Recently I listened to the Specials self-titled 1979 album and really enjoyed it. I've been wanting to try out some Ska music for awhile now because it's a genre I don't know a whole lot about. What recommendations do you guys have as far as Ska music?

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[–] pbjamm@beehaw.org 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If 90s California Ska is the target then along with RBF and Less Than Jake check out The Skeletones, The Nuckle Brothers, Mealticket, No Doubt (first album) and Suburban Rhythm. Some might be hard to find as they never hit it big. If I remember some more I will ad them to the list.

I was in a SoCal ska band in the 90s so saw a lot of bands, few went on to get national recognition.

[–] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

These are all great additions! The only one I'm not familiar with are the Nuckle Brothers, I'll have to go looking for some of their stuff so thanks!

Suburban Rhythm

Why did Ed and Scott quit =/

[–] pbjamm@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I wish I could remember but it was a LONG time ago. Anything I had to relay would only be 2nd hand anyway, for even though I knew Ed from shows and college classes together I dont recall ever discussing it with him at the time.