Lagwagon

The Profile

Lagwagon is an American punk rock band from Goleta, California, formed in 1990 and fronted by Joey Cape. Long associated with Fat Wreck Chords, they helped define 90s skate punk with melodic speed and tight arrangements; their 2005 album Resolve was dedicated to late drummer Derrick Plourde.

Signed to Fat Wreck Chords; frontman Joey Cape; drummer Derrick Plourde (late) played on early records; known for melodic skate punk; notable songs and albums include May 16th, Trashed, Hoss, and Let’s Talk About Feelings.

Five reviews chart Lagwagon’s ride through Californian melodic hardcore. Trashed and Blaze get high praise; Let’s Talk About Feelings is celebrated for hooks and speed. Hoss lands as classic early Lagwagon. Resolve divides, criticized for repetition despite its dedication to Derrick Plourde.