Fat Freddys Drop - Based on a True Story

Damn difficult to label this one.

Proper strong dub-like basslines with soul and jazz influences in there as well with a sprinkle of hip-hop, stirred in with dash of ska.

Its fkn great summer vibes that just hits the fkn spot

Enjoy this, it is sooooo good.

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Mooney Suzuki - Electric Sweat

US garage band keeping it clear and keeping simple.

Nice bit of hammond organ stylee and the odd soul tinge add to the mix.

This aint going to change the world, but its a fkn good Album every bit is good and in places better than the other 00's garage.

Go for it

Enjoy
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The Mitchell Brothers - A Bresh of Fresh Attire

Urban British grime from the saarff London boys.

These guys are part of Mike Skinners, the Streets, stable. Thewy are not copying anyone and have produced a superb, clever album of proper British street music.

The lyrics are sharp and the language foul, do not put this on when yer nan is round.

Great stuff

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Enjoy

Seasick Steve & the Level Devils - Cheap

Seasick Steve, his overnight fame took him nigh on 65 years.

He does the blues in his own special style which has got him into the current festival circuit. A great example of the cream finally rising to the top.

This is the first album which set him off on his current trajectory.

The hobo done good.

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Enjoy

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra - Wild Peace

High production, high speed, high enjoyment, foot stompin' Japanese Ska, you can't fkn beat it.

TSPO just know how to bang out the tunes in their own special style.

Their high energy, full blown style will get to your feet and give you an irrestable urge to smiiiiiiillllllllllllle.

Get on it and enjoy
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The Selector - Unplugged forthe Rude Boy Generation

This is a great album that hasn't registered with most people and they are missing out big time.

Acoustic British ska. It is absolutely and completely a brilliant album. I struggle to explain just how good this is.

Pauline Blacks vocals are superb, really making this album. This is something very special.

Listen, you will not regret it.
Enjoy then enjoy some more.

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David Holmes presents Free Association

Bloody hard to catagorise this without putting off people who would love it.

This album is the product of a David Holmes led project, it kinda mixes Jazzy Rock, a bit of punk attitude and proper Funk with a hard edge of hip hop influence

This album is brilliant, even if you are not totally convinced by my description just give it a try. You will not regret it

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Depth Charge - Nine Deadly Venoms

I was introduced to this by a mate who loves this side of music far more than me. He tried to describe it, I laughed and said never.

It mixes, breakbeat, dub and house together with samples from sources as diverse as martial arts films and the Simpsons.

I have had it on regular play for the last 2 years and I fkn love it. Enjoy.

Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere

I absolutely love this album.

Rap producer Dangermouse and deep south rapper Cee-lo got together to produce this fantastic album.

Cee-lo's vocals have real, real soul feel to them. This allied with Dangermouses production abilities gave us the only true, true soul album in years.

None of this plastic, retro nonsense served up by Amy Winehouse and her contempories.

Hardfi - Stars of CCTV

Good debut album from these Staines Boys. This album demonstrates the fantastic attitude and tunes.

Their follow up diluted just how good this is. If your not sure, just listen.

Enjoy and Enjoy some more