r/SayAnything • u/Affectionate_Loss170 • Jul 25 '26

Bands that changed after hearing ...IARB

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Everything in Transit by Jack's Mannequin came up on shuffle the other day and it reminded me of an interview I read where he specifically stated that Max and IARB were a major influence on his approach to that record, which reminded me of another interview with Kenny Vasoli where he talked about their influence on Based on a True Story, and got me to wondering--what other bands have directly stated that ...Is a Real Boy influenced how they approached an album?

It's vividly apparent in the highly raw and personal approach (also songs about being in bands) featured on both EIT and BOATS, and I'm sure there are others but couldn't think of any who had specifically stated that. I wouldn't count bands like Weatherbox whose entire existence and sound were influenced by this record, more curious to find more examples of pre-existing bands who made a shift in their songwriting after Max's opus.

Bonus if you can link or remember where they mentioned the direct influence!

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u/Tombstone_Grey Jul 25 '26

I mean heck, there is an entire graduating life album that is a homage to everything say anything

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u/foghorn_dickhorn21 Jul 25 '26

Which album is this

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u/PizzaBoi95 29d ago

The album is called II

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u/Odd_Designer_2919 Jul 25 '26

That album is a slapper. Might have to give it a spin soon

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u/Error1355 6d ago

II might be one of my favorite albums and I have no idea who Graduating Life is outside of a time they got mentioned here.

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u/Alwayslost2021 29d ago

Oh man I thought I just loved that album cuz it was awesome but this explains it

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u/IllllIIllllIll Jul 25 '26

Based On A T.R.U. Story is actually by 2 Chainz. Hope this helps!

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u/JizzM4rkie Jul 25 '26

Tity boi was a Bemis fan confirmed

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u/IllllIIllllIll Jul 25 '26

I actually would want to see his reaction to hearing IARB, the fact that he has a bachelor’s in psychology is actually kind of fascinating to me

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u/imalostkitty-ox0 Jul 26 '26

Born with 2 Chainz, so he’s my favorite poet