Fishbone's music has been described as ska, alternative, rock, funk, and soul, but really they're just a party band. This greatest hits compilation is a solid introduction to the six piece band, covering recordings from 1984-93. It usually just stays in my truck in case I need some party music as I drive to/from campus.
A recent documentary about the band, Everyday Sunshine, is getting good reviews.
Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart
Tracks: My favorite tracks are Cholly, A Movement In The Light, Bonin' In The Boneyard, Everyday Sunshine, Change, Lemon Meringue, the aforementioned Lyin' Ass Bitch, Sunless Saturday, and a nice cover of Curtis Mayfield's 1972 song, Freddie's Dead. If I skip any songs, I might skip It's A Wonderful Life or Fight The Youth.
Personal Memory Associated with this CD: My buddy Blake is a true Fishbone soldier, but I was unfamiliar with the band until I met Blake in 2004. Based on his recommendation, I bought this CD without ever hearing the band. That decision turned out to be a good one.
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