Third Wave Ska

VEGANGELICA · 01-08-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I'm not a big fan at all of The Aquabats. find them very cartoony

This is still one of the best 3rd wave Ska tracks IMO:

I'm only posting this as in the last hour I have been listening to Ska.

Yes, The Aquabats *are* very cartoony. I think one of the members calls himself "cat boy" following their fake superhero theme.

Capdown does have a nice ska sound. The tune has a part that reminds me a little of the Batman theme! I like the "haa haa" or "aah aah" shouts.
I also like Capdown's political lyrics, like with "Cousin Cleotis," but I had a hard time hearing distinct words in the video. I wish I could hear the words better so that the meaning of the song would leap out at me...I had to look at the lyrics to understand what the song was about. I was surprised that the song's sound is much happier and celebratory than the lyrics, which are about a fairly serious issue...a call to action.

"Cousin Cleotis" lyrics:

Together we can fly
There ain't no reason why not
Strike whilst the knives are hot
Eyes like a vision of rage
Seize the day, seize the moment
Yes this very moment
Cos the mountain of my anger, it ain't no longer dormant
And this feelin' ain't just a feelin' no more
Cos the frustration of my ignorant days, is just a haze
Like a red eyed glazed gaze
So don't just sit on your ass, dreamin' of the better day, better way
Liberate yourself, your mind, mankind
Take the feelin' that lies deep inside
And make it reality"

jackhammer · 01-08-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VEGANGELICA

Yes, The Aquabats *are* very cartoony. I think one of the members calls himself "cat boy" following their fake superhero theme.

Capdown does have a nice ska sound. The tune has a part that reminds me a little of the Batman theme! I like the "haa haa" or "aah aah" shouts.
I also like Capdown's political lyrics, like with "Cousin Cleotis," but I had a hard time hearing distinct words in the video. I wish I could hear the words better so that the meaning of the song would leap out at me...I had to look at the lyrics to understand what the song was about. I was surprised that the song's sound is much happier and celebratory than the lyrics, which are about a fairly serious issue...a call to action.

"Cousin Cleotis" lyrics:

Together we can fly
There ain't no reason why not
Strike whilst the knives are hot
Eyes like a vision of rage
Seize the day, seize the moment
Yes this very moment
Cos the mountain of my anger, it ain't no longer dormant
And this feelin' ain't just a feelin' no more
Cos the frustration of my ignorant days, is just a haze
Like a red eyed glazed gaze
So don't just sit on your ass, dreamin' of the better day, better way
Liberate yourself, your mind, mankind
Take the feelin' that lies deep inside
And make it reality"

The band sadly split last year

VEGANGELICA · 01-08-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

The band sadly split last year

Well, that's too bad. Did any of the members go on to make or join bands you like?