By 1988, alternative/college rock was becoming a recognizable force in the mainstream. Several bands were big enough to play arenas, and many even earned gold and platinum albums. The tide was clearly changing for such previously misunderstood bands such as Fishbone. Their second full-length release Truth and Soul was issued that year, and remains one of the band's (and the '80s) very best. On past albums, Fishbone's sound was a melting pot of ska, punk, and funk. This time, hard rock has been added to the mix -- especially evident in guitarist Kendall Jones' six-string work, with often-spectacular results. Also, the songwriting has improved tremendously and has become much more focused here. The party anthem "Bonin' in the Boneyard" is one of the band's finest (with superhuman bass work by Norwood Fisher), as is the ska-based "Ma and Pa," and a cover of Curtis Mayfield's early-'70s hit "Freddie's Dead." Also featured are several musically varied tracks that deal with the same topic: racism, past and present ("Deep Inside," "One Day," "Subliminal Fascism," "Slow Bus Movin'," "Ghetto Soundwave"). Truth and Soul remains Fishbone's most consistent album.
The percentage of dysfunctional families in California is staggering. Back in 2000 it was at a climbing 68%Which means we are the reigning majority state wide! Haha! So most of us can relate to Fishbones epic tale of where it all starts from; the home. With Angelos angelic delivery, this track enters through the mind and stays embedded in the heart forever. Respect to Fishbone for this one! Rum...
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Though the band had a manic, kinetic sound and stage presence, the group was mainly a ska/reggae band in its early years. But by 1987, the band had turned up the distortion, and heavy metal and hardcore sounds started creeping into their music. 1988's Truth and Soul brought Fishbone wide critical acclaim, and is considered one of alternative rock's greatest albums
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1) Amy Winehouse has the kind of voice that just beats you down slow 'til you're punch-drunk and have no idea where you and how you got there. "Rehab" is stuck to head like a really sticky postit ducttaped and stapled three times over.2) Augustana's song, "Boston", is a pretty serviceable indie-rock ballad. Not great, not bad either. What gets under my skin is that damn video. The half-promo fo...
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!http://mog.com/images/users/13201/1162768464.pjpegSeen these guy's a ton of time's around the early 90's, my wife's and I first date together was a FishBone Show...FishboneFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchFishbone Background information Also known as Fishbone & Familyhood Nextperience Origin Los Angeles, California, USA Genre(s) Ska-punk, Funk metal, Alternative...
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Not to long ago this headline appeared in my local news paper."Formerly Pork Chop, the mascot's new name is Ferrous":http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-a1_5porkchopbox.6167205dec04,0,6269719.storyThe Ironpigs are a local farm league based in the Lehigh valley. It seems every big decision the organization has to make becomes a contest. That's okay, it builds goodwill with the public, I am on bo...
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While trying to decide what to write about tonite, I was thinking about my past. Dig this then get back to me.If I was going to identify with anyone in that skit, it would be the professor (Yes that's Tom Kenny, the voice of Spongebob Squarepants).Hindsight being 20/20, I love my past. Really it was the friends who made those memories great. Case in point. I was at a bar in Allentown with 2 bud...
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!http://mog.com/images/users/13201/1162768464.pjpegSeen these guy's a ton of time's around the early 90's, my wife's and I first date together was a FishBone Show...FishboneFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchFishbone Background information Also known as Fishbone & Familyhood Nextperience Origin Los Angeles, California, USA Genre(s) Ska-punk, Funk metal, Alternative...
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The percentage of dysfunctional families in California is staggering. Back in 2000 it was at a climbing 68%Which means we are the reigning majority state wide! Haha! So most of us can relate to Fishbones epic tale of where it all starts from; the home. With Angelos angelic delivery, this track enters through the mind and stays embedded in the heart forever. Respect to Fishbone for this one! Rum...
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I like this one better than the original and the original is pretty damn good.
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ma and pa from truth and soul. nobody told me about funky friday so it's late
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1) Amy Winehouse has the kind of voice that just beats you down slow 'til you're punch-drunk and have no idea where you and how you got there. "Rehab" is stuck to head like a really sticky postit ducttaped and stapled three times over.2) Augustana's song, "Boston", is a pretty serviceable indie-rock ballad. Not great, not bad either. What gets under my skin is that damn video. The half-promo fo...
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In 2004 I saw as many of us did, Obama's speech at the Democratic convention. In that terribly dark year, when the Rove/Cheney administration squeaked to a re-election that was only slightly less suspect than the blatantly fraudulent election of 2000, I was encouraged and inspired by Obama's speech and saddened that he wasn't running instead of Kerry. Well. Here we are. In 2006 we saw the pendu...
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Though the band had a manic, kinetic sound and stage presence, the group was mainly a ska/reggae band in its early years. But by 1987, the band had turned up the distortion, and heavy metal and hardcore sounds started creeping into their music. 1988's Truth and Soul brought Fishbone wide critical acclaim, and is considered one of alternative rock's greatest albums
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| 1 Freddie's Dead |
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| 2 Ma and Pa |
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| 3 Question of Life |
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| 4 Pouring Rain |
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| 5 Deep Inside |
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| 6 Mighty Long Way |
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| 7 Bonin' in the Boneyard |
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| 8 One Day |
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| 9 Subliminal Fascism |
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| 10 Slow Bus Movin' (Howard Beach Party) |
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| 11 Ghetto Soundwave |
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| 12 Change |
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