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Terrible
A friend of mine inrtroduced me to this band with the claim they were the greatest of all time, with this being their best.Well, this might be their best, but it sucks none the less.The first song comes right at you, rocking, heavy, an excellent song.Lyrically its moronic, but then again, it fits with the mood of the other songs.The, the album goes down hill.From that first great track (2 if you count the intro) the next however many songs just plain suck.It doesnt break any new ground soundwise, only bores you.Ok, it has horns, its ska.Ska was great in 6th grade. After that, all you fans of ska, you have a duty to realize how utterly boring and stupid ska-punk is.Groups that don't evolve die.Genres that don't evolve die (Punk anyone?)So yes, no matter how fast they play the music, this is ordinary, and boring ska fit for no one outside of die hard ska fans.And they suck anyways.

Great SkaCD
Big D and the Kids Table is one of the best ska bands out there right now.They are not the typical 3rd wave "pop ska" that became popular in the mid-nineties (Bosstones, RBF, etc.).They incorporate an appreciation for punk rock in their music which is rare in this genre of music.This CD is pure punk/ska from beginning to end (it is a bit lengthy at 20 tracks, but there are no filler tracks here).The only band that is still around that is similar to these guys is Catch 22.My favorite tracks are:"LAX," "Flashlight," "Cutshow," and "Little Bitch" (which is one of the best cover songs i have ever heard (originally by the legendary Specials which you should familiarize yourself with if you haven't already)).Give this band your support and buy their CDs (they were homeless for a couple years recently due to traveling costs and paying their label).They are seriously one of the best ska bands out there right now.

Big D and the Kids Table never fail
When I saw Big D and the Kids Table at Warped Tour, I thought they had a terrific stage presence and really had a lot of fun. So I decided to buy the cd and discovered that they were just as good on cd as they were live.
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Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk    3. Rock    4. Ska-Punk    5. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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These Southern California frat rockers have learned what they do best. Gone are the damaged noisefests that recall a more polished Rage Against the Machine and middle-period Stooges. Filling those spots are lighthearted ditties such as "Even Though" and "Falls Apart" that boast tropical guitar flourishes and almost Beatlesque harmonies. On 1997's Read more

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Sadly, the last one I will listen to...
Sugar ray started out as hard rockers, and their first album "Lemonade & Brownies" was unique, blending jazz, rock, & rap all into one. The next one "Floored" was all out rock, with the exception of the Adam Ant cover "Stand & Deliver" (which, by the way, has amazing vocals) and of course "Fly". Now for those of you who haven't heard those albums and like Sugar Ray for their pop songs, the first track will shake you up a little bit and have you reaching for the next button. Your loss, open your mind. This album brings them back to the schizo type album that L&B was, and I know that not everyone will agree with me on that, but hey, the pop songs are damn good pop songs. You think it's easy to create a catchy song like "Every Morning", then do it. I'm with the people who think the record company got to them on this album. They heard "Fly" and were like "more of this please", so they complied. But at least this album has a nice mix of everything, and I can listen to it all the way through, a good thing in this day where one hit wonders are the norm. I was hoping the self titled at least had one heavy song on it, but nothing. It's like they gave in completely. If you like music that you won't get bored with get the first three. After that, you'll fall asleep, unless you like mindless pop songs.

Not the best, but pretty good...
This cd has alot of good songs from Sugar Ray, but it's not the best. Sugar ray has alot of good songs out and is a real popular band. It's an okay cd just to check out. The best song that is on this cd is(Glory)
Pop (rock/hip-hop) songs for your girlfriend (boyfriend & U)
Bottom line: a very enjoyable album for ANYONE with an open mind.Girlfriends, boyfriends, single people, married people, old, young, male, female.
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Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Funk Metal    3. Pop    4. Pop/Rock    5. Popular Music    6. Post-Grunge    7. Rock    8. Rock/Pop    9. Ska-Punk   

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You really want to get it
Ska was a Jamaican musical style that evolved from an amalgam of native Calypso and American R&B in the late 1950s/early 60s.It developed into Rocksteady, Reggae and a host of other variations since.We often overlook how influential these Jamaican styles have been on American and British music.In December, 2005, I took my teenage daughter to a Skafest in Chicago and was amazed at how a packed crowd of Goths, Punks, Emos, et al, responded enthusiastically to all these styles, including some pure Calypso that Harry Belafonte might have recorded back in the 50s!
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Ska/Punk Classic
Less Than Jake's "Losing Streak", really got me into a Ska/Punk phase a few years ago, so I read a bunch of positive reviews about Slapstick, and figured I'd better pick up this CD. To be honest, I didn't really like the CD at all at first and was initially disappointed because I was hoping for a Less Than Jake clone. But like Operation Ivy's "Energy" album, I got a couple of its tunes stuck in my head, and the more and more I listened to it, the better and better it became. It's one of those albums that every time you give it a listen, you hear something new, and like it that much more. The CD was also my first exposure to vocalist Brendan Kelly (Later a vocalist for The Broadways and The Lawrence Arms) whose voice just packs every song with overwhelming energy and excitement. The lyrics are deep and thought out, many of them political, and many of them dealing with the everyday life of being a punk in Chicago. This band was the starting point for many artists in the great punk bands of the 1990's and early 2000's. Members of this band eventually went on to bands such as Less Than Jake, The Alkaline Trio, The Broadways, The Lawrence Arms, and The Honor System. This really is one of the Greatest Ska/Punk CD's of all time.
One of the Best Ska-Punk Albums There is.
IT just doesn't get much better than this. Every single song on this cd is upbeat, fun, loud, exciting, and darn catchy. Alll the songs have the perfect mix of punk and ska. Just enough punk and just enough ska. I love it. It's also perfect party music to jam too. I really enjoyed this album.

I miss slapstick
Slaptick and Operation Ivy i think are the two best punk/ska bands ever. I hope they do a reunion tour or something cuz i would love to see them live. This cd has 25 great tracks which is impressive. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Punk    4. Rock    5. Ska-Punk    6. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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Even if you have the original get this for the 2nd disc
I did not have the original so this was an easy decision to make.My understanding is that Burnin' was the last wailers release to include Peter Tosh.Serious Bob fans will want to add this 2 cd deluxe set to their collection.Not only is it crisp and clear but the band is tight and focused - especially true on the live selections (disc 2).The remastering effort is excellent.The first disc makes you feel like you are standing in the studio with the band and the second makes you feel like you're in the audience.
hot reggae
This album is one of the best I've heard! The live album is incredible with such energy and great harmonies from Bob, Bunny, and Peter. They WERE the Wailers, the originals. The beats are hot with funky guitar effects. WELL WORTH THE MONEY! If you missed catching these guys live, this album takes you there.
Hallelujah Time!
1973 was a monumental year for the original Wailers. A mere six months after the release of their brilliant breakthrough album, Catch A Fire, the group actually managed to top themselves with Burnin', arguably the greatest reggae album of all time. This album's most celebrated tunes, "Get Up, Stand Up" and "Sheriff" have certainly stood the test of time. But while they are, without question, worthy of their classic status, it is many of the lower profile tunes, in my opinion, that truly make Burnin' special. Take, for example, Bunny Wailer's two incredible contributions, "Hallelujah Time" and "Pass It On". His lyrics have rarely been more insightful and his voice more hauntingly beautiful than on these two cuts. And, while Peter Tosh only contributes a single song to this collection with "One Foundation", it is easly one of his finest both musically and lyrically. The Wailers' updates of classics recorded a few years earlier for Lee Perry, "Put In On", "Small Axe" and "Duppy Conqureror", are also stellar, if not necessarily superior to the originals. Finally, we have the dark, millitant anthem "Burnin' and Lootin'" and uplifting closing track "Rasta Man Chant" rounding out this amazing collection of songs.
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Subjects:  1. Jamaica    2. Political Reggae    3. Pop    4. Reggae    5. Rocksteady    6. Roots Reggae    7. Ska   

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I Love Goldfinger
This is the greatest hits album of a great band. Goldfinger is a punk/ska band with many great songs...I love them... my fave songs are "San Simeon" and "99 Red Balloons".

:D
Goldfinger have been one of my favorite punk/ska bands ever. Well they were when i was younger.I reccomend this CD mostly because it has all their good songs on 1 cd [ even though it may be leaving out some ].I reccommend this because most of the times Goldfingers CDs have some fillers. This has no fillers so yay.
Awesome CD
This is one of the best cd's i have ever bought but do not buy it on amazon.com. you can usally get it for less money at a store such as best buy or circut city for about $14. ... Read more

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Beat.Dance.
I grew up on the English Beat and they are still one of my favorite bands today. There is something about the ska from that era that really appeals to me. My first exposure to them was in the early '80s when my brother was in college and the Beat were a college radio staple.
The finest in British ska
I own this compilation on a now-pretty-worn-out cassette and am strongly thinking about picking up the CD version, and you should do the same if you're a ska fan--or just a fan of fun, tuneful, catchy, well-made pop music. "What Is Beat?" provides a good survey of the band's too-short career, from the early classics "Mirror in the Bathroom" and "Twist and Crawl" off "I Just Can't Stop It" to the wonderful "Doors of Your Heart" off "Wha'ppen" and the brilliant "Save It for Later" and "I Confess" off "Special Beat Service." I would note that the versions of "Doors of Your Heart" and "I Confess" here are slightly truncated from their original album versions, but that doesn't spoil the party. The CD version lacks the cassette bonus track "Psychedelic Rockers," but fortunately "Psychedelic Rockers" isn't one of the Beat's more indispensable songs. Even if this album wouldn't transport you back to the lonely nights and crowded dance floors of high school, as it would me, it's well worth many a listen.

Glad I Still Have This
"What Is Beat?" was the first compilation of English Beat released in America. The rather short lived band (only three albums) is probably more influential than their output would suggest. They were multicultural, multi generational (sax man Saxa was 50 years old when he joined the group) and politically savvy. Their music could invoke controversy without the confrontation of obscenity (see "Stand Down Margaret") and mix soul and reggae without having to resort to more trendy measures.Read more

Subjects:  1. College Rock    2. New Wave    3. Popular Music    4. Rock    5. Ska Revival   

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Good CD
This is a very good CD. I really like it. But the only reason that I rated it a 4 outta 5 is because it has crappy sound quality. My least favorite of RBF for that reason.

ALPHA-BETA-GAMMA RATING "EVERYTHING SUCKS"
HEY ITS ALPHA-BETA-GAMMA ironic name! haha just kidding
first of all this is like a really old cd with all their old songs: re-realeased. when i bought it i thought that the songs were going to be newly-recorded, expecting that the track names i hadn't heard of, on their previous cds, to be new! yeah well thats not the case. it turns out that half the songs that are on other releases are recorded at a quality less than previously released. alright i hope that made sense. these are the recordings BEFORE the released the other cds..but since the other cds have already been out--released this one now with worse sound quality had me kinda of disapointed. this cd was worth it for the songs i hadn't heard before. if you alread have the other RBF cds then go for it, but if this is only your first or second RBF cd i'd suggest "why do they rock so hard" or "turn the radio off" before you buy this one. ... Read more

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BACCHANAL CD
This is one of the BEST soca albums ever and is a must have for any soca collection!

great
as a Jamaican growing up listing to Byron Lee I would have to say this is the best one I love it

Carnival Fever
If you want to really dance, this is the album for you! The Best Party Music Ever! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean    2. Dancehall    3. Jamaica    4. Party Soca    5. Pop    6. Producer    7. Reggae    8. Reggae Music    9. Ska    10. Soca    11. Trinidad and Tobago   

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Mest hail from Chicago but their hearts are in the Southern California-style punk made famous by Green Day and Goldfinger.(In fact, this release was produced by Goldfinger's John Feldmann, who also encouraged the band to record their first demo tape.)The result sounds too much like their influences. Though solid and crunchy, the songs on Read more

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Photographs is a joke compared with this one
Long Days Long Nights- 10/10 An excellent opener for an album, very fast, one of my favorites.
MEST's BEST
In my opinion this the the best album from Mest. It's got my all time favorite song (Drawing Board) and every song on the entire album is great. This album is probably actually a little softer than Destination unknown which isn't normal for a punk rock band's earlier album.If you like bands like Blink-182, Green Day, get this, I promise it won't leave your top 10 rotation in your car.

an awesome cd
Whoah...this CD is incredible. This is Mest's best CD, closely followed by Destination Unknown. All of the songs are very upbeat, fast, and well-written. Tony's got an amazing voice, and, along with Nick's great drumming, Matt's bass, and Jeremiah's awesome guitar skills, this CD is a must-have if you are a fan of punk, punk-pop, emo, or alternative rock. BUY IT!!
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Another great band disproves the title 'sophomore slump'.
With their second album, The Sucide Machines take a much more punk type approach rather than the blended ska/punk/revival 3rd wave type of style on DBD. However, no complaints emerging from here. Also unlike "Destruction by Definition's" 'fun' idea of the CD, "Battle Hymns" gives me more of an 'in your face' vibe, which has been mentioned be for. Although the tracks on this disc may be short, they will keep you wanting more until you reach the end of the CD. Sadly, this is the band's last album with drummer, Derek Grant, who had a very exciting and blazing-fast touch ( he is now with the Alkaline Trio, hahahaha! ). Ryan, the new drummer, is almost too fundamental at times, not having what Derek brought to the table as a Suicide Machine. This would also be the bands last album, for a while anyway, with the ska/punk type of feel throughout. I, personally, still love the other albums, but some people seem to think the next two albums, the self-titled and "Steal this Record", are out of place. WARNING - when played loud this CD may result in broken windows. Thank you for your time.

Punk+Ska aren't always a good combonation
Don't get me wrong, I mean I like this cd and all.In fact, it's probably one of my favorite Suicide Machines cd.But, I just don't think "ska-punk" is a good combo.Maybe it's just my opinion...Burn it from a friend or borrow/steal it or something.It's not really worth the money.

An in-your-face, angry album, with a positive message.
This album is not for everyone.Each SM CD has been so different from the last, so, this one may not appeal to those who liked the self titled album (I didn't).However, this album exemplifies what punk rock SHOULD be, but isn't.While I may be alone in this, when I hear this CD, I am taken back 15 or so years. While, yes, this disk, has a very political message, it is one that is positive. The message is about unity and breaking down racial walls.Songs like "black and white world" or "hating hate" adequately send this message, and it's loud and clear to these ears. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Popular Music    4. Punk Revival    5. Punk-Pop    6. Rock    7. Rock/Pop    8. Ska-Punk    9. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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One of the most satisfying ska records of the mid 90s.
There were a ton of ska/punk acts in the mid 90s that never really stood out from the bunch, or provided many memorable records. "Honey I'm Homely" is probably one of the best ska records ever recorded.
Sweet CD :D
Ok, I've gotta be honest.When I first heard DHC, I HATED them.A friend of mine had been raving about them, and being curious, I downloaded a few songs.Of course I was expecting something entirely different from a "ska band."I was going to delete the files, but never got around to it, and so they stayed on my playlist.I heard them a few times amidst my punk and ska, and one day caught myself grooving with it and singing along.DHC has since become one of my all time favorite bands.I LOVE this CD.Give them a try, for sure.If you're expecting the usual ska or ska-punk, don't.DHC isn't it.But they've got a unique sound that works so well for them, along with great lyrics that just fit so perfectly.With "Lost Again" (one of my faves, and a big reason for purchasing this CD) to start it off, and one great song after another, you can't go wrong.

THIS CD IS DEF. WORTH THE MONEY
I BARELY GOT INTO DHC JUST BY LISTENING TO "LOST AGAIN" TRACK ONLINE AND I WENT TO BUY THE "HONEY IM HOMELY" CD AND THIS WHOLE CD IS WORTH THE MONEY. USUALLY U BUY A CD THAT HAS ONE OR TWO GOOD SONGS AND THE REST IS A DRAG- BUT NOT THIS CD. IT'S REALLY WORTH IT, SO IF U'RE DECIDING WHICH ALBUM TO GET, I SUGGEST THIS ONE. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Punk-Pop    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Ska    7. Ska-Punk    8. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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Deep, Dark, Ska, Highly Recommended
This is not your normal British ska-revival record of the early 1980's. This isn't happy, teen-bop ska, designed to make 16 year old kids dance poorly. This is a dark, haunting, bluesy iteration of ska that has to my knowledge never been attemped before or since. For that reason it is a very unique record.
Fresh and relevant
Celebrate The Bullet is a must-own record. I have never heard another record with its mix of alluring vocals, topical lyrics, ska beats and luscious, textured orchestrations. The CD rerelease even includes several remixed dub versions that are worth an extra listen. always was treasured
i got vinyl in '83.i too was a little taken aback when it first hit my ears, but then the more i listened, the more it grew on me until i was totally sold on the selecter as my favourite band from that period and one of my all-time favourites.it was a cleverly orchestrated album for them when you consider the scene from which they spawned, and especially following their first "influential" album of the era - no more than 2 years earlier.a new direction, or rather a tangent to the sound that was essentially theirs anyway, i think further propelled the group to a brave new level.alas, the rest of the world had moved along.nevermind, the spirit of the music that was the selecter, is still very much alive whenever i play any of their tracks.PS: i'll look around for the re-release cd as the vinyl went the way of a number of other classic albums from the era - eroded. ... Read more

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Pleasant but unmemorable
There aren't any bad songs on this album, but there are no really great ones either. It tends to just fade into the background, never coming to life and grabbing your attention like the Urge does at their best. "Receiving the Gift of Flavor" and "Master of Styles" are much more compelling albums.

3 Killer Albums by an Underrated Band...
I have to say that I really enjoy The Urge, that music has a great upbeat feel to it and it can always lift my spirits.I first heard about them actually from the CD sampler that came with Korn's - Follow The Leader.The song was "Straight to Hell" from Master of Styles.I quickly went out and bought the release, although the cd was quite a bit different than that single track, that was in no way a bad thing.I downloaded various songs off of their other two albums and eventually bought them off Amazon for like $2 a piece and I can say that it was worth every penny and a lot more.
Absolutely excellent
I typically only bother to write reviews when I find a gem. This is no exception. "Master of Style" is a GOOD album; a large portion of "Gift of Flavor" I found to be rather clumsy fumbling. NEVER on "Too Much Stereo". I have a fairly eclectic taste in music, from classical to indy rock, from jazz to industrial metal. Pretty much anything except country and rap shows up in my collection.
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Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Post-Grunge    3. Rock    4. Rock/Pop    5. Ska-Punk   

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The second generation of SoCal ska kids didn't take themselves too seriously, it seems, not when the self-deprecating "Sell Out" was the big single that propelled Read more

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Just can't explain it
Oh my god, this was my first Reel Big Fish CD. I got it back in 2001. And I am still not even an ounce sick of it. It is so well put together. There is literally not one song that is not better than any band's best song. You could take "Johnny Quest Thinks We're Sell Outs", and throw any random song off of this CD, and blow that song to bits. Even though I absolutely love that song. Please buy this CD and brighten your day.

My favorite band, best ska band ever
This is the first release of the band, and it will show you why they are so popular and the best ska band ever.They are not as punk as most other ska bands.This is their best cd, but every other one is spectacular.I've seen them live several times, and I will go to see every concert they are at.

Start of A Beautiful Thing
This is music right here folks.I love this CD to death.I feel that it is amazing.A band that once was a Rock band they have stepped up in the world.They have gone from hard rock to fast-paced-skankable Ska.This music will have you jumping out of your sit dancing while at the same time singing along.The CD start off right from the get go.When Aaron first belts out the lyrics to "Sell Out"to the end with "Alternative Baby."This is just an awesome C.D.Aaron Plays a mean guitar.Who ever thought of guitar riffs in a ska band?Hey you should really check out their cover of "Take On Me."AMAZING!!Not on this CD though.This CD is for anyone who likes Less Than Jake, Blink-182, Goldfinger.AH HELL THIS CD IS FOR EVERYONE!! ... Read more

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$1.09
I don't know.I'm a huge ska/punk fan.When I heard "My Town" about a year ago (I don't know how I had never heard of Buck-o-nine before), I went crazy.The band is incredible.The EP is pretty nifty.It has 4 songs that have the same general sound I think of when I think Buck-o-nine and then "Pass The Dutchie" which is some really, really awesome reggae ska.I love it.Sounds like something The Pilfers would do.If you like Buck-o-nine or ska in general pick this up.It's awesome:)

BUY THIS CD!
This CD is the best Buck-O-Nine CD available.It includes a great cover of "Pass The Dutchie" and a great remix of "28 Teeth". All of the songs are great and the CD can be played all the way throughwithout getting sick of it, like their CD "Twenty Eight Teeth"is. BUY THIS CD! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Popular Music    3. Post-Grunge    4. Rock    5. Ska    6. Ska-Punk    7. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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buyer beware
this is a comp from their albums from mercury. has some good stuff, but alot of their best stuff is left off this, even the good stuff from the mercury albums. i even think that this is mercury's attempt to cash in from mmb's fans. the way these companies work, i doubt the band will see a penny. check out the live cd, don't know how to party, question the answers, devil's nite out, and more noise & other disturbances.

Barely a taste
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones without doubt one of the most influential groups on the Skacore/Ska-Punk/whatever you call it scene.This album, however, only offers a quick dip into this band's music.If you are a fan of Ska or Punk this in not the right album for you to buy.If you have just heard of the Bosstones and wish to check them out, this album may be a good place to start.However, I would recommend that you buy a single release, such as Question the Answers.As with most good bands, the singles/popular songs are not always the best.This is not a CD for a Bosstones fan, not even a future one, it's barely a taste of the material the band can present.

Not so "Mighty".
Don't get me wrong, I love the Bosstones, but all we really get here is one of the always lame "Millennium" collections. Of course there is no official "Best Of" yet, so this may have to do for some. There's great stuff here however, like "Someday I Suppose", "Kinder Words", a cover of "Detroit Rock City", and their biggest hit "Impression That I Get". Where this fails most, is that it's only 12 tracks, and it's lacking "Where'd You Go?", which is one of their best songs ever. Again, good songs here, just too little. I'd suggest the 22 track "Live From The Middle East" instead. It's basically a live best of. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Rock    4. Ska    5. Ska-Punk    6. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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a lovely album
This is one of Marley's most perfect statements - maybe his best album. It contains 5 of his most famous songs and 5 of his most underrated songs.. This is probably Marley's most profound statement as an artist and songwriter - it is not quite as raw and hard edged as the original wailer albums with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer - but this is his most mature album as far as song writing goes..Essential!

Exodus Rocks
Exodus is Bob's greatest album. It was after this point where he became the Legend that we know him to be. It was almost unfair for Bob to start off with Natural Mystic on the album; the song is almost too good. The first few almost silent chords are the first indication of what await us. What I like about the album the most is the different mix of beats and rhythms. They range from the smooth easy listening of Turn Your Lights Down Low to the hard one drop roots rhythm of Exodus. Exodus really introduced Bob Marley and the Wailers to the world because it had messages that people from all parts of the earth could relate to. It was post 1977 that the Wailers embarked on their legendary world tours in 1978, 1979, and 1980. They went to places as far Tokyo, New Zealand, and filledstadiums with 100,000 people in Milan, Italy and Berlin, Germany. The album set new standards for reggae by being one of the first reggae albums to become more mainstream and less focused on the trials and tribulations awaiting the Rastaman In Babylon. My favorite song on this album is...too hard a choice.

Bob Marleys true masterpiece
Really this album is definitive Bob Marley.Legend has assumed the mantle of being Bob's best album, yet it does not include " Roots,Rock,Reggae " which remains his only US top ten hit (No6).So-called connoiseurs fail to realise that " Buffalo Soldier" was a hit posthumously for Bob, buthe didn't think it was good enough to put on a album when he was alive.Exodus turned Bob into a superstar although the US did not catch on till the release of Legend.Exodus contains everything, militancy, prophecy,romanticism,righteous education and more." Catch a Fire " is classic reggae, Exodus is classic Bob. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Caribbean    2. Leader    3. Political Reggae    4. Pop    5. Reggae    6. Reggae Music    7. Rocksteady    8. Roots Reggae    9. Ska   

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No horns?I say "GOOD RIDDANCE!"
As a long-time, loyal fan, I'm confident in stating that Charge is by far the most impressive Aquabats album yet.The absence of horns have been replaced with genius lyrics, towering vocals and prolific guitar work.Each song a masterful work of art.Absolutely amazing stuff!These guys are at the top of their game.Aquabats unleashed!!!

Devo anyone?
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the incredible similarities between the "Fashion Zombies" track and Devo's music (my wife actually thought it was a Devo track she had never heard.)"Fashion Zombies" is a revival the long lost art of punk/synth fusion, albeit much more poppy sounding.There are little lyrical gems here criticizing the effort goth kids (or "emo" as they get called now) go through to make themselves look scary:
The Real Return of the Aquabats!
The Aquabats have done it again, only with 5 members this time instead of 11.The Aquabats are hilarious, have awesome riffs, lyrics, and overall tone.It doesn't have all the horns of the earlier albums, but they compensate with vocal backgrounds and more guitar riffs.One of my favorite cd's!!!
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Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Rock    3. Ska    4. Ska-Punk    5. Third Wave Ska Revival   

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Very Good 3rd CD of Mest
Until I Met You- 10/10
Brad Thinks Its Great
This May not be the best album to come from mest but I rate it high, that shows how good the other two are.They may have gone for quite a different sound but it's great.The best songs are Jaded and Rooftops and Chance of a lifetime's acoustic balladry provides a welcome change of pace.Well worth 5 stars

Didn't quite meet my expectations
If the first song you heard by Mest came off this album and you're thinking of buying the CD because of it, then go for it, I'm sure you'll love it.If you have old Mest albums and are thinking of buying this because you assume it'll be just as good as the old ones... preview the songs online first because this album is different.I usually think change is a good thing.I tried to like this album, but I just couldn't accept it.I loved Destination Unknown to death.I bought the self-titled Mest album the day that it came out, hoping it would be like Destination Unkown all over again.Unfortunately, it wasn't.It wasn't just the more polished production or the poppier sound that bothered me.I felt as if the band had changed their sound, like it wasn't Mest anymore.The difference was subtle, but it was there and I noticed it as soon as I put the CD in my stereo.A band trying to be more versatile and experimenting is something that I'm all for, I have no problem with it.It's trying to hold onto themselves in the process that is hard to do, something that I feel Mest wasn't able to accomplish.It sounds like the band focused too much on making a CD that would appeal to more people and bring in new fans.That's not to say that doing that isn't important.The problem is, the band didn't really do much to keep the older, original fans hooked.This is the album that made me move on from Mest and find other bands.You want the essence of Mest?Buy Destination Unknown. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pop    2. Punk Revival    3. Punk-Pop    4. Rock    5. Rock/Pop    6. Third Wave Ska Revival