Video Premiere: The Hold Steady, 'Chips Ahoy'
- Posted on Oct 17th 2006 6:47PM by Mike Spinella
- Comments (37)
The Hold Steady have been getting more press than Lindsay Lohan's latest crotch shot. If you're one of the three people who hasn't heard the buzz on this band, think Hüsker Dü-meets-early-Ben Folds, if he were really into the Doughboys.
We are proud to present an exclusive look at the 'Chips Ahoy' video.
We are proud to present an exclusive look at the 'Chips Ahoy' video.
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Reader Comments(1 of 2)
Tylerat 10-18-2006
Is that supposed to be Holly? Whaa...?
mikeat 10-18-2006
been waiting for this video and still cant see it on this site...but the song rules.
Scottat 10-18-2006
Oh good lord, that is some good stuff right there.
mr. hipsterat 10-18-2006
It's like George Costanza singing indie party music by Springsteen--which may sound like one giant mess of an oxymoron, but somehow works like a charm.
le ravenat 10-18-2006
gross. what happened to these guys? they look bloated and out of ideas. they should move to hollywood and get it over with.
Poelzigat 10-19-2006
hah...reminds me a lot of Elvis Costello(when i was cruel era)too,like,it sure sounds like some Hüsker Dü...but Ben Folds?
Dunno
Sublevelbusat 10-18-2006
Classic case. Pleasing the kids and executives to line everyones wallets. I am happy Lifter Puller never made it BIG. At Ieast I can still enjoy a healthy dose of soft rock.
SAD
Vincentat 10-18-2006
I love this song, and the new album but i really don't like this video at all.
Steinyat 10-18-2006
wow, seeing these guys in person kind of weirds me out. pretty nasty looking. this song isn't very good compared to anything on their last lp, but i suppose if you can sell records by rehashing the same tired themes with less than interesting music, more power to ya.
Hallelujahat 10-18-2006
I think it's great. I like it.
The Quiet Fanat 10-18-2006
Hey Steiny, the new record is actually much better than the last one (in my humble opinion.)Have you seen them live? They might just be doing big bar rock, but man, are they a lot of fun. I might be biased, but these guys rule. And Sublevelbus, it's not like this is gonna sell a million copies or anything, c'mon man, if they move 100,000 it will be a surprise. Not exactly sell-out material. Peace.
scribat 10-18-2006
as someone else said, i love the song...i love the whole record...but i really don't like this video. it's kind of unpleasant, unamusing and unentertaining. but it's just a video. i love the band :)
HatazBiteItat 10-18-2006
Are you whiners kidding?? This video freaking rules. Hold Steady!
dpooat 10-18-2006
These guys are the best and only thing happening in rock. Although, whoever wrote the intro. didn't do too good with the references. These guys sound nothing like the Doughboys or Husker Du. How about Bruce meets Tom Waits meet T. Petty, meets big fucking guitars in the vein of Grand Funk and Cheap Trick.
gachevskyat 10-18-2006
I love that video! But more importantly, I love that girl:)
robat 10-18-2006
this video rocks! period. dis the hold steady and i will gut you like a dead animal. getting back to the video. i haven't laughed that hard in a long time, tad as a bishop? what kinda church would that be in? thanks for the music guys. see you in chicago. r
Give Me Your Handrewat 10-18-2006
What are you guys talking about? I thought the video was pretty good. I haven't heard the new album -- just a couple songs when I saw them at Lollapalooza -- but I'm sure if the past 2 albums are any indication, it will be a good one. And bollocks to anyone who says they are selling out. I hate it when people get pissed off when bands they like become popular (which The Hold Steady isn't quite yet). That's the whole damn point of being in a rock band. It's not like this song is some huge departure from their previous material. It's just catchier. How can you talk smack about a band that has a guy with a Rollie Fingers mustache? I say, kudos to The Hold Steady, and I can't wait to see them in a week in Chicago.
CNat 10-19-2006
Kick-ass band, kick-ass song, terrible video.
latino patrolat 10-19-2006
Ha! I love it.
doucheat 10-20-2006
can someone post this on you tube as i can't see it here. It just plays the music