Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal > Ska Hardcore, Punk & Heavy Metal

Advantages: Some extremely strong tracks present here, an excellent horn section.
Disadvantages: Less Ska based than their older albums.

Reel Big Fish have never been a favourite band of mine, however nonetheless I have always had an appreciation for their music and as such when this album was released back in 2002 I soon bought it and had it in my possession. The thing I have always loved about this band is that no matter what they happen to be singing about, they always sound ridiculously happy and therefore listening to their music is always greatly rewarding, particularly when ...
...reason and really need to 'Cheer Up'. The band are best known for their single 'Sell Out' which was featured in the great 1998 film 'BASEketball', a film which starred South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. 'Cheer Up' is the bands fourth studio album and begins with 'Good Thing', a track which kicks off the proceedings in the way in which we would expect; a fun song which is highly upbeat and with an excellent horn section giving the track ... Read review

Advantages: immense
Disadvantages: the CD got scratched.

...Saw Rancid live last week and they blew my socks off. Maxwell Murder was immense the best bass line you'll ever hear, and when you first hear the album that will blow your socks off. every track is amazing and could easliy be released as a single which is the signs of a well made album. Other songs such as Ruby Soho, and Time Bomb, are well good punk/ska songs which last week got everyone dancing and singing along. this album has many catchy ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant varied tracks with great No Doubt retroness!
Disadvantages: Maybe a bit retro for the lesser fan

...to lead you into the Tragic Kingdom where the lyrics are spread around inside. Great cover Great lyrics Great songs Great variation! A great original No Doubt album that for any fan would appreciate. True authentic No Doubt! Brilliant. God I love this album! I can't remember how much I paid for the album it was 10 years ago but I think its around about £5.99 to £9.99 Track Listing and Duration: ----1. Spider webs (4.28)---- Great start to ...
...to slow beats -----14. Tragic Kingdom (5.31)----- Wow! This track tops it off so well. I mean it does have some lyrics that are a bit weird, about a Kingdom that has been locked up and hidden and lost from the world that is relightened, paying homage to a king, the drawbridge opened, a bit mythical really. Starts off with dialog of an aeroplane tannoy. The music is dramatic after that and the lyrics are wicked, all about destiny and the lost ... Read review

Advantages: Great melodies, catchy lyrics
Disadvantages: none!

...1996 on Capitol Records, and Hello Rockview followed two years later. They were re-released as a double album in 2000. Later full length albums by the band are Borders and Boundaries (2000), Anthem (2003) and In with the out crowd (2006). Hello Rockview is more 'mainstream' Less Than Jake, being classic punky ska, while songs on Losing Streak put heavier emphasis on a ska style horn section. The fact that its almost a 'buy one get one free' with ...
...16. Lockdown Hello Rockview: ----------------------- 1. Last One Out Of Liberty City 2. Help Save The Youth Of America From Exploding 3. All My Best Friends Are Metalheads 4. Five State Drive 5. Nervous In The Alley 6. Motto 7. History Of A Boring Town 8. Great American Sharpshooter 9. Danny Says 10. Big Crash 11. Theme Song For H Street 12. Richard Allen George...No, It's Just Cheez 13. Scott Farcas Takes It On The Chin 14. Al's War ... Read review

Advantages: Really great songs written with much care and thought
Disadvantages: Too much crammed on

40oz to Freedom is the first release by Ska/reggea/hiphop legends Sublime. Being a huge Sublime fan, i have to say this is my favourite album, it includes some really effective and funky samples mixed with Brad's unique, soft and quite simply stunning vocal style. He likes a good old guitar solo does Brad, and theres certainly no lacking of that here. Upbeat drumming and smooth basslines ensure that every tune on this album is going to stick in your ...
...this album except for the idea that just maybe, there are one too many songs crammed on which are repeated on other Sublime albums. Considering that point from the perspective of someone whos never heard Sublime before, this album would be a great first purchase to get you started and into a band who quite frankly, "OWN" the ska/punk and always have. This has to be one of the best albums by one of the best and most talented bands ever to grace God's ... Read review