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<title>Sublime</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:38:11 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Mixing an aggressive blend of thrash punk ethos with ska and dub reggae rhythms, Sublime were one of the biggest names in the late '90s ska revival. Unlike others of their ilk, they paid more attention to the latter than the former.]]></description>
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<title>No Doubt</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:24:59 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Surfing high on the Ska Punk wave which raged in the 1990s, No Doubt found their ticket to ride in a watered-down, polished combination of 3rd Wave Ska and punk-pop. With success on the horizon, they quickly moved into more radio-friendly pop territory, launching a career that moved beyond alternative music festivals. As image-perfect as Disneyland, which sat in their backyard, No Doubt embraced a sound and look that countered the aggressive and raw aspects of grunge and punk. What little ska sound they had became buried under tightly crafted new wave currents. The group's appeal skyrocketed with the attention-grabbing centerpiece and vocalist, Gwen Stefani. In both sound and image, Stefani stood out like a forest fire in a snowstorm. Her lofty voice soared over easily digestible, bouncy guitars and took front stage both aurally and visually. Stefani went on to worldwide fame after the band went on hiatus in 2003.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Smash Mouth</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:54:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The first in a growing number of bands to eschew the traditionally accepted route to success via radio airplay and just go for the gusto with TV endorsements, Smash Mouth represent the new breed of media-savvy rock groups. By boiling down the elements of whatever styles seem to be the taste of the week and throwing a -pop ska beat behind it, they've ensured themselves a perpetual spot in the market. With the unforgettably infectious 1997 one-shot "Walkin' on the Sun," a deliciously snide synthesis of garage abrasiveness and lounge-y groove, Smash Mouth got everybody singing in a British accent and playing air-keyboards for a while. Their next release was a VW commercial.]]></description>
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<title>Reel Big Fish</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:40:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Laid-back horns creep up on thick, reggae-rooted bass lines, leading up to a manic explosion of wild Ska fun. Racing vocals and skankin' guitars have a sound close to the heart of more traditional Ska, but Reel Big Fish shake things up enough to keep the kids dancing like dogs under a full moon.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>The Mighty Mighty Bosstones</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:52:17 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With a voice like a bulldog with throat cancer, Dicky Barrett and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones keep the roof raised with their tight blend of Boston-based Punk and Ska a la the Specials. Formed in 1985 and making their first recorded debut in 1989, the Bosstones (as they are informally called) were on the Third Wave Ska scene way early. They helped to shape the now wildly popular genre, Ska-Punk. Though they tone down once in a while to take on a more traditional, more subdued Ska style, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones mostly live up to (and beyond) their name and crunch through some serious Hardcore. Even when they're pushing up the pulse of their sound, the Bosstones never sacrifice the horn-rich Ska aspect of the band. Instead, the horn and the up-down guitar sound picks up both the pace and feet -- and sets the kids dancing.]]></description>
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<title>Less Than Jake</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:42:41 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Combine the irresistibly catchy melodies of Punk-Pop with ska beats played at warp speed and a robust section of squealing horns, and you've got Less Than Jake. The mishmash of styles blends unexpectedly well, emerging as a danceable hybrid with a little something for everyone, from punkers to porkpie-wearing rudies.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Goldfinger</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:18:42 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Another band composed of Ska and Punk fans who couldn't bear to settle on just one genre. Goldfinger spin out slick, 100% horn-free music that's actually closer to Green Day than the Skatalites -- or even the Specials for that matter. Their catchy hooks and high-energy playing have helped them win the hearts of legions of contemporary Ska Punk and corporate rock fans everywhere.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Long Beach Dub Allstars</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:40:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Long Beach Ska lives on. Sublime's Eric and Bud continue the legacy with help from their friends, crafting easy jams and guitar-driven grooves augmented by percussion, saxophone, and spicy spurts of turntablism.
- Alex Henning]]></description>
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<title>Cherry Poppin' Daddies</title>
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<category>Swing Revival</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:50:53 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Since they starting performing in the Pacific Northwest during Nirvana's early '90s heyday, the Cherry Poppin' Daddies can't be accused of jumping on the Retro-Swing bandwagon. Like most of their peers, the Daddies mix Jump Blues, Rockabilly, and a dash of Ska with a big beat sound that complements the modern dance floor. Like the Stray Cats in the '80s, CPD create a new sound based on vintage ideas. Their compilation album <i>Zoot Suit Riot</i> stormed up the charts in 1998.
- Nick Dedina]]></description>
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<title>Save Ferris</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:17:59 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sounding like a No Doubt tribute band, Save Ferris soldered together Punk-Pop buoyancy and springy Ska beats and found themselves with a minor hit on their hands when they covered Dexy's Midnight Riders' "Come On Eileen." Vocalist Monique Powell sometimes mistakes herself for a seasoned chanteuse with comic results. One more thing to smile about in the general air of festivity surrounding the band.
- Chad Driscoll]]></description>
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<title>Five Iron Frenzy</title>
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<category>Christian Rock</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:11:25 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This Denver-based Punk band joined the ranks of Ska-lovin' skater kids back in 1997 with a smiley hybrid of horny rhythms, nerd-punk vocals and the occasional buzzing guitar. Their harmless brand of danceable party punk falls somewhere between Sublime's tattooed, tough-guy poses and No Doubt's declawed, radio-friendly bounce.
- Mike McGuirk]]></description>
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<title>The Aquabats</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:09:39 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Superhero Ska-Punk-Pop in action, ready to make the radio safe for wild and crazy music. With a zany look and an infectiously fun sound, these SoCal boys -- er, Superheroes -- take you on a maniacal carnival ride of poppy Ska Punk.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Dance Hall Crashers</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Spiraling out of the now-legendary Ska outfit Operation Ivy, DHC went for a considerably lighter sound from the beginning, eventually featuring twin female vocals and a bright, winning sensibility. Over the years the band has toyed with traditional Ska and harder rock influences, deepening their impact without sacrificing the contagious energy that is their trademark.
- Sarah Bardeen]]></description>
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<title>Mad Caddies</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:40:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Ska will never die, at least not as long as revivalists like Mad Caddies are around to resuscitate it when it looks as though it's about to falter. Of course, the more things stay the same, the more they change, and although they rely on a few standard codes of Ska -- up/down rhythms, horns galore, and beats that fall just left of center -- they also add a few new sounds such as raging guitars and hyperactive vocals.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Buck-O-Nine</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:25:28 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[This San Diego-based band received national recognition along with the rest of the Third Wave Ska phenomenon, but their sound more closely resembles traditional reggae at times. Very active horn section.]]></description>
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<title>Mustard Plug</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:34:17 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A kinder, gentler version of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, complete with a prominent horn section, flashy clothes and vivid, storytelling lyrics. The vocals explode in sing-along anthems, perfect to keep the college kids skanking.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Catch 22</title>
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<category>Pop Punk</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:07:49 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hyperactive, Ska-touched Punk-Pop sounds like Smash Mouth on speed. Machine gun snare work, catchy horns and burly guitars grab the reins and set off in pursuit of life-of-the-party status.]]></description>
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<title>The Slackers</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:07:03 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Having obviously spent a lot of time listening to older Ska, the Slackers have learned the value of a slow-groovin' skank beat. Unlike much of today's Ska, these guys rely on musicianship over loud guitars and hyperactive horns. Smoky, velvet vocals croon over deliberate rhythms.]]></description>
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<title>The Hippos</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:36:39 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Entering with ultra-heavy guitars, the Hippos' crunching Hardcore gives way to upbeat, catchy, horn-driven Ska. Guitars still sneak into songs and sometimes dominate, but overall their hearts ride the 3rd Wave of Ska.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Big D &amp; the Kids Table</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 2 Oct 2009 11:02:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Standard third wave Ska with a Punk rock influence and even a touch of jazz. They have a horn heavy sound, with the guitars sticking to a standard up/down Ska sound.
- Rosemary Pepper]]></description>
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<title>Voodoo Glow Skulls</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:02:37 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Southern California's Ska-Punk heroes bring a heavy helping of horns to their up-tempo skank sound. The vocals are gruff and rough, matching the heavy guitars. It's more of a sound you'd associate with many SoCal hardcore bands.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Suicide Machines</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:04:36 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Suicide Machines have earned one of the widest followings in Punk-Pop for good reason. Even without the benefit of horns, this winsome Detroit outfit puts together airtight Ska grooves that move crowds with mesmeric power. In a genre overpopulated with clones, the Suicide Machines stand out not only because they have a gift for hooks, but also because they dare to evolve. From the punchy stage-divers of <I>Destruction by Definition</I> (1996) to the thoughtful, polished pop of their self-titled 2000 release, this band challenges its fans to grow up with them, while never neglecting to make the process sound fun.
- Chad Driscoll]]></description>
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<title>Mike Pinto</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:52:42 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>The Pietasters</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:44:13 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Originally, Ska stars like Desmond Dekker and Laurel Aitken combined the Motown sound with Jamaican bluebeat rhythms and horns, more horns, and additional horns. Perhaps as an homage to these pioneers, the Pietasters have followed suit, mixing '60s R&B and Punk into their distinctive Ska sound that not only possesses the peppy, knee-jerk, circus-inspired rhythms of most 3rd Wave Ska, but which also leans towards the roots of the genre. The Pietasters allow one to either kick up their heels, or relax and sway to the more mellow tunes they have to offer -- after all, skankin' too quickly is tiring, not to mention the fact that you end up looking like an idiot running in place after awhile.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>The Toasters</title>
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<category>Ska Revival</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 09:06:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Noting that the 2-Tone movement had little impact on American music, the Toasters formed in 1982 to bring Ska -- which by that time had become a wildly popular music form in Britain -- to audiences on the other side of the Atlantic. Their sound is culled from Jamaican Ska of the '60s and its British offspring of the '80s, incorporating the same restless beats and robust horns as its predecessors. Founder Rob Hingley also created Moon Ska Records, which has become a highly successful label in the wake of the '90s Ska explosion.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Tim Armstrong</title>
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<category>Punk</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:03:57 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Perhaps best known as the driving force behind '90s punk mainstays Rancid, Tim Armstrong also played bass in Operation Ivy, the <i>other</i> seminal post-golden years punk rock band, and is the proprietor of Hellcat Records, which put out Joe Strummer's last few albums. In 1999, Armstrong launched a punkified hip-hop group, called the Transplants, and to date has released a trio of records with them. In the meantime, Armstrong has made appearances alongside all kinds of acts, from Gwen Stefani and Pink to such more seemingly suitable projects as Bad Religion and NOFX. In 2007, Armstrong released his first proper solo album, a good time reggae-punk record, called <i>A Poet's Life</i>.
- Mike McGuirk]]></description>
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<title>The Urge</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:40:18 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Supervillains</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:22:57 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>Skankin' Pickle</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 09:33:52 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Like taking a walk through a mall, or flipping through 500 channels on a big screen TV, Skankin' Pickle offer a myriad of pop culture references set to an upbeat, horn-heavy, Ska Punk soundtrack.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>The Gadjits</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Gadjits assemble above-par, traditionally-styled Ska more influenced by Rock Steady than by Punk. Vocals sound like Rancid -- too modern and punchy for the otherwise well-crafted, easy-going songs.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Planet Smashers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:50:48 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Without going off the Punk deep end with blaring, bombastic guitars or overly enthusiastic horn playing, Planet Smashers succeed in creating high energy, punchy Ska. Catchy rhythms float throughout this Canadian Ska-Punk outfit's music.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Can't Hang</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:36:19 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:18:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As the name implies, this band is essential listening for Ska fans with a taste for jazz, or jazz heads who like to skank. The idea is simple: take some classic jazz and R&B tunes and skank them up, with plenty of adventurous yet concise improvisation. And it works, thanks to some of New York's top Ska musicians. The result bears some similarities to the original Skatalites, who were jazz musicians themselves. Saxophonist Freddie Reiter, trombone Rick Faulkner and organist Cary Brown all contribute exuberant solos that veer between in-the-pocket R&B growls and Bop trickery. And Skatalites guitar player Devon James adds some visceral rock 'n' roll wail to the proceedings.
- Noah Enelow]]></description>
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<title>The Impossibles</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:06:34 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Sing-songy verses lead into cathartic shout-along choruses, and then shift back again. Singer sounds like he's in Weezer when he's being sweet, and like he's in Minor Threat when he's not.
- Tim Quirk]]></description>
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<title>Johnny Socko</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:51 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Johnny Socko are more than just a Ska band. They infuse bits of rock 'n' roll, Punk, Funk and even Polka -- anything to get the kids dancing. Their already tight horn section is further boosted with help from their quirky, yet solidly funky rhythm section.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Deal's Gone Bad</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:48 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Though they're making a solid stab at a traditional Ska sound, these boys' tongue-in-cheekiness and loungey underpinnings keep them from attaining that goal. Instead, they come off as a refreshing change to all those Ska Punk bands out there, moving slowly and steadily while bent on winning over mature Ska audiences.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Natalie Wouldn't</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:49:28 -0800</pubDate>
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<title>The Ziggens</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:04:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Combining the sea-soaked twang of Surf Rock with the bouncing beats of Ska and the speed of Punk, the Ziggens emerge with an eclectic, vigorous sound. They are real-life California boys with a sense of humor (they do a fierce cover of Judas Priest's "Breaking the Law"). When they do depart from instrumentals, the vocals are reminiscent of the Beach Boys' harmonies but with a gravelly edge. Think vintage but not stale, retro without the cheese.]]></description>
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<title>Blue Meanies</title>
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<category>Ska Punk</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:02:04 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hitching a ride on the '90s Ska Punk bandwagon, the Blue Meanies have emerged as one of the genre's most celebrated acts. The sound is tightly wound, alarmingly fast, and approaching '80s Hardcore Punk. In fact, there's little ska here, unless you look very close, and notice the horns that weave through the cranking guitars and the occasional mid-song, blue-beat breakdown.]]></description>
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<title>Two And A Half White Guys</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:51:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>King Django</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:11:12 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Jeff "King Django" Baker, who has played with more bands than you can name, including Murphy's Law, Skinnerbox, and the Stubborn All-Stars, outdoes himself by pairing traditional Jamaican Ska with -- get this -- not Punk, not Metal, but Klezmer! Be informed that the mix works extremely well, especially with Yiddish lyrics spread about to provide even more chutzpah. The album, by the way, includes a song titled (he couldn't help himself) "Ska Mitzvah."
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Mu330</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:08:14 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Using their horns as a Heavy Metal band would use guitars, Mu330 lay down seriously thick, dynamic, Metal-influenced Ska Punk.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>C24C</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 10:32:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>Bim Skala Bim</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:55 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the first American Ska Revival bands, Bim Skala Bim have been hitting the off beats since 1983. Their sound hinges on their energetic, catchy pop songwriting, and incorporates elements of Punk and New Wave without losing ties to the music's Jamaican roots.
- Noah Enelow]]></description>
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<title>Hipster Daddy-O and the Handgrenades</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:23:23 -0700</pubDate>
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<title>The Trojans</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:23:58 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Named for the label that started it all in Ska, the Trojans are British Ska lovers in the tradition of the Specials. They add kick to the music but still stop short of Punk, tinkering with the sound just enough to give it a spicier flavor without camouflauging the original taste.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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<title>Link 80</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:25:15 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Rock Steady Ska beat gives way to horn-driven Hardcore. The raspy vocals play jump rope with the rhythm, keeping the songs bouncing. The guitars take a backseat to the sped-up, yet still more traditional Ska style.
- Mark Murrmann]]></description>
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<title>Common Rider</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:28:24 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Featuring former Op Ivy lead singer Jesse Michaels, Dan Lumley of Screeching Weasel, and Mas Giorgini from Squirtgun, Common Rider melds Ska, Punk, Power Pop, and rap into surprisingly listenable, well-crafted music. Wry references to their punk predecessors ("Well I hear/London calling but I have no fear") are an added bonus for old-school punk fans.]]></description>
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<title>Let's Go Bowling</title>
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<category>3rd Wave Ska</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Feb 2009 14:43:51 -0800</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[With a punchy horn section, snappy barbershop-quartet harmonies, and infectious carnival-rock grooves, Let's Go Bowling are the ultimate party band for California rude boys and girls. Frenetic two-step grooves with party-down lyrics give way to jazzy horn solos, merry-go-round organ licks, and wailing guitar. This combination has made the band a key player in the Third Wave Ska of the 1990s.
- Noah Enelow]]></description>
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<title>Operation Ivy</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:42:50 -0700</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Before the deluge of acts who copied Operation Ivy's blueprints came along, and before the genre began tirelessly retreading its own tracks, the idea of mixing Ska and Punk into a coherent whole was a pretty novel concept. Sure, the Specials and their 2-Tone gang had started the process less than a decade before, but they had tempered Punk's frenetic energy by weighing it down with Ska's mellow beats; Operation Ivy did precisely the opposite, hiding Ska in a thorny bush of blasted riffs and coarse vocals. They minimized the horns and turned up the speed, relying almost wholly on amps and tossing the stand-up basses out the window and into the street. By the time most diehard fans of original Ska had stopped grumbling, Operation Ivy had already become kings of a genre that was spawning less inspired offspring faster than anyone could keep count.
- Kali Holloway]]></description>
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