Viva La Internet/Blank CD cover

Viva La Internet/Blank CD

Reel Big Fish · 2002

64 min · 31 tracks · ska punk

A frenetic blend of ska rhythms and punk energy, infused with humor and irreverent charm.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of playful energy
  • humorous tracks for lighthearted fun
  • dynamic mix of live performances
  • for spontaneous gatherings
  • quick, catchy sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, cohesive albums
  • seek deep, introspective themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Viva La Internet/Blank CD' is Reel Big Fish's follow-up to their breakout album 'Turn the Radio Off.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating the decline of ska's mainstream popularity while aiming to maintain their relevance and fanbase through a collection of playful covers and original tracks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Morning Show 1:18
  • 2 Take On Me 2:53
  • 3 Kiss Me Deadly 3:40
  • 4 Nothin' Like a Dame 4:33
  • 5 Bye Bye Miss American Thighs 2:27
  • 6 Gigantic 2:31
  • 7 Uniform of Destruction 3:05
  • 8 Distracted by Love 0:54
  • 9 Unity 2:21
  • 10 Mele Kalikimaka 2:23
  • 11 Gay Grant 1:23
  • 12 Love Boat 1:32
  • 13 Boys Don't Cry 2:12
  • 14 Radio Unfriendly 2:13
  • 15 Hungry Like the Wolf 3:39
  • 16 All Over the Internet 0:28
  • 17 Led Zeppelin 1:57
  • 18 Fuck You Andrew 0:12
  • 19 Reel Big Nuts 0:18
  • 20 Ska Sucks 0:17
  • 21 Hair Appointment 0:28
  • 22 Rash 0:54
  • 23 Snaps 1:42
  • 24 Take On Me (live) 3:11
  • 25 Sexual Abuse 1:22
  • 26 Punk Rock Karl 2:50
  • 27 Hungry Like the Wolf (live) 3:19
  • 28 Kissing Carlos 1:14
  • 29 Boss DJ 2:47
  • 30 Chill Out 5:34
  • 31 Thank You People 0:19

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