Bonin' in the Boneyard / Set the Booty Up Right
Fishbone · 1990
18 min · 5 tracks · alternative rock · funk rock · funk metal
A vibrant fusion of ska, funk, and rock creates an infectious party atmosphere throughout the album.
Why this album works
This album features songs that encapsulate Fishbone's unique blend of funk and punk, contributing to their influence on the ska revival of the early 1990s. Notably, 'In the Name of Swing' received airplay on college radio stations, further solidifying Fishbone's reputation as innovators within the alternative music landscape.
- Best for
- infectious party atmosphere throughout short bursts of energetic fun playful irreverence in every track
- Context
- Released on October 5, 1990, 'Bonin' in the Boneyard / Set the Booty Up Right' was Fishbone's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 1988 release 'Truth and Soul'. At this point in their career, Fishbone had established themselves as a prominent act in the alternative rock scene, known for their genre-blending sound and energetic live performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Beck· Green Day· Neil Young· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New and Improved Bonin' Standout 4:58
- 2 In the Name of Swing Standout 2:45
- 3 Love and Bullshit 1:58
- 4 I Like to Hide Behind My Glasses Standout 4:43
- 5 Bonin' in the Jungle 4:29
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