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Smash Mouth formed in 1994 when lead singer Steve Harwell, formerly of the rap group F.O.S., was introduced to guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle by his manager Kevin Coleman. The trio along with Coleman on drums played under the moniker Smashmouth mainly playing ska and punk music getting their first break when a demo of their song “Nervous in the Alley” was played on local radio. Soon after the band signed to Interscope Records, changed the band name to Smash Mouth and released their debut album “Fush Yu Mang” in 1997. The album has since gone double platinum thanks to the singles “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “The Fonz”.
The sound of the follow-up album titled “Astro Lounge” represented a shift towards accessible pop and led to a huge increase in publicity for the band. “All Star” the band’s biggest selling single, which featured has featured in several movie soundtracks including Shrek, helped the album be certified as triple platinum. Soon after the release drummer Kevin Coleman departed the group due to back problems who was replaced by Mitch Marine for the “Astro Lounge” tour, after which Michael Urbana filled the position.
Smash Mouth’s self-titled third full-length album was released in 2001 and featured the well-received cover of The Monkees’ song “I’m a Believer”, the album however didn’t chart as well as the first two albums. The band was dropped from Interscope Records shortly after the releasee of their fourth album “Get the Picture?” released in 2003, it featured the singles “You Are My Number One” and “Hang On”. Shortly after Smash Mouth signed to Universal Records and released a greatest hits compilation and a Christmas album titled “Gift of Rock” and covered artists from the Kinks to the Ramones.
After many delays and setbacks, the band’s fifth studio album, intended to be titled “Old Habits” was eventually shelved and replaced with “Summer Girl” which got its release on September 19, 2006 on Universal Records. The band experienced a plague of line-up changes from then on and the release of their sixth full-length album “Magic”, after signing with 429 Records, did little to null the changing membership.
Live reviews
While this band has been in the industry long enough to be celebrating their 20th Anniversary, these guys can in no way be described as has-beens. There is something very unique and distinctive that makes anyone stemming from California instantly just that much cooler than the average Joe, without having to do much, and these guys are no exception to that unwritten rule. Maybe it's the year round intake of vitamin D they get from their ever present amazing Californian weather that makes this rock band able to withstand 20 years in an industry that others barely manage to break into, or maybe it's something else. Whatever it is, these dudes know what it takes to be a success and they sure are taking full advantage.
Faced with a plethora of multicoloured glow sticks, Smash Mouth performed live at the Ford Centre in Evansville, Indiana where they definitely did not need the crowds glow sticks to shine. Kicking off the night with one of their absolute hits, 'Everyday Superhero', then following with an epic guitar solo in only the first seven minutes, it was shaping up to be an awesome night. They then continued with more crowd pleasers such as 'All Star', then topped off the night with one that every Shrek fan knows, 'I'm A Believer'. If this West Coast band has picked up a thing or two during their time in the industry, it's how to make a crowd roar.
Roloj26
Smash Mouth have been touring as a unit for over fifteen years and they perform as one slick, well practiced piece of rock machinery. Despite having not achieved major chart success, since their incarnation they have amassed a loyal and devoted following who adore the participatory way in which they conduct their live show.
You know that lead singer Steve Harwell is going to be continuously moving around the stage and continuously making sure the whole crowd is involved in the performance throughout. They thrash out throughout the whole setlist whilst adding extra energy to fan favourites and international hits 'All Star' and 'Can't Get Enough Of You, Baby'.
The whole audience bellows the lyrics to the entire setlist to the amazement of the performers and proves the cult like mentality of the fan base. The audience in its entirety gets involved for the finale singalong of 'Walkin' On The Sun' and Smash Mouth leaves to huge applause knowing that they have well and truly performed this evening.
sean-ward
It has been a few years since I've seen the band. But I drove my family two hours to see the show and was disappointed by what seemed to be an inebriated Steve Harwell on stage. Singing out of tune and getting distracted by pulling people up on stage to dance off to the side. We tried having a good time anyways, but it was sad knowing that Steve has struggled with alcoholism most of his life and to watch it displayed on stage like that.
Most fans know this, Steve Harwell (the original singer) left the band in 2021 and sadly passed away in 2023, leaving bass player Paul De Lisle as the sole remaining original member of the band.
Grimm
So glad I was able to ring in the New Year with this band. Smash Mouth is consistently strong after 20 years!!! They played all their hits and then some! I love their version of WAR'S- "Why can't we be Friends". Enjoyed their show from start to finish! Steve Harwel's voice is in fine form- this band is professional from beginning to end- they are tight and strong and can't wait to see them again-
They should do a festival show- I would love to see them mix it up with some other musicians!!
Happy New Year Smash Mouth- You ROCKED IT HARD in Corona, CA!
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