# Candy Coated Fury > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Candy_Coated_Fury > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Candy_Coated_Fury.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Coated_Fury > Source revision: 1351176856 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 2012 studio album by Reel Big Fish Candy Coated Fury Studio album by Reel Big Fish Released July 31, 2012 Recorded March 21–June 1, 2012 Studio Music Inc. Studios, Orange, CA Genre Ska punk Length 54:56 Label Rock Ridge Producer Aaron Barrett Reel Big Fish chronology Skacoustic (2011) Candy Coated Fury (2012) Happy Skalidays (2014) Reel Big Fish studio chronology Fame, Fortune and Fornication (2009) Candy Coated Fury (2012) Life Sucks...Let's Dance! (2018) Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [1] ***Candy Coated Fury*** is the eighth studio album by the American [ska punk](/source/Ska_punk) band [Reel Big Fish](/source/Reel_Big_Fish), released on July 31, 2012. The cover art was made by artist Thom Foolery. The album was recorded at the band's personal studio in [Orange, California](/source/Orange%2C_California). The album features guest vocals from [Coolie Ranx](/source/Coolie_Ranx), Brian Klemm, Julie Stoyer, and members of [Sonic Boom Six](/source/Sonic_Boom_Six).[2] Aaron Barrett said that when writing the album, he was "very conscious this time about how danceable the songs were and how they make you move when you listen to them. It had been a long time since I really thought about the danceability of our songs."[3] On June 6, 2012, the band released a teaser video for the album.[4] On June 12, 2012, the band released the song "I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore" on their YouTube channel days after the song premiered on the [Ska Parade](/source/Ska_Parade) radio show on KUKQ. The album was released July 31, 2012, and was sold in a limited quantity at several venues on the Summer of Ska Tour 2012. The album debuted at No. 80 on the [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200). ## Track listing All tracks are written by Aaron Barrett, except where noted[5] No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Everyone Else Is an Asshole" 4:11 2. "Punisher" 4:00 3. "She's Not the End of the World" 3:42 4. "Don't Let Me Down Gently" (see notes 4a) Martin Gilks, Miles Hunt, Rob Jones, Malcolm Treece 2:25 5. "I Know You Too Well to Like You Anymore" 4:25 6. "Hiding in My Headphones" Barrett, Paul Barnes, Coolie Ranx 4:47 7. "I Dare You to Break My Heart" Barrett, Ryland Steen 5:15 8. "Your Girlfriend Sucks" 3:30 9. "Don't Stop Skankin'" (see notes 9a) 3:59 10. "Famous Last Words" 3:50 11. "Lost Cause" 4:20 12. "I Love/You Suck" 3:13 13. "P.S. I Hate You" Barrett, John Christianson 4:05 14. "The Promise" (see notes 14a) Clive Farrington, Andrew Mann, Michael Floreale 3:14 **Notes** - **[^(4a)](#ref_wonder)** Originally performed by [The Wonder Stuff](/source/The_Wonder_Stuff) - **[^(9a)](#ref_rudy)** Actually 2:44. Then hidden track "Oh, Rudy" (1:15) starts right after. - **[^(14a)](#ref_rome)** Originally performed by [When in Rome](/source/When_in_Rome_(band)) ## Personnel **Reel Big Fish** - Aaron Barrett – guitar, lead vocals[5] - Dan Regan – trombone, vocals[5] - John Christianson – trumpet, vocals[5] - [Ryland Steen](/source/Ryland_Steen) – drums, percussion, vocals[5] - Derek Gibbs – bass guitar, vocals[5] - Matt Appleton – harmony vocals, [tenor saxophone](/source/Tenor_saxophone), [baritone saxophone](/source/Baritone_saxophone), organ[5] **Additional musicians** - [Coolie Ranx](/source/Coolie_Ranx) – vocals on "Hiding in My Headphones"[5] - Julie Stoyer – vocals on "I Know You Too Well to Like You Anymore" and "Oh, Rudy'"[5] - Laila Khan – vocals on "Hiding in My Headphones"[5] - James SK Wān – vocals on "Hiding in My Headphones"[5] - Barney Boom (Paul Barnes) – vocals on "Hiding in My Headphones"[5] - [Brian Klemm](/source/Brian_Klemm) – vocals on "Your Girlfriend Sucks"[5] ## Charts Chart (2012) Peak position US Billboard 200[6] 91 US Independent Albums (Billboard)[7] 14 US Indie Store Album Sales (Billboard)[8] 22 US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[9] 21 US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[10] 33 ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Allmusic review](https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0002390214) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Candy Coated Fury: Our Interview with Reel Big Fish's Aaron Barrett"](http://www.culturebrats.com/2012/07/candy-coated-fury-our-interview-with.html). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["AMP Magazine – REEL BIG FISH guitarist/Vocalist Aaron Barrett talks about their new album. Guest vocals, upcoming international tours, and more"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120727033759/http://www.ampmagazine.com/40658/reel-big-fish-guitaristvocalist-aaron-barrett-talks-about-their-new-album-guest-vocals-upcoming-international-tours-and-more/). Archived from [the original](http://www.ampmagazine.com/40658/reel-big-fish-guitaristvocalist-aaron-barrett-talks-about-their-new-album-guest-vocals-upcoming-international-tours-and-more/) on July 27, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2012. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Alternative_Press_4-0)** Bryne Yancey (2012). ["Alternative Press News: Reel Big Fish"](http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/reel_big_fish_release_candy_coated_fury_album_teaser). *News document*. Alternative Press. Retrieved June 6, 2012. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-notes_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-notes_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-notes_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-notes_5-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-notes_5-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-notes_5-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-notes_5-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-notes_5-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-notes_5-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-notes_5-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-notes_5-10) [***l***](#cite_ref-notes_5-11) [***m***](#cite_ref-notes_5-12) *Candy Coated Fury* (CD liner notes). Reel Big Fish. Newark, New Jersey: [Rock Ridge Music](/source/Rock_Ridge_Music). 2012. RKM2-61371.{{[cite AV media notes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_AV_media_notes)}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_others_in_cite_AV_media_(notes))) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_Billboard200_Reel_Big_Fish_6-0)** "[Reel Big Fish Chart History (*Billboard* 200)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Reel-Big-Fish/chart-history/TLP)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 8, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_BillboardIndependent_Reel_Big_Fish_7-0)** "[Reel Big Fish Chart History (Independent Albums)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Reel-Big-Fish/chart-history/IND)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 8, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_BillboardTastemaker_Reel_Big_Fish_8-0)** "[Reel Big Fish Chart History (Top Tastemaker Albums)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Reel-Big-Fish/chart-history/TAS)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 8, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_BillboardAlternative_Reel_Big_Fish_9-0)** "[Reel Big Fish Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Reel-Big-Fish/chart-history/ALT)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 8, 2026. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ac_BillboardRock_Reel_Big_Fish_10-0)** "[Reel Big Fish Chart History (Top Rock Albums)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/Reel-Big-Fish/chart-history/RCK)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved January 8, 2026. ## External links - [*Candy Coated Fury*](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbINNwovPUG4_giL92hyhWSodkXNQeNut) at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed) v t e Reel Big Fish Aaron Barrett Derek Gibbs Edward Larsen John Christianson Matt Appleton Brian Robertson Scott Klopfenstein Ryland Steen Carlos de la Garza Studio albums Everything Sucks ("Beer") Turn the Radio Off ("Sell Out") Why Do They Rock So Hard? Cheer Up! 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