Silverfish - Fuckin Drivin Or What

gentoo

Review by Giuseppe

Album Review: Fuckin Drivin Or What by Silverfish (1991) Released in 1991 under Creation Records, Fuckin Drivin Or What is a raw, unapologetic dive into the chaotic energy of UK rock. This album sits at the intersection of Rock & Roll, Punk, Alternative/Indie Rock, and Alternative Pop/Rock—a genre cocktail that makes it hard to pin down but impossible to ignore. Produced by John Wills and the band itself, with engineering credits to Adrian Zolotchin, Ian David Clarke, and Wills again, the sound feels both polished and messy—like a well-oiled machine with grit under its hood. One track that sticks out is "Big Bad Baby Pig Squeal." It’s not just the title that grabs you; it’s the relentless guitar riffs and pounding drums that feel like they’re daring you to look away. The vocals have this snarling edge, almost as if the singer’s got something to prove—and maybe he does. There’s no overthinking here, just pure attitude wrapped up in three minutes of sonic chaos. You remember this one because it doesn’t try too hard to be clever—it just hits you where it counts. Then there’s "Puppy Truck," which takes things down a notch but still keeps the intensity alive. The bassline grooves along like it owns the place, while the lyrics bounce between cryptic and oddly relatable. It’s catchy without being saccharine, the kind of song you hum later without realizing why. If "Big Bad Baby Pig Squeal" is the loud neighbor yelling at 3 AM, "Puppy Truck" is the quiet guy in the corner who’s secretly plotting world domination—or at least your attention. What makes Fuckin Drivin Or What stand out isn’t just its blend of styles or even its memorable tracks. It’s the way it captures a moment in time when rock music was less about perfection and more about raw emotion. Listening to it now feels like finding an old mixtape in the back of a drawer—you can hear the fingerprints all over it, for better or worse. Oddly enough, the thing I keep coming back to isn’t any single lyric or riff. It’s how unbothered the whole thing feels, like Silverfish didn’t care if anyone liked it—they were gonna make it anyway. And honestly? That’s kinda refreshing.

Table of Contents

Download

Filename: silverfish-fuckin-drivin-or-what.zip
  • MP3 size: 9 mb
  • FLAC size: 137.7 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Texas Tea2:33
Big Bad Baby Pig Squeal2:51
Puppy Truck3:54

Catalog Numbers

CRESCD 113

Labels

Creation Records

Listen online

  • kuunnella verkossa
  • ascolta in linea
  • ouvir online
  • online luisteren
  • écouter en ligne
  • lytte på nettet
  • lyssna på nätet
  • online anhören
  • escuchar en línea

Formats

  • CD
  • Maxi-Single

Credits

RoleCredit
EngineerAdrian Zolotchin, Ian David Clarke, John Wills
ProducerJohn Wills, Silverfish

Notes

  • Recorded and mixed at Falconer Studios, Kentish Town, London April 4th-8th 1991.
  • Track sequence suggested by the text on back of cardstock sleeve is not the disc's actual song order.

About Silverfish

Defunct noise rock band from UK, which existed in the early 90s and whose most famous member was . L.F. Rankine - Vocals/Feedback/General Bitching Fuzz - Guitars/Feedback/Snoring/Guitar Trumpet Chris P. - Bass Noises Stuart - Drums

Members

  • Lesley Rankine
  • Stuart Watson
  • Chris Powforth
  • Andrew \"Fuzz\" Duprey

Interesting fact about Album

Here's something cool: The album *Fuckin Drivin Or What* by Silverfish is a hidden gem from the UK rock scene in 1991. It’s got this raw, edgy vibe blending Rock & Roll, Punk, and Indie Rock. Fun fact—three different engineers worked on it, including John Wills, who also co-produced it with the band. Oh, and check out the track "Big Bad Baby Pig Squeal." Catchy, right?