Their debut album, "Everything Sucks" (1995), was an underground hit and led to a deal with Mojo Records (see also Mojo), an indie label. "Turn the Radio Off" (1996) established the band in the underground music scene, and they began touring throughout the USA. After the single "Sell Out" began breaking into the mainstream, including MTV, the album made an appearance on the charts. The ska revival was short-lived, however, and "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" (1998) did not lead the group to the mainstream.
Reel Big Fish released "Cheer Up" (2002) which began a movement into harder rock and pop sounds, with much less ska than the previous albums. The song "Where Have You Been?" was aimed at a wider audience, trying to drop the less popular ska sound, but was met with little mainstream success, despite the video. Their second most recent studio album was "We're Not Happy Until You're Not Happy" (2005).
They recently released "Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album" (2006) which includes 2 discs worth or their own tunes and a few covers of popular songs along with a DVD. They have worked on the soundtrack to BASEketball, which included a cover of A-Ha's Take On Me.
In 2006, they split from Jive records, who produced a "Best of" album against the will of the band, who could not prevent the release. The band has made a campaign to try and stop people buying the album.
Their 7th album "Monkeys For Nothing and the Chimps For Free" (2007) includes some songs that were previously recorded and released on other albums. It was also the first album with the band's new label, Rock Ridge Records.
In 2009, they released "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" an album composed of covers of older songs, including "Won't Back Down" by Tom Petty, and "Nothin' But a Good Time" by Poison.
In 2012, Reel Big Fish released "Candy Coated Fury", which is their second album on Rock Ridge Records. This album was met with heavy amounts of criticism from fans and reviewers alike. PunkNews.org gave the album a 2/10.
in 2014, they released "Happy Skalidays", a holiday themed EP.
Their current release is 2018's "Life Sucks... Let's Dance!", which gained generally positive reviews from fans and critics.
Current members:
Aaron Barrett - guitar, lead vocals (1992–present)
Dan Regan - trombone, backing vocals (1994–present)
John Christianson - trumpet, backing vocals (2004–present)
Ryland Steen - drums (2005–present)
Derek Gibbs - bass guitar (2007–present)
Past members:
Ben Guzman - vocals (1992–1994)
Zach Gilltrap - keyboards/synthesizers (1992–1994)
Lisa Smith - guitar (1992–1994)
Eric Vismantes - trumpet (1994)
Stephan Reed - saxophone (1994)
Robert Quimby - trombone (1994–1995)
Adam Polakoff - saxophone (1994–1995)
Grant Barry - trombone (1995–1998)
Andrew Gonzales - drums (1992–1998)
Tavis Werts - trumpet (1994–2001)
Carlos de la Garza - drums (1999–2003)
Tyler Jones - trumpet (2001–2004)
Justin Ferreira - drums (2003–2005)
Matt Wong - bass, backing vocals (1992–2007)
Scott Klopfenstein - trumpet, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (1995–2011)
Beer
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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Woo-hoo-hoo
Woo-hoo-hoo
She called me late last night to say she loved me so
It didn't matter anymore
I'll say she never cared and that she never will
And do it all again, I guess I'll have to wait until then
And if I get drunk, well, I'll pass out
On the floor now, baby
You won't bother me no more
And if you're drinkin'
Well, you know that you're my friend and I'll say
I think I'll have myself a beer
Woo-hoo-hoo
Woo-hoo-hoo
She called me late last night to say she loved me so
But I guess she's changed her mind
Well, I should have known it wouldn't be all right
But I can't live without her, so I won't even try
And if I get drunk, well, I'll pass out
On the floor now, baby
You won't bother me no more
And if you're drinkin'
Well, you know that you're my friend and I'll say
I think I'll have myself a beer
Maybe someday, I'll think of what to say
Maybe next time I'll remember what you do
She looks like heaven, maybe this is hell
Said she'd do it all again, she promised not to tell!
And if I get drunk, well, I'll pass out
On the floor now, baby
You won't bother me no more
And it's okay, boy
'Cause you know we'll be good friends and I'll say
I think I'll have myself a beer
I think I'll have myself a
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Woo-hoo-hoo
Woo-hoo-hoo
The song "Beer" by Reel Big Fish is a playful and upbeat tune that embodies the carefree attitude associated with social drinking. The song tells the story of a man who receives a call from his girlfriend declaring her love, only for her to change her mind later on. He admits that he shouldn't have been so naive as to believe her, but he is willing to forgive her and move on. He then goes on to say that if he gets drunk, he will pass out and not be bothered by her anymore. He encourages his friends to drink with him and enjoy the moment, while also acknowledging the possibility of future regret.
The lyrics depict the singer's tendency to avoid taking things too seriously and embracing the idea of living life in the present moment. He is content to let go of his problems and enjoy the company of his friends with a cold beer in his hand. The repetition of the chorus with its catchy melody adds to the overall positive vibe of the song.
Overall, "Beer" encapsulates the spirit of having a good time with friends and taking life as it comes. The song's catchy melody and upbeat rhythm make it a popular tune to sing along to at parties and concerts.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three, four
The song is about to begin.
Woo-hoo-hoo
Woo-hoo-hoo
Just a fun interjection to get the energy up.
She called me late last night to say she loved me so
It didn't matter anymore
The singer received a message from his lover, but it was too little, too late.
I'll say she never cared and that she never will
And do it all again, I guess I'll have to wait until then
The artist decides to brush off his lover's expression of love, and instead assumes that she never loved him to begin with. He'll have to wait until they inevitably reconcile to tell her how he feels.
And if I get drunk, well, I'll pass out
On the floor now, baby
You won't bother me no more
The artist uses alcohol to numb the pain of lost love. Getting drunk leads to him passing out, and not caring about his ex's actions.
And if you're drinkin'
Well, you know that you're my friend and I'll say
I think I'll have myself a beer
The singer offers his support to anyone who is drinking. He joins them in drinking by saying he'll have another beer.
Maybe someday, I'll think of what to say
Maybe next time I'll remember what you do
She looks like heaven, maybe this is hell
Said she'd do it all again, she promised not to tell!
The singer ponders what he could have said to save the relationship. He doubts that his lover will keep her promises. Even though he's miserable without her, she might be toxic to his life.
And it's okay, boy
'Cause you know we'll be good friends and I'll say
I think I'll have myself a beer
I think I'll have myself a
The artist has accepted that his ex won't be getting back together with him. He decides to remain friends with her, and continues to drink beer.
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Just another fun interjection to get the energy up.
Woo-hoo-hoo
Woo-hoo-hoo
Closing the song with the same fun interjection used throughout.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Aaron Barrett
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