Who's Hard [PA] - Big Shug

Advantages: SKA! Great Lyrics, Very Catchy
Disadvantages: Some Fillers

...“Who the hell are Reel Big Fish!?” To be honest I’ll be amazed if I find anyone here on Ciao who has ever heard of this fantastic band and that is why I’m writing this op. The world needs Reel Big Fish and I fully intend to tell you why! Reel Big Fish (refered to as RBF from now on) are a ska/punk band from California who have been going since the early nineties. Aside from going through more line up changes than the England Football team, they are famous (well kinda famous) for writing the catchiest songs you’re ever likely to hear. They came to my attention after I heard their cover version of the A-HA classic Take On Me. It really is a crime that A1 got into the charts when RBF recorded a far superior version with all the melody played on a variety of brass instruments – funny and smile... Read review

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Advantages: great sound, great tracks, a musical marvel!
Disadvantages: none!

...in a mad frenzy!! One of the greatest attractions to Reel Big Fish has to be their comical stage antics and their bouncy happy rhythms that scream insanity!! i love it!! The songs are so catchy and will have you singing in the shower week after week much to your parents distaste!! Even my brother who is a committed hard house and trance fan has managed to be persuaded by some of the tracks on this fantastic album and that really is an achievement seeing as my brother is always right!! hmmm....lol! On this album you see just how much Reel Big Fish care about the safety of the fans with their aptly titled 'Thankyou For Not Moshing' and this just attracts you even more to this amazing band because you know that theyre just all fun and giggles!! This album has to be the best thing to skank around with your friends to -i know i get hours... Read review

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Advantages: great songs, you never get bored of this album!
Disadvantages: expensive in the UK

.... Matt Wong – bass, vocals. ** Why Do They Rock So Hard? ** The following people helped make this record possible in some way or another. These names don’t mean much to me, but as they played a part in the making of this record it seemed a good idea (?) to include their names! Here we go… John Avila – Producer (along with Reel Big Fish). Tim Palmer, John Avila, Joe Zook, Donnel Cameron – Mixed various tracks! Additional musical input by… Coolie Ranx of Pilfer – vocals (tracks 6 & 10). Brandon Werts – percussion (tracks 5, 9, 16). Sam Avila – B-3 organ (tracks 1, 12, 16). True: 129 – scratches (10, 13). The Gang – gang vocals! Okay enough about who made the album, what about the music, and lets face it… that is what this is all about (sorry got side... Read review

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