This 1996 Arista debut saw Fishbone leaning further into their funk and reggae influences, albeit with a looser, more jam-oriented feel than previous efforts. The album's title track stands as one of their most enduring, though it was never released as a commercial single.
- "Chim Chim's Badass Revenge" was the band's first release on Arista Records after leaving Columbia. The album was produced by the band along with members of the British funk group Galliano. Despite the band's established fanbase, the album failed to chart on the Billboard 200.
- The album was recorded at various studios, including Track Record in North Hollywood and The Sound Factory in Hollywood.
- The title track, "Chim Chim's Badass Revenge," has become a live staple for the band, often extended with improvisational sections.
Fishbone is a Los Angeles band formed in 1979, known for blending funk, ska, reggae, and rock. In 1996, the band was navigating a period of shifting label allegiances and exploring new sonic territories.
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