Reel Big Fish (RBF) is a really goofy band. They always have been and always will be. That being said, music doesn't always have to be serious to be good.

In fact, RBF's fourth album We're Not Happy 'Til You're Not Happy is at times, lyrically ridiculous, but could you ever imagine a really serious RBF song? Seriously? The songs themselves cover the same kind of topics that RBF has been known for: cynical break ups, the perils of being in a not-so-popular band and, of course, alcohol, but the music showcases the band relying more on vocal harmonies and guitars and less on its horn section.

The band has strayed pretty far from the ska/pop of its previous hits such as "Sell Out" and "Beer," and sound less like a ska band and more like a rock 'n' roll band with horns on this album. "The Fire" and "The Bad Guy" are your typical RBF ska tunes, with louder, guitar-driven choruses. On the ballad-like "One Hit Wonderful," singer/lead guitarist Aaron Barrett sings emotionally (and probably sincerely, despite the goofy vibe of the song) about the band's experience of having a huge hit on the radio and all of the downfalls of that situation.

"A-W-E-S-O-M-E" contains some hilarious overdubbed intro vocals before blasting into a catchy, rocking 80s-style anthem.

"Your Guts (I Hate 'Em)" is a hilarious, poppy-hate theme, and has one of the best song titles containing parenthesis ever. The band also decided to include three covers songs as well: Morrisey's "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful," Social Distortion's "Story of My Life" and Tracy Chapman's "Talkin' Bout a Revolution."

If you have passed up RBF in the past because of a dislike of ska music, you should check out what they are doing now. I think you will be surprised.

-- Reviewed by Brandon Linton