Smash Mouth

Biography

Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994 and was originally composed of Steve Harwell (lead vocals), Kevin Coleman (drums), Greg Camp (guitar), and Paul De Lisle (bass). Harwell's departure in 2021 left De Lisle as the sole remaining original member. They are known for their songs "Walkin' on the Sun" (1997), "All Star×All Star1997 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1All Star3:232Walking on the Sun3:283Why Can't We Be Friends4:494Can't Get Enough of You Baby2:32" (1999), and "Then the Morning Comes×Then the Morning Comes1999 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Then the Morning Comes3:042Come On Come On2:353Radio3:19" (1999), as well as a cover of the Monkees' "I'm a Believer" (2001).
The band adopted retro styles covering several decades of popular music. They have also performed numerous covers of popular songs, including War's "Why Can't We Be Friends?", Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up×Never Gonna Give You Up10 June 2022 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Never Gonna Give You Up2:57", Simple Minds' "Don't You (Forget About Me)", ? & the Mysterians' "Can't Get Enough of You Baby×Can't Get Enough Of You Baby1998 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 2 tracks1Can't Get Enough of You Baby2:312Graduate (Remix)3:09", the Beatles' "Getting Better", Queen's "Under Pressure", House of Pain's "Jump Around", and "I Wan'na Be Like You" from The Jungle Book. They also composed two songs for the South Korean animated film Pororo, The Racing Adventure: "Beside Myself" and "Everything Just Crazy".
The group's debut album Fush Yu Mang×Fush Yu Mang8 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks1Flo2:122Beer Goggles2:013Walkin’ on the Sun3:274Let’s Rock2:505Heave‐Ho3:476The Fonz3:397Pet Names2:208Padrino3:459Nervous in the Alley2:3210Disconnect the Dots2:4911Push2:5012Why Can’t We Be Friends4:46 has been certified platinum twice by the RIAA and their second album Astro Lounge×Astro Lounge8 June 1999 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Who's There3:342Diggin' Your Scene3:103I Just Wanna See3:454Waste3:285All Star3:226Satellite3:407Radio3:218Stoned4:109Then the Morning Comes3:0410Road Man2:3211Fallen Horses4:0612Defeat You3:5513Come On Come On2:3414Home3:1215Can't Get Enough of You Baby2:31 has since been certified platinum thrice. Their song "All Star" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001.

1990–1997: formation and Fush Yu Mang

Smash Mouth's roots trace back to 1990 when Steve Harwell and Kevin Coleman met. Smash Mouth was then formed in 1994 by Harwell, who had formerly played in a rap group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech). Coleman, who was Harwell's manager, knew guitarist Greg Camp and bassist Paul De Lisle, who had both played in a local punk band, and introduced the three musicians to each other. They began rehearsing together along with Coleman, who played drums. They soon developed into a band, and named themselves Smashmouth, an American football term. During their early years, the band played largely rock music.
The band's first publicity came when a demo of the song "Nervous in the Alley" was played by a San Jose radio station, KOME. Soon after, Interscope Records signed the band, and the group's debut album, Fush Yu Mang×Fush Yu Mang8 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks1Flo2:122Beer Goggles2:013Walkin’ on the Sun3:274Let’s Rock2:505Heave‐Ho3:476The Fonz3:397Pet Names2:208Padrino3:459Nervous in the Alley2:3210Disconnect the Dots2:4911Push2:5012Why Can’t We Be Friends4:46, was released in 1997, featuring another member: the keyboardist Michael Klooster. Also, upon signing to Interscope Records, the band changed their name from Smashmouth to Smash Mouth. The album saw commercial success peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 and number 23 in Canada. It was led by the band's first major single "Walkin' on the Sun" which peaked at number 1 on the US Adult Top 40 and Alternative Songs charts and at number 3 in Canada. The singles "The Fonz×The Fonz28 April 1998 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1The Fonz3:372Beer Goggles2:003Walking' on the Sun (live)3:254Disconnect the Dots (live)2:47" and a cover of "Why Can't We Be Friends" from the 1998 Kevin Bacon film Wild Things were also subsequently released. The album has since gone double platinum. During this time the band officially started touring regularly even opening for U2 on their PopMart Tour and got their first television appearance as the musical guest on episode 157 of Oddville, MTV.

1998–2004: rise to fame, Astro Lounge, Smash Mouth, and Get the Picture?

The band's second album, Astro Lounge×Astro Lounge8 June 1999 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 15 tracks1Who's There3:342Diggin' Your Scene3:103I Just Wanna See3:454Waste3:285All Star3:226Satellite3:407Radio3:218Stoned4:109Then the Morning Comes3:0410Road Man2:3211Fallen Horses4:0612Defeat You3:5513Come On Come On2:3414Home3:1215Can't Get Enough of You Baby2:31, was released in 1999 and marked a change in direction, as it had less of the previous ska influence and more of a pop sound. It led to more publicity for the band, and ended up being one of the most critically acclaimed albums from the group. It peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard 200, the highest the band has ever charted in the states, and reached the top 20 in both Canada and New Zealand. Supported by the hit single "All Star×All Star1997 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 4 tracks1All Star3:232Walking on the Sun3:283Why Can't We Be Friends4:494Can't Get Enough of You Baby2:32" (which was featured in several film soundtracks, most notably in Shrek (2001), although the official music video references Mystery Men) the song reached number 4 on both the Billboard hot 100 and Australia it then charted even higher in Canada peaking at number 2. "Then the Morning Comes×Then the Morning Comes1999 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Then the Morning Comes3:042Come On Come On2:353Radio3:19" was also a hit for the band and peaked a number 11 on the Billboard hot 100. Astro Lounge has since been certified as triple platinum. Due to the rise in popularity Smash Mouth started to perform at more notable events including the 1999 Home Run Derby in July at Fenway Park after the band finished playing, Greg Camp said "Save Fenway Park", referencing plans to demolish the stadium and replace it with a new facility; this elicited boos from the crowd. On September 9, 1999, they performed in pouring rain, as the opening act of the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards. They also made appearances on the Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Also in 1999, The East Bay Sessions was released as a collection of early songs. Shortly after the release of the album, drummer Kevin Coleman left the band due to back problems. He was initially replaced by Michael Urbano, who was quickly replaced by Mitch Marine for the tour supporting Astro Lounge, who was subsequently replaced by Urbano again after the tour.
In 2000 the band was nominated for a for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards for the song "All Star".
In 2001, Smash Mouth covered the Monkees' hit song "I'm a Believer". It peaked at number 25 on the Billboard hot 100 and was featured on both the soundtrack for Shrek (along with "All Star") and their self-titled album which was released on November 21, 2001. The album sold fewer copies than the band's earlier works peaking at number 48 on the Billboard 200, but it has since been certified gold. Also in 2001, the group appeared as themselves in the climactic scene of the film Rat Race.
On September 26, 2001, the band appeared on Drew Carey's Back-to-School Rock 'n' Roll Comedy Hour. In 2002 the band played select shows as the opener for NSYNC on their Celebrity Tour.
In 2003, Get the Picture? was released, It is their last studio album to chart in the US. Peaking at number 100 on the Billboard 200. It featured the singles "You Are My Number One×You Are My Number One2003 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1You Are My Number One (radio remix)2:342Walking on the Sun3:263You Are My Number One (Eric Kupper Deep mix) (radio edit)4:07", "Hang On" and "Always Gets Her Way". Smash Mouth was dropped from Interscope shortly after the release of Get the Picture?. The songs "Hang On" and their cover of "Getting Better" both appeared on the soundtrack for The Cat in the Hat. That same year, the band performed a cover of the Sherman Brothers song "I Wanna Be Like You" for the animated film The Jungle Book 2. Also in 2003 the band appeared in animated form in the Television show Kim Possible, in the episode "Queen Bee" where their animated counterparts played the song "Come On, Come On".

2005–2011: new label, fluctuating lineup and Summer Girl

Smash Mouth released the greatest hits compilation All Star Smash Hits×All Star Smash Hits23 August 2005 · Album · CompilationSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 20 tracks1All Star3:212Walkin’ on the Sun3:263Flo2:124Beer Goggles2:015Why Can’t We Be Friends4:466Diggin’ Your Scene3:097Waste3:258Then the Morning Comes3:019Come On Come On2:3210Can’t Get Enough of You Baby2:3111Every Word Means No2:4612Better Do It Right3:1113Do It Again3:5614Holiday in My Head2:4115Pacific Coast Party2:5916I’m a Believer3:0317Ain’t No Mystery3:5718Hang On2:5419Always Gets Her Way3:1320Getting Better2:23 in 2005. The album contains some more popular songs from previous Smash Mouth albums, as well as songs from soundtrack albums that were not on the band's releases. On certain networks and time slots, the album was advertised as having 18 tracks, including an edited version of "Flo". Smash Mouth played at Gumby's Birthday Celebration in August 2005. That same year the group once again appeared in animated form in an episode of What's New, Scooby-Doo titled "Reef Grief".
In December 2005, the band released a Christmas album Gift of Rock. It featured covers of Christmas songs by many artists, such as the Kinks and the Ramones, and one original song, "Baggage Claim".
Smash Mouth's fifth studio album, originally to be titled Old Habits, was recorded in 2005 and expected to be released in early 2006. The band had said that the album was much more like the ska punk featured on Fush Yu Mang×Fush Yu Mang8 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks1Flo2:122Beer Goggles2:013Walkin’ on the Sun3:274Let’s Rock2:505Heave‐Ho3:476The Fonz3:397Pet Names2:208Padrino3:459Nervous in the Alley2:3210Disconnect the Dots2:4911Push2:5012Why Can’t We Be Friends4:46 and The East Bay Sessions×The East Bay Sessions16 November 1999 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 14 tracks1Burn Cycle2:362Strung1:553Come On, Come On2:324To Be Continued2:385Solitude3:086Sorry3:217Trip2:218Pet Names2:299Get Some Hoes0:1710Every Word2:4811Nervous in the Alley2:2812Beer Gargles2:1713If You Don't2:4814Push2:46. In September 2005, the band performed what was tentatively going to be the album's first single, "Getaway Car", on Last Call with Carson Daly. The album was delayed many times, in the hope of gaining publicity with Harwell's appearance on the reality show The Surreal Life. Smash Mouth returned to the studio intent on improving the record. Old Habits was shelved, replaced by Summer Girl, which included some remixed Old Habits tracks as well as new songs. After being delayed in much the same way Old Habits was for several months, the album was released on September 19, 2006. Smash Mouth let Sony Pictures use much of their music from Summer Girl and other songs for the movie Zoom, whose opening titles credit the film's music to the band.
Before the release of Summer Girl, drummer Michael Urbano left the band without warning on February 14, 2006, due to creative differences. He was initially replaced by former drummer Mitch Marine, and then by Jason Sutter, best known for his work with American Hi-Fi and the Rembrandts. The band released their new album, Summer Girl×Summer Girl19 September 2006 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracks1The Crawl3:212Everyday Superhero3:283So Insane2:564Girl Like You2:235Getaway Car2:406Story of My Life3:217Right Side, Wrong Bed3:138Summer Girl2:289Hey L.A.2:2910Quality Control3:1711Beautiful Bomb1:50, later that year. In early 2007, one year after joining the band, Sutter left Smash Mouth to play drums for former Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman Chris Cornell; fill-in drummer Marine returned to Smash Mouth.
Band members changed over the course of several years. Greg Camp left the band in the summer of 2008. Smash Mouth recruited Leroy Miller to play guitar. Leroy left in 2009 and Camp returned to the band, but in 2011 Camp left once again and this time the band recruited Sean Hurwitz. Hurwitz stayed until 2012, and was replaced by Mike Krompass. Later in 2012, Hurwitz returned. In 2009 Mitch Marine left once again and was replaced by Urbano, who left again after only one year in 2010, and was replaced by Marine once again. Marine left yet again after a brief spell in 2010 and was replaced by Randy Cooke. Cooke was briefly replaced by Jason Sutter in 2011, then Charlie Paxson.
In June 2011, a writer at Something Awful offered $20 if the band's lead singer, Steve Harwell, would eat 24 eggs. Others on Twitter began offering additional sums, eventually targeted to various charities. In July 2011, Harwell accepted the challenge if fans could gather pledges of $10,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital. The fundraising goal was reached in less than a week. A self-styled "reality TV fan", Harwell requested that his friend celebrity chef Guy Fieri prepare the eggs. The event was held at Johnny Garlic's restaurant, in Dublin, California, on October 11, 2011. With about 150 people attending, Harwell was able to finish the eggs with the help of audience members as well as the San Jose Sharks mascot, Sharkie. $15,000 was raised for charity.
On July 17, 2011, Smash Mouth performed live at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Vegas Strip, airing a 60-minute concert simultaneously across the US & Canada on HDNet Television, CBS Radio, and CBS Digital.

2012–2019: Magic, live album and reunion with Camp

After parting ways with Universal Records and signing with 429 Records, Smash Mouth released their sixth studio album titled Magic×Magic4 September 2012 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 11 tracks1Perfect Planet2:372Live to Love Another Day2:423Magic3:004Justin Bieber2:335Out of Love3:356Flippin’ Out3:007Future X Wife2:298Better With Time3:149The Game2:3610She’s Into Me3:2111Don’t You (Forget About Me)4:21, on September 4, 2012. The album was primarily produced by new band member Mike Krompass. The first single, also entitled "Magic", debuted on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart at No. 22. The band spent the rest of 2012 touring behind the new project as well as promoting the release of their musical book of food recipes and things of the like — Recipes from the Road. Cooke temporarily left again toward the end of 2012, replaced by Paxson. In 2013 the band took part in the "Under the Sun" tour with Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray. Paxson left in July during the tour, and was initially going to be replaced by a returning Cooke; however, he was replaced by Sutter once again. Tod Burr, former drum tech of Def Leppard and drummer of Merle Jagger, came on board in 2012 as drum and keyboard tech of Smash Mouth.
On February 1, 2013, Smash Mouth headlined the AutoNation Coast to Coast rebranding event (which combined all AutoNation dealerships into a single brand) at Wayne Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with Michela Paige from Season 3 of The Voice. The event also served as a final round in the AutoNation Culture of Caring Contest. They also took part in the first "Under the Sun" tour alongside Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms, and Vertical Horizon.
On October 6, 2014, Smash Mouth composed two songs for the English version of the South Korean animated film Pororo, The Racing Adventure, including "Beside Myself", and "Everything Just Crazy" which plays at the end credits.
In 2014, Smash Mouth was part of the second "Under the Sun" tour with Uncle Kracker, Blues Traveler, and Sugar Ray.
On June 14, 2015, Smash Mouth performed at the Taste of Fort Collins food festival in Fort Collins, Colorado. Before the encore, in an incident that lasted about three minutes, singer Steve Harwell became angry, yelled profanities at the audience, and left the stage after bread that had been distributed by the festival was thrown in the air and a few pieces were reportedly thrown onto the stage. Harwell later apologized for the incident in an interview with The Herald-Mail. Event organizer Jason Ornstein explained that he asked Harwell if he wanted him to have the DJs make an announcement instructing the crowd not to throw bread but according to Ornstein, Harwell "stormed on [stage] and took matters into his own hands". He continued "It wasn't like anyone was going to be getting hurt by throwing bread up in the air ... We just had to laugh at it, because he just really made a fool of himself." Fort Collins Police Services stated laws prohibiting disorderly conduct, harassment, and "throwing of "missiles", i.e. objects, apply to event attendees.
In May 2016, Smash Mouth released their first live album titled Playlist: The Very Best of Smash Mouth through Sony Music. The recordings were harvested from shows in Rapid City, South Dakota, and Manila.
2016 saw the band gain a new member in Sam Eigen and the return of Cooke. Eigen is a long-time friend of both Steve Harwell and Paul De Lisle, and has played with Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, and John Fogerty. He can also be heard playing guitar on several of Harwell's solo recordings over the years.
Smash Mouth performed at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival on August 28, 2016; Harwell passed out in the middle of the set and was taken to a nearby hospital, but the band continued their set and performed the song without him. Harwell made a full recovery and they continued touring.
Greg Camp rejoined Smash Mouth in early 2018. An acoustic re-recording of Smash Mouth's first album, Fush Yu Mang×Fush Yu Mang8 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks1Flo2:122Beer Goggles2:013Walkin’ on the Sun3:274Let’s Rock2:505Heave‐Ho3:476The Fonz3:397Pet Names2:208Padrino3:459Nervous in the Alley2:3210Disconnect the Dots2:4911Push2:5012Why Can’t We Be Friends4:46, funded through PledgeMusic was released in 2018 for the album's 20th anniversary.
On November 1, 2018, Smash Mouth released the single "Unity". It features hip-hop artists Kool Keith and Darryl McDaniels of Run-DMC. They then toured Australia in the same year during November to sell-out crowds around the country, performing a mix of theater, festival, and pub shows. During the Arlie Beach Festival of Music in Queensland, Steve Harwell became ill and had to leave the stage. However, Nicky Bomba, Frankie J Holden, Wilbur Wilde from Melbourne Ska Orchestra, and the remainder of Smash Mouth continued the set without him. Harwell recovered the next day and the Australian tour continued without any further incidents. In 2019, the band released a cover of the Hollies' song, "Bus Stop×Bus Stop25 October 2019 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 3 tracks1Bus Stop3:112Bus Stop (Instrumental)3:113Bus Stop (A Cappella)3:11".

2020–2023: Harwell's departure and death, arrival of Goode and Missile Toes

On August 8, 2020, the band performed at the 2020 Sturgis Rally and vocalist Harwell said things such as "fuck that COVID shit" during the performance. A report from the IZA Institute of Labor Economics later cited the event as being a superspreading event.
In October 2021, the band performed at The Big Sip beer and wine festival in Bethel, New York. Harwell appeared to be intoxicated, threatening audience members and performing what looked like a Nazi salute. Following the performance, Harwell announced his retirement due to ongoing health issues. Prior to Harwell's last show, the band was already performing with a substitute singer ostensibly filling in while Harwell dealt with his health issues.

In March 2022, it was announced upon Steve Harwell's departure, that the band recruited new lead singer Zach Goode (formerly of Ghoulspoon, Divided By Zero and The Secret Seven). On March 2, 2022, the band released a cover of Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up×Never Gonna Give You Up10 June 2022 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Never Gonna Give You Up2:57". Smash Mouth released a new single, "4th of July×4th of July1 July 2022 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track14th of July3:03", on July 1, 2022.
On July 28, 2023, the band released "Underground Sun×Underground Sun28 July 2023 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Underground Sun3:08" as a single. The music video was created using AI.
On September 3, 2023, it was announced that Harwell was receiving hospice care and was expected to have only days left to live. Harwell died the next day at his home in Boise, Idaho, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 56 from liver failure. The band put out an official statement in his tribute "Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve will be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom."
On November 6, 2023, the band announced their second Christmas album, Missile Toes×Missile Toes17 November 2023 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 10 tracks1Missile Toes2:442Single for Christmas3:033Mary Chris2:494Xmas Time3:575Christmas Wrapping4:196A Holly Jolly Christmas2:247Sleigh Ride2:398White Christmas2:589Last Christmas3:5210Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree2:10, which released on November 17. The album consists of 10 songs, six of which are covers of classic Christmas songs, and four of which are originals. Featured artists Susanna Hoffs and Sophie Grey make appearances.

2024–present: Mercury Comet

On April 12, 2024, Smash Mouth released the single and video "Ride On×Ride On12 April 2024 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Ride On3:23", and on July 12, the band released a cover of the iconic Brady Bunch song, "Sunshine Day×SUNSHINE DAY12 July 2024 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1SUNSHINE DAY2:55" featuring Greg Brady's actor, Barry Williams. Throughout summer 2024, the band embarked on the Ride On Tour with close to 100 shows, touring everywhere from Alaska to Hawaii with major festival stops in Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Malaysia along the way.
The band joined Cleopatra Records in late 2024, and released a cover of the Beatles' "Love Me Do×Love Me Do14 November 2024 · SingleSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Love Me Do2:36" in November. On December 4, 2024, the band confirmed a full-length LP under the working title Fush Yu Too was in the works and was to be due by the end of February. Prior to that in March, during the Ride On Tour, the band hinted going back to the studio to record an LP in the same ska style as "Fush Yu Mang×Fush Yu Mang8 July 1997 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube MusicTracklist · 12 tracks1Flo2:122Beer Goggles2:013Walkin’ on the Sun3:274Let’s Rock2:505Heave‐Ho3:476The Fonz3:397Pet Names2:208Padrino3:459Nervous in the Alley2:3210Disconnect the Dots2:4911Push2:5012Why Can’t We Be Friends4:46". On January 21, 2025, the band released a cover of "Blinding Lights" by the Weeknd, with which the band had received backlash for using AI for the cover art. It was later confirmed that the cover, as well as "Love Me Do", would be included on Cleopatra's compilation album, Punk Rock Valentines, which released on February 7.
On March 3, 2025, the band announced the Mercury Comet Tour. A day later, on March 4, they announced their new LP was titled Mercury Comet×Mercury Comet12 August 2026 · Studio albumSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 12 tracks1Better Believer3:062Whiskey Gin & Wine2:373Had Enuff2:564Big Sur Sky2:455House of the Setting Sun3:216Monsters On My Block3:057New Wave Rodeo3:208Gimme Gimme2:489Jackie-O2:1810Soaking Up the Sun3:1811Face in the Crowd2:3712Midnight Doctor (Mercury Comet)3:25 and would release in June, before being delayed indefinitely. Much like "Blinding Lights", its initial cover art received backlash for its use of AI. In March 2026, the album was finally announced to be releasing on August 12, 2026. On June 10, 2026, they released "Better Believer×Better Believer10 June 2026 · SingleSpotifyYouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 1 track1Better Believer3:07" as the lead single for the album.

Musical style

Earlier in their career, Smash Mouth was part of the ska punk scene. After the success of their single, "Walkin' on the Sun", the band began including more elements of psychedelic pop and other retro styles of the 1960s in their compositions. They would ultimately come to be known as a pop rock, power pop and alternative rock band, despite still retaining some elements of their ska and reggae roots.