Released Turn the Radio Off

Reel Big Fish’s self-released debut album, Everything Sucks , was successful and became an underground hit spread by word-of-mouth, which led to the band signing a deal with Mojo Records . In August 1996, the band released the album Turn the Radio Off on the new label, which appealed to fans of ska punk style, and the band began touring throughout the United States. After the single ” Sell Out ” became well known in mainstream venues, including MTV , the album peaked at number 57 on the Billboard charts, staying on the charts for 32 weeks. However, the ska revival was short-lived, and the group’s 1998 album Why Do They Rock So Hard? failed to match the sales of the band’s previous record. In 1998, the band appeared in the movie BASEketball , performing in the stands to rouse the crowd. The band also appeared on the film’s soundtrack with a cover of A-ha ‘s ” Take On Me “. Why Do They Rock So Hard? was the last album for two members of the band. Trombonist Grant Barry was fired for his conduct, culminating with him committing battery on a security guard at Mississippi Nights during a concert in St. Louis , and drummer Andrew Gonzales left the band to spend more time with his family.