Five Iron Frenzy

The Profile

Five Iron Frenzy is an American ska punk band from Denver, Colorado, formed in 1995. Part of the third-wave ska movement, they’re known for horn-driven, high-energy songs, humorous and socially aware lyrics, and an openly Christian perspective. They disbanded in 2003 and reunited in 2011, releasing Engine of a Million Plots (2013) and Until This Shakes Apart (2021).

Formed: 1995, Denver, Colorado, USA; Genres: ska punk, Christian ska, third-wave ska; Active: 1995–2003, 2011–present; Notable releases include Upbeats and Beatdowns (1996), Our Newest Album Ever! (1997), All the Hype That Money Can Buy (2000), Five Iron Frenzy 2: Electric Boogaloo (2001), The End Is Near/Here (2003–2004), Engine of a Million Plots (2013), Until This Shakes Apart (2021).

Our lone review spotlights The End Is Here: upbeat, horn-driven ska-punk with Christian-themed lyrics and big melodies. The reviewer compares FIF to Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake, calling this their “perfect record.” It notes the group’s breakup announcement tied to the album’s title and mentions the pre-release as The End Is Near.