A Best of Us for the Rest of Us
Reel Big Fish · 2002
112 min · 36 tracks · ska punk
Energetic ska punk anthems collide with playful humor and sharp social commentary, embodying the spirit of early 2000s pop culture.
A Best of Us for the Rest of Us is an album by Reel Big Fish, released in 2002. Energetic ska punk anthems collide with playful humor and sharp social commentary, embodying the spirit of early 2000s pop culture. This album features some of Reel Big Fish's most recognized tracks, including 'Sell Out,' which remained a staple of ska punk throughout the years. The compilation not only achieved commercial success but also helped sustain interest in ska music during a time when the genre was waning in mainstream popularity, thus solidifying the band's legacy within the scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does A Best of Us for the Rest of Us sound like?
Energetic ska punk anthems collide with playful humor and sharp social commentary, embodying the spirit of early 2000s pop culture. Rooted in ska punk.
What makes A Best of Us for the Rest of Us by Reel Big Fish notable?
This album features some of Reel Big Fish's most recognized tracks, including 'Sell Out,' which remained a staple of ska punk throughout the years. The compilation not only achieved commercial success but also helped sustain interest in ska music during a time when the genre was waning in mainstream popularity, thus solidifying the band's legacy within the scene. Released in 2002, this compilation marked a significant moment for Reel Big Fish as they transitioned from their peak popularity in the late '90s. It follows their breakthrough album, 'Turn the Radio Off' (1996), and captures their distinctive blend of ska and punk that defined their early career. This album also served as a bridge, showcasing both classic hits and new material while reflecting on their journey in the music scene.
How many songs are on A Best of Us for the Rest of Us?
A Best of Us for the Rest of Us has 36 tracks, running approximately 112 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Sell Out Standout 3:54
- 2 Take On Me Standout 3:19
- 3 Beer Standout 3:51
- 4 She Has a Girlfriend Now 3:07
- 5 Everything Sucks 2:54
- 6 Trendy 2:39
- 7 I Want Your Girlfriend to Be My Girlfriend Too 2:49
- 8 In the Pit 2:44
- 9 The Set Up (You Need This) 4:18
- 10 Somebody Hates Me 3:24
- 11 You Don’t Know 3:15
- 12 Suckers (This One’s for You) 3:39
- 13 Where Have You Been 3:59
- 14 Good Thing 3:23
- 15 Ban the Tube Top 3:03
- 16 Don’t Start a Band 3:18
- 17 Your Guts (I Hate ’Em) 2:02
- 18 Another F.U. Song 1:03
- 19 New Version of You (new version) 3:20
- 20 Party Down 4:08
- 21 Slow Down (single version) 4:20
- 22 Brown Eyed Girl 3:03
Disc 2
- 1 Sell Out Standout 3:54
- 2 Beer Standout 3:44
- 3 Take on Me Standout 3:15
- 4 She Has a Girlfriend Now 3:04
- 5 Another F.U. Song 1:03
- 6 Your Guts (I Hate ’Em) 1:55
- 7 Suckers 3:34
- 8 Where Have You Been 3:53
- 9 Don’t Start a Band 3:17
- 10 S.R. 1:38
- 11 241 2:39
- 12 The Kids Don’t Like It 3:26
- 13 Scott’s a Dork 3:04
- 14 Nothin’ 2:07
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