Some More Bright Sounds From Ska's Third Wave (RADIO BLOGCAST #14)

I remember when I first got the pile of these third wave ska compilation albums I ordered from a good friend from California, I was as excited as a boy opening a gift on Christmas eve. Its was mid 90s when I started collecting these albums from Jump Up! recording artists. Chicago's top ska bands have been very healthy for years when it comes to musical contributions on the ska scene. With Third Wave and Punk-Ska as the main order of the day, Jump Up! Records with its recording artists such as Greenhouse, The Eclectics, Skapone, Telegraph and many others leading the way, A truckload of records, albums and compilations have been produced since the mid 90s. Throw in more punk ska and you've got the whole deal! Jump Up's profile as a top U.S. ska label continues to rule, after a small elite with MOON SKA NYC, and ASIAN MAN. Jump Up! exposes the best and newest ska talent in the middle of the U.S. and puts them in one great place! And became a whole new experience during those days..

I was surprised to see another hotbed in ska deep in the heart of Orange County, where you can find Vegas Records, which boosted up a great idea such as the "Hey Brother Can you Spare Some Ska?," compilation series. The first "cheap-o ska" compilation anywhere. Packed with great tracks from some hot ska bands across the country (but mostly in Southern California), you will find something you like on these compilations, Im sure. A really good song to check out here is Undercover S.K.A.'s up tempo, third wave ska track entitled "March Slob." The horns are exceptional, and the guitar will make you pick up your feet and dance. Neighbors used to cover this beautifully blended track. Very nicely done.

This week's choice tracks are a mix of everything from amazing swingy 2-Tone influenced ska with bizarre lyrics, to big bright horns, & peppy tempos that will surely keep your feet moving! Bright sounds from ska's third wave, this playlist will appeal to fans of hilarious jumpy ska twists and fun-loving rude boy ska melodies made by your good ole boys and girls from this side of town.

Enjoy!

Radio Blogcast #14

Stuff - MU330
Doesnt Make It Alright - The Specials
Sole Salvation - The English Beat
Shot My Boss - Cousin Oliver
My Decision - The Planet Smashers
Silly Of Me - Telegraph
Delirium - The Skeletones
Jungle - Red Session
Jitterbug - Greenhouse
822 Anywhere - Greenhouse
Agent 13 - Undercover S.K.A.
So Much - The Impossibles
Samantha Clench - Skapone
Dave & Mary - The Hotknives
I Wanna Riot - Rancid
The Godfather - The Trojans
Dust of Death - The Hotknives
My Own Life - Long Beach Dub All Stars
Now Or Never - The Toasters
Twisted Lead Hole - Attaboy Skip
Big Brother - Mad Caddies
Box -The Eclectics
Primaries - Swingtones
Another Kind - My Superhero
Time - Afrodisiac
It's You - The Specials
Night Before - The Pietasters
Don Quixote - Cherry Poppin Daddies
March Slob - Undercover S.K.A.
More Today Than Yesterday - Goldfinger

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