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Life Sucks...Let's Dance!

Reel Big Fish · 2018

44 min · 14 tracks · ska punk

A vibrant mix of upbeat ska rhythms and catchy punk melodies that invite listeners to dance through life's frustrations.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • danceable anthems for frustration
  • quick bursts of infectious energy
  • lighthearted reflections on life
  • upbeat tracks for social gatherings
  • playful tunes for carefree moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer serious, introspective themes
  • seek lengthy, immersive compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2018, 'Life Sucks... Let's Dance!' is Reel Big Fish's first album in over six years, following their 2012 release 'Candy Coated Fury.' At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing their presence in the ska punk scene while navigating changes in musical trends and audience engagement.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Life Sucks… Let’s Dance! 2:46
  • 2 Pissed Off 2:58
  • 3 You Can’t Have All of Me 2:44
  • 4 In Love Again 3:31
  • 5 Tongue Tied and Tipsy Too 1:46
  • 6 Bleached Thang, Baby 4:46
  • 7 Another Beer Song 2:05
  • 8 Bob Marley’s Toe 2:33
  • 9 Ska Show 3:15
  • 10 The Good Old Days 3:40
  • 11 G.D. Beautiful Day 3:23
  • 12 I Should Know by Now 2:55
  • 13 I’d Rather Get It Wrong 3:40
  • 14 Walter’s Highlife 4:12

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