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Wired All Wrong · 05:56 PM

Just found out about the band Yes Sir Boss and had to share. They recently released their first EP "Desperation State" and it is fantastic. Really great sound and a band worth watching out for.

Yes Sir Boss - Desperation State EP
Spotify Link: http://open.spotify.com/artist/7ywuDMqQw3shu3wYWcLvjc

Soundcloud Page:
http://soundcloud.com/diplomatsofsou...peration-state

You can listen to their song Never Know and a few samples on their MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/yessirbossmusic

Here's a short video introducing the band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hlkc...0&feature=plcp

Great acoustic version of Never Know
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7pLF...zFA&playnext=2

Wired All Wrong · (06-15-2012, 06:55 PM)

Reel Big Fish has a new album coming out called Candy Coated Fury and they recently released an album teaser and a new song that sounds pretty good. Check it out.

I Know You Too Well To Like You Anymore

Album Teaser

The Broken Ska Record · (06-15-2012, 07:04 PM)

I'm gonna see RBF, Big D and Suburban Legends next month. Haven't seen RBF since the Warped Tour in '02. So that'll be fun.

Wired All Wrong · (06-15-2012, 07:12 PM)

Originally Posted by The Broken Ska Record

I'm gonna see RBF, Big D and Suburban Legends next month. Haven't seen RBF since the Warped Tour in '02. So that'll be fun.

That does sound like a lot of fun. I haven't seen RBF since the late 90's. Hopefully they come around my area. It's been a while since I've seen any ska show. I really need to do something about that this summer.

The Broken Ska Record · (06-15-2012, 07:18 PM)

Yea, I'm not sure what the last ska show was that I went to; so this one is something I'm looking forward to. I wish that Goldfinger would play too, but it looks like they are touring until the 2nd of July and then nothing for the rest of the summer. :(

dvdjamm · (06-15-2012, 07:27 PM)

Originally Posted by Wired All Wrong

Nothing wrong with RBF. They did the whole rock star/party ska thing perfectly. Their live shows are really great too.

To make one more band suggestion. Every ska fan should listen to The Moon Invaders. Their newest album "The Fine Line" came out last year and I just can't get enough of it. Check it out.

The Moon Invaders - The Fine Line

Pick Up The Pieces
Bet Your Bottom Dollar
Different Strokes For Different Folks

Can't Keep A Good Man Down - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KfcK...eature=related

City of Fire - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUN3t...eature=related

Thanks to Wired All Wrong for the knowledge on the Moon Invaders...Hell,thanks to everyone in this thread!

Wired All Wrong · 07:44 PM

Happy to see your liking The Moon Invaders. Love that band. They have such a great sound.

Another band/album that I've been hooked on lately that I can't recommend enough is Whiskey Avengers. Their newest album Dead Man Rockin' is so good. Give it a listen.

Whiskey Avengers - Dead Man Rockin' (2011)
Ska/Rock/Soul

Spotify Link: http://open.spotify.com/album/1PSeCJ7Hn6ycYmiwU9ukfx

Bandcamp Page: http://whiskeyavengers.bandcamp.com/...ead-man-rockin

Whiskey Avengers - Feel Anything
Whiskey Avengers - Uncle Sam

dvdjamm · (06-15-2012, 08:13 PM)

I decided to do a Artist Radio Station on Spotify based on Reel Big Fish...this is the 1st 10 songs that played

Sell Out - Reel Big Fish
The Rascal King - The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Last Fight - Bullet For My Valentine
Before I Forget - Slipknot
Higher - Creed (skipped)
Time Bomb - Rancid
Montezuma - Fleet Foxes
Buddy Holly -Weezer
Come On Elieen - Save Ferris
Drive - Incubus

I think Spotify still has some work to do,lol

Wired All Wrong · (06-15-2012, 08:31 PM)

Haha, some of those are WAY off. I've noticed the Related Artist tab suggestions are getting a little better, but you'll still come across bands on that tab and wonder how the hell it is in anyway related to what you're listening to.

Wired All Wrong · (06-22-2012, 12:08 AM)

Here's a new band to check out. The Pomps, featuring members of the Have Nots, Void Union and The Sterns, just released their first album "Top of the Pomps" this past March. Really good album. Check it out, it's only $5 on Bandcamp or just take a listen.

The Pomps - Top of the Pomps

Bandcamp Page: http://thepomps.bandcamp.com/

cajunator · (06-22-2012, 12:10 AM)

I have a Pandora station dedicated to SKa. Listen to it on the way home from work sometimes. Good shit.

Wired All Wrong · (07-02-2012, 06:21 PM)

Here's a new band/album to check out. The self-titled EP by The Forthrights. I've been waiting for an album from these guys for a while now. Great album that had lots of a great people in ska working on it such as Vic Ruggiero, Chris Murray and King Django. Definitely recommend checking this one out.

Bandcamp Link: http://theforthrights.bandcamp.com/a...he-forthrights

Colonel Mustard · (07-03-2012, 12:07 AM)

My contribution to this thread:

Big D and the Kids Table - LAX

Potshot - Islands (For J-ska fans.)

And one of my favorites, Bomb The Music Industry

Crantius_Colto · (07-05-2012, 09:42 PM)

Apparently Slow Gherkin has only been mentioned as an aside. Great band, great songs and this is the best of them all: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWoNXifauyk.

Also, my favourite Ska Para track, Lightning Sword: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WStvCA6E2sg

Nice thread, btw.

Wired All Wrong · (08-01-2012, 12:14 AM)

The new Reel Big Fish album is out. Checking it out right now and it's pretty good so far. Check it out.

Spotify Link: http://open.spotify.com/album/72eMAJyqlTHKt8onRAZPVO

Here's a couple more albums that came out very recently. Definitely give these a listen.

Jimmy Cliff - Rebirth (Reggae/Ska)

Spotify Link: http://open.spotify.com/album/1WztlPbmhfAOqYtD81SaKR

Danny Rebel & The KGB - Blastoff (Ska/Reggae/Soul)

Spotify Link: http://open.spotify.com/album/7yDDffwf5aGC2VNPq3b7ra

SystemShock2 · (08-01-2012, 12:51 AM)

What's up, there's some really good ska out there. Here are some of my recs.

First Wave/Reggae

Skatalites - Lucky Seven
Toots and the Maytals - Fever

2-Tone only really listened to the Specials although Madness and The (English) Beat I hear pop up pretty often

the Specials - Too Much Too Young
the Specials - Nite Club

Third Wave

Fishbone - Question of Life
the Slackers - Have the Time

Also just gonna post this picture cuz it's essential ska listening and hasn't been mentioned too much:

Tedesco! · (08-01-2012, 01:11 AM)

This album is really hit and miss. On one hand some of this record harkens back to some old school ska, but the rest is ruined by a ton of songs bemoaning women and bad relationships. I would like to see a RBF record that didn't have any songs about bad relationships, but alas I don't think AB has it in him.

Sklorenz · 01:25 AM

Oh wow, did that RBF album just come out today? I just looked 'em on spotify today to listen to a few tracks for the first time in years and decided to check out that album as well (hadn't heard anything about it... also hadn't heard anything from them since Cheer Up). Didn't really care for what I listened to of the new album, but I've always thought RBF was hit and miss. Really not too fond at all of that overly poppy third wave sound, though (can't stand Suburban Legends, it goes too far for me). RBF has always had a lot of songs I like, though.

Edit: Oh yeah, this thread reminds me that I've still got to check the album Big D's last two albums. Gonna do that now. Really fell off of the train around 08/09.

Originally Posted by rudieboy77

What is this ska stuff y'all speak of?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5JHGi0awgc

Holy cow, thanks for that man. I had not heard this song in a very long time

rudieboy77 · (08-01-2012, 01:20 AM)

What is this ska stuff y'all speak of?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5JHGi0awgc

Grassclipper · (08-01-2012, 01:43 AM)

Just gotta give a mention to Ska-P. A spanish ska-punk band. I barely understand a word but damn if it isn't really good. Gonna post a couple of songs from what I gather is their second album, El Vals Del Obrero.

El Gato Lopez
Sexo Y Religion
And probably their most famous song. Cannabis

JLG- · (08-01-2012, 02:00 AM)

Tim Armstrong's solo album was awesome.

Into Action
Hold On

SystemShock2 · (08-01-2012, 02:11 AM)

Originally Posted by rudieboy77

What is this ska stuff y'all speak of?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5JHGi0awgc

worddd. and here's the other classic
Desmond Dekker - Shanty Town
not the biggest fan of Dekker, but these two songs are great.

nice name btw.

Sklorenz · (08-01-2012, 02:18 AM)

Originally Posted by Grassclipper

Just gotta give a mention to Ska-P. A spanish ska-punk band. I barely understand a word but damn if it isn't really good. Gonna post a couple of songs from what I gather is their second album, El Vals Del Obrero.

Lots of good Spanish ska. I always thought this was sort of strange, as I've never been too plugged into any other Spanish music, and I've been into plenty of other niche genres. I'm not sure why there was such a fair bit of Spanish ska that seeped into the NA scene.

ELAMOR · (08-01-2012, 02:25 AM)

Originally Posted by Luixfern

What you know bout that down south ska?!

http://youtu.be/pHTC4rsEqlg

Wired All Wrong · (08-01-2012, 02:58 AM)

I really need to listen to more non-english ska. There's tons a awesome stuff out there I know nothing about. Here's a few bands I've heard that I liked.

Desorden Público - Venezuela
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO1T_oXBE4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWEk...feature=relmfu

Vallanzaska - Italy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x1i9hhyh6k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFhg8JCiIjw

Mad Heads XL - Ukraine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iljrBXkoLo

Wired All Wrong · (01-15-2013, 06:35 PM)

Haven't posted anything here in a while, so here's a few newer albums to check out.

Obi Fernandez - Confessions, Waves & The Garden State
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/0aLEWr57Qq09ChVii0x9jv

Smooth Beans - Keep Talking
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/4pT6E6kd8dkS8oznArWNGJ

Soul Radics - Down The Hall
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/artist/7zrizMCQuJg2L3U1sQbl8u
Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/soulradics

Less Than Jake - Greetings and Salutations
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/7uUyVnjKUdWVK6vK4HKb9E

Firebug - Outra Coisa (I think this one is from 2010 actuall, but whatever. Great album)
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/79Z1NkI9rD3eq55VT4LEoz

Madness - Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/0P4y7gUM4otgBHfWDIRDFN

Leo and the Lineup - Leo and the Lineup
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/5NipxPAgHub1lnkFP3KWJz

The Fundamentals - Get Alright
Spotify: http://open.spotify.com/album/6zmsRhY8adD8b3yHQGUwQL

Haemolacria · (01-15-2013, 06:40 PM)

Originally Posted by SystemShock2

Also just gonna post this picture cuz it's essential ska listening and hasn't been mentioned too much:

My man.

Cipherr · (01-15-2013, 06:46 PM)

This sort of music reminds me of the sound of No Doubt strangely. Cannot explain it, but it does.

Lucario · (01-15-2013, 06:48 PM)

Originally Posted by SystemShock2

Also just gonna post this picture cuz it's essential ska listening and hasn't been mentioned too much:

Aaaand there's the album that got me into ska!

Sup ska-gaf. You're all I ever listen to anymore and I think I need help.

soultron · (01-15-2013, 06:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Cipherr

This sort of music reminds me of the sound of No Doubt strangely. Cannot explain it, but it does.

Should be the other way around, really.

Wired All Wrong · (01-15-2013, 06:53 PM)

Originally Posted by Cipherr

This sort of music reminds me of the sound of No Doubt strangely. Cannot explain it, but it does.

Probably because No Doubt used to be a ska band :P

Also, soultron, what the hell happened to The Expos? I just listened to their new album Lake House and I was massively disappointed :( I saw they had a new album and was so excited and then hear there's no ska to be found.

soultron · (01-15-2013, 06:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Wired All Wrong

Probably because No Doubt used to be a ska band :P

Also, soultron, what the hell happened to The Expos? I just listened to their new album Lake House and I was massively disappointed :( I saw they had a new album and was so excited and then hear there's no ska to be found.

I didn't mention it at the time because I was trying to wash my brain of it. :c

It feels like an extremely weak reaction to things like Mumford & Sons. I mean, The Expos were kind of transitioning away from reggae-ish stuff for a long time (even Blackwater is evidence of that) but I never expected such a quick and clean break as Lake House.

It's boring. :c

Cipherr · (01-15-2013, 06:59 PM)

Originally Posted by soultron

Should be the other way around, really.

Originally Posted by Wired All Wrong

Probably because No Doubt used to be a ska band :P

Damn thats actually really interesting. I didn't know that.

Soka · (01-15-2013, 07:00 PM)

Could have sworn this topic was about people listening to me.

Wired All Wrong · 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by soultron

I didn't mention it at the time because I was trying to wash my brain of it. :c

It feels like an extremely weak reaction to things like Mumford & Sons. I mean, The Expos were kind of transitioning away from reggae-ish stuff for a long time (even Blackwater is evidence of that) but I never expected such a quick and clean break as Lake House.

It's boring. :c

Bummer to hear. Blackwater has such a great sound. I guess I can see how they were moving away from ska/reggae though by not having horns anymore, but it didn't seem like they were going to completely change like this. They had a really unique sound in a genre that needs it and to play this boring crap sucks so much. It sounds like they became worse musicians and vocalists on the new album too. What a waste.

I listened to Lake House for the first time last night so the hurt is still fresh.

kamie · (01-15-2013, 07:29 PM)

Can someone recommend me some ska-punk/core(or whatever the genre is called)bands?

Something like this:

Streetlight Manifesto - We Will Fall Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOqenYis1iQ

Talco - Danza dell'Autunno Rosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgcaZCLJFk

The Bandgeek Mafia - With Me Tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSs0-uHjTY

Destination Anywhere - How You Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liSHyRMPSuc

apocalidiot · (01-15-2013, 07:34 PM)

Originally Posted by kamie

Can someone recommend me some ska-punk/core(or whatever the genre is called)bands?

Something like this:

Streetlight Manifesto - We Will Fall Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOqenYis1iQ

Talco - Danza dell'Autunno Rosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgcaZCLJFk

The Bandgeek Mafia - With Me Tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSs0-uHjTY

Destination Anywhere - How You Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liSHyRMPSuc

Just listen to Operation Ivy man, it'll be all good

Pejo · (01-15-2013, 07:44 PM)

Man i had no idea there was a Ska thread. Subscribing so hard. For a second I thought Gaf only listened to Indy hipster junk and ambient electronica.

I have to look over the whole thing when i get home, but I'm hoping it's been covered that Streetlight Manifesto's album should be out this month, and I hope to goodness somebody has linked old RX Bandits, Mephiskapheles, and just a dab of MU330

Wired All Wrong · 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by kamie

Can someone recommend me some ska-punk/core(or whatever the genre is called)bands?

Something like this:

Streetlight Manifesto - We Will Fall Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOqenYis1iQ

Talco - Danza dell'Autunno Rosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgcaZCLJFk

The Bandgeek Mafia - With Me Tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSs0-uHjTY

Destination Anywhere - How You Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liSHyRMPSuc

The JB Conspiracy
HB Surround Sound
Have Nots
Chase Long Beach
The Upgrades
Suicide Machines
Star Fucking Hipsters
New Riot
We Are The Union
Chewing On Tinfoil
Beat The Red Light

There's a few bands. Hopefully it's what you're looking for. Haven't listened to much ska/punk/core in a while though. I can put together another list if you want. Maybe I'll make a Spotify playlist for it.

Originally Posted by Pejo

Man i had no idea there was a Ska thread. Subscribing so hard. For a second I thought Gaf only listened to Indy hipster junk and ambient electronica.

I have to look over the whole thing when i get home, but I'm hoping it's been covered that Streetlight Manifesto's album should be out this month, and I hope to goodness somebody has linked old RX Bandits, Mephiskapheles, and just a dab of MU330

Yeah, there's a few of us ska fans on GAF. More than I thought there would be when I started the thread. Great bands you listed there.

Kuno · (01-15-2013, 08:11 PM)

One of my favorites...

GO!GO!7188 - Ska

Grassclipper · (01-15-2013, 08:22 PM)

If one were to judge music based on its coolness factor surely Ska and the archetypical rudeboy would place at the top.

It all seems so laidback.

Edelknoedel · (01-15-2013, 08:45 PM)

Le Scrawl is awesome.

Boiling Point
Bully
White Russian
Head On The Bar
Solidary Confinement

dondarm · (01-15-2013, 08:59 PM)

Originally Posted by kamie

Can someone recommend me some ska-punk/core(or whatever the genre is called)bands?

Something like this:

Streetlight Manifesto - We Will Fall Together
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOqenYis1iQ

Talco - Danza dell'Autunno Rosa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SgcaZCLJFk

The Bandgeek Mafia - With Me Tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSs0-uHjTY

Destination Anywhere - How You Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liSHyRMPSuc

In addition to Wired All Wrong's excellent recommendations I'll say:
Catch 22
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Leftöver Crack
Panteon Rococo
Hammerhai

Vaux · (01-15-2013, 09:42 PM)

Does Crack Rock Steady count??

Choking Victim - In my grave
Choking Victim - 500 Channels

Morning Glory - Gimme Heroin
Morning Glory _ The Whole World is Watching

Leftover Crack - Gang Control
Leftover Crack - Gay Rude Boys

hoverboarder · (01-16-2013, 06:03 AM)

Check it out. Some samples from the upcoming Streetlight album posted and news on the next album's release in the Streetlight thread.

Getting pumped.

Medalion · (01-16-2013, 06:16 AM)

Gotta sub this thread, love Ska, from the pure stuff to the fusion of punk and ska

iclash · 06:55 AM

I'm glad this was started, I'm a huge ska fan and it's the music that seems to get the most hate. So this can be the ska safety-zone I guess.

The Specials got me into ska, a girlfriend in college had their first album (tape)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgCZN1rU5co

I initially liked it because the songs reminded me of some Clash songs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTnijX0TH-w

I eventually moved to more classic ska acts like Desmond Dekker and The Maytals.

As for current ska, I only like the very traditional bands, esp the Slackers who aren't just a good ska band but a really great band in any genre. I see the slackers about every other year and they've never disappointed. Even the lineup changes have been good. Hepcat is also really good, just wish they'd put out a new album.

Desmond Dekker "007 (shanty town)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy5MD8ZjvOo

Toots and the Maytals "Sweet and Dandy"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_St8Kbo4uwU from the Harder they Come soundtrack

Hepcat "I Can't Wait"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKOXz_55IvU

The Slackers "Same Everyday"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e36D29--UmM

The Slackers "Prophet"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n747GrvgDu8

The Slackers "Tin Tin Deo" jamming on the booze cruise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkXmBe75rfI

The Ratazanas are pretty great, I think they are from Portugal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jydn1hY6cKQ

Stackboy · (01-16-2013, 07:33 AM)

Originally Posted by tm24

Surprised we skipped over some Bomb The Music Industry!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9HnyftaRWs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5Dypaw46fA

Seeing these guys in Australia in a few weeks, cannot wait.

Originally Posted by JLG-

Tim Armstrong's solo album was awesome.

Into Action
Hold On

One of my top albums of all time.

Seeing Neville Staple from The Specials late March too. For a man of 57, he has a lot of energy.

This thread is my new home.

Wired All Wrong · (01-16-2013, 06:54 PM)

Originally Posted by hoverboarder

Check it out. Some samples from the upcoming Streetlight album posted and news on the next album's release in the Streetlight thread.

Getting pumped.

Thanks for the heads up. Sounds awesome and I'm loving the sound of the horns. Can't wait to hear the rest.

Originally Posted by iclash

The Ratazanas are pretty great, I think they are from Portugal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jydn1hY6cKQ

Thanks for sharing this one iclash. Haven't heard of these guys before. Listening to the songs they have on SoundCloud and it's great.

Also, I've got a large Spotify playlist going that I update pretty frequently when I find new stuff. Here's a link if anyone's interested. http://open.spotify.com/user/mrjelly...SAmBmKcRwAgZLw

iclash · (01-16-2013, 09:07 PM)

Originally Posted by Wired All Wrong

Thanks for the heads up. Sounds awesome and I'm loving the sound of the horns. Can't wait to hear the rest.

Thanks for sharing this one iclash. Haven't heard of these guys before. Listening to the songs they have on SoundCloud and it's great.

Also, I've got a large Spotify playlist going that I update pretty frequently when I find new stuff. Here's a link if anyone's interested. http://open.spotify.com/user/mrjelly...SAmBmKcRwAgZLw

I'm pretty sure the Ratazanas are the backing band on that Mr T-Bone album from the first post, fwiw