The Aquabats Album: “Myths, Legends and Other Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2”

So, I'm sure that all the cool hardcore Aquabats fans have enjoyed and loved this CD to no end.

Not only does it feature their wacky and obscure ska style, but also a very nice return to their musical roots.

For most though, this will remain nothing more then a CD they have never heard of, perhaps even a band that they will never even know, and that is a shame.

The Aquabats are a band that is much different from your every day Korn or Limp Bisket, they dare to try different styles of music and express their humor in ways that other artist wouldn't even dream about.

This album is no exception.

First off, all fans of ska or Devo will love this immediatly, and will be propmpted to buy their other albums (to which they should unless they already have). But for those of you who listen to rap, or pop, or rock, or even techno, you're gonna have a hard time realizing what you're listening to when you pop this CD in.

Imagine a band that doesn't care about appearance (they dress as Superheros for goodness sake). A band that takes music to a stunning and energetic level, without even having a string of curse words or profuse explenations of horrid actions. In a way, that is their greatest talent, keeping you happy and putting a smile on your face. The Bats are masters at this, and their music makes you come out of even the most sober moods.

Imagine the exact opposite of Moby.

So, for all the hardcore fans of the Bats, this is the CD of the year, maybe even for the next few years (or till they release the next). For all the other music fans, the lovers of Korn...or rap, or whatever it is that fires you up, you won't know unless you give it a try. The worst that could happen is that you actually laugh out loud.

Killer frikkin ska album. Ive been reading the reviews and ive noticed there was nothing else to be said. But, nobody mentioned the song Worms Make Dirt. That song is epic and amazing. How they thought of a chipmunk in the center of the earth is beyond me. These guys take geeky ska to a new level. Pool Party is also another cool song. "dude just watching the dating game". The chorus is really catchy. Pizza Day is probably the best song on the album. Good, funny lyrics. So this cd is awesome so buy it.

This is the best band that you never heard of. Very fun and great music. This band never claims to be anything but fun! From songs about your innocent days in school (Pizza day) to the thank you letter from a fellow cadet (Dear Spike), you will laugh, cry, and be taken to new levels in audio entertainment.

Once you go Aquabat, you never go back.

P.S. I you are a real "Punk" (like John Klimp) you may want to pass because they are not punk and never claim to be. And I would hate for you to be made fun at the mall with the rest of your "hardcore" friends. The Aquabats are far from GBH and Black Flag. Oi Oi Oi!

The Aquabats have saved the world once again! "Myths, Legends . . . " is a great compilation of various Aquabat music.

Here are some reviews of the songs:

Robot Theme Song: A short and catchy song with no lyrics.

Hey Luno: This is on my top-five list for this CD. It's about a cartoon flying horse, and has the surfer-rock feel. The horn section in this song is awesome.

Pool Party: A carefree song about, well, a pool party. It's very catchy.

Pizza Day: Another one on my top five list. It's got some witty lyrics. The song is about school nostalgia. I like the horn riffs.

Dear Spike: This song would be number six if I had a top ten. It's about one of the band members getting a cadet package (for more info, visit www.theaquabats.com).

I Fell Asleep On My Arm: I think that some people have been interpreting this song incorrectly. This is not meant to be more Korn for people. It's a satire, not some pit-moshing song. It's pretty funny when you compare it to real Korn/Limpbizkit songs.

Radiation Song: "The radiation in the ground makes a lovely, bubbly sound." The song opens up with that line, and many more funny lyrics.

Adventure Today: My favorite song on the album, hands down. It's based on the Goonies, of all things. The guitars, lyrics, and horns are all great. This is a great song!

The Baker: This sounds like it's from "Les Miserables." It's got a horn solo at the beginning, and it's about a baker and why he bakes his bread.

Danger Woman: Another one of my favorites. No horns, but some catchy lines. It's Danger woman!

Worms Make Dirt: This is a synth-heavy song about how worms do their thing. Although silly, it's a good song.

Sandy Face: This song has some very funny lyrics. However, it's the song that doesn't do much for me on this CD.

Wild Sea: Remember the song "Chemical Bomb"? Well, this has the same melody, with different lyrics and a more "rock-ish" feel. It's a great closing song, and it's one of my favorites.

So, there you have it. All thirteen songs. This album has the most variety out of all their CDs so far. Don't let that keep you from not buying this album!

It's been several years since my last Aquabats addiction, and I needed to return to the batcave. These guys are great musicians and have funny,comic-booky lyrics that make me laugh and just enjoy their sound of Punk/Ska. And that's what I love about them, the feel good factor, and now my eight year old is singing along with me in the car to 'Pool Party' and 'Pizza Day'. These songs are a joy to listen to and these days we all need a smile on our faces.