Being absolutely in love with the Aquabats, I do not regret this purchase. I consider buying this album a donation to the indie band's members. This is because you will really truly not enjoy this album. Let me cover the highlights: CD Repo Man. Excellent song! Their first almost-hit! But if you're not a die-hard Aquabats fan, buy just the song. It has a really good version of Idiot Box on it, which I actually like more than the version on their The Fury album(It is mixed in such a way that you can actually understand what the Bat Commander is singing). But if you have their Fury album, you already have Idiot Box, and so buying this album is not really justified. They also have an early version of Martian Girl, in which you can also understand the lyrics better. The cons: everything else. Everything you love about the Aquabats music is not present in the other songs. Some might argue contrary because it's true that the other songs do have trumpets-which are sadly lacking in their most recent works-however they don't have GOOD trumpet lines, so that argument is no good.
If you want CD Repo Man, buy CD Repo man. If you want a version of Idiot Box or Martian Girl where the lyrics are more easily understood than their Fury album, buy those songs, too. If you want to support the Aquabats, buy the whole album (but buy their other albums first!).
November 23, 2008 |  | Incredible,Ska+Originality, best of the Aquabats! |  |
Well I picked this cd up last after all of the other three aquabats albums, and I was very surprised. The sound made me want to get up and dance. This cd is very short and more of a ska dance feel, it's classic. Many people disagree when I say this cd is there best, there are only ten songs but Playdough and CD Repo Man are so good plus the fact that Idiot Box and Martian Girl are originally from this cd makes them even more fun to listen to, this cd is essential for Aquabats fans and a ska fan.
Playdough- So catchy! Better than Super Rad. 10/10
Martian Girl- Long, 2nd best song about a Martian. 7/10
Ska Robot Army- A great song! Makes me want to party. 7/10
Idiot Box- Excellent. Slower than the remake but still great.8/10
Pinch & Roll- Wow! Hilarious and a good ska raggae feel. 9/10
Tarantula- A little repetitive but still funny and decent. 7/10
Marshmellow Man- Another great song, sound like the Toasters.8/10
Aquabat March- The only track I occasionaly skip, still ok. 5/10
CD Repo Man- Best on the cd, one of the best Aquabats songs.10/10
It's Crazy,Man! Another great song on the cd, fast and fun. 9/10
As you will see all of these songs on the cd are very high rated with one exception. You probably think I'm just rating these songs high because I just like the Aquabats, well if you don't beleive me then check my other review for the Fury Of the Aquabats or just buy the cd, trust me it's there best.
November 27, 2004Everyone's favorite ska superheroes burst onto the scene with this debut album and it's obvious from the start that they are one of a kind. The album offers up 10 ridiculously catchy ska anthems about, well, basically nothing, but who cares? With songs as infectiously silly as "Pinch And Roll," who needs deep meaning? This is a great CD, but it pales in comparison to their second work, "Fury Of The Aquabats," which contains revised versions of a few of the best songs here. But for fans of the Aquabats, this is a classic CD.
September 13, 2004As always, The Aquabats have a style unlike any others. They have an excellent sense of humor and don't take themselves too seriously. Their songs themselves are also very catchy.
October 2, 2003| | | BlossomBat, Aquacadet extraordinaire | |
I love this CD... it is really the best ska cd to have been released in a really long time... NOt only does the music rock, but the bats themselves are super rad.. I met most of them at a concert, along with aaron brackett of reel big fish, but anyways umm for the people who like the bats I suggest you visit their cool website... and become an Aquacadet!!!! its very cool.... oh and this cd has all the classics like martain girl, playdough (which is the best song on the album) Cd Repo Man, Tarantula, just a lot of great songs.... The Bats also do the themesong for a new show on cartoon network, but I forgot the name... All in all I highly recomend this cd and every other cd buy this group... They are the greatest Band EVER!!!!...
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