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Keep Your Receipt

Reel Big Fish · 1997

11 min · 6 tracks · ska punk

A frenetic blend of upbeat ska rhythms and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that capture the spirit of 90s punk culture.

Why this album works

Best for
quick bursts of energetic fun for a party atmosphere playful irreverence throughout the tracks
Context
When 'Keep Your Receipt' was released in July 1997, Reel Big Fish was riding the wave of their breakthrough success from 'Turn the Radio Off,' which had elevated ska punk into the mainstream. This album served as a follow-up, showcasing their signature humor and energetic sound while solidifying their role in the third wave ska movement.
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ska punk

Keep Your Receipt is an EP by Reel Big Fish, released in 1997. A frenetic blend of upbeat ska rhythms and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that capture the spirit of 90s punk culture. The album is notable for its satirical take on relationships and self-image, with tracks like 'Why Do All Girls Think They're Fat?' garnering attention for both their humor and relatability. While it did not achieve the same commercial success as its predecessor, it helped maintain the band's presence in a genre experiencing a resurgence during the late 90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Keep Your Receipt sound like?

A frenetic blend of upbeat ska rhythms and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that capture the spirit of 90s punk culture. Rooted in ska punk.

What makes Keep Your Receipt by Reel Big Fish notable?

The album is notable for its satirical take on relationships and self-image, with tracks like 'Why Do All Girls Think They're Fat?' garnering attention for both their humor and relatability. While it did not achieve the same commercial success as its predecessor, it helped maintain the band's presence in a genre experiencing a resurgence during the late 90s. When 'Keep Your Receipt' was released in July 1997, Reel Big Fish was riding the wave of their breakthrough success from 'Turn the Radio Off,' which had elevated ska punk into the mainstream. This album served as a follow-up, showcasing their signature humor and energetic sound while solidifying their role in the third wave ska movement.

Who is Keep Your Receipt for?

Keep Your Receipt works well if you're into quick bursts of energetic fun, for a party atmosphere and playful irreverence throughout the tracks.

How many songs are on Keep Your Receipt?

Keep Your Receipt has 6 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·11:57

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

  • 1 Alternative Baby Standout 3:01
  • 2 Why Do All Girls Think They're Fat? Standout 2:28
  • 3 I'm Cool Standout 1:46
  • 4 S.R. 1:31
  • 5 Unity 2:29
  • 6 I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too (rough version) 0:41

Release Date

July 1, 1997

Genre

ska punk

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

11 min 57 sec