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Fishbone

Fishbone · 1985

26 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · funk rock · funk metal

A frenetic blend of punk energy, funk grooves, and socially charged lyrics that defy genre boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenetic energy for dancing
  • socially charged party anthems
  • short bursts of excitement
  • gradual build to energetic climax

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow tunes
  • seek long, drawn-out tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 21, 1985, 'Fishbone' marked the band's self-titled debut EP. At this point, Fishbone was establishing themselves in the Los Angeles music scene, blending ska, punk, and funk into a unique sound that would set the stage for their future influence in alternative rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Primus· Red Hot Chili Peppers· Living Colour

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ugly 2:52
  • 2 Another Generation 4:04
  • 3 ? (Modern Industry) 4:26
  • 4 Party At Ground Zero 6:31
  • 5 V.T.T.L.O.T.F.D.G.F 4:23
  • 6 Lyin' Ass Bitch 4:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata