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Candy Coated Fury

Reel Big Fish · 2012

55 min · 14 tracks · ska punk

A vibrant blend of ska rhythms and punk energy, encapsulating youthful angst with a playful edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • playful energy for group settings
  • youthful angst with humor
  • candid reflections on relationships

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • seek minimalist soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2012, 'Candy Coated Fury' marked Reel Big Fish's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 2007. This album came during a time when the band sought to reaffirm their presence in the ska punk scene while navigating changes within the genre landscape influenced by pop-punk and alternative rock trends.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everyone Else is an Asshole 4:11
  • 2 Punisher 4:00
  • 3 She’s Not the End of the World 3:42
  • 4 Don’t Let Me Down Gently 2:25
  • 5 I Know You Too Well to Like You Anymore 4:25
  • 6 Hiding in My Headphones 4:47
  • 7 I Dare You to Break My Heart 5:15
  • 8 Your Girlfriend Sucks 3:30
  • 9 Don’t Stop Skankin’ 3:59
  • 10 Famous Last Words 3:50
  • 11 Lost Cause 4:20
  • 12 I Love/You Suck 3:13
  • 13 P.S. I Hate You 4:04
  • 14 The Promise 3:14

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