Ska fans!

[stpalm]

Are there any other ska fans out there? Speak up!

I like:

The Specials
Blue Meanies
Streetlight Manifesto
The Toasters
MU330
Catch 22
Mad Caddies
Weapons of Brass Destruction

[JimmyJazz]

1. you forgot The Jam?

[blondeatlast]

2. I suspect I'm from a different era, but how about...

The Untouchables?

Fishbone?

Note that I'm in my 40s...

[stpalm]

3. Yes, I am from a decidedly different era.

I respect and like the old island stuff, but I listen to the newer stuff. At least I'm not one of those kids who thinks Less Than Jake invented ska... when they barely play it.

Oh yeah, and I LOVE "The Skaskank Redemption", a new ska band I play trumpet in!

[No Mandate Here.]

4. I have a Count owen LP, and a Mille Small, as well

Any old timers out there? Should I list them on eBay? or keep them. the Count Owen has sold for over $ 100.00

[stpalm]

7. Do you listen to them?

If not, just sell them to someone who would appreciate them and get some money... sounds like a good plan to me.

[No Mandate Here.]

9. Yes, They are in VERY good shape, and

I think they are appreciating, as well.

[Sporadicus]

5. I Especially Like Ska...

when it involves this saucy little minx.

[stpalm]

6. No Doubt... meh

Gwen Stefani isn't even that hot. Not a fan of No Doubt.

[Sporadicus]

8. No Accounting for Taste

but I DO like ska in all its various incarnations. And in general I don't go loopy over scrawny blondes, but Gwen Stefani is a major exception to that rule...for me, anyway!

[Moms Baby Democrat]

10. I fear..

If The Great Desmond Dekker was present he would either slap you or merely shake his head in confusionh, haha...sorry but No Doubt is not ska....it just isn't. I love reggae rooted ska, where it all started, but I think that the true days of Ska have died just as with Punk....just my opinion of course, but any reasonable person from the generations would agree. Jimmy Cliff, Desmond Dekker, Prince Buster, Eric Morris....they are what stand out in my mind among others, but not No Doubt, or The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, etc. Two tone ska was okay for it's time as well..just for the record



Just saying....;-)

[stpalm]

14. I didn't say anything about No Doubt. I hate them

I think you meant to reply to Sporadicus?

[Moms Baby Democrat]

17. Sorry...

That was indeed my reply to Sporadicus, not yourself St, but the comment was in general.....My apologies for any confusion

[tigereye]

21. I love the Skatalites

I like the older stuff and the British stuff from the 70s -80s and even some of the more modern stuff. I just love the horns.

[curse10]

25. Prince Buster is the king of ska

excellent, excellent stuff

[Thew]

11. Big fan here...

would add:

Skankin' Pickle
the Pie Tasters
the Slackers

[pinellas]

12. I like the Specials 2

What?No Madness??No Engish Beat??

Desmond Dekker indeed:-)

But my fave is Madness by far.......

[Coventina]

13. I love English Ska of the late 70s-early 80s

Madness
Specials
Selector
All the Two-Tone greats.

phooey on No Doubt.
They're an OK band, but they don't have that indefinable "ska magic" in my book.

[stpalm]

15. I am a third-wave kind of guy

I like the other stuff, but I prefer the energy and speed of most 3rd wave stuff. But not shit like Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake

[rppper]

16. where is SUBLIME!!!!!!!

i can not believe DUers missed that one.........

ska fans indeed...tsk tsk tsk!!!! modern ska died with brad nowell

[Moms Baby Democrat]

18. Since When.....Nevermind

I think Brad just rolled over in his grave for that one

[rppper]

19. if sublime isn't ska...what exactly is it then?

i can see them leaning towards punk on some songs, but lets not kid each other here...listen to the bass lines for gawds sake...if they were'nt influenced by madness i dont know what they were influenced by.....

[Moms Baby Democrat]

20. This sums it up best for me.....am lazy today

*from some random obsessed fan site*

Sublime Commentary

Sublime. Ska-Punk-Hip Hop-Rock-Reggae Blues at it's best. To call Sublime anything but that, would be limiting them. They can play it all. The music is there. The vocals are there. This band is just so tight, the production quality is about as dope as you get. The music, vocals, and the vibe combine for pumpin', pimpin', groovin', "kick back and pass the cheeba" tunes, that make ya feel okay. This band has talent, and they prove it. It's such a sad, sad shame that the lead singer, guitar player, Bradley Nowell, was a victim of his addiction. Brad was a brilliant man, and will be remembered by all who miss him. If you would like to help his baby son and wife, please do so, by sending a donation, any size, to:

Jakob James Nowell Trust Fund
275 Redondo Ave
Long Beach, California 90803

[curse10]

24. it ain't ska

it isn't the correct beat.

[eyepaddle]

22. Where's El Rayo X?

David Lindley....breaking boundaries just for the hell of it!

[smirkymonkey]

23. I have been listening to The English Beat for the last hour or so.

[sakabatou]

26. The Seatbelts have one ska song

Doggy Dog III