No.40 - ’Get The Picture?’ by Smash Mouth (2003)
“Anti-gravitation keeps you high above ; Like some comet speeding toward the sun ; Communication's lost between the ones who love you ; It's impossible to think that something loves you more than us…” From the likes of Shrek, to almost every teen comedy movie, Smash Mouth are one of the most soundtracked bands. Hearing the constant renditions of ‘All Star’, it was a cover of War’s ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends’ that caught my attention…this pop band played ska punk? Having gone out and purchased their debut album, it was apparent that their roots were indeed in ska and punk music. Whilst this was prevalent, it was their psychedelic rock sound that seemed to lay the foundation for their next few albums with ska and reggae making a cameo here and there. And whilst never having the success of their first few records, it’s their fourth studio album that finds it’s way into my top 100. Probably the catchiest on the list; this mix of synth, pop and light rock makes an unlik...