Turn the Radio Off
Reel Big Fish · 1996
47 min · 16 tracks · ska punk
Energetic ska rhythms blend with punk attitude, creating an infectious sound that captures youthful disillusionment.
Why this album works
'Turn the Radio Off' is notable for its commercial success, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The lead single 'Sell Out' received significant airplay and helped define the band's identity while contributing to the ska revival of the era.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Turn the Radio Off' was Reel Big Fish's second studio album and their first major label release. This album followed their debut, 'Everything Sucks', and marked a significant step in their ascent within the ska punk scene, coinciding with the genre's popularity during the mid-90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· Lyapis Trubetskoy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sell Out Standout 3:48
- 2 Trendy 2:25
- 3 Join the Club 3:25
- 4 She Has a Girlfriend Now 3:08
- 5 Snoop Dog, Baby 3:27
- 6 Beer Standout 3:31
- 7 241 2:42
- 8 Everything Sucks Standout 2:41
- 9 S.R. 1:27
- 10 Skatanic 3:17
- 11 All I Want Is More 3:05
- 12 Nothin’ 2:22
- 13 Say “Ten” 2:11
- 14 I’ll Never Be… 3:16
- 15 Alternative, Baby 2:57
- 16 I’m Cool (acoustic) 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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