Search - Various Artists :: Ska Party

So-so

08/30/1999

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Like most ska compilations, this is one is pretty spotty. There are some high points with the Bosstones, DHC, the Buck-o-nines, but there are some real stinkers like the Graduates and the Blue Meanies. Ska is about horns and melody and song-writing. For the myriad of ska bands out there it can't be too hard to find 12 truly good songs, but maybe there isn't much to chose from. I suppose most of the ska bands are full of yahoos and pretenders. You can buy this for the 5 good songs on it, but I'd wait till I see it in the used bins."