18 - The Impossibles - Anthology: A Valentine for The Impossibles

As the saying goes, "hell hath no fury like a nerd scorned for ska-punk."
 
 This week, The Fighters take the opportunity to revisit a beloved band from their youth. The Impossibles, a power-pop, pop-punk, ska-punk band from Austin, TX. Armed with baseball jerseys, "chucka-chucka" ska rhythms, catchy lyrics, and a penchant for explosive choruses, The Impossibles rocked our young hearts from 1994-2012.
 
 In this episode we return to the oft-maligned genre of ska to discuss a band that deserved so much better (so much better).  So, here's our fan letter, hoping it finds another, in a sea of nostalgia.  Frances, we miss you ...

Next Week - Brian's Pick: Starship Troopers

[Originally published February 13, 2024]

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