Citizen Fish – “Life Size”

Originally released in 2001 through Honest Don’s, Life Size stands as a bright and rhythmically sharp entry in the catalog of UK anarcho-ska punk masters Citizen Fish. Featuring members who famously cut their teeth in Subhumans and Culture Shock, the band utilizes this album to deliver their signature blend of upbeat reggae-infused grooves and fast, driving punk tempos. Recorded at Nam Studios, the album strips away unnecessary production sheen, allowing the crisp bass lines and bright horn textures to dance around Dick Lucas’s rapid-fire, socially conscious lyrics. Notable tracks like Over The Fence, Out Of Control, and Autographs exhibit the band’s uncanny ability to wrap sharp critiques of consumerism and modern isolation inside infectious, high-energy melodies that keep listeners moving.

Track Listing:

1. Over The Fence 2:04
2. Revolution 2:35
3. Out Of Control 3:13
4. Picture This 2:35
5. Internal Release 2:23
6. Autographs 4:21
7. Back To Zero 2:34
8. Choice Of Viewing 3:11
9. Lose The Instructions 1:56
10. Somewhere To Go 3:20
11. Shrink The Distance 4:12
12. Will Swap 2:42