Hefty Fine | ||||
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Studio album by Bloodhound Gang | ||||
Released | September 27, 2005 | |||
Recorded | 2001-2004 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, punk rock, rap rock, comedy rock, dance rock | |||
Length | 40:07 | |||
Label |
Geffen B0005284-02 |
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Producer | Jimmy Pop | |||
Bloodhound Gang chronology | ||||
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Singles from Hefty Fine | ||||
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Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 28/100 |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Allmusic | |
Billboard | (unfavorable) |
Blender | |
Hot Press | 0/5 |
IGN | 3.5/10 |
Music Emissions | |
Playlouder | |
PopMatters | 2/10 |
Rolling Stone |
Hefty Fine is the fourth studio album by American alternative rock band Bloodhound Gang, released on September 27, 2005. Produced by Jimmy Pop, it was Bloodhound Gang's third release on Geffen Records following the band's smash hit Hooray for Boobies which managed to sell over one million copies in the United States and the European Union. It is also the band's last album with original guitarist Lüpüs Thünder and the only album with drummer Willie the New Guy - they were replaced in 2008 and 2006 by A members Daniel P. Carter and Adam Perry respectively. Compared to other Bloodhound Gang albums, the musical style of Hefty Fine features a more prominent industrial-rapcore feel, with an electronica texture. The album contains prominent rap metal guitar riffs, electronic instruments, and heavy emphasis on scatological humor.
The album received poor reviews and holds the dubious accolade of having received the second worst review on review aggregator website Metacritic. Despite the critical back-lash, the album sold well, particularly in Europe, where it debuted in the top ten in Austria, the Netherlands, and Germany. In the US, the album peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200.
Three singles were released from the album including "Foxtrot Uniform Charlie Kilo", "Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss Uhn Tiss", and "No Hard Feelings". The album's first two singles were minor hits, the former charting on six charts, and the latter charting on four.