Buster’s MP3 Picks
Aggrolites – “The Stampede” mp3
by Buster the Ska Doggie
in Buster's MP3 Picks
Steppin’ to the Aggrolite’s unruly Stampede. This one from the old mp34u vaults brought to this ska doggie’s attention by a certain dubstep fan at SFMusicSluts.com. Buster out.
“The Stampede“ (play/download mp3)
Listen and buy the rest of the Aggrolites’ album Dirty Reggae.
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The Talks – “Can Stand The Rain” mp3
by Buster the Ska Doggie
in Buster's MP3 Picks, General
UK ska band The Talks rock a blend of old school Jamaica ska infused with Two-Tone sensibilities and a refreshing lack of 3rd wave spaz. “Can Stand The Rain” is a single following up their album “Live Now Pay Later.” The combo playing is excellent. This manages to be an uplifting number, while dealing with some of the dismal realities of these times. A classic ska thing to do. The B-Side, “Why Did You Bring It Up?” is hot too. Two paws up!
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Radio Noise – “Save All Your Sadness For Me” mp3
by Buster the Ska Doggie
in Buster's MP3 Picks, General, I wanna buy some SKA!
Radio Noise’s kick ass punky ska number, “Save All Your Sadness For Me” has more valuable relationship advice stuffed into a few hot minutes than you might spend thousands of dollars and hours on in a fancy therapy office. Quality post-modern neurosis with a catchy chorus and some really funny lines.
Two paws up.
“Save All Your Sadness For Me” (play/download mp3)
Buy the album here.
Band website here.
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Free mp3: Gangsters, “The Family”
by Buster the Ska Doggie
in Buster's MP3 Picks, Pick Of The Week
They’re back, The Gangsters, who originally formed in ’91, broke up a few years later, only to be convinced by the likes of Beatville Records to reunite in ’97. Straight out of Dublin, the Gangsters were Influenced by the era of 2-tone ska by bands like: The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, and The English Beat, they were the only ska band in Dublin for years. “Family” is a classic 2-tone ska track.
“The Family“ (play/download mp3)
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Prince Blanco – Held Together by “Ska Tissue”!
by Buster the Ska Doggie
in Buster's MP3 Picks
Rude bwoi ska from Toronto? Yep. It’s a funny little ting called Ska Tissue that binds our bodies and the universe together.
Prince Blanco
“Ska Tissue” (download mp3)
from “Unify On The Hi-Fi”
(Renegade Recordings)
“Ska Tissue” (play)
More please!
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The Upsessions – “You Done Me Wrong” mp3
The Upsessions – “You Done Me Wrong” mp3 Dutch reggae ska lovers The Upsessions have been slingin’ their own take on early Jamaican pop music since 2005. In that time they’ve amassed an impressive little discography and put on a lot of well received shows in Europa. Here’s one of their studio cuts, a personal […]
Dub City Rockers and Chris Murray – “Do The Ska” mp3
Dub City Rockers and Chris Murray – “Do The Ska” mp3 Fittingly, I start my set of paw-selected SKA music with an ode to SKA! UK’s marvelous Dub City Rockers lay it down, as Chris Murray – longtime champion of ska music and pioneer of acoustic solo ska – sings the praises of ska. What […]
The Planet Smashers feat. Neville Staple – “Explosive” mp3
The Planet Smashers feat. Neville Staple – “Explosive” mp3 Montreal, Canada’s own ska heroes The Planet Smashers, rockin’ it with Neville Staple (yes the Neville Staple) on a killer anthem whose mission is no less than to save the world. It’s a worthy cause this ska doggie can support. Two paws up!
The Uptones – “Get Out Of My Way” mp3
The Uptones – “Get Out Of My Way” mp3 The classic Berkeley punk ska anthem from my favorite band. The Uptones used to open their set with it back when I was a puppy. I play the recording whenever I’m stuck in traffic. Do ska doggies drive cars? But yes. Ska doggies can do anything.
The Rudimentals – “Big Boss” mp3
The Rudimentals – “Big Boss” mp3 Rudimentally speaking, “Big Boss” by The Rudimentals is some big boss sounds about a big boss. Tight, well arranged horns bust a soulful ska line and the riddim section mashes it ‘tup old skool style, all backing a slew of great vocal lines. Plus a wikkid trombone solo, for […]
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