The Aquabats

The Aquabats are a classification-defying band from Southern California. They are known for their humorous lyrics and outrageous live shows, during which the band is often attacked by supervillains onstage. The band's later albums have moved far beyond their ska roots and have branched into many musical genres, including a large electronic influence. This shift is so great that most agree the band can be no longer be classified as ska. Notable influences upon the Aquabats are Devo, Oingo Boingo, Madness, Peter Tosh, and The Skatalites.

Band mythology

The Aquabats have an extensive backstory concerning their origin. According to the story, the band used to live in an idyllic country known as "Aquabania." Suddenly, Aquabania was attacked by Space Monster 'M', who is a powerful villain, forcing the group to flee their home and take to the ocean in a hollowed-out log. They finally landed in California, where they were taken in by the kind Professor, who proceeded to use chemicals to give the band their powers. The band decided to use their musical powers to take over the world and defeat Space Monster 'M'. To this day, the band continues to be attacked by various villains and ne'er-do-wells, some of which are listed below:

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• Powdered Milk Man
• The Sandfleas
• The Silver Skull
• The Floating Eye of Death
• Cyclopsis
• Gas Face
• Grungor
• Weedy, the Broccoli-Bee
• The Werecrip
• Kitty Litter
• Toxic Waste Man
• Russian Hackers
• Cobra Man
• Android Dolphin
• The Lab Rabbit
• Clowny Clown Clown
• The Cosmic Gisler
• Pink Tusk
• Mant
• Pumpkkin Face
• The White Buffalo
• Armani Ape
• Forrest Craig
• The Ska Boss