Bowling For Soup The Great Burrito Extortion Case
Bowling for Soup is an American rock band that formed in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1994. The band consists of Jaret Reddick (lead vocals, guitar), Chris Burney (guitar, backing vocals), Gary Wiseman (drums, percussion), and Rob Felicetti (bass, backing vocals). Bowling for Soup has released several albums and achieved commercial success with hits such as "1985," "Girl All the Bad Guys Want," and "High School Never Ends."
The Great Burrito Extortion Case is the band's fifth studio album, released on November 7, 2006. The album was produced by Linus of Hollywood and was the band's first album to be released on their own record label, Brando Records. The album features 14 tracks and is known for its humorous lyrics and catchy melodies.
Track Listing
The track listing for The Great Burrito Extortion Case is as follows:
- "Epiphany"
- "High School Never Ends"
- "Valley of Beer"
- "Ohio (Come Back to Texas)"
- "Ridiculous"
- "Shut-Up and Smile"
- "Greatest Day"
- "Almost"
- "My Hometown"
- "Smoothie King"
- "Sad Sad Situation"
- "Thespian"
- "I Can't Stand L.A."
- "The Bitch Song" (live)
The album's lead single, "High School Never Ends," was a commercial success for the band and reached number 94 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's music video features cameos from several celebrities, including Kristin Cavallari, Dave Navarro, and J.D. Roth.
Album Artwork
The album's artwork features a cartoon image of a burrito wearing a mask and holding a bag of money. The image is a reference to the album's title, which was inspired by a real-life incident involving Jaret Reddick and his wife. The couple were extorted by burrito restaurant employees who threatened to release embarrassing photos of them unless they paid them money.
Reception
The Great Burrito Extortion Case received generally positive reviews from critics. AllMusic praised the album's humor and catchy hooks, stating that "songs like 'High School Never Ends,' 'Almost,' and 'Thespian' are the stuff of power pop perfection." The album also earned a 3.5 out of 5 rating from Rolling Stone, with the publication stating that "The Great Burrito Extortion Case finds Bowling for Soup sticking to their tried-and-true formula of humorous, upbeat rock."
Conclusion
The Great Burrito Extortion Case is a must-listen for fans of Bowling for Soup and anyone who enjoys catchy, humorous rock music. The album's memorable tracks and funny lyrics make it a standout in the band's discography, and its artwork and title are sure to make anyone curious. So grab yourself a burrito, put on the album, and get ready to laugh and rock out.