Fishbone is definitely a band that doesn't get the cred it deserves. They always put on a killer live show.
word. I saw them live once and became a fan. So much energy on stage. Can’t remember who they were opening up for, but it was one of my first concerts returning back to the DC area after graduating, and getting sticker shock at what drinks cost compared to Lincoln.
Never really went down the ska rabbit hole, but I enjoyed them quite a bit. They have a live album that I listened to.
I like all the bands mentioned But I’m a Radiohead guy. I’m sure people will hate on them but they are immensely talented. And while Pablo Honey (the album they released in early 90s) wasn’t renowned as pretty much any of their other albums were, they put on a killer show in that age.
“You” was meh on the album but listen to that opening song and tell me it doesn’t kick ass. Or listen to the song they closed with, Blow Out. They jam in it, and that’s something I feel like they never do. Gives me flashbacks to inhaling fog machine smoke, and listening to jam bands at whatever that venue was around 9-11th street and like K-M that you walked up crickety stairs to get up to.
Street Spirit, My Iron Lung, Just… all great live. Also all great performances.