw this on and ready to listen multiple times throughout the afternoon and then discuss. I had no idea it was out today and when a song popped up on my release radar I thought it was just a new single. Pleasant surprise to get the whole album right behind it!

 

Exact same

 

Well that's a twist.

 

First couple listens and Cock Party 2 might be my favorite next to the closer.

 

Loving this after spending the past two days listening on repeat, but I really wish the screaming part was cut from the end of Christ Alive. Ruins an otherwise great song.

 

I like this band enough, but I think I really hate their song titles lol

 

Yeah, they killed it. This is the best thing they've done and I can't stop listening.

 

It’s about time these guys blew up. Strap a rocket to ‘em, this is great.

 

aren't they already pretty big

 

First listen flew by. These guys were already moving tickets, this is gonna be a nice boost once people hear/see these songs

 

Album rocks.

 

Album is excellent.

Is anyone else bothered by the fact there is no question mark at the end of “Why Would I Watch”

 

I saw @Jason Tate post this on the mainpage and didnt see in here

Song break downs

Hot Mulligan break down every track on new LP 'Why Would I Watch'

"Shouldn’t Have a Leg Hole But I Do"

I’m pretty pessimistic. "Leg Hole" is me yelling about how my poor mental health is permanent and I’ve come to terms with that. I’m not sure if that’s exactly true, but at 27 it seems to be a pretty consistent factor in my day to day. “I begin to understand every path, every variable made so it’ll bring me back.”

"It’s A Family Movie She Hates Her Dad"

This song is about being exposed to alcoholism and addiction within my family and wondering if the same thing is gonna happen to me. -Chris

"And I Smoke"

I talked to a therapist over Covid when people around me seemed pretty concerned. Wound up with this sweet older lady who told me I probably have anxiety. When I wake up, I hear feet pounding on the ceiling above me and when I’m alone, I can hear people talking just out of earshot. Neither of these are real, I know, but my brain is trash. Always at least a little scared that there’s someone near me when I want to be alone. I imagine this has something to do with the position I’ve put myself in as a singer. Lots of eyes. You all scare me. That’s "And I Smoke."

"This Song Is Called It’s Called What’s It's Called"

I miss the old way of touring. Looking back at it is always bittersweet. I remember the fun of playing in sweaty basements and dive bars, but I’m hardwired to regret that thing I said or the opportunities I missed. Keeps me up. Also have a penchant for drinking on top of an already hit-or-miss memory. This song is just about looking back with mixed emotions when I know I should feel better about it than I do.

"No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (Or Socks)"

Nostalgia is a double-edged sword. The word itself is about looking back fondly on stuff you did, but I almost always find a way to spin it where I’ve fucked up. It keeps me up at night.

"Christ Alive My Toe Dammit Hurts"

I'm very happy with how this song turned out. The whole point for "Christ Alive" for me was to make something that sounded upbeat and party-worthy while describing what it feels like when I want to die. The song flows into a more serious tone and I acknowledge that nobody actually cares whether I’m here or not. So there you go.

"Betty"

My pet died. Her name was Betty. Later, her sister died. Her name was Doc.

"Cock Party 2 (Better Than The First)"

*what an insane tonal shift.

I find myself thinking back about my old friends I’ve lost touch with. I’m sure everyone does. I had pretty recently written a song about this, but the idea didn’t seem completely explored and "Cock Party" was a convenient excuse to dive into it a little more.

"Shhhh! Golf is On"

"Shhhh! Golf is On" is about my mom. I’m asking her to die. Every time I hear about her, she’s a worse person than before.

"Gans Media Retro Games"

"Gans Media" is about only seeing what I’m doing wrong. Seems like I drink and lose touch between what I’m saying and what I mean. Musically, this song has a cool little balancing act between distortion and that kinda ghost-y lead that I’m stoked about. It doesn’t really sound like something we’ve done before.

"Smahccked My Head Awf"

Probably my second to last song about my grandma. Until we reach the big crescendo, I’m just describing a visit I had with her. Then it’s all downhill from there. Spent a lot of time just worrying I’ve not been a good enough grandson. She's the closest thing I’ve got to a mom. It’s a bummer to watch people you love grow old.

"John "The Rock" Cena, Can You Smell What the Undertaker"

Christianity sure fucks up a lot of kids, eh? I remember being like 12 at a water park and feeling ashamed of my body in a swimsuit because I thought being that exposed was sinful. I lost my faith when I was almost 16 but the damage was done. Here I am now with body dysmorphia and some kind of complex about being evil. "John 'The Rock' Cena" breaks down what that church did to me and how I tried to be a good Christian boy.

 

Kind of bummed Drink Milk isn’t on here, but I am pretty sure I hear some of the same guitar work in And I Smoke.

 

that sucks about shh golf is on. sheesh.

 

Wasn’t ready for Betty to wreck me.

We sadly lost our cat Ringo a week ago kind of suddenly. We found a lump in his neck and vet hoped it was a non-cancer hematoma but he just went downhill so quick and then Thursday it was his time. We still have his brother Riker, and our two dogs, but the house is missing a piece.

 

Yeah, I was listening for the first time while cleaning or something and near the end of the song I was like “awwwwww oh my gosh this is a song about a pet!!!!!!” and immediately thought of all the pets I had growing up and it didn’t make me super depressed, at least not that time, and then I wondered if literally anyone else had ever written a song about a pet. I’m sure many have or maybe there were songs that they said were actually about a pet way down the road but that certain line of dialogue in “Betty” made it clear as day it was about a pet and I loved that.

 

I was laying on my living room rug with my cat, rubbing her belly while she was curled in a ball purring away when I heard “Betty” for the first time last night. It went poorly.

 

counterparts latest album is about Brendan’s (the lead vocalists’) cat

 

Very sorry for your loss :(