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"The lyrics are artistic, the melodies are resplendent, and the musicianship is absolutely fabulous." - ABSOLUTEPUNK The Expos stay true to the origins of soul, ska, and rocksteady music, recognizing their own roots and culture in the process. The proof is in the group's sound--raw, melodic, and harmonic. Its live set is a perfect example of the members' ideals, integrity, and spirit. They prioritize a muddy groove and a thick rhythm to which no crowd has been able to stand still! In 2005, the band recorded their first studio album, Old Friends. They chose to work with the ultra-respected Mitch "King Kong" Girio (King Apparatus), and in the fall of that year, Girio and the band spent seven long, fifteen-hour days recording twelve tracks for their debut album. After shopping the release of Old Friends, the band began to receive a lot of recognition from new places. It received airplay on various college radio stations, and has been heard on a wide array of established stations from Edge 102 to CBC Radio. As the group grew more popular offstage, it continued to refine its sound onstage. It also grabbed the attention of new audiences, playing alongside a diverse set of acts ranging from Lyn Taitt to Catch 22 and Chris Murray. The Expos will support Old Friends with a nationwide tour of Canada and the US in Fall 2006, and will continue to write and perform the music that they love.