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* ''[=~mAntras~=]'' (2024)

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* ''Truant'' (2003)

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* ''Truant'' ''[=TruANT=]'' (2003)


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* ''[=~mAntras~=]'' (2024)
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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars guitars. In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.
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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars,In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars,In guitars In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars.
In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.

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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars.
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In addition, one of the moviegoers (whom is even dressed like Violet Beauregarde) turns into a blueberry.
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* LeadBassist: Former bassist Tye Zamora, known not only for being skilled technically, but also because of his stage presence, and that he was the one making the Michael Jackson-noises in ''Smooth Criminal''.
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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies and ShoutOuts, including an obligatory one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]" and several to Music/BillieJean

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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies and ShoutOuts, {{Shout Out}}s, including an obligatory one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]" and several to Music/BillieJean

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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies, including an obligatory one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]".

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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies, parodies and ShoutOuts, including an obligatory one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]".Thriller]]" and several to Music/BillieJean



* ShoutOut: "Movies" contains multiple vignettes played out by the band including sequences from:
** ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' - the band plays the Ghostbusters.
** ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory'' - they dress as Oompa-Loompas
** ''Film/TheKarateKid'' - the lead singer plays Daniel while the other band members play Cobra Kai members and Creator/PatMorita makes a cameo appearance as Mr Miyagi.
** ''Film/EdwardScissorhands'' - the drummer plays Edward while the rest of the band "play" bushes in the shape of instruments.

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"Movies" contains multiple vignettes played out by the band including sequences from:
** *** ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' - the band plays the Ghostbusters.
** *** ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory'' - they dress as Oompa-Loompas
** *** ''Film/TheKarateKid'' - the lead singer plays Daniel while the other band members play Cobra Kai members and Creator/PatMorita makes a cameo appearance as Mr Miyagi.
** *** ''Film/EdwardScissorhands'' - the drummer plays Edward while the rest of the band "play" bushes in the shape of instruments.instruments.
** "Smooth Criminal" has several shout outs to different iconic music video moments from Music/MichaelJackson, specifically the lean from "Smooth Criminal", the freeze frame and light-up floors from "Music/BillieJean", and the dance from ''Music/MichaelJacksonsThriller''.
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* BreakUpSong: "Movies", as indicated by the choice verse atop this page.
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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Generally 5-7, with their softer songs being 3-4.
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* CharlieAndTheChocolateParody: In the video for ''Movies'', the gang dress as Oompa Loompas and play lollipop guitars.
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Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band that formed in Riverside, California in 1996, best known for their cover of the Music/MichaelJackson song "Smooth Criminal". Although initially grouped in with the nu metal movement of the late 90s and early 2000s, the band's sound also crosses over into other genres, such as alternative rock, alternative metal, punk rock, post-grunge and pop punk. The band's influences include Music/{{Primus}} and Music/FaithNoMore.

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Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band that formed in Riverside, California in 1996, best known for their cover of the Music/MichaelJackson song "Smooth Criminal". Although initially grouped in with the nu metal movement of the late 90s and early 2000s, the band's sound also crosses over into other genres, such as alternative rock, alternative metal, punk rock, post-grunge post-grunge, pop punk and pop punk.even Latin. The band's influences include Music/{{Primus}} and Music/FaithNoMore.



* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies, including one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]".

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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies, including an obligatory one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]".

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* CoverVersion: Alien Ant Farm has the dubious distinction of being a one-hit wonder whose hit was not their own song, but a cover of Music/MichaelJackson's "Smooth Criminal". It was originally hidden on the album using synonyms: "Slick Thief".

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* CoverVersion: Alien Ant Farm has the dubious distinction of being a one-hit wonder whose hit was not their own song, but a cover of Music/MichaelJackson's "Smooth Criminal". It was originally hidden on the their debut album using synonyms: "Slick Thief".


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* NonIndicativeName: Neither ''Greatest Hits'' nor ''[=ANThology=]'' are compilation albums, despite the titles.

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* AffectionateParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal" has many Music/MichaelJackson parodies, including one for "[[MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody Thriller]]".



* CoverVersion: Alien Ant Farm has the dubious distinction of being a one-hit wonder whose hit was not their own song, but a cover of Music/MichaelJackson's "Smooth Criminal".
* MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal", naturally, amid a number of other Music/MichaelJackson parodies.

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* CoverVersion: Alien Ant Farm has the dubious distinction of being a one-hit wonder whose hit was not their own song, but a cover of Music/MichaelJackson's "Smooth Criminal".
* MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal", naturally, amid a number of other Music/MichaelJackson parodies.
Criminal". It was originally hidden on the album using synonyms: "Slick Thief".
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** ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}}'' - the band plays the Ghostbusters.

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** ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}}'' ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' - the band plays the Ghostbusters.
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* ShoutOut: "Movie" contains multiple vignettes played out by the band including sequences from:

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* ShoutOut: "Movie" "Movies" contains multiple vignettes played out by the band including sequences from:
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->''I want you to be free,\\
Don't worry about me,\\
And just like the movies,\\
We play out our last scene...''
-->"Movies"
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** ''Film/TheKarateKid'' - the lead singer plays Daniel while the other band members play Cobra Kai members and Creator/PatMiyagi makes a cameo.

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** ''Film/TheKarateKid'' - the lead singer plays Daniel while the other band members play Cobra Kai members and Creator/PatMiyagi Creator/PatMorita makes a cameo.cameo appearance as Mr Miyagi.
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* NuMetal: One of the original bands in this genre, played at the height of its popularity.

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* NuMetal: One of the original bands in this genre, played at the height of its popularity.popularity.
* ShoutOut: "Movie" contains multiple vignettes played out by the band including sequences from:
** ''Film/{{Ghostbusters}}'' - the band plays the Ghostbusters.
** ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory'' - they dress as Oompa-Loompas
** ''Film/TheKarateKid'' - the lead singer plays Daniel while the other band members play Cobra Kai members and Creator/PatMiyagi makes a cameo.
** ''Film/EdwardScissorhands'' - the drummer plays Edward while the rest of the band "play" bushes in the shape of instruments.
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* ''Greatest Hits''
* ''[=ANThology=]''
* ''Truant''
* ''Up in the Attic''
* ''Always and Forever''

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* ''Greatest Hits''
Hits'' (1999)
* ''[=ANThology=]''
''[=ANThology=]'' (2001)
* ''Truant''
''Truant'' (2003)
* ''Up in the Attic''
Attic'' (2006)
* ''Always and Forever''Forever'' (2015)
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* BlackSheepHit: Listeners who first heard of the band via "Smooth Criminal" were deeply confused by the rest of their discography.



* NuMetal: One of the original bands in this genre, played at the height of its popularity.
* OneHitWonder: Despite all their best efforts to the contrary, "Smooth Criminal" remains the band's only real hit.

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* NuMetal: One of the original bands in this genre, played at the height of its popularity.
* OneHitWonder: Despite all their best efforts to the contrary, "Smooth Criminal" remains the band's only real hit.
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* MohsScaleOfRockAndMetalHardness: Generally 5-7, with their softer songs being 3-4.
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Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band that formed in Riverside, California in 1996, best known for their cover of the Music/MichaelJackson song "Smooth Criminal". Although initially grouped in with the nu metal movement of the late 90s and early 2000s, the band's sound also crosses over into other genres, such as alternative rock, alternative metal, punk rock, post-grunge and pop punk. The band's influences include Music/{{Primus}} and Music/FaithNoMore.

!!Members:
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* Dryden Mitchell: lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (1996-present)
* Mike Cosgrove: drums, percussion (1996-present)
* Terry Corso: lead guitar, backing vocals (1996-2003, 2008-present)
* Tim Peugh: bass guitar, backing vocals (2014-present)

[[AC:Former]]
* Joe Hill: guitar, backing vocals (2004-2008, 2012)
* Alex Barreto: bass guitar (2006-2008)
* Tye Zamora: bass guitar, keyboards, piano, Kalimba, percussion, backing vocals (1996-2006, 2008-2014)

[[AC:Touring Musicians]]
* Victor Camancho: guitar (2003)
* Michael Anaya: guitar, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals (2014-present)

!!Discography:
* ''Greatest Hits''
* ''[=ANThology=]''
* ''Truant''
* ''Up in the Attic''
* ''Always and Forever''
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!!Tropes associated with Alien Ant Farm:
* AlternativeMetal: Their first album fell into this category, though their later material edged more into alternative rock.
* BlackSheepHit: Listeners who first heard of the band via "Smooth Criminal" were deeply confused by the rest of their discography.
* CarefulWithThatAxe: Their cover of "Smooth Criminal" starts off with a full-volume scream to make sure the listener is paying attention.
* CoverVersion: Alien Ant Farm has the dubious distinction of being a one-hit wonder whose hit was not their own song, but a cover of Music/MichaelJackson's "Smooth Criminal".
* MichaelJacksonsThrillerParody: The music video for "Smooth Criminal", naturally, amid a number of other Music/MichaelJackson parodies.
* NuMetal: One of the original bands in this genre, played at the height of its popularity.
* OneHitWonder: Despite all their best efforts to the contrary, "Smooth Criminal" remains the band's only real hit.

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