OK, so early 90′s proto-nu-metal band Dog Eat Dog helped open up the floodgates to scary rap/hardcore/metal bands, but as many things the idea started out as a breath of fresh air. They managed to blend in some ska and big band influences in there as well, which kept the mood light and gave us the idea that they didn’t take themselves too seriously, unlike most nu-metal bands. Needless to say, I loved Dog Eat Dog and their 1996 hit “Isms” is about the most inspiring anti-ism song I know. In fact, it’s the only anti-ism song I know. It’s so handy too! If you want the person next to you in traffic to know what you stand for, instead of sticking on numerous bumper stickers that list all the isms you are against, just crank up this song and they’ll get the message.
My favorite part of the song is the chorus, I love that the big important isms are used in the first few lines, then they totally run out of good isms and end with Fakeism … I don’t think that’s a word, but darnit, I’m against it!
Dog Eat Dog – Isms
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