I hadn't heard much ska until I got this disc. Maybe bits and pieces, but I didn't really know what it was - until now.
Reel Big Fish is an energetic 7-piece (2 trumpets, 2 trombones, drums, bass, guitar) ska band from Southern California. Although their lyrics may sound strange, they do have rhythm, and with their energy, everyone gets a workout on this album.
I like Turn The Radio Off. It's perfect for parties because the songs are short, fast, and full of energy - and the horns sound cool in fast songs. If these guys are this pumped in the studio I'd love to see them live! It has a great professional sound, with everything having equal space in the mix. On some ska records, the horns and/or bass are too overpowering, but not here.
Produced by Jay Rifkin and John Avila, Turn The Radio Off is RBF's second album, and it spans 15 tracks. With great songs like "Beer", "Everything Sucks", "Sell Out", and "Join The Club", this thing's a sure hit.
