Libido is the fourth album from Buck-O-Nine and was originally released in 1999 on TVT Records. The album marks a slight musical departure for the band, as they expanded their musical style slightly to include more rock and pop influence. Overall, however, the album remains rooted in the band's traditional style of ska, punk rock and reggae influences. Libido features Philadelphia drummer Chuck Treece, who was brought on board for pre-production and recording sessions, while the band auditioned drummers to replace original drummer Steve Bauer.
The idea for the album cover was taken from an old magazine advertisement from the 1970s. The photo featured a stereotypical 1970s playboy-type staring over his shoulder at the girl in the bikini. The band was unable to secure a release to use the original photo, so instead they re-created it on the shores of Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA – not far from the location where the "My Town" video was filmed.
He wants to cross the ocean,
No matter what it takes
They say over there
Is where the dreams are made
There he won't have to work as hard
Can make loads of money no matter who you are
Over there he lived a good life
They say everything's so much easier
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?
To tear us apart... who we are
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?
To tell me that I can't stay
She wants to cross the ocean
No matter what it takes
They say over there is where the beautiful things are made
There she won't have to work as hard
They say you can make loads of money become a movie star
Over there she'll live the fine life
And people will treat you so much better
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?
To tear us apart... who we are
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?
To tell me that I can't stay
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?
To tear us apart... who we are
Who are they?
To separate what God gave
Who are they?