Record Label: Hopeless Records
Genre: Ska
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Michigan’s favorite Ska band are back with what could be one of their best records to date! ‘In Black And White’ is a return to form in my opinion, as ‘Yellow #5′ had me losing interest. Not sure why the last album left me losing interest, might have been the songs themselves or maybe even the song production? It just wasn’t the same as other albums and glad to see they are back to their old selves!

Fast, punchy, infectious and rockin’, Mustard Plug has turned out a great record with ‘In Black and White’. My favorite track on the album, is what could be their best track ever is “Life’s Too Short.” Chock full of ska, and just awesome in my opinion. The rest of the album is about the same. Ska-punk with horns and just a good old time. I thought the band had lost their edge with ‘Yellow #5,’ after turning out one great record after another with ‘Evildoer’s Beware,’ and ‘Pray for Mojo,’ so it was a relief that the band is back with that old sound of their’s and a well-produced record I might add. As fun as their records are to listen to, the band are also great live and that just goes with any good ska show. I know a fun song like “Real Rat Bastard” would be a great song to play live and get the crowd involved. Let’s hope they play that one on their next tour. If you ever picked up a Mustard Plug album or call yourself a ska fan, you really have to listen to this album to truly appreciate it. It’s probably one of the best ska releases of the year!

Bottom Line: Mustard Plug are back and better than ever. Check them out live this fall!
Notable Tracks: Life’s Too Short, Over The Edge, Who Benefits, Hit Me Hit Me, Real Rat Bastard
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