Gone Fishin'
Flipper · 1984
37 min · 8 tracks · hardcore punk
A raw and chaotic blend of hardcore punk energy, laced with sardonic humor and dissonant melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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First the Heart — The track epitomizes Flipper's signature sound with its heavy riffs and impassioned vocals, highlighting their ability to convey deep emotion amidst chaotic instrumentation.
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Survivors of the Plague — This song captures the band's dark humor and commentary on societal issues, blending aggressive instrumentation with sardonic lyrics that reflect their punk ethos.
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Talk's Cheap — At just over two minutes, this track delivers a punchy critique of superficiality with a relentless tempo that showcases Flipper's raw energy and urgency.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's raw energy and sardonic themes contribute to its distinct sound within hardcore punk.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate repetitive lyrical phrases that emphasize themes of alienation and societal decay.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sardonic humor in chaotic energy
- short bursts of raw intensity
- unpredictable shifts in pacing
- cathartic release of frustration
- late-night rebellious spirit
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished, structured sounds
- seek melodic, soothing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, 'Gone Fishin'' is Flipper's debut studio album, following a series of influential EPs that established their reputation in the San Francisco punk scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from a local favorite to a more prominent force in the national hardcore punk movement, capturing their distinctive sound and ethos.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Black· Butthole Surfers· Screaming Trees
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lights, the Sound 3:42
- 2 First the Heart 5:21
- 3 In Life My Friends 4:42
- 4 Survivors of the Plague 5:17
- 5 Sacrifice 4:26
- 6 Talk's Cheap 2:31
- 7 You Nought Me 5:02
- 8 One by One 6:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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