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Friend Or Foe

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Every song on this album is awesome. This CD is so chock-full of fun that it's as if they took all of your childhood memories of Disneyland, distilled out the crowds and long lines leaving you with pure, unadulterated joy, and then, using some heretofore unknown super science, converted it into a ska album. Fans of Reel Big Fish will appreciate Aaron's (great name!) vocals while enjoying a refreshingly distinct musical style. Just an aside, I also love RBF's Cheer Up! album and frankly see no need to disparage that great CD just to boost up Friend or Foe. Also of note, if you are offended by strong language you'll want to skip this CD.

its so great that this album finally got released in stores...being a huge reel big fish fan i've known about the forces of evil for about 2 years now, and picked up their first ep at a reel big fish show i was at, and seriously couldn't stop listening to it until friend or foe was released....not sure exactly what month it was released on their website, but i got it as soon as i was able to, and seriously haven't stopped listening to it...i know alot of people compare it to old reel big fish but it definately doesn't sound like them at all...its hard to say exactly what they sound like, the best way to describe it is if aaron barrett fronted a local ska band, like theres no record company pressure, no mainstream pressure etc...its just pure ska punk....
five songs on the cd (my life, angry anthem, mistake, independant, and vague love song) appeared on the ...because we care ep, those songs are some of the best on the album, my personal favorite it mistake....the music is incredible and the lyrics are amazing, its seriously one of the best ska songs ever written in my opinion....vague love song is another highlight of the collection. the forces of evil also cover two songs on the album: suburban rhythm's go to hell, and van halens dance the night away...both of which they put their own spin on, especially the van halen song, they definately do them both justice.....another highlight of the album is worst day, its i guess if you had to classify it ska-pop, its such a great song....aaron barrett proves that hes definately one of the most powerful figures in ska, the album ends with fight (for your right to skank) which was written as the theme song for ska summit 2003, so basically thats the review, if you like ska, you must own this cd, its not even a joke

This is THE must have ska cd. If you like ska, you must own this cd. Period. End of story. This cd is the best thing to happen to ska in a long while. Don't let it's lack of promotion fool you. It is very well done and worth every penny.

This is one of the best third-wave ska bands ever if you dont get this cd you will be a loser and no one will be your friend, seriously before I got this cd I was a loser and when I got this cd I was still a loser but hey maybe you wont be!

What's that you say, you haven't bought this album yet? Are you an idiot! You will have so much fun with this album and never get bored of it, once you have started it you have to finish it. RADIO SUCKS- SKA LIVES ON FOREVER

this is a band that absolutley kicks ass. poppy punk, ska, and a lighthearted take on how life can really piss you off meshes together really well on this album. buy it. you shouldnt be dissapointed...even if your just into hardcore. i had a friend that was soley into heavy metal that listened to this cd in my car and laughed and laughed and really enjoyed it.

Aaron Barrett's side project the Forces of Evil has created a fantastic album, Friend or Foe, that catches all of the skanktastic spirit that Reel Big Fish used to have. The songs are heavily laced with profanity, all perfectly placed to make some of the most sarcastic songs ever. Friend or Foe proves to RBF fans everywhere that Aaron still has the right stuff. The only question left to ask is, why can't he make an album like this with Reel Big Fish?! Aaron Barrett, I salute you, and can't wait till you come back to Rochester.

and it's one heck of a take over. Just when you thought ska was dead, these guys come up through the ruble and join the ranks of FIF, Catch 22, Streetlight Manifesto, and The O.C. Supertones as greatest ska band ever! There are no skipping tracks at all on this CD. This one is one of thode rare ones that you have on repeat for like a week non-stop. It's so good. This is something not even jaded ska kids could turn down. If you like ska, then this is about as great as it gets.

I have nothing else to say but that this is ska at its best. It is unadulterated, no-holds-barred, fun, uplifting, angry, happy, skank your ass off music. Buy it and you'll see what I mean. Words can't do it justice.

This is how ska music is supposed to sound. Aaron sounds great over the full-powered, high octane rhythm section and the trumpets are simply SUPERB. The lyrics are lighthearted and fun and the sound is catchy overall, but never annoying. This cd stays on repeat for days at a time with me, and I've owned it for years. If you love ska, pick this cd up, you will not be disappointed.