roadmonkey Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My GF's dad wants me to make a CD that well represents the Ska Genre. Not being an avid listener of ska but knowing that more than a lot of you listen to the genre and know it's history a lot more, I need some help in making this. I know a lot of people are scratching thier head, let me put it to you this way. I gave him a copy of the suburban home sampler (the one with Joey Cape on the cover) and he loved it. He listens to just about everything from every time. So I was thinking of a nice historical journey though Ska's history I am thinking Mustard Plug Bomb The Music Industry Might Might Bosstones Fishbone Big D And the Kids Table Operation Ivy goldfinger Real Big fish Old No Doubt (Pre Tragic Kingdom) Aquabats Less Than Jake The Toasters Who else should make an appearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdenx Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The Slackers Streetlight Manifesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviolentworld Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 skeletones and mephiskapheles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 I should also mention choice song cuts will also be appreciated. Not really looking to go through entire discographies for a song that best represents the band Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostatsea Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Slapstick-There's a metal head in the parking lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdenx Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The Aquabats - Super Rad Blue Meanies - The Great Peacemaker Less Than Jake - All My Best Friends Are Metalheads Mad Caddies - Mary Melody MU330 - Fat and Married No Doubt - Spiderwebs Operation Ivy - Knowledge Reel Big Fish - The Set Up Streetlight Manifesto - Point/Couterpoint Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Disappointment at the Taco Bell The Pietasters - Don't Wanna Know The Slackers - Close My Eyes The Specials - Little Bitch The Toasters - Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex13 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 There used to be this houston band...named Slaphappy. I had a copied cassette of their "eight is enough" release back in high school. I think a couple of their songs would be a different addition. I'd love to get my hands on those songs again. Any Houston people familiar with Slaphappy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mediocore Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 The Hippos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantommaggot Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 NOFX - All Outta Angst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Five Iron Frenzy, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 donkey punch "i can't stand dave matthews band" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steventangent Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 actually. no. because that's not really ska. if you're looking for shit like the toasters and the slackers and westbound train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just get the Ska is Dead comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlovecolouredx Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 don't forget buck-o-nine catch 22 save ferris (only first album) skandalas allstars dancehall crashers and the most classy ska/reggae, the skatalites. these are what pop up in my head.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zak138 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 you guys know that ska existed before 1995, right? Judge Dread Madness English Beat the Selector Bad Manners Desmond Dekker etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 the planet smashers would be a nice addition. Too much attitude is one of my favorites. Also, the pietasters - freak show and I dont think anyone mentioned the chinkees or skankin pickle so I would recommend either of those bands as well. Oh! and slow gherkin's How Now Low Brow is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 ghost town by the specials-damn that shit is groovy and catch 22-and the footsteps die out forever or whatever it's called.....i used to love that tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goraiders Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 streetlight manifesto - point.counterpoint Less Than Jake - All My Best Friends Are Metalheads five iron frenzy - every new day toasters- dont let the bastards grind you down fishbone - party at ground zero mighty mighty bosstones - impression that i get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putodinero Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 most of these bands aren't ska bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadetapplesauce Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 bedouin soundclash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pibbals Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Only one mention of the Skatalites. This is a sad day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattstrike Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 most of these bands aren't ska bands Only one mention of the Skatalites. This is a sad day. Exactly. I love Op Iv, but they in no way, shape or form "represent" ska. Jackie Opel, early Toots & The Maytals, Specials, Beat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelvetwenty Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 most of these bands aren't ska bands It seems like he's going for a more punk/ska approach... Throw on Edna's Goldfish and Skanic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoosdonthurt Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I know they're not typically classified as a ska band, but Millencolin's 1st US release had "airhead" on it and that definitely has a ska feel to it. Actually a lot of that record does. Also: Skavoovie and the Epitones Ruder Than You Inspector 7 Undercover S.K.A. Scofflaws (maybe Goldfinger's first record?) All I had to do was look at the old bomber jacket I used to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntheman1 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think you'd do well to go through the following bands and pick some pretty representative songs: Skatalites - "Naked City" (This is just a favorite) Prince Buster - "Al Capone" Alton Ellis - "Rocksteady" Desmond Dekker - "007 (Shanty Town)" Specials - "Gangsters" or "A Message to You" Madness - "One Step Beyond" Bad Manners - "Lip Up Fatty" Toasters - "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down" Less Than Jake - "Johhny Quest" Pietasters - "Girl Take it Easy" or "Out All Night" Slackers - "Married Girl" (lots of songs here, this is a favorite) Hepcat - "No Worries" Reel Big Fish - "Sellout" Bosstones - "Someday I Suppose" or "Impression that I get" I think that would be a good intro to the various ska eras, although there might be some newer stuff I'm not as aware of. There are lots more bands I love (Edna's Goldfish, Hippos, Dr. Ring Ding, Eastern Standard Time) but it depends how lengthy you'd want to make this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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