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)
Hungry Like the Wolf
Reel Big Fish Lyrics
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Steam in the subway earth is afire
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
Woman you want me give me a sign
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
In touch with the ground
Smell like I sound I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Stalked in the forest too close to hide
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
High blood Drumming on your skin it's so tight
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound. I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive and running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
I smell like I sound. I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
The lyrics to Reel Big Fish's cover of "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran paint a vivid picture of a predator on the prowl. The setting is a dark city with a gritty subway system, which the wolf-like protagonist stalks with an almost animalistic intensity. He's in tune with his surroundings, "in touch with the ground," as he searches for his prey, who he urges to "give me a sign" if she wants him to pursue her. The wolf's primal drive and desire are conveyed through his "heat" and insatiable hunger. The lyrics are filled with sensual and tactile details, such as the "juices like wine" in his mouth and the "high blood drumming on your skin" when he finally catches his prey. The wolf's hunt is all-consuming, leaving him feeling both lost and found in the process.
The lyrics to "Hungry Like the Wolf" can be read as a metaphor for the pursuit of pleasure and desire in modern society. The wolf's hunt can be interpreted as a metaphor for the human drive to pursue and achieve one's desires, even at the risk of losing oneself in the process. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and desperation, as the wolf howls and whines in pursuit of his prey. The song seems to suggest that the pursuit of desire can be all-consuming and even dangerous, as represented by the wolf's hunger.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark in the city night is a wire
The city is dark and eerie, like a dangerous wire.
Steam in the subway earth is afire
The subway is hot and sweaty, like the earth is on fire.
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
The instrumental refrain sets the tense and urgent mood for the song.
Woman you want me give me a sign
The artist wants the woman to signal if she's interested in him.
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
The artist's intense desire is almost tangible, making him feel like he's right behind her.
In touch with the ground
The singer is fully aware of his surroundings and is ready to pounce.
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
The singer is actively chasing after the woman he desires.
Smell like I sound I'm lost and I'm found
The artist exudes confidence and sexuality, although he is also a little lost in his obsession with this woman.
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
The artist's desire and hunger for the woman is all-consuming, like that of a predator.
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
The artist exists in a liminal space between chaos and order, and is capable of both aggression and artistry.
I howl and I whine I'm after you
The singer's desperation is palpable, as he makes animalistic noises in pursuit of the woman.
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
The artist's mouth waters with anticipation, similar to the way wine stimulates the senses.
Stalked in the forest too close to hide
The singer is like a predator lurking in the forest, ready to pounce on his prey.
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
The singer is romanticizing his pursuit, making it seem like he will swoop in romantically like a knight in shining armor.
High blood Drumming on your skin it's so tight
The singer's energy and passion are rising, causing his heart rate to quicken and his skin to feel tight.
In touch with the ground
The artist is still focused on his senses and surroundings as he pursues the woman.
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
The artist is unrelenting in his pursuit, focused solely on this one woman.
I smell like I sound. I'm lost in a crowd
The singer's aura is overpowering and attractive, but he also feels alone in his obsession.
Hungry like the wolf
The chorus repeats the singer's all-consuming desire for the woman.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andy Taylor, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
skeptikhaleesi
Lyrics (Song starts 33 seconds into video):
Dark in the city night is a wire
Steam in the subway earth is afire
(Oh yeah)
Woman you want me give me a sign
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
(Oh yeah)
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Stalked in the forest and it's too close to hide
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
(Oh yeah)
High blood Drumming on your skin it's so tight
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound. I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive and running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
I smell like I sound. I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Ne Chavez
Dark in the city night is a wire
Steam in the subway earth is afire
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
Woman you want me give me a sign
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Stalked in the forest too close to hide
I'll be upon you by the moonlight side
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
High blood Drumming on your skin it's so tight
You feel my heat I'm just a moment behind
Do do do do do do do dodo dododo dodo
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
Smell like I sound. I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive and running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf.
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
In touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt I'm after you
I smell like I sound. I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Strut on a line it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine I'm after you
Mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Blacky T. Roach
In case, like me, you want to sing along at the top of your lungs and thrill your neighbours...
[Spoken:]
Now, if you will, gentlmen, let's, let's put it, the song into perspective, just so you guys can understand where I'm coming from when I sings this. It's that the, the, the, the woman is, is the hunted, the animal, and when I catch her, being the predator, the hunter, I'm gonna kill her. Maybe not kill her, but, you know. You know what I mean, you silly guys, little bit of hot nookie, yeah? Little bit of pinch and squeal? Whatever, you know, however it goes. We're animals, right? We're outta control. We're fierce, animals, crazy, rrr. That's what I'm sayin'. Let's do this song
Dark in the city and the night is a wire
Steam in the subway and the earth is afire, oh yeah
Woman, you want me, so give me a sign
Other way, I'm just a moment behind, oh yeah
Now, in touch with the ground
I'm on a hunt, I'm after you
Smell like a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Straddle the line in discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
My mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Dark in the forest, and it's too close to hide
I'll be upon you on the moonlight side, oh yeah
High blood drumming on your skin, it's so tight
You feel my heat, I'm just a moment behind, oh yeah, alright now
In touch with the ground
I'm on a hunt, I'm after you
Smell like a sound, I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf
I straddle the line, it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
My mouth is alive and running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
Like the wolf
Hungry like the wolf
In touch with the ground
I'm on a hunt, I'm after you
Smell like a sound, I'm lost and I'm found
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Straddle the line, it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
My mouth is alive with juices like wine
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Smell like a sound, in touch with the ground
I'm on the hunt, I'm after you
Smell like a sound, I'm lost in a crowd
And I'm hungry like the wolf
Straddle the line, it's discord and rhyme
I howl and I whine, I'm after you
My mouth is alive and running inside
And I'm hungry like the wolf
I'm hungry like the wolf
Oh yeah, I'm hungry, hungry like the wolf
I'm hungry, baby
[Spoken:]
Like the wolf, baby, like the wolf
Was that too much?
I never know
User name Redacted
It's been YEARS since I've seen this but still one of the BEST amvs ever made
Crystal Identity
The creator is Lee Thompson, aka 'Lostboy'! He's won awards at various cons for the quality of his AMVs. :D
https://www.animemusicvideos.org/members/members_myprofile.php?user_id=2960
Alex Retro
This AMV introduced me to Lupin III a million years ago
canoshiz
@Alex Retro Same!
FoxFurryYT
Fucking agreed I love RBF and lupin.. remember watching this before pokemon lol
Elena DeRoet
My sister loves Lupin the 3rd, and she got me into the show. One day she came to me all excited and had me watch this and I just fell in love. It was so many years ago!
Side note, my youngest child is named after the main character of Trigun.
Lee Thompson
Oh my God, it’s got 2 million views. You guuuuuys. Humbled, y’all. So humbled. I love you guys. Thank you for enjoying my work. ❤️
Bill Fisher
You’re awesome 👏 👏 👏
Ellias Jafari
I thought I was a Lupin III fan but to make this you need to be a proper fan. Mega respect man 👊🏼
D M
Still an incredible piece of editing, all these years later. I’ve been coming back and enjoying it for close to ten years myself!