This is the first installment from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and to put it bluntly this album is brilliant. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes already had around 5 7" out but this is their first album. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is a part time band which has members from many fine Punk ... Read review
A review by ia_young on Have A Ball - Me First & The Gimme Gimmes January 26th, 2001
Author's product rating:
Originality
Lyrics
Quality and consistency of tracks
How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Value for Money
Advantages:
great music thats sounds realy good
Disadvantages:
none
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
This is the first installment from Me First and the Gimme Gimmes and to put it bluntly this album is brilliant. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes already had around 5 7" out but this is their first album. Me First and the Gimme Gimmes is a part time band which has members from many fine Punk bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon and many more.
This album is a tribute to 70s music, I think, or possibly a complete piss take, either way it is a great album. The album covers populor songs of the 60s and converts them into Punk, what more could you ask for? The originals! (well possibly?)
They cover such artists as: John Denver, Bily Joel, Cliff Richard, Niel Diamond, Elton John and many more. Here is a list of the tracks on the album:
1) Danny's Song 2) Leaving On A Jet Plane 3) Me & Julio Down By The Schoolyard 4) One Tin Soldier 5) Uptown Girl 6) I Am A Rock 7) Sweet Caroline 8) Seasons In The Sun 9) Fire And Rain 10) Nobody Does It Better 11) Many 12) Rocket Man
If you choose to listen to this album, this is a great way to get into Punk music. Although the album is short you don't mind as the quality of the music is so good. To find out more about Me First and the Gimme Gimmes go to the website: www.FatWreck.com.
Advantages: Awesome Punk Covers Disadvantages: Too short and not their best
...full length album and i have to say that they have done better, their most recent offering Take A Break being the best they have done.
When you see the ratings for Originality and Lyrics i think you would be better off ignoring any low scores here as they are, after all, someone else's songs and someone else's lyrics. ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Advantages: Old songs punked up to date Disadvantages: Less than 30 mins of music!
...fantastic. All of the songs have been 'punked' up, obviously the rhythm is the same as the original all be it a little faster, all the guitars and drumming is faultless. The vocals are occasionally a little rough and throaty sounding, but I don't think it comes across as a bad thing. In my opinion Seasons In The Sun is the highlight of the album & Mandy is the one I'd most likely skip.
If you've heard any of the other CDs my Me 1st... then I think ... ...that breathes a breath of fresh air into old hits than the Gimme's.
Comparing this to the other Me 1st albums I think it's almost as good as 'Blow In The Wind' (the 3rd album) of which I like some of the songs more. There is no comparison to their 2nd album 'Are A Drag' which I thought was really weak and only had 1 good track: My Favourite Things
I know this is a short review but there's not really allot else to say, these are all good old songs ...
Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful
Label / Distributor: Fat Wreck Chords / Plastic Head
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 751097055427
Catalogue Number: FAT 554CD
Additional notes
Album Notes: Inarguably the world's greatest punk-pop cover band, Me First & the Gimme Gimmes take on popular singles of the 1960s,'70s, and '80s with their 1997 Fat Wreck Chords debut, HAVE A BALL. Consisting of members of Swingin' Utters, NOFX, No Use for a Name, and other Cal-punk peers, the semi-supergroup gleefully tears through guitar-driven, abbreviated versions of easy-going tunes such as Paul Simon's "Me & Julio Down By the Schoolyard," Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" (impressively nailing the vocal harmonies), and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline," both paying tribute to and sending up the original numbers. For those seeking to jump into the Gimme Gimmes' reliably silly discography, this outing is a fine place to begin.
Titles on disc 1
1.: Danny's Song
2.: Leaving On A Jet Plane
3.: Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
4.: One Tin Soldier
5.: Uptown Girl
6.: I Am A Rock
7.: Sweet Caroline
8.: Seasons In The Sun
9.: Fire And Rain
10.: Nobody Does It Better
11.: Mandy
12.: Rocket Man
Ciao
Listed on Ciao since : 26/01/2001
Compare Have A Ball - Me First & The Gimme Gimmes to other similar Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal
![Have a Ball [VINYL] - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/89426047.jpg)
![Have Another Ball [VINYL] - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes](http://picnicb.ciao.com/uk/91209263.jpg)
![Have a Ball [VINYL] - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes](http://picnica.ciao.com/uk/80453536.jpg)
![Have Another Ball [VINYL] - Me First and the Gimme Gimmes](http://picnica.ciao.com/uk/80975024.jpg)
![Greatest Hits Vol.1 (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Korn](http://imagesb.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/605/Greatest_Hits_Vol_1_Parental_Advisory_PA_Korn__5878605.jpg)
![Poison, The [ECD] - Bullet For My Valentine](http://imagesb.ciao.com/iuk/images/products/small/771/Poison_The_ECD_Bullet_For_My_Valentine__6344771.jpg)
