Cheer Up!

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studio album
First released:
Jun 25 2002

Overview Edit

Cheer Up! is the fourth full length release from ska punk band, Reel Big Fish.

It is a slight departure from the band's other releases, veering toward more of a rock sound as opposed to ska, especially on the first five tracks, where nary a syncopated drum beat or upstroke on the guitar is heard. Nevertheless, the album is a continuation of the band's longstanding tradition of putting self-loathing lyrics to upbeat music. The hornless single, "Where Have You Been?", was a moderate success in 2002, helping album sales. The last track, "Drunk Again," is sung by Reel Big Fish trumpeter/guitarist/pianist/vocalist Scott Klopfenstein. The CD cover art of the evil clown for this album was drawn by Aaron Barrett's father.

The album also contains an a cappella cover of Frank Sinatra's classic "New York, New York" as well as a cover of Sublime's "Boss DJ".

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Record label:
Catalog number:
9270102
Release dates:
  • Jun 25 2002 in United States

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Ska, Ska-punk. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Come all ye Skankers....SELLOUT!
Reel Big Fish have gotten alot of slack through their carrer for being sellouts, not being punk enough, and now with their latest release, not being ska enough. Come on...get over it. Reel Big Fish have consistantly produced quality songs with awesome lyrics. This CD is a bit of a departure from their previous material, but it's a step in the right direction. Plus, this album isn't really THAT much different than their previous releases. Reel Big Fish have never been against going big. (You thou…
Written by Dan
3 stars woo! title!
alright. this cd has both good and bad aspects to it. the sound quality is amazingly good, the instruments are played well, and the vocals are flawless. they also have great lyrics. but i honestly can't listen to the cd more than once like i can with turn the radio off or why do they rock so hard. cheer up doesn't seem to have quite as much of a ska sound as the other albums. i understand that its fine for them to mature as a band but, that isn't what im looking for. i don't think that they have…
Written by Devon

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Cheer Up! 18 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Mojo / Jive
catalog number: 9270102
release dates: Jun 25 2002 in United States
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Cheer Up! 18 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Jive Records
catalog number: 9270102
release dates: Jul 8 2002 in United Kingdom
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