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Art of Manliness: The Art of Manliness Weekly Roundup: The James Gang Edition

  • Kevin (ReturnToManliness) · 1 year ago
    Their music wasn't all that great to me. They did a pretty good job, but not spectacular. I'll need to listen to more for it to grow on me.

    I think what really made them stand out was their appearance and clothing. This is right in line with the theme of this site, which again, is touching a nerve that many people yearn for - the throwback to when things were "different".

    Great list...The Simple Dollar article is a MUST read!!!!
  • Frugal Dad · 1 year ago
    Thanks for including my article in the roundup! Personally, I liked The James Gang...sort of remind me of some of the throwback music from Outkast. And kudos to them for originality!
  • Brett McKay · 1 year ago
    @ Frugal dad- Outkast. Yes. They do have an Outkast vibe about them.
  • Marcel · 1 year ago
    Well, as a historian, I'm never one to long for the "good old days" but that's no reason not to take an idealised past as an example for the future.
  • Brett & Kate McKay · 1 year ago
    @ Marcel- Agreed. No way I'd want to go back to the times of polio, Nazism, segregation, and Depressions. But I agree that our idealized version of the past can be a great motivator for the future.
  • miss sunday · 1 year ago
    these guys are amazing. i've seen them live at the box night club in the les. super talented.
  • racketboy · 1 year ago
    Hope they realize the name was already taken by a band from the 70's
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Gang

    Only reason I know if my dad still has some 8-tracks of theirs....