Today's #Ska album is one I'm not entirely sure how to classify:

Epic XVIII - Stop Procrastinating

I think it's mostly #TradSka. But the vocals, among other elements (bits of Punk, Jazz, & Modern Ska moments) make that feel less intentionally Trad than something like The Prizefighters. But fans of that album are absolutely who I'd recommend this to.

"Stop Procrastinating"
https://youtu.be/9dfkBhI4BH8

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/0KzBdopeV284H8GrSfqshM?si=Rt7AOvraQVWpx3fuNQjlQA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0KzBdopeV284H8GrSfqshM

Bandcamp
https://epic18.bandcamp.com/album/stop-procrastinating

Today's #Ska album rec is:

Pannonia Allstars Ska Orchestra + Victor Rice - Heritage (On Bartók's Path) (2023)

This Hungarian band mixes #TradSka with some traditional Hungarian #Folk. And it makes for a really cool sound! And even if you aren't sold on that it's just a really solid Trad and instrumental album, even a bit of #SkaJazz sneaking in there.

"Hillye Skank"
https://youtu.be/ctxe7Yl98J8

Full album on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6mVryS9M6BArGyGGokMITx?si=48IWoH6DRrSKWa4XD_p-IQ&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A6mVryS9M6BArGyGGokMITx

YouTube playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mkh8AKr9ZUtM6Hska63S77loORg0L6t2o

Likewise, Eastern Standard Time have a new #Ska album out that nearly slipped past me:

Eastern Standard Time - Clockwork

Lots of Soul, R&B, and Motown energy throughout this #TradSka and #SkaJazz album. And it's really great! This is well worth a listen. Especially if you're going to #Supernova, where they'll be playing 4(!) sets. Backing legends like Stranger Cole and Sister Nancy.

"Do Like You Do"
https://youtu.be/7JoLShZmPU8

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/2KUIVeQL4he839EvBILyD1?si=dKN460boS4ik6O4p-2wcIA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A2KUIVeQL4he839EvBILyD1

Bandcamp
https://easternstandardtime.bandcamp.com/album/clockwork

Another #Ska album to check out from last week, just in case anyone missed it is:

The Prizefighters - Punch Up

I'm sure #TradSka fans are already all over this, but their ability to play pitch perfect Traditional Ska can't be overstated. The vocals occasionally miss the mark for me, but that's personal taste. And this is still among the best Trad albums we'll get this year.

"What Have I Got of My Own"
https://youtu.be/-EaB1nfEY4g

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wnXZzTRo4kKEIQLaU6Aac?si=8f9BfMoWTai05KqefgyW2w&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A0wnXZzTRo4kKEIQLaU6Aac

Bandcamp
https://theprizefighters.bandcamp.com/album/punch-up

Today's #Ska rec is the kind of album that probably isn't necessary, but I'll never complain about:

Ska Beat City - Ska Beat City Sings Jamaica

This Argentinian band is covering classic #TradSka songs in a relatively classic Trad style. And it's just a real warm blanket of an album. Plus there's a whole host of cool features throughout.

"Mount Zion" ft. Chris Murray
https://youtu.be/yaf5cxtdbbE

Full album on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZEIGso1Jvu54UvMlGrubQ?si=BQBDB2hTQMyDHkAykQ8tyw&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3ZEIGso1Jvu54UvMlGrubQ

YouTube playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lts5YDcAhosCAPb9DXj9wYmT_gtK_ru04

#Ska album rec for the day has been out for a couple weeks, but only just made its way to Spotify:

The Officinalis - BACK TO SORRENTO

It's instrumental #TradSka and #SkaJazz from Italy, that I'm finding incredibly easy to listen to. Downright relaxing even. Well worth checking out if you're into this kind of stuff.

"Lemonade Rock"
https://youtu.be/svX6WSf1ZLk

Full album on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/3hjGx3bFleL6aROGz2KNip?si=NgNC3os1SROtPxrmaSfPvA&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3hjGx3bFleL6aROGz2KNip

Bandcamp
https://aloeverarecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-officinalis-back-to-sorrento

YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_khdB0435IL-DeyTirpxixsGrPZuhJVD48

Yet another great new album for today's #Ska album rec:

Boss Capone & Patsy ft. The Upsessions and Tommy Tornado - Kings & Queens

Just an enormous pile of Boss Reggae, Trad Ska and Rocksteady artists collaborating on a primarily #TradSka and #Rocksteady album. It's a real gem, and one you absolutely shouldn't miss.

Check out "Here Come the Train"
https://youtu.be/MlAvaCxk6fQ

Full album on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/album/4CvKjbhNlxNAawbSUD3fpE?si=2yHi0_nPQGW-zMK3LEFObw

YouTube Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mIgVfdo53ebYspF3dxDE2vpnAfdB9dToA

Yeah, few surprises for this week. I listened to that CMAT record a lot. If you're a #tradska fan though, I definitely recommend that Andres Cotter album though!