REEL BIG FISH: Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album

Reel Big Fish

Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album

© 2006 Reel Big Fish (634479325588)

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Ska-popsters "best of" album with a 2xCD live album PLUS a DVD at a bargain price.

tracks

1 Trendy
2 Everything Sucks
3 the Bad Guy
4 Maximum Swearing
5 Ban the Tube Top
6 She's Famous Now
7 Drinkin'
8 Boys Don't Cry
9 I Want Your Girlfriend to be my Girlfriend Too
10 Dateless Losers
11 the Set Up
12 Somebody Hates Me
13 Valerie
14 Talkin' Bout a Revolution
15 Beer
16 Take on Me
17 S.R.
18 Kiss Me Deadly
19 So Much For Rock and Roll
20 the 90's
21 She Has a Girlfriend Now
22 the Kids Don't Like it/In the Pit
23 the Fire
24 A Little Doubt Goes a Long Way
25 I'm Trying to be Funny
26 Awesome
27 Turn the Radio Off
28 Where Have You Been
29 Good Thing
30 Your Guts (I Hate 'em)
31 Nothin'
32 Best Band Ever
33 Don't Start a Band
34 A Fond Adieu
35 Sell Out
36 DVD: Your Guts (I Hate ‘Em)
37 DVD: Everything Sucks
38 DVD: Turn the Radio Off
39 DVD: You Don’t Know
40 DVD: The Set Up (You Need This)
41 DVD: Where Have You Been?
42 DVD: The Fire
43 DVD: Ban the Tube Top
44 DVD: Drinkin'
45 DVD: Unity
46 DVD: Snoop Dog, Baby
47 DVD:So Much For Rock and Roll
48 DVD: She Has A Girlfriend Now
49 DVD: Cheer Up
50 DVD: In the Pit
51 DVD: Don't Start a Band
52 DVD: Talkin' Bout a Revolution
53 DVD: Beer
54 DVD: Take On Me
55 DVD: Sell Out

notes

REEL BIG FISH
Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album

One of the brightest moments in Reel Big Fish's lengthy career occurred roughly a decade ago, when the ska-punk band inked its major label deal (at the time, with Universal/Mojo) and subsequently released its second and most successful album, Turn The Radio Off.

The second important milestone in Reel Big Fish's career came nearly a decade later, in early 2006, when the act learned that they were finally dropped from the label's roster (which had now morphed into Jive Records) after years of begging to be cut loose.

Now, while most bands would've viewed such action as severe impediment in furthering one's musical career, Reel Big Fish simply celebrated the fact that the group finally received its wish to be cut free from its contract - something the band had been begging its label to do since
Cheer Up was released.

After all, being the only active ska-punk act on a roster that featured pop sensations Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys didn't really make the act feel that much more welcomed. And when the Backstreet Boys reunited, Reel Big Fish happily predicted their major label days were numbered.

"It's like 'Reel Big Fish, hundreds of dollars, Backstreet Boys, billions of dollars - even if it's a failure, let's go with the Backstreet Boys,'" says vocalist/guitarist Aaron Barrett of his former label's decision.

When word came in via phone from band management during Reel Big Fish's 2006 Deep Freeze tour stop in Salt Lake City, happiness was instantly in the air. "That was the most excited the band has been in ten years," recalls Barrett.

"I've never seen the guys smile that big!"

The first fruits of the group's newfound emancipation have finally arrived in the form of a live double-CD and DVD set, titled Our Live Album is Better Than Your Live Album, a full decade after the release of Turn The Radio Off. After nagging the band's former label to release a live album to no avail, Reel Big Fish will finally be self-releasing its first official live full-length via licensing deals with Ryko/CD Baby. Digital distribution will be licensed via Rock Ridge.

Produced by Barrett, the tracks on both audio CDs were recorded over a seven-day period of the band's West Coast stint on the Deep Freeze tour in January 2006. The shows were seen as a bonus for attendees, who were subsequently treated to longer, two-and-a-half hour sets by the band, of which Barrett jokingly says, "there was a lot of talking, so it was probably more like 20 minutes of actual playing time."

The audio discs feature a total of 30 songs, including an unreleased track written during the sessions of We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy, "So Much For Rock N' Roll," and a cover of The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry."

As for the rest of the album's tracks, Barrett notes that they're simply part of a greatest hits collection, performed in a live setting. In fact, Barrett suggests that the album is really the band's chance to re-commit their songs to disc once more - and hopefully with better results this time around.

"Basically the live album is just an excuse to re-record everything," he adds. "That's where we've always felt most comfortable. When we're on stage, we just feel better about playing."

And because most Reel Big Fish fans end up becoming lifelong devotees of the group after attending a live show, Barrett hopes that his act's latest release will simply open more doors to those just discovering his act for the first time. "It's an easier way to get into us so you don't have to buy a whole bunch of albums, just this one," he says. “Also, Jive still owns all our other albums so this is our way of taking our music back!"

The accompanying DVD features 20 songs filmed from a live show in April 2006 at The Alley in Fullerton, Calif. The professionally shot and edited multi-camera shoot was directed by Jonathan London and features plenty of performance footage interspersed with the band's typically witty stage banter. Additionally, several special DVD features include practice footage, a small documentary regarding overdubbing, interviews with band members and a photo gallery.

Looking back on Reel Big Fish's career, Barrett sees the present as an opportune time to release a live recording of the act, since he feels the band's live performances have improved remarkably throughout the years.

"It sounded like a train falling down a hill," says Barrett of his band's earlier years. "But the train's now like the bullet train in Japan. It's smooth, there's no noise and Mt. Fuji is outside the window!"

On the task of having to assemble the newly independent act's latest wares, Barrett says, "I've never worked so hard on an album. Now that there isn't a record company, we have to do everything. But I like that we have our hands in everything that goes on. It's a whole lot of work but there is more satisfaction in knowing we did it all ourselves."

reviews

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  • It's BLEEPIN AWESOME!!!!
    author: david

    I got my order on time and safe. You guys rock my socks off! Thanks

  • Barrett is Awesomeness personified!!
    author: Alice

    Its so weird...i love it!! I hate all that mashcine made music reel big fish still sound unquine, and this album combines feel good quirky music with live witty banter!

  • SO A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
    author: Tony Aiex

    Great, great, great, great, great album!!! It's really good to see RBF is in great shape and kickin' everyone's ass. It has become my favorite album and I've been playing it for weeks now. The double CD/DVD has all of their best songs, great covers, funny funny jokes, and of course, "Sellout"! (kidding). If you don't have it, BUY IT NOW! It's way better than your favorite band's live album, I guarantee.

  • Awesome
    author: Gavin

    this cd is great because it has all their best songs and its live so theres really great and funny commentary inbetween songs.

  • Terrific
    author: PJ Hines

    Reel Big Fish does it again. I've seen them a bunch of times and the CD really shows how talented they are as musicians and as entertainers. I loved the setlist and the DVD was way better than the first.

  • kickin it reel big
    author: Joe

    great disc! these guys play with a lot of energy, overdubbing aside, what an amazing record. great disc for the price, and cd baby treats you right. support the rbf and all independents!

  • Awsome
    author: Some Dude

    I can really say that this album is the greatest music I have ever heard. I mean, wow. The band is great, and the music is awsome, every bit of it, BUY THIS CD.

  • GREAT ALBUM!
    author: JESSICA

    LOVE THIS ALBUM! ROCKS ALL THE WAY THROUGH!!! REEL BIG FISH ARE STILL AS GREAT AS EVER!

  • Hell YEAH!!!
    author: Ashley

    This CD is awesome! Not to mention, you can't beat it for $20. I have been jamming out in my office and gained Reel Big Fish a few more fans!! This CD is the best one of theirs I have yet!!!

  • Good overall, but overdubbing is bad
    author: Dave

    I love the band, but there is too much overdubbing on this CD. It is especially apparent in songs where Scott doesn't play guitar, yet you can clearly hear two guitars playing. I posted this comment before, but it seems to have mysteriously disappeared, even though references to it remain. Some guy named Tim asked if I've ever even seen the band live--I've seen them at least 6-7 times since 1998. I agree that the CD is a good representation of their stage show and that the quality of the sound on the CD is great--I'm just not a fan of the overdubbing. I buy live CDs because I WANT the songs to sound different than they do on the regular album.

  • Reel Big Fish completely skanked it up with this ablum
    author: Aaron Perreault

    I have never listened to a better live ablum period, so many songs and only 20 dollars you cant go wrong

  • Fucking Awesome!
    author: alice

    This cd was SO amazing!!! And to think, 2 discs AND a dvd, ALL for only 20 bucks!!! Can you believe it?!?! Music was awesome, wish I was at that show!! Thanks RBF and cd baby was pretty cool too! yay!

  • amazing
    author: Clayton

    Deserves all 5 stars for sure!! Straight Banger!!

  • author: rodolfo - biscateiro

    the best of the best!

  • REEL BIG FISH ARE THE BEST
    author: Reel Big Fish Fucken Rule!

    i love reel big fish and their live album is MUCH better than your live album

  • I Skanked Like a Fish in Sea
    author: J$

    Let's not lie - this live double disc, plus a live show - all for twenty dollars?! Shit's exploding all over yo' scene! There be like a billion reasons to buy this ... It captures everything I love about the RBF live show, only without the inconvenience of driving down to anaheim... BOOYAH

  • GREAT!
    author: julibean89

    Fantastic CDs and dvd, real value for money, cdbaby prompt in delivery and truly the best of reel big fish!

  • The best CD ever produced!!!
    author: jsahawkwiz

    I had a hard time finding this album locally, so I purchased it online. It took me over a month, but it was SO worth the wait! Not only can I now listen to live versions of the best songs, but I can also SEE them! Now if only I could taste and smell the tracks as well, I could use all 5 senses to enjoy everything that is Reel Big Fish. Next time perhaps a scratch and sniff and taste sticker on the cover. Mmmmm...fishy...

  • utter awesometude
    author: SigMike

    in a world of so-so frontmen and droning guitars, there's nothing worse than attending a live show and getting teary-eyed by the end because it just wasnt as good as the recording. maybe people just pay to see their favorite bands- it doesnt matter if they sound good live, right? WRONG! this album is living proof that to get respect as a band, you have to work and work and work until your live shows are more than worth the money fans pay for them. when reel big fish play a live show, it resonates in you for months to come, and this album is no exception. integrity, wit, talent, and utter awesometude.

  • it's GREAT!
    author: Wijns

    it's a GREAT cd!i'm from belgium and it sucks that it's not for sale here,damn you cd shops!!!!but i looooooooooove it!!!

  • Da bomb!
    author: Wieb

    Reel Big Fish is where it's at! Great stuff!

  • A great representation of their awesome live shows
    author: Pat Murray

    This was great, and I like most other RBF fans were looking for an opportunity to bring the live show home. They've been to Calgary to play a couple times (which is not nearly enough) and this gives me the opportunity to have them over for another Beer whenever I want. Glad to see that they're free of record company opression!

  • SO A-W-E-S-O-M-E
    author: WOOT

    This was unbeliveable this is the frist reel big fish album I got and I have to say I hope its not the last!!!!WOOT

  • Very entertaining
    author: Josh

    The CD is great to listen to keeps you entertained and the band sounds great live, which ive never seen them live. Many should listen and enjoy the sounds and lyrics of the CD.

  • Amazing art work on a great album
    author: Impressed

    Very cool CD cover to this great live album

  • Excellent live album, best audio on a live album!!
    author: Alan A. A.

    I've heard quite a few live albums, and this really has great audio. The songs sound amazing and Reel Big Fish is amazing live. Well worth the 20 bucks.

  • Niceness
    author: Paulos

    Gotta love the Reel Big Fish, this is one of those forgotten about bands that are just amazing, the radio is the man, don't let the man keep you from this great band.

  • author: marcello

    Just few words to describe this album: GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!!

  • awesome cd, great songs even better when performed live.
    author: J Otto

    this is a great buy whether or not you own any or all RBF cds. their live stuff is awesome and i love getting a dvd in the set. it is also great to get some new material.

  • awesome cd, great songs even better when performed live.
    author: J Otto

    this is a great buy whether or not you own any or all RBF cds. their live stuff is awesome and i love getting a dvd in the set. it is also great to get some new material.

  • I love this cd.
    author: Mangoland

    Cdbaby sent my cd quickly and i got it in perfect condition. I love reel big fish and can't wait to see them live myself.

  • Muitoooo bom!!!
    author: Sergio

    Bom pra cacete.... agora só está faltando um show aqui no Brasil!!!

  • Fantastic! Always Worth A Listen!
    author: Azman

    Yet another classic album courtesy of the Reel Big Fish, may there be many more to come! Sods to those negative, narrow-minded critics, RBF fans will always be out there to support the cause! (P.S: They really ARE this good live!)

  • THIS IS EXCELLENT
    author: I

    I LOVE THIS BAND!!!!!! THIS CD IS BRILLIANT!!!!! BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Can't stop listening to this album.
    author: Justin

    Greatest album ever. Haven't had the chance to see them in concert, but if they are even remotely as good live as they are for this album, then I've been missing the best thing of my life.

  • author: D.

    oh my god this is so great!

  • awesome awesome,i cant get enough want more
    author: stan laconsello

    big fish.great ska band .reseved cd faster than thouht thanks cd baby

  • awesome awesome,i cant get enough want more
    author: stan laconsello

    big fish.great ska band .reseved cd faster than thouht thanks cd baby

  • Great CD, Great Delivery
    author: Tim

    Great Cd filled with RBF greatest songs! I don't think I could ask for more. Major props for CD Baby because I have never recieved anything that I have ordered online as quickly before.

  • They have made me eternally happy!!! Until their next show!!
    author: The Mighty Mighty Sleemanator

    The jokes are amazing, the songs are perfect, they even have the pants down trumpet solo! Who would be stupid enough to ask for more? (Except to see them live obviously!) Ya'll should buy it! Also, see them live with me next time they're in London! Woo! Reel Big Fish! Much Love The Mighty Mighty Sleemanator

  • mmm sexyska
    author: LuchaPants

    Maximum swearing. This shit is fucking awesome. Pure and simple, it kicks all of the asses around me.

  • reel big fish f***ing kicked my ass again!
    author: skalwis

    incredible cd, too sad the case got damaged during the shipping, even with bubblewrap...

  • album of the year!
    author: Mark M.

    this album reminds me of the better things in life, i recomend this cd to all music fans, you wont need drugs to enjoy it just to enhance it, Great work RBF. Mark M

  • great cd & dvd
    author: annette

    really great collection,cd's are excellent-real feel good factor stuff- lively,amusing,highly recommend & dvd is brill too!

  • Skankalicious.
    author: Jess

    I completely recommend this cd, ESPECIALLY if you haven't seen RBF live yet. They are one of the best live bands i've ever seen, and their stage show is hilarious/awesome. This cd definitely captures the essence of their show.

  • its well gd
    author: jon

    I absolutely love this album, i got it a month ago and i've listened to it every day since. It has all their big hits and so much more. My favourite songs are where have you been, good thing and don't start a band. Also well worth a look are the excellent ska-punk versions of the cure's boys dont cry and tracy chapmans talkin' 'bout a revolution. The sheer hilarity of S.R. (the many versions of) makes it one of the best songs on the album. But by far the best song is beer. This is my alltime favourite song but the best version for me is on the included DVD. All in all this is a must for any ska punk fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Effin' sweet!
    author: yoshi

    The fish was delish, and it made quite a dish.

  • Effin' sweet!
    author: yoshi

    The fish was delish, and it made quite a dish.

  • simply the best
    author: adrian DC

    ive been a fan of this band since a couple of years now,ive played their songs on and on and on but somehow i never seem to get bored.and this album is even better for 20 bucks ,therez nothing u could ask for .reel big fish rock...........i love u guyz

  • Ska-tastic
    author: Ska-zilla

    OH MY GOD!!! I cant beleive how amazing it is...I got it about a month ago, and it hasnt left my car stereo since...its such amazing quality, and the commentry is so funny!!! and the band look like their loving it! its a hell of a lot better than 'House Of Blues' DVD! the crowd look like their enjoying it this time!!! Reel Big Fish rock....i RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM!!!

  • RBF have really captured their awesome live show on this CD
    author: Al

    I first saw Reel Big Fish a few months ago at the Reading Festival and they were awesome. This CD takes me back to then like I could almost be seeing them live again. It's brilliant value as well 2 Cd's and a DVD for only $20, what a bargain.

  • oohh Diooss
    author: Karen Valdiviezo

    Bueno Bueno muy Bueno esta este cd de verdad gracias a la internet (un sñ. en especial) conozco a este gran grupo de veredad que eran un talento oculto para mi pero señores que talento de verdad... De ahora en adelante contajio mis alrededores con ustes y fuera lo mismo de siempre!!

  • Addiction
    author: Jonathan Godwin

    I saw you guys live in Tallahassee, Florida so I had to get this CD. I had high expectations of it and golly gee willickers, you guys cranked out another great product. I listened to it all the way back to college(3 hour dive). It's another classic CD to add to whatever RBF collection is out there.

  • SO GOOD
    author: Jon

    This is such a good show. I saw RBF play in cleveland in July and this sounds even better.

  • This CD Kicks Ass!
    author: Lindsay

    This CD is amazing!! I have wanted RBF to do a Live CD since I saw the House of Blues DVD they recorded back in the day (which, btw, was a Wednesday). ;) This CD is one of the greatest live CDs ever created - the music has just as much, if not BETTER, quality than their original albums, and the commentary within the CD is hilarious! RBF ROCKS!!! :)

  • THIS CD KICKS MY ASS!
    author: Steve

    I was so excited when I got the CD a couple of weeks ago. I haven't been able to stop listening to it, yet!

  • AMAZING!!!
    author: Alex

    Everyone should have this cd!!It's really funny to listen to the guys and the crowd,I've never heard a live album quite like this one!!

  • This IS the best Live CD I've ever listened to!
    author: Joe Gingras

    For $20, you're getting a heck of a lot with this one! All you ever dreamed of from RBF. I've been to 4 of their concerts and this one lives up to the reputation an exceeds!! You've done it again RBF...right in the buttocks!

  • Greatest RBF CD!!!
    author: kevin

    This CD in my opion is their best one... I've been anxiously waiting for this CD to come out and it's everything I thought I it would be.

  • Your Album Sucks Compared To This
    author: Deadman

    This CD is everything any RBF fan wants and is the best ska album out there if CD's were holy than this would be god.

  • amazing
    author: happy man

    THIS IS THE SHIT!!!!! the delivery was great 2! rok on rbf

  • As good as Chicago Transit Authority...?
    author: John

    This album is proof that the Reel Big Fish are musicians. The energy is epic and whole band is so well rehearsed and tight; it is simply amazing. John, Dan and Scott proove that they are better than Walt Parazaider, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow...big words, I know. This album kicks you right in the ass!

  • rock and ska at its best
    author: Jordan

    CD is great, the sound is very tight and its a live show which is the way its supposed to be. Its a must have

  • freakin amazing
    author: Logan

    i loved the band's performance...the extras could've been a little better...but other than that...the quality and everything is amazing...plus i could be having the worst day..and once i pop in reel big fish...their witty lyrics make me forget my problems. great band...great dvd!

  • Mmm...Overdubbing
    author: Sacco

    I've listened to the entire CD 4 or 5 times since I bought it last week as well as all the extras, the DVD thrice (twice by with friends and once by myself) including both commentaries. I love it. It's better then "Turn the Radio Off". *Gasp* is a fan allowed to say that?! Yeah, because of this CD, the Reel Big Fish is most of friends' favorite band now. And maybe, just maybe, RBF might actually make some money off this one. That'd be nice. Any-hoo, if you don't own it yet, buy it...legitimately

  • Incredible! This is what every RBF fan has been waiting for......
    author: Steve Benson

    This is an outstanding set by the best live act to ever grace the stage. The bonus features are a must have for any fan of music in general. RBF, once again, has outdone them. I can't wait to see what else they have in store for the future. Keep up the hard work gentlemen; you are an inspiration for all.

  • AWESOME
    author: sparks

    This is PERFECTION on a CD!

  • awesome!!!
    author: Tracy

    This cd is AWESOME! i LOVE reel big fish, and i happen to love them EVEN MORE live! they are awesome and a little bit more spontaneous live. funny stuff too!

  • THIS IS BETTER THAN YOUR LIVE ALBUM
    author: Nick

    This album/dvd is absoulutely amazing!!! It really is a great value for all that you get.There are 55 songs on it and every single one just shows how amazing and hilarious RBF is live. This is an absolute must have for long time fans and new ones alike. Buy this album today!!!!!!!!!!

  • !!!
    author: Mr.X

    simply the best cd in my collection... RBF rocks!

  • There's no word for how good this cd is
    author: Terry

    WOW. this cd blows me away every time i push play. it shows just how UNBELIEVABLY AWESOME RBF is live and i don't think any live album could possibly compete with this album...EVER. on top of it all, CD baby was kick ass with their shipping and everything AND...GET THIS...my cd was signed by everyone in the band! authentic sharpie signatures all over the booklet inside. i mean. HOLY SHIT. this live album IS better than your live album!

  • In a word, wonderous
    author: Anthony

    This album was incredible, and the DVD was great as well. It has been in my CD player since I received it, and I cannot take it out!

  • probably the best cd in the history of music
    author: Brett

    this cd was created by a higher power, reel big fish, and released into this world to please the billions. there is absolutely nothing to hate about this c.d. its magical chords and fresh beats could cease wars worldwide with the push of the play button. the value is great, the shipping is prompt, you cant go wrong with this one.

  • Their Live Album is Better than Your Live Album
    author: Jeff

    This album is a great one to pick up if your a fan of ska or punk music. It's a must have if your a fan or Reel Big Fish or if you've every heard of Reel Big Fish. It has all their best stuff on it, some of their new songs, and some songs not on other CDs. The album gives you the feeling of actually being at a concert, without the mosh pit and band, but the music is still there. On top of that it comes with a bonus DVD. So on top of being awesome for the price it's also a great deal. By far the best album I've bought this year.

  • Fantastic,awesome,never let it stop.
    author: Rob Kilding

    CD arrived very quickly,excellent service.RBFs best to date.Love all their stuff but live they are awesome.This CD captures the live energy & also has a great mix of the old & new songs.Buy this CD & skank to your hearts content.

  • Just what the doctor ordered
    author: Emily Speakman

    The CD came quickly and was carefully sent. I live in Australia and HAD to have this CD.....the cost even converted was cheap for 2 CD's and a DVD. It was great to open it up and find out I had got one of the signed copies!! I am a huge fan and this is another great CD to add to my collection.

  • So A-W-E-S-O-M-E
    author: Willie (Sicvicious)

    This Cd has not left my computer cd player or my CD player since July 28th, the day I recieved my autographed album. In my eyes, this is the best Reel Big Fish album, a bit of old, a bit of new, all played amazingly.

  • A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
    author: kevin

    best CD i ever bought, 20$ for 2 cds, and a dvd?? from the greatest band of all time?? seems to good to be true right? well its not! cuz its right here!,BEST CD ever, hands down nothing compares

  • Amazing
    author: Kyle

    I've seen Reel Big Fish at least a dozen times, and this was the hands-down best "show" they've put on. I haven't been as excited about an album since Turn The Radio Off came out. It's all of their best songs presented in their best form! This is the perfect album for anyone who lost touch with the band over the last couple of albums and is interested in reconnecting. This is also the highest value I've ever gotten out of an album- it's seriously around 8 hours of entertainment for $20.

  • Brilliant
    author: Adam

    This is much better than the live DVD The Show Must Go Off! Its recorded really well and the band play better than ever.

  • Great
    author: Jesse

    This was great. I have seen the Reel Big Fish every year now for the last 7 years. This album captures their live show and the DVD is so great. It is better than the other DVD they released a few years back. The $20.oo price tag for TWO full length CDs and a DVD was just amazing. BUY IT TODAY!!!!!!!!

  • Exelent A+
    author: Maria

    I love it!! Definitely this Cd is a Must Have!

  • Wonderful addition to Fish memorabilla
    author: Andrea

    I was so pleased with the speedy delivery and excellency of these albums that I almost forgot about my SIGNED infold! I was so excited over not only that but these two live albums and dvd capture the Fish at their best- having fun. Very enjoyable, I would recommend it as a must-have to any ska fan.

  • RBF are incredible musicians, plain and simple. Crisp recording and great mix o
    author: Ryan

    As always, Reel Big Fish raises the bar with fun, energetic, creative ska. As far as sound quality goes, best live recording job I've ever heard. Most live recordings sound terrible, but this one sounds like it was done perfectly in a studio. Vocals, especially from Aaron and Scott are crisp and perfect. It may help that Scott is the most versatile singer and trumpeteer I've ever seen on a stage. Hearing a live album of my favorite songs makes me love the songs even more. Live DVD video is of good quality, but menus are somewhat difficult, what do you expect for a 3disc bundle. Great footage though. Good mix of old and new songs on both CD and DVD. The guys all signed my cd, its going on the wall, that's just plain awesome.

  • Freakin' Sweet!
    author: Keith

    Finally an album that captures all that is RBF! This live CD has been a long time coming, and I'm stoked that's it's here! I keep listening to it at work and in the car! This is a MUST BUY for any RBF fan, especially if you've seen them love before!

  • Great (even with the overdubs)!
    author: peter

    One of the best live albums I've seen, in no small part because of the massive tracklist. The album really captures the frenetic energy that is RBF's live show, and the production, for the most part, sounds fantastic as well- certainly better than the muddy mess that was the production on their last LP. The only minor complaint is that there are, without a doubt, some serious overdubs on most of the songs, mostly on the guitars, but sometimes on the horns as well. The horns are mostly punched up on the older songs, I suspect to give them a similar sound to the original album tracks, back when RBF actually had a four-piece horn section rather than the two-piece they have now. The guitar overdubs are more egregious... to reviewer Tim, you have no idea what you're talking about. As someone who has seen RBF live numerous times, I can guarantee that they don't have the magical ability to make two guitars sound like four guitars, panned independently. However, even with the overdubs, this two-disc set sounds great. Given that one stated purpose of the album was to serve as a re-recorded "greatest hits" collection, I'd say that RBF succeeded pretty damn well.

  • If you like ska or love reel big fish buy this
    author: zak scalzo monkeyshine music records

    The cd is great if you like reel big fish at all buy this cd/dvd set. mine came signed and the dvd is fun to watch, also there are a lot of top quality rbf songs to listen to. but it buy it now

  • O.o
    author: J

    the cd case was not in perect condition but it was nice to a booklet that had all their autograpghs. CD is great

  • Awesome!
    author: Mick Maslowski

    Amesome musicians, awesome live renditions of songs, awesome DVD... If I had to sum it up in one word, I would obviously use... "Lovely". - Mick Maslowski www.myspace.com/monkeyjacket

  • RBF, Always Amazing
    author: Joe

    The CD keeps up with their amazing live shows. They sound just as good live in person as they do on the live album. This is the ultimate collection of RBF's rad tunes. The DVD is wonderful, but you kinda wish they would've filmed it at a place where the crowd was more interactive. DVD = 3 stars, if you want an RBF DVD, get The Show Must Go Off.

  • SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD
    author: Nathan Rehus

    I have seen the Fish live plenty of times and I feel the energy they give live coming off this CD. Excellent stuff, can't wait till they come around again.

  • Good Stuff
    author: Tom

    Amazing CD and amazing service. The only thing i would change would be that i would have liked to have a shipping number or some way to know where the package is when in transit, other then that, amazing stuff! Thanks cdbaby!

  • This album looks like Snoopy and it makes me smile
    author: Ro

    I'd like to structure this review in the form of a compliment sandwich, but I can't think of anything negative to say... This very aptly named album is WAY better than my non-existent live album. And it's autographed!! Awesome! These guys are the best and they never fail to deliver. Except that one time I orded a pizza from them, but I won't count it against them. I love the DVD that came with it more than toast.

  • They did indeed kick our ass
    author: tim

    I've been playing this cd in my car nonstop since i got it. can't wait to go see you guys again!!!!

  • ALL RBF FANS SHOULD OWN THIS CD!
    author: Ska Rob

    If you love RBF as much as i do, then just buy the album. They are the greatest band ever. Enough said. Support SKA! www.MySpace.com/FlipTheSwitch

  • YEA!
    author: Sam

    It's awesome! RBF is GREAT live and I was so excited to hear that the cd captured the energy that exists at an RBF show! I love it and recommend it to anyone, you will not be disapointed!

  • why DO they rock so hard?
    author: kerri

    this is one of the BEST live albums I've ever heard. the sound quality is fantastic for a live performance and the songs are phenominal. the setlist is great and do they ever kickass!

  • author: Gareth Akehursy

    Even though I live in the UK I got this CD the day after it was supposed to be released (so I recieved it on August 2nd). It arrived in perfect condition, with no fuss at all. Awesome.

  • Apparently Dave hasn't seen RBF live.
    author: tim

    I don't know what you're talking about, Dave, re: the supposed over-dubbing. I saw RBF live in july and it sounded very similar to this. no doubt they dubbed a couple spots, but shame on you for thinking they dubbed the shit out of the cd. they can, and do play that well live.

  • They aren't lying
    author: Hokusman

    I'm not much of a fan of live albums, as they tend to have pretty bad production compared to studio albums. This album however, sounds like it could have been recorded live in a studio...the production is excellent. Not only that, but you get to experience the energy and fun of the band's live performance. Also, the live version of Where Have You Been is downright awesome. The original was a good pop/rock song, but the live version blows it out of the water. Three discs for 20 dollars is definitely a bargain as well. Reel Big Fish made sure you get your money's worth with this one. I highly recommend it.

  • Wonderful cd, great audio quality
    author: Jason S

    This cd is really great. 38 songs for 12 bucks (through itunes) is one hell of a deal. the audio quality is great, does not carry the bad audio reputation of live performances. Commentary by the band is funny and witty and the song selection is good - a nice greatest hits collection. strongly recommended for anyone who likes Reel Big Fish, especially if you are new to RBF.

  • its captures the bands famous live performance
    author: pat . r

    this cd is the best live album ever.... the quality is great, it really captures reel big fish's famous live banter and performances. the band is great and really funny. great songs, great band, great cd..... RBF rock

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