Reel Big Fish: Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free

Reel Big Fish: Monkeys for Nothin' and the Chimps for Free Monkeys is the first album from Reel Big Fish since their less than pretty split from Jive Records. The album is their sixth studio album. Even though the album only contains 9 new tracks. Seven of the tracks are re-recordings and one song is a Phil Collins cover. The nine new tracks plus the cover are called the "Monkey" tracks, while the seven re-recordings are the "Chimp" tracks. I've always liked Reel Big Fish but they've begun to take this self-deprecating ska too far. "Another F.U. Song" starts with lead singer Aaron saying "Hey kids, time to use the f-word" and then they proceed to drop upwards of 20 f-bombs. Is it necessary? No. Is it funny? No. Is it immature and childish? Yes. The album does have some of the qualities that have made other RBF albums a success. There are harmonies and RBF's unique brand of ska, rock, and punk. But out of the 9 brand new tracks only two are quality. The "chimp" tracks are much better tracks, probably because they were written closer to RBF's heyday rather than now when they're grasping for something they aren't anymore. Rating: 3.8/10 MP3: Reel Big Fish "Another Day in Paradise"