Turn the Radio Off

by Reel Big Fish

Turn the Radio Off cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 August 1996
  • Label: Mojo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:31
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Jesse Wilder, Monique Powell, Michael Shaw, John Avila, Tavis Werts, Jay Rifkin, Efren Santana, Isaiah Owens, Dan Regan, Andrew Gonzales, Aaron Barrett, Kevin Globerman, Scott Klopfenstein, Vince Pileggi, Grant Barry, Matt Wong

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Arriving at the absolute zenith of the American third-wave ska revival, 'Turn the Radio Off' contrasts upbeat brass melodies with deeply cynical, self-deprecating lyricism. The record achieved massive mainstream visibility through its energetic hooks, chronicling the pitfalls of modern relationships and the hollow nature of the music industry.

Genres

Descriptors: alcohol, vulgar, failure, melodic, infectious, punchy, satirical, party

Tracklist

  1. Sell Out (3:47)
  2. Trendy (2:23)
  3. Join the Club (3:24)
  4. She Has a Girlfriend Now (3:07)
  5. Snoop Dog, Baby (3:26)
  6. Beer (3:30)
  7. 241 (2:40)
  8. Everything Sucks (2:41)
  9. S.R. (1:26)
  10. Skatanic (3:15)
  11. All I Want Is More (3:03)
  12. Nothin' (2:21)
  13. Say Ten (2:11)
  14. I'll Never Be (3:14)
  15. Alternative Baby (2:57)

Credits

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