2: Electric Boogaloo by Five Iron Frenzy

Pros: Not a single poor track, excellent blend of horn riffs and guitar rock
Cons: A bit too short; fans expecting the ska sound of old will be surprised

Two years ago, it seemed like the Five Iron Frenzy albums were coming fast and thick. Two albums were released in six months- an 18-track live recording, Proof That the Youth Are Revolting, and a full-length LP, All the Hype That Money Can...

Pros: Intense, energetic rock sound, eclectic lyrics, great brass section.
Cons: Christian references might annoy some people.

Just gotta tell you upfront: I love this band. They have a great ska sound--guitars, bass, drums, trombone, trumpet, sax, and strong vocals. They play upbeat, energetic ska rock, fun to listen to and very danceable. Five Iron Frenzy2: Electric ...

Pros: Still religious, still fun
Cons: Not as upbeat and skalike as their past albums.

This CD is great, It is fun, religious, and all around worth every cent you spend on it. Here's a run down of the tracks:

Pre - Ex Girlfriend - This is an awesome song, It's hilarious. It's about a guy going after a girl that is so fine and...

Pros: Good lyric writing for a few songs
Cons: Genre not their strong point, Everything sounds similar, Nothing catchy, High vocals get old fast

A new genre is born. Unfortunately it was dropped on its head as a baby and now has brain damage. That's Five Iron Frenzy's Electric Boogaloo 2 in a nutshell. Departing from the ska formula that made them popular they now play some hybrid of rock with...

Pros: Pick up more powerful rock sound without sacrificing their classic horn riffs.
Cons: FIF loses their energy-packed ska image.

The Five Iron of old was the silly energetic ska band that would have thought provoking lyrics hidden behind a parade of horns and ska chords. This record is a new sound for Five Iron Frenzy. They were always punk influenced as you could tell in most...