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Our Live Album Is Better than Your Live Album

Reel Big Fish · 2006

240 min · 62 tracks · ska punk

Energetic ska punk anthems infused with humor and irreverence create a lively, sing-along atmosphere.

Why this album works

This album is notable for capturing the essence of Reel Big Fish's live performances, which became a hallmark of their appeal. It reached number 56 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting their continued fanbase engagement and solidifying their status in the ska punk genre amid changing musical landscapes.
Best for
lively sing-alongs with friends humorous irreverence throughout performance dynamic pacing keeps attention
Context
By the time 'Our Live Album Is Better than Your Live Album' was released in 2006, Reel Big Fish had already established themselves as a significant force in the ska punk scene following their major label success with 'Turn the Radio Off' in 1996. This live album served as a celebration of their career thus far and showcased their vibrant stage presence during a time when ska was less commercially dominant.
Stylistic neighbors
No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· Lyapis Trubetskoy

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Trendy 2:48
  • 2 Everything Sucks Standout 3:36
  • 3 The Bad Guy 3:39
  • 4 Maximum Swearing 0:52
  • 5 Ban the Tube Top 3:08
  • 6 She’s Famous Now 3:23
  • 7 Drinkin’ 3:35
  • 8 Boys Don’t Cry 2:39
  • 9 I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too 2:51
  • 10 Dateless Losers 3:35
  • 11 The Set Up 4:28
  • 12 Somebody Hates Me 3:12
  • 13 Valerie 4:05
  • 14 Talkin’ Bout a Revolution 2:55
  • 15 Beer Standout 4:08
  • 16 Take On Me 3:25
  • 17 S.R. (The Many Versions of) 9:28

Disc 2

  • 1 Kiss Me Deadly 3:47
  • 2 So Much for Rock and Roll 3:52
  • 3 The 90’s 2:03
  • 4 She Has a Girlfriend Now 3:47
  • 5 The Kids Don’t Like It / In the Pit 6:43
  • 6 The Fire 3:04
  • 7 A Little Doubt Goes a Long Way 4:17
  • 8 I’m Trying to Be Funny 0:35
  • 9 Awesome 3:28
  • 10 Turn the Radio Off 3:00
  • 11 Where Have You Been 7:33
  • 12 Good Thing 3:25
  • 13 Your Guts (I Hate ’Em) 2:00
  • 14 Nothin’ 2:48
  • 15 Best Band Ever 0:25
  • 16 Don’t Start a Band 3:46
  • 17 A Fond Adieu 2:06
  • 18 Sell Out Standout 5:26

Disc 3

  • 1 (Intro) 1:18
  • 2 Your Guts (I Hate ’Em) 2:15
  • 3 Everything Sucks Standout 2:50
  • 4 Turn The Radio Off 3:16
  • 5 You Don’t Know 3:31
  • 6 The Set Up (You Need This) 4:05
  • 7 Where Have You Been? 7:13
  • 8 The Fire 3:26
  • 9 Ban The Tube Top 3:45
  • 10 Drinkin’ 4:20
  • 11 Unity 3:16
  • 12 Snoop Dog, Baby 4:11
  • 13 So Much For Rock And Roll 5:22
  • 14 She Has A Girlfriend Now 3:26
  • 15 Cheer Up 4:43
  • 16 In The Pit 3:36
  • 17 Don’t Start A Band 3:22
  • 18 Talkin’ Bout A Revolution 3:25
  • 19 Beer Standout 3:53
  • 20 Take On Me 6:31
  • 21 Sell Out Standout 5:12
  • 22 (Credits) 0:55
  • 23 Reel Big Fish 1:34
  • 24 Rehearsing For The Best Show Ever 6:40
  • 25 Overdubbing 6:59
  • 26 Day Of The Show 6:35
  • 27 Scott And Aaron Unplugged 10:37

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