THE BUTLERS celebrate 25 years with “BENSONMAM”, a fantastic new album that once again shows us why they have been around since the beginning of the late 80′s European Ska Revival. Fast paced, horn heavy, a must for fans of THE BUSTERS, MR REVIEW, and early UNICORN RECORDS releases. Italian street ska band REDSKA return with their 3rd album on MAD BUTCHER, after 10 years on the scene they have created the perfect mix of punk, reggae, ska and raggamuffin. For fan of THE TOASTERS, PILFERS, a good mix of 2 TONE and US third wave! Limited edition vinyl now in stock!
New GERMAN imports: EL BOSSO & DIE PING PONGS Tag Vor LP NERD ACADEMY Nerdicity CD/LP
Two great new releases from German bands!
The legendary EL BOSSO & DIE PING PONGS are back with a brand new album! The band originated during the European revival of the mid-80s and was a dominant band in Germany (along with No Sports, The Busters, The Braces) through 1992 when the band parted ways. At that point member “Richie The Professor” launched a successful solo career under the new moniker DR RING DING – and the rest is history! EL BOSSO reformed in 2003 due to popular demand, and this is their second album since that reunion! Always playing fun revival third wave ska, always singing in German – the band once again includes founding members DR RING DING, EL BOSSO, and SKACUS! Vinyl released on GROVER’s VOR imprint! Do not miss. Read the rest of this entry »
MAD BUTCHER: THE OFFENDERS “SHOTS, SCREAMS, & BROKEN DREAMS” CD/LP
The long wait is finally over! The third full length from this amazing Italian 2-TONE meets streetpunk ska band!
Their last album “ACTION REACTION” was one of our best sellers of the past year, full of feel good anthems for the mod/scooter jet set! This 13 track album was such an instant hit, the energy of 2-TONE legends THE SPECIALS mixed with classic punk like THE CLASH or THE REDSKINS. Modern bands like THE SKOIDATS and THE PIETASTERS also come to mind – this album is modern, fast-paced, and extremely catchy! Ska, punk, reggae, and 80s rock-a-billy all mixed into one killer album. LP OUT OF STOCK ….sorry! Read the rest of this entry »
New MAD BUTCHER release: BOBBY PINS & THE SALOON SOLDIERS CD
A fantastic album of soulful early reggae sounds fronted by three lovely singers! Sweet soulful vocal reggae and rock steady gems plus some crucial instrumental tunes as well. Once upon a time in the far east of Germany, a gang of outlaws came in the contemplative city Dresden.They called them the Saloon Soldiers cause they drunk for a whole army, and don’t go till the bottles are empty. This bunch of wild musicians strolled through the saloons in search of a trio with an angelic voice. But mostly they sat on the bar and took a lot of booze till dawn.But one evening they heard three girls singin’ on the street.This was the enlightenment for them and from now on the Saloon Soldiers always jammin’ with the Bobby Pins.And it worked great! The Band was complete.But who are these incredible bandsman? First there are the three Girls called the Bobby Pins. Luise,Dorit & Lotti brings you this ruff and tuff 60′s soulsound when they’re preaching you some tales about life.You will be hypnotysed forever! Now we come to the Saloon Soldiers, the rollin’ Read the rest of this entry »
New MAD BUTCHER release: B SOUL ALL STARS Greatest Hits CD
Born in 2005 on the ashes of the Slow Slushy Boys & Bees & B-Mice, the B Soul All Stars is a tribute band to all the soulful music flourishing in Jamaica during the late sixties. Call it rock steady or early reggae, that was Soul Sound, that was Dance Beat, with such great singers as Ken Boothe, Stranger Cole, Delroy Wilson, John Holt, BB Seaton, Slim Smith, almost of all magnified by the unique touch of Jackie Mittoo’s organ. The B Soul All Stars released in 2006 & 2008 two vinyl albums “Rock steady with” & “Country Girl” & just contribute with 5 new songs on the “Benny Gordini & Friends” album. Here you find the best selection from all their recordings, including some of the best jewels from Studio One, Treasure Isle, Beverley’s or Jaguar labels, as well as quite authentic originals. So Get Ready to Dance All Night. Read the rest of this entry »