This song came out way back in 1997. So you know, it’s an oldie but a goodie. I was in the thick of parenting a small child, was working on my dissertation (or maybe casting about to find one), and didn’t have time to connect with new music. Well, this song somehow came on my radar (probably VH1 — which I used to watch when Maya was sitting in my lap), and I took an instant liking to it. I’m more than certain that I went down to Tower Records after seeing the video to buy the CD. It’s big, bold, thick, and full of great hooks. Love the guitar work on the intro and the drumming has a good groove. Overall, a very good pop/rock song that did pretty well in the States. It peaked at #24 on the U.S. Modern Rock charts, and #8 on mainstream rock charts. Alas, Big Wreck never charted that high again in the U.S. But here’s “The Oaf” in all its glory!
Jules
February 16, 2013 at 10:32 amHA! Your wife is clueless. I've heard this song hundreds of times, but somehow, I never knew the name of the song or the name of the group. It's a fun song, though!
Ted
February 16, 2013 at 4:12 pmDont' they say that you learn something new every day? 🙂 I remember when I was taking drum lessons at the time, this was one song I wanted to drum along to. I think I still have the notations written down on my little drum sheet music book I used to update when I heard a song I wanted to drum along to.
James Bukowiec
February 16, 2013 at 2:00 pmP, they have a new CD called Albatross coming out Feb. 19th. It's Fantastic on all counts!!! They are charting around #30 in the States right now!
Come visit the facebook fan group… http://www.facebook.com/groups/BigWreck/
James Bukowiec
February 16, 2013 at 2:02 pmOh yeah, this is the new single…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HmW9rVAtVs
Ted
February 16, 2013 at 4:09 pmThat's surprising that they went with a big power ballad for the first single. But, they aren't the only band to have done so. Thanks for heads up on their new music!