Radiation Kings “Early Years”
Album Reviews | Jun 24th, 2008
Record Label: Stubborn Records
Genre: Ska
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This is the RK’s debut CD, nicely-produced by Skinnerbox’s Jeff “King Django” Baker. Titled the “Early Years,” it’s evident this is NOT from their early years the RK have been around for a few years now and they were never this good. In fact, this CD took me by surprise. Tight musicianship, a recent addition of a female vocalist, and a mature songwriting approach. There are some blemishes some songs are overlong, some are forgettable, and quite a few spotlight unnecessary solos; leftover habits from their instrumental years. Yet given most of the crap coming out in the ska dept today, the rough spots seem relatively smooth. Fans of trad ska should take note of this band. They will only keep getting better and better.
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