No.76 - ‘Fishbone and the Familyhood Nextperience Present: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx’ by Fishbone (2000)
“Understand I`m a man who believes in the glory of love; True love is the light shining bright from the Heavens above; I believe it is better to trust even when I`m wrong; Than to let my fear drive me from the home where I have belonged…” Back to the Lockup - the early morning punk rock show on Radio 1 as mentioned before, where I discovered the legends that are Fishbone! A live session on the show, playing with an energy and sound I’d never heard before, their 80s classic ‘Ma & Pa’ and the excellent ‘Where Did You Get Those Pants’; this was a unique mix of eclectic ska, soul, funk and punk. I admit a struggle to fully enjoy their albums. Such is the wide range of styles, sometimes all smashed together in an incredibly manic fashion, from heavy metal, to reggae, rock and those mentioned previously. But a slight departure from others, this album is far more approachable. More of a pop feel, without losing their ska, funk and soul edge, ‘...