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Live at the House of Blues

Reel Big Fish · 2003

106 min · 20 tracks · ska punk

A high-energy live showcase blending ska rhythms with punk attitude and humorous commentary.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • high-energy concert atmosphere
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • humorous commentary between tracks
  • sing-along moments with friends
  • dynamic shifts in energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer studio polish over live
  • dislike extended improvisational sections

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Live at the House of Blues' captures Reel Big Fish's peak popularity following their 1996 breakthrough album 'Turn the Radio Off.' The band had solidified their status within the ska punk scene, leveraging their energetic live performances to connect with fans. This album served as a testament to their enduring appeal amidst changing musical landscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Alternative Baby 7:08
  • 2 Join the Club 3:25
  • 3 Ban the Tubetop 4:59
  • 4 Cheer Up 3:03
  • 5 Thank You for Not Moshing 5:13
  • 6 Scott’s a Dork 3:34
  • 7 Suckers 3:39
  • 8 Everything Sucks 4:05
  • 9 S.R.: I. Original / II. Punk / III. Blues / IV. Disco / V. Death Metal / VI. Emo 8:11
  • 10 She Has a Girlfriend Now 7:46
  • 11 Good Thing 3:44
  • 12 The Set‐Up (You Need This) 4:06
  • 13 Where Have You Been 4:31
  • 14 Beer 7:11
  • 15 I’ll Never Be / So Lonely 4:57
  • 16 Valerie 4:14
  • 17 All I Want Is More 2:33
  • 18 Down in Flames 7:03
  • 19 Sell Out (with extended ending) 13:20
  • 20 Take on Me 3:39

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