Sonic Boom Six – “People Acklike They Don’t Know” mp3
It is a personal ska doggie mission of mine to explain to the uninitiated that you must hear SB6. If you don’t, zombies will eat your face. Well, maybe not, but your life simply will not be as fulfilling and satisfying. You must discover Sonic Boom Six and listen to their music and see them live at your next opportunity if you are to avoid a dreary life as a bank manager in Kent.
Skankin’ Pickle – “Thick Ass Stout” mp3
Dear old Skankin’ Pickle. They came, they dilled, they conquered. Forever enshrined in mp3 format, here is their mighty ode to Guinness and the like. A beer milkshake as ska song. Brilliant. buuuurp
Let’s Go Bowling – “Solar Shock” mp3
Consistently one of California’s best ska bands, LGB brings a great dub sensibility to their music, which is more two-tone and traditional ska based than 3rd wave, though they are rightfully known as one of the original 3rd wave bands. This instrumental mid tempo rocker really cooks.
The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies – “Hi And Lo” mp3
The ever-luvin’ Cherry Poppin’ Daddies with a pop rockin’ 3rd wav-ish amped up ode to friendship thru good times and bad. Exskalent.
The Specials – “Gangsters” mp3
The Specials, how do we love thee, let us count the ways. No there’s too many, I’ll be here all day. First single from the best band ev@R! Don’t call me skarface.
Bob Marley – Soul Shakedown Party (Remix) mp3
Ah, Bob. Bob. What can you said that aint already been said? Bob, baby. This remix is gorgeous springtime fun and it does the original plenty ‘o justice while taking it to another realm o’ fun. Check it.
Ya wanna get caught up in Freetown‘s Skaffic Jam. Not like any traffic jam, theirs is populated with upbeats, bass, drums, horns and SKA vocals, careening in and outta lanes like rush hour. Go deh.
Dub City Rockers – “Trojan City Love” mp3
A true labour of love from Dub City Rockers, this is a sort of unofficial anthem here at ska4u world headquarters. A massive and well informed name check fest, with music to live up to those great names. Brilliant in every way.
The Uptones – “Bonnie and Clyde” mp3
West coast ska pioneers The Uptones bringin’ their unique take on the tale of Bonnie and Clyde. As told by The Rev. Paul Jackson, this ska saga is sung from the perspective of the ghost of Buck Burroughs – famous criminal Clyde Burroughs’ deceased brother. Follow all that? Fine, put all the jewelry in the bag and no funny business.
The Expos – “Little Red Hook” mp3
A lovely little lament from The Expos outta Toronto, Skanada. Nice horn section, piano and Hammond organ work, a tight riddim section, and sweet vocals. What more do you need?
Without the roots, there would be no ska fruits! The links below lead to a treasure trove of great mp3s of vinyl 78 RPM records.
Big Band /Swing
Broadway/Show Tunes
Country/Folk
Delta Blues
Folk/Country Blues
Gospel
Irish/Folk
Jug Band Blues
Memphis Blues
Orchestral Jazz/Blues
Piano Blues
Public Domain MP3s
Ragtime
Vaudeville
World Blues
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