Have Another Ball
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes · 2008
28 min · 12 tracks · punk
A playful punk reinterpretation of beloved classics, brimming with energy and irreverence.
Why this album works
The album showcases the band's ability to breathe new life into familiar tunes, contributing to a resurgence of interest in punk covers during the late 2000s. It received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, helping to maintain the band's presence in a landscape increasingly dominated by newer acts.
- Best for
- concise energetic listening sessions playful and irreverent vibes quick bursts of nostalgia
- Context
- When 'Have Another Ball' was released in 2008, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes were well-established in the punk rock scene, known for their unique spin on pop and rock songs. This album marked their sixth studio release and continued the trend of transforming nostalgic hits into vibrant punk anthems, solidifying their reputation as genre-bending cover artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· No Doubt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rich Girl Standout 2:05
- 2 The Boxer 2:49
- 3 Country Roads 2:10
- 4 I Write the Songs 2:57
- 5 Sodomy 0:28
- 6 You’ve Got a Friend 2:35
- 7 Mahogany 1:50
- 8 Mother and Child Reunion 2:10
- 9 Only the Good Die Young Standout 2:47
- 10 Coming to America 2:24
- 11 The Harder They Come 2:25
- 12 Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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