[url]http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/59430281/the-3rd-wave-ska-preservation-society-vinyl-reissu[/url]
their first re-issues will be:
The Pietasters “Oolooloo”
Arguably the greatest soul/ska record ever produced. This classic Moon Ska release owes as much of its sound to Motown, as it does to Jamaica. The band perfected their sound on this record. It was before they had toured with the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and developed a slightly harder edge on their Hellcat releases. To this day, when the band plays live most of their set list is still dominated by songs from this album.
Pilfers “Pilfers”
Most supergroups are like the NFL probowl, tons of name recognition, but no real reason to pay any attention. This was absolutely not the case with NYC's Pilfers. Featuring ex-Toasters Coolie Ranx (who also managed to perform guest vox on seemingly every 3rd wave bands album in the late 90’s), Bim Skala Bim's Vinny Nobile on co-lead vocals and trombone, the rythm section from NYC's Skinnerbox: Anna Milat-Meyer, on bass & drummer James Blanck, and guitarist Nick Bacon from The Erratics. This band pioneered a reggae/ska/punk hybrid unlike anything that had come before. Their self released album is simply a masterpiece which stands as one of the brightest moments of the 90's Ska Revival, and the combination of two of the genre's most enigmatic frontmen made their live show unbelievable.
Edna's Goldfish “Before You Knew Better”
In our opinion, hands down The Best ska album to come out of the Long Island scene in the 90's, and one of our personal favorite 3rd wave records period. This soulful super-dancey/pop ska record put them in a similar vein as CT's Spring Heeled Jack, and helped foster what would be an incredible local ska scene on the island that would influence such Asbestos Alumni as High School Football Heroes, Arrogant Sons of Bitches, Nix86 and tons of more bands. Though relatively unknown, possibly the most obscure of this batch of releases, the overall enthusiasm for this release held by the few and proud fans it did finds its way into their hearts remains as strong as ever to this day.
Suburban Legends “Rump Shaker”
Most Ska bands that managed to get big did so largely based on the strength of their live shows and non stop touring. Santa Ana, California’s Suburban Legends took this to a whole new level in the years surrounding this release. Ridiculously complicated choreographed stage performances, and managing to play over 1000 sets in a single calendar year (performing over 960 shows: multiple sets a day at Disneyland, aside from their own rigorous touring schedule) is one hell of a way to show your dedication. If you've ever see them live, they get the crowd dancing just as hard as they are, and very few bands can even come close to their energy level. This record is the last to include Dallas Cook before he was sadly taken away from us.
*drools*
No idea if any of you listen to ska at all but I'm pumped.
I fucking love ska. I also love that they mentioned The Flaming Tsunamis
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XYMDczHENk[/media]
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