Stage Bottles - The Best Of (1993-2001)

Genre: Punk Rock, Ska, Oi
Origin: Frankfurt, Germany
Lyrical Themes: Anti-fascism, Working class
File: 159 Mb (320kbps)

Founding Members:
Vocals/Saxophone: Olaf
Vocals: Manu (until 1999)
Guitar: Alex (until 2004)
Bass: Erik (until 2002)
Drums: Hoschi (until 1997)

Tracklist:
1. All You Need is Hate 4:25
2. Dead But Not Forgiven 4:05
3. Good Luck 2:39
4. Skinhead Reggae (Live) 3:10
5. In the Mood 3:40
6. Here We Go 2:16
7. Take That 4:31
8. They Are Watching Me 4:10
9. Have Your Fun 4:13
10. Big Kick 4:18
11. Work Together 3:55
12. Hooligan 4:38
13. Hope You Gonna Save Your Life 4:29
14. We Shouldn't Have Done 3:41
15. You'll Never Walk Alone 4:59
16. Simple Song 2:35
17. We've Got to Fight 4:39
18. Sometimes Anti-Social But Always Anti-Fascist 3:38
Total Playing Time: 71:00

The Stage Bottles are a great underrated experimental punk/ska/oi band from Germany who play an infectious and fun blend of musical styles that was sure to rock the house. I really don't know that much about this band except that they're anti-fascist and they bring enough energy to tear off your face!

The Best Of (1993-2001)

Morning 40 Federation - S/T

2004 release from these crazy NOLA vets that somehow causes the listener to start drinking heavily before the first song is even over. Every friggin' time! Gotta thank Swampchode for turning me onto these guys in the first place. Very cool...

"Formed in 1997 in New Orleans, LA, by saxophonist and vocalist Josh Cohen and trombonist and lead tubaist Space Rickshaw, Morning 40 Federation soon made waves locally at house parties and small clubs and bars. After achieving a more "secure" lineup -- including Bailey Smith (guitars), Ryan Scully (guitars), Steve Calandra (bass), and Mike Andrepont (drums) -- the band began to attract some important attention, and after self-releasing two full-lengths, You My Brother in 2000 and Trick Nasty in 2002, Morning 40 Federation -- or the 40s, as they were labeled by those "in the know" -- scored a record deal with M80 Records. Their first work for their new label, the self-titled Morning 40 Federation, was critically well received. Their next studio foray, Ticonderoga, was released to even more plaudits in 2006." ~ Chris True, All Music Guide

M40F : Awright.....
Awesome interview w/ the band : Here
Myspace

Various Artists - Easter Sucks! X-mas Rules (1997)

Genre: Viking Rock, Punk, Ska

Track List:
1. Ultima Thule - Rockin´Around the Christmas Tree
2. Heroes - I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
3. The Jinx - Det är Inte Snön Som Faller
4. Ultima Thule - Tack Och Go´Jul
5. Greedy - Ännu en Jul
6. Heroes - Mössens Julafton
7. Ultima Thule & Andere - Mer Jul
8. The Jinx - X-Mas SKA (Uffe beauty)
9. Ultima Thule - Tomtarnas Julnatt
10. Blind system - Christmas Medley
11. Ultima Thule - Frosty the Snowman

You are gonna have to trust me that what you need for Christmas is more Viking Rock! This compilation is incredibly fun and will for sure liven up your Christmas.

X-Mas Rules

Desmond Dekker - Greatest Hits (1994)

Genre: Ska, Rock Steady, Reggae
Origin: Jamaica
Years active: 1962–2006
Size: 105 MB / 320 kbps

01. You Can Get it If You Really Want
02. I Believe
03. I'ts Not Easy
04. Get Up Little Suzie
05. Pickney Gal
06. Rudy Got Soul
07. That's The Way Life Goes
08. Peace Of Mind
09. The Man
10. Ah It Mek
11. Israelites
12. Perserverance
13. Intensified
14. Tips Of My Fingers
15. Too Much Too Soon
16. Nincompoop
17. Problems
18. For Once In My Life
19. Rude Boy Train
20. My Precious Live

I love Desmond Dekker. If you've never heard his music before you are in for one helluva treat. Desmond's vocals are absolutely delicious accompanied with these up-beat smooth skankin' classics. Besides Bob Marley, this is my absolute favorite from Jamaica. I don't make a habit of posting greatest hits compilations, but I'll make an exception here because this is truely a great collection.

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