Ferociously Stoned
Cherry Poppin' Daddies · 1990
68 min · 15 tracks · funk rock
A frenetic blend of ska, jazz, and punk, laced with sharp wit and raucous energy throughout every track.
Top tracks — play these first
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Drunk Daddy — This opening track sets the tone with its punchy brass hooks and humorous lyrics about excess, encapsulating the band's playful spirit.
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Teenage Brain Surgeon — Combining dark humor with catchy melodies, this song showcases the band's knack for blending quirky storytelling with infectious rhythms.
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Master and Slave — This track stands out with its commentary on power dynamics wrapped in a vibrant soundscape, highlighting the band's lyrical depth amidst lively instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic genre fusion but lacks some cohesion and depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down slightly in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from frenetic ska rhythms to slower, more melodic sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- frenetic energy for parties
- danceable tracks for celebration
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- playful irreverence throughout album
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking consistent, mellow vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1990, Ferociously Stoned was the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' debut album, marking their introduction to the music scene. The band was still establishing their unique sound, which would later evolve into their signature swing revival style in the mid-1990s. This album laid the groundwork for their future success by showcasing their eclectic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy· Reel Big Fish· Dance Hall Crashers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Drunk Daddy 5:15
- 2 Teenage Brain Surgeon 3:59
- 3 Answering Machine 6:07
- 4 Midas in Reverse 4:34
- 5 The Lifeboat Mutiny 5:48
- 6 Master and Slave 4:11
- 7 Dirty Mutha Fuzz 5:16
- 8 You Better Move 2:47
- 9 Suicide Kings 4:23
- 10 Flovilla Thatch vs. The Virile Garbage Man 3:50
- 11 Shake Your Lovemaker 5:54
- 12 Dr. Bones 3:40
- 13 Diabolic Tastemaker 5:17
- 14 Up From the Gutter 4:33
- 15 Cherry Poppin’ Daddy Strut 3:06
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