Waikiki (album)
Waikiki is the fourth album by the American punk rock band Fluf, released in 1997.[2][3] It was the band's first album with a major label.[4]
Waikiki | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1997 | |||
Studio | Big Fish Studios | |||
Genre | Punk rock | |||
Label | Way Cool Music/MCA Records[1] | |||
Producer | Mark Trombino | |||
Fluf chronology | ||||
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Production
Recorded at Big Fish Studios in Encinitas, California, the album was produced by Mark Trombino.[5][6] The band spent 12 days recording Waikiki, the longest they'd spent on an album.[7]
"Of the Bo" is about the prevalence of homophobia in the punk rock and alternative rock scenes.[8]
Critical reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [9] |
Calgary Herald | [10] |
Fort Worth Star-Telegram | [11] |
Los Angeles Times | [8] |
The Austin Chronicle thought that "ultimately, pure adrenal thunder is fluf's biggest attribute, but whether that's truly enough is questionable."[6] The Calgary Herald called the band "a taut three-piece that simply rears back and delivers edgy, contemporary, no-frills, topical rock 'n' roll that manages to be angry and articulate at the same time."[10]
The Los Angeles Times concluded: "In his own gruff way, [singer] O may be the most openhearted guy in all of modern rock. His main subject, as always, is the close-in examination of relationships--romantic or comradely--in which the ties that bind are often unwinding."[8] The San Diego Union-Tribune deemed the album "meaty, Husker Du-like guitar chords and tightly constructed melodies."[5] The Fort Worth Star-Telegram determined that "throughout Waikiki, the threesome with a big sound but a warm heart stirs up all sorts of fun, sweet noise, with first-letter-only leader O's clever guitar playing and husky voice leading the way."[11]
AllMusic wrote that "the lingering influence of Hüsker Dü can be clearly heard in such blasting yet warmly touching songs as 'Pushin' Back Days', while there's even a hint of the Cure's rushed guitar pop at points, especially in 'Class Action'."[9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Skip Beat" | |
2. | "Got Everything" | |
3. | "Pushin' Back Days" | |
4. | "Bump" | |
5. | "The Chooser" | |
6. | "Of the Bo" | |
7. | "TV Anthem" | |
8. | "Sweet Dough" | |
9. | "Class Action" | |
10. | "Chocolate" | |
11. | "Pipe Bomb" | |
12. | "Batwing" | |
13. | "The Gift Of" |
References
- "Top 75". CMJ New Music Monthly (46): 46. Jun 1997.
- "Fluf Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
- "Noise Pop '97 Bands On A Saturday Afternoon". MTV News.
- Varga, George (December 18, 1996). "Fluf signs new deal". The San Diego Union-Tribune. p. E6.
- Niesel, Jeff (March 13, 1997). "FLUF Way Cool Music/MCA". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Entertainment. p. 27.
- "Record Reviews". www.austinchronicle.com.
- Brown, Mark (March 23, 1997). "The band may be fluf, but don't expect a lightweight". Orange County Register. p. F25.
- Boehm, Mike (27 May 1997). "ALBUM REVIEWS". Los Angeles Times. Calendar. p. 2.
- "Waikiki - Fluf | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- Muretich, James (20 Apr 1997). "New Releases". Calgary Herald. p. F2.
- Mayhew, Malcolm (March 28, 1997). "Fluf, Waikiki, Way Cool Music/MCA". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Star Time. p. 13.