Bim Skala Bim, "Chief Inspector" A big part of the ska scene in the late 80s and early 90s was an active trade in compilations. It allowed bands to get their music out and prime the audiences for touring, which is where bands built up...
Benton Falls, "Sad Like Winter Leaves" We don't get a ton of emo around here. Not because I dislike it, but I think mostly because when emo has had its various peaks, I was kind of listening to other stuff, and sort of missed out...
The Aggrolites, "Reggae Hit L.A." The Aggrolites, a ska and reggae band from L.A., are somewhat unusual. The got started after the third wave had receeded, and there aren't that bands working in this space that didn't get rolling back then and just...
Superchunk, "Mower" Unlike with OutKast, I have a lot of trouble picking my favorite Superchunk album. No Pocky For Kitty was the first album I bought, and it's top notch, and it's a sentimental pick. Here's Where The String Come In has Superchunk at their...
Built to Spill, "Conventional Wisdom" Probably the best song on You In Reverse, it's also one of the longest. But Built to Spill were often at their best when they take the time to really elaborate on a melody and play around with it. The...
