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Gnv Fla

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Less Than Jake

Release Date June 24, 2008
This CD is definitely a step back to LTJ's original sound. It's basically a kinda of mix between a bit of Pez-core, Hello Rockview (see tracks: 6, 10, 11, 12 and 14) and of course a touch of their new kind of sound I guess (see tracks 5, 7) overall it's a great CD. It's better than Out Crowd for sure. Although contrary to the older LTJ stuff all the songs weren't immediately catchy, but eventually most if not all of the CD does reach that point were you can't get it out of your head. Personally for me (tracks 10,11, and 12) did catch my attention from the beginning. So if you love less than jake, whether the old or new you should buy this CD, you won't be disappointed!

CD-Charts Position 2
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Sublime

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Sublime

Release Date July 30, 1996
I kind of liked the more laid back sound of 40 oz. a little better than the radio-friendly sound of this one. The other one had more of a dub (which I love) sound too. This one's still great though.
The best word I could describe this album with is "sunny". It always seems to put me in a good mood.

CD-Charts Position 3
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40 Oz. to Freedom

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Sublime

Release Date July 23, 1996
I was in 7th grade when I got this CD and so began my love for music. I memorized this CD inside and out, every note, every lyric. A friend of mine said that the first album by a band is always the best becuase it is pure and just for the love of making music. In this case this statement is true, although I give a 5 star rating to the rest of their albums as well. Sublime does not limit their style to one genre which is just one of the reasons they are the greatest band ever.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Exodus

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by: Bob Marley & the Wailers

Release Date November 13, 2001
Bob Marley & The Wailers-Exodus *****


Released in 1977, the year that 'punk broke' Exodus was the most important album to emerge that year, not The Sex Pistols' Never Mind The Bollocks, not The Clash, not L.A.M.F., no, Exodus far passes those in terms of importance, and really in over all quality. The overall spirituality and tone of the album is very different from all the other albums the group had previously released. The same can be said for the production of the album and the band, both of which are tighter and sound better then any other album the band ever recorded, though that does not make this the groups best album.

Exodus was released and recorded while Marley was living in England after fleeing his home land due to ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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B Sides and C Sides

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Rancid

Release Date January 22, 2008
It's all there and it ain't light.
As someone else already noted... it does span the band's career which gives it a pretty rounded play. I too want a new album but this f***** WILL hold you over until that s*** happens!!!
The album also has 5 bonus tracks that add a nice right cross to finish it off.

This album DOES put out. It won't disappoint.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Everything Under The Sun

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Sublime

Release Date November 14, 2006
If you are a fan of Sublime, this is the collection for you! Filled with all of their hits. Highly recommended. Makes a great gift!

CD-Charts Position 7
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The Singles 1992-2003

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: No Doubt

Release Date November 25, 2003
I just pulled this CD out again after quite awhile - Hey, I was in the OC mood I guess, and who better to trash the suburban dream than Miss Gwen and her endless ska, bleeps and blurps. I can't help but to love this band of fun loving Cali kids. Walking into spider webs when you're just a girl will leave you feeling hella good... shhh.. don't speak just listen.

Every single little ditty is here in full glory and I guess it takes a few years off to go back and revisit just why Gwen and the boys became so popular. Every single is infectious and excellent, and so much better than the solo stuff Gwen has been playing out.

Perhaps now that the band has reformed we will get the band experience as Gwen is never as good on her own as she is with the band ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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2008 Warped Tour Compilation

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 03, 2008
I have been buying the Warped Tour Compilations since 2002, and this years compilation is yet another that I am happy to add to my collection... But, the only regret I have about buying this 2-Disk set is that certain songs are edited when in the past songs have not been. I don't know if this is pressure passed down from record executives who only agree to put the albums without parental advisories if they are edited, or not... if that is the case I would rather have them put the compilations out with the P.A.S's, while also offering edited copies as well. Growing up in a household where the only CD's I could own as a child/teenager were the ones that were edited I agree that parents reserve the right to keep their children from listening to lyrics they find unacceptable. I understand ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 9
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So Many Nights

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: The Cat Empire

Release Date April 22, 2008
Most fans (reading this review) will probably have gotten their Cat Empire fix from the Two Shoes album. I feel that Two Shoes is the backbone of The Cat Empire, in sound and musicianship. Since then, they've gotten a little more subtle. Many of the songs on "So Many Nights" seem to lack the passion that you might feel from a song like Two Shoes, The Lost Song, How to Explain, The Night That Never End, etc. The quirkiness seems to have been smoothed out somewhere, but if you're like me, then you LOVED The Cat Empire for their quirkiness. C'mon, The Car Song, In My Pocket, The Chariot, Down at the 303, etc.

What we're left with is a bit of strangeness (not so much quirkiness), and an album almost full of songs similar to Luck Song from "Cities." Old fan favorites will probably ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 10
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Beat This: The Best of the English Beat

CD-Charts > Music > Ska
by: The English Beat

Release Date September 11, 2001
Saw them live at a wedding last year. Awesome live and on cd. Their music reminds me of the 80's but the ska and reggae is timeless. Good for any mood.