Hefty Fine
Bloodhound Gang · 2005
42 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A raucous blend of irreverent humor and catchy hooks wrapped in playful rock and rap beats.
Top tracks — play these first
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Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo — This track cleverly uses military phonetics to deliver a cheeky narrative about sexual innuendos, perfectly encapsulating the band's humorous approach.
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Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss — With its infectious beat and absurd lyrics, this track highlights the band's knack for blending catchy hooks with outrageous themes that define their style.
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Diarrhea Runs in the Family — Clocking in at just 23 seconds, this absurdly brief track exemplifies the band's penchant for shock value and comedic brevity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor and catchy hooks effectively, but its appeal may wear thin over time.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of humor in both lyrics and song titles, with tracks like 'Farting With a Walkman On' and 'Diarrhea Runs in the Family'.
- Most songs maintain a fast tempo, with only a couple of slower tracks that serve as brief interludes within the energetic flow.
- The instrumentation combines rock guitars with electronic beats, creating a playful sound that complements the comedic themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- quick bursts of humor
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- sing-along energy with friends
- playful irreverence throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of serious content
- prefer lengthy introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Showcases the band's signature humor and sound, appreciated by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released on September 23, 2005, Hefty Fine was Bloodhound Gang's fourth studio album, following their commercial breakout with Hooray for Boobies in 1999. At this stage, the band had solidified their reputation for mixing comedy with alternative rock and rap, though they faced challenges maintaining mainstream relevance amidst changing musical tastes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Weezer· The Offspring· Tenacious D
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strictly for the Tardcore 0:08
- 2 Balls Out 4:19
- 3 Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo 2:51
- 4 I’m the Least You Could Do 3:58
- 5 Farting With a Walkman On 3:26
- 6 Diarrhea Runs in the Family 0:23
- 7 Ralph Wiggum 2:52
- 8 Something Diabolical 5:10
- 9 Overheard in a Wawa Parking Lot 0:04
- 10 Pennsylvania 2:57
- 11 Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss 4:20
- 12 Jackass 2:26
- 13 No Hard Feelings / Hefty Fine 9:14
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