Five Iron Frenzy has been one of the main three ska bands who have found their own ways to endure through the increasing fall of ska. Their fourth full-length studio album, Five Iron Frenzy2: Electric Boogaloo picks up where their previous album All the Hype That Money Could Buy left off. Electric Boogaloo kicks off with the fun and sarcastic pop punk (plus horns) 'Pre-Ex-Girlfriend,' followed by the much more serious, worshipful modern rock 'Far, Far Away,' already getting the album off to a pretty sweet start. 'You Can't Handle This' takes the listener back to the sarcastic, tongue in cheek fun side with this album highlight. It's lyrics tell the story of virtually a self-confident dweeb. Mood change again with 'Farsighted,' another vertically focused fast-paced pop punk rocker.
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Lead singer Reese Roper's vocal style hasn't really changed much from their previous 5 recordings, however in 'The Day We Killed,' Roper tries a more hardcore approach including grittier vocals and growls. Unfortunately, this isn't nearly as successfully utilized as it was in previous songs such as 'Fistfuls of Sand' on their Our Newest Album Ever record from 1998.
'Plan B' captures some more of the zany side of FIF, more like their classic tune 'Superpowers.' 'Blue Mixes' is an intriguing track. Roper encourages fans ' to watch what you buy/ these bands that you love/ pull the wool over your eyes/ So watch them.'
Five Iron Frenzy Electric Boogaloo
The song levels with the listeners, admitting that there are bands in the Christian music scene who are in it merely for the green and not the ministry. The album closes with 'Eulogy,' continuing the band's tradition of ending their albums with a thoughtful, reflective and often worshipful tune. Electric Boogaloo is a grand step for a band reaching for longevity, trying to survive a fading musical style. The band has what it takes to stay in the game, let's just hope they do. Review date: 12/16/01, written by Artist Info: Record Label: 5 Minute Walk Records Album length: 12 tracks: 39 minutes, 21 seconds Street Date: November 20, 2001 Buy It:.
Pre-Ex-Girlfriend. Far, Far Away. You Can't Handle This. Farsighted. Spartan. The Day We Killed.
Icasa ecns license fee. Juggernaut. Plan B. Blue Mix. Vultures. Car. Eulogy.
Contents. Overview Five Iron continued their tradition of tongue-in-cheek lyrics on songs such as 'Pre-Ex-Girlfriend' and 'You Can't Handle This'.
The album also tackles serious issues, elevating the social commentary to what characterized as a 'new level of brutal honesty.' 'Far, Far Away' was inspired by song 'Come the Day' and 'The Day We Killed' by 's book. The latter song references, an Indian chief, to speak about racism toward. Another theme visited on this album is consumerism in 'Vultures' and 'Blue Mix'.
Embed Fisiologia Del Aprendizaje y La Memoria. Julio C Franco.
'Blue Mix' specifically addresses practices of the music industry which Roper sees as disparaging when copied within the. Practices attacked include blue mixing, or limiting opening bands sound so that the headliners sound the best, and merchandising controls that raise profit margins at the expense of the band's freedom. As Roper stated to HM: 'It really bothers me how often that happens in the Christian industry. It's not okay to do that kind of stuff.'
'Car' is dedicated to the memory of Carlos Ortega, brother of Leanor. It references a poem by to remind the listener that each day is a blessing to be cherished.
According to the band, 'the '2' in the title doesn't signify anything, it is simply a reference to 1984's film,.' Track listing (Credits adapted from album's liner notes) All lyrics written by, unless noted otherwise. Title Lyrics Music Length 1. 'Pre-Ex-Girlfriend', Roper 2:53 2.
'Far, Far Away' M. Ortega, Culp, Roper 3:30 3.
'You Can't Handle This' Sonnie Johnston, Culp, M. Ortega, Roper 3:53 4. 'Farsighted' M. Ortega, Roper, Culp 3:34 5. 'Spartan' Culp, Roper 2:49 6. 'The Day We Killed' M. Ortega, Culp, Roper 3:25 7.
'Juggernaut' Culp, Roper 3:33 8. 'Plan B' Culp 2:31 9. 'Blue Mix' Culp, Roper 3:04 10. 'Vultures', Culp, Roper 3:03 11. 'Car' Verdecchio, Culp, Roper 3:16 12. ^ McCreary, David (December 2001).
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Average Rating: (0) (0) Totally awesome! The Ska is all gone in FIF2's new sound.
But still they are probably the best group you can find on the rock-stage. The CD consists of 12 excellent songs. It is hard to say which my favourite is, because they are all SO good. BUY IT NOW!!!
By a reviewer (Sweden) (0) (0) Good Stuff If you like FIF, you'll enjoy this album, lot of good stuff sang and its always funny. I enjoy it By (Peoria, AZ, USA) (0) (0) Amazing! It's upbeat, but talks about a lot of real issues. One of my favorite CDs ever!
By Meagan (Bonner Springs, KS, USA) (0) (0) Could it be? Best album i've heard in a long time can't wait for the next By a reviewer (SOuthToWn) Have you heard this album?
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