New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble, "Haitian Fight Song" This version of the great Charles Mingus song is actually the version that got me to go look up Mingus and learn more about him and buy a bunch of his records. It's such a great song. Pallbearer,...
Mighty Mighty Bosstones, "Hell of a Hat" Let's Face It is the album that broke through for the Bosstones, but I think their previous record (Question the Answers) is easily their best. The songwriting is both sharper and rougher, which suits them well. Take this...
Today! Dave Hillyard & The Rocksteady Seven, "Someone Else's Love Song" Dave Hillyard has been in a bunch of ska bands during his time, most notably as part of The Slackers from the beginning. He has his own solo project where he plays his own compositions...
If I wanted to point to a "lol random!" kind of playlist, today might be the day. Minutemen, "Tension" This song, from The Punch Line, really shows off what made the Minutemen so great. Listen to that rhythm section! Listen to D Boon hanging back...
