Review of the Ska Flames album

This is my review for Ska Flames newest album, "REALSTEP" on CDjapan.co.jp.

"The Ska Flames is Japan's oldest ska band, and my second favorite Japanese band, behind Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. While TSPO likes to infuse many styles into their music, Ska Flames is content with playing the music closer to their Jamaican musical forefathers, the Skatalites. Perhaps that's why the Ska Flames hasn't gotten as much attention abroad as Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, which is a big shame.

The release of REALSTEP marks their 20th year of playing and recording, and is their best album yet. The moment you put that CD into your CD Player and the 1st track, "Good Morning" comes on, you know you've got a winner on your hands.

With good production values, tight horns, and a solid rhthym section, REALSTEP is a must have for Ska Flames fans and fans of early Jamaican music alike. "

In other news, I have gotten my grubby little hands on an advanced copy of the Aggrolites upcoming self titled album. It's fucking great! Buy the real copy when it comes out on May 28th, you won't regret it! It's a lot more traditional than Dirty Reggae, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. I'll write a real review for it later.

I know I said I'd do a real post about something relevant, but I don't really feel like it right now, so sorry :)