Fame, Fortune and Fornication cover

Fame, Fortune and Fornication

Reel Big Fish · 2009

29 min · 10 tracks · ska punk

A vibrant mix of ska rhythms and punk energy, laced with playful sarcasm and nostalgic covers.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat energy for parties
  • nostalgic covers with humor
  • short bursts of fun
  • for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective tracks
  • dislike playful, sarcastic tones

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Fame, Fortune and Fornication' is Reel Big Fish's first album of all cover songs, following their previous work, 'Monkeys for Nothing and the Chimps for Free' in 2007. At this point in their career, the band sought to reinvent their sound by showcasing classic tracks through a ska lens, continuing their legacy in the third wave ska movement.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nothin’ but a Good Time 3:03
  • 2 Mama We’re All Crazy Now 2:16
  • 3 Veronica Sawyer 3:26
  • 4 Authority Song 2:57
  • 5 Brown Eyed Girl 3:03
  • 6 The Long Run 3:37
  • 7 Won’t Back Down 3:09
  • 8 Keep a Cool Head 2:12
  • 9 Monkey Man 2:29
  • 10 Talk Dirty to Me 3:42

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