The End Is Near
Five Iron Frenzy · 2003
135 min · 33 tracks · punk rock
A frenetic blend of punk rock energy and ska rhythms, underscored by introspective and humorous lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cannonball — Opening with a catchy brass riff, Cannonball sets a lively tone that encapsulates the band's energetic ska-punk style while addressing themes of youth and rebellion.
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American Kryptonite — This track cleverly critiques American culture through sharp wit and engaging melodies, embodying the band's ability to tackle serious subjects with humor.
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Farewell to Arms — A poignant reflection on loss and change, this song features a more somber tone that showcases the band's emotional depth beyond their typical upbeat sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- frenetic bursts of youthful energy
- humorous reflections on life
- sing-along anthems with friends
- short tracks for quick listens
- playful irreverence throughout the album
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective albums
- want lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2003, Five Iron Frenzy was nearing the end of their career as a band, releasing The End Is Near as their final studio album. This record followed their critically acclaimed album, Electric Boogaloo (2001), and showcased their signature mix of humor and sincerity in addressing serious themes, solidifying their place in the Christian ska punk scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Reel Big Fish· Less Than Jake· The O.C. Supertones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cannonball 3:44
- 2 At Least I’m Not Like All Those Other Old Guys 2:09
- 3 So Far, So Bad 3:03
- 4 New Years Eve 3:53
- 5 American Kryptonite 3:15
- 6 It Was Beautiful 2:47
- 7 Wizard Needs Food, Badly 3:12
- 8 Farewell to Arms 4:03
- 9 See the Flames Begin to Crawl 3:16
- 10 Anchors Away 3:32
- 11 Something Like Laughter 3:13
- 12 That’s How the Story Ends 3:38
- 13 On Distant Shores 10:15
- 14 The Cross of St. Andrew 6:30
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 0:13
- 2 Old West 2:15
- 3 Handbook for the Sellout 3:31
- 4 0 meets 15 4:21
- 5 Cannonball 3:19
- 6 Blue Comb ‘78 4:23
- 7 At Least I’m Not Like All Those Other Old Guys 1:59
- 8 You Probably Shouldn’t Move Here 4:03
- 9 Canada 3:56
- 10 When I Go Out 1:46
- 11 See the Flames Begin to Crawl 3:13
- 12 Vultures 3:26
- 13 You Can’t Handle This 4:43
- 14 Kryptonite 3:05
- 15 The Phantom Mullet 3:12
- 16 Medley 9:13
- 17 New Hope 2:35
- 18 World Without End 6:03
- 19 Every New Day 13:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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