Modern ska vs. Traditional ska

[ska4life07]

What are your interests and opinions? Differences between the two, say Bim skala bim vs. skatalites maybe. Or even No Doubt vs. Toots and the maytals.

[ska4life07]

I actually listen to more of the modern influenced bands rather than traditional, but that is because I like to keep up with the times. I do like all versions of the music though.

[Regards]

Where is Craig when you need him?

[Rodeo]

The Aggrolites. Two-tone is the shit.

[Jumpoff]

Where is Craig when you need him?

Haha that's exactly what I thought when I read this thread title.


To the OP, there are still modern ska bands who use that traditional ska band and I prefer those modern ska bands who use the traditional sound over these modern ska bands using the whole punk/ska sound.

[ska4life07]

Haha that's exactly what I thought when I read this thread title.


To the OP, there are still modern ska bands who use that traditional ska band and I prefer those modern ska bands who use the traditional sound over these modern ska bands using the whole punk/ska sound.

Can you name some of them. Do you mean bands like Deals gone bad and pietasters?

[Jumpoff]

I haven't heard those two, though I have been meaning to listen to the Pietasters. I mean bands like Hepcat, Slackers, Fat Freddy's Drop, Aggrolites, Toasters, etc... (though, Aggrolites/Toasters play 2tone.)

[ska4life07]

aggrolites = the shiz. Toasters are ok with their scene. Now Hepcat has been around for a long time and from what they have said they will be around even longer. I like it when bands stick around and dont just try to make bank off the bandwagon.

[ska4life07]

The Aggrolites. Two-tone is the shit.

yeah buddy!

[El_Jeffe]

as been stated, traditional ska isn't just a sound of the 60's, that sound is still being produced in mass today, & it's not simply 60's rehash music, it's innovative, creative & fresh. incorporating all new styles & worldly sounds. the sound of modern ska most people seem to refer to was nothing but another pop-punk trend of the 90's, much more closely associated with pop-punk than it ever was with ska music. some modern bands still keeping it real?

the slackers (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=186066)
beres hammond (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=300017)
westbound train (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=258777)
hepcat (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=236485)
fat freddy's drop (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=281192)
the black seeds (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=241156)
stubborn all-stars (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=272067)
katchafire (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=262322)
trinity roots (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=295793)
john brown's body (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=375761) (reggae band who incorporate a lot of ska, although their first couple albums were just about straight up ska)

along with hundreds more haha, but they're all great bands who are also very accessible

oh & the aggrolites play reggae, the style of reggae they aim for is known as "early reggae' (which came to be known as "skinhead reggae" once it hit the uk). it's the first sound of reggae that was to develop after ska & rock-steady, so obviously has some heavy traits from the previous ska era

[big mondo]

yeah, whats with all this aggrolites are two tone talk?

[Rodeo]

yeah, whats with all this aggrolites are two tone talk?


Because they are?

[versus_god]

The Aggrolites are a reggae band, you know?

[Rodeo]

Would you rather me just stop the sub-genre bullshit and call them what they are: Reggae?

[Rodeo]

hahah posted at the same time... niceee :-)

[versus_god]

Totally.

[Rodeo]

Saw them at warped. One of one 3 bands I actually like that played.

[El_Jeffe]

2tone was a movement during the late 70's that was popularized "underground" & later with mild mainstream success in the early 80's by the specials (among a few others who followed), although reggae & punk were first mixed by the clash. it's a fusion of the punk beat & a ska melody that jerry dammers of the specials was inspired to create after a trip to jamaica, upon which he witnessed some of the great musicians of the nation in all their live glory. although this movement started largely based around little known (to the uk) covers of jamaican ska anthems, the later original lyrical writing had themes that were also to cross over with the punk movements way of thinking in a large way

the aggrolites on the other hand, play a very chunky & aggressive style of early reggae that features some aspects of ska melody, with the inclusion of a bit of soul & even funk on occasion. despite their aggressive delivery (on their self titled) nothing about it crosses over with punk & therefore 2tone

[ska4life07]

as been stated, traditional ska isn't just a sound of the 60's, that sound is still being produced in mass today, & it's not simply 60's rehash music, it's innovative, creative & fresh. incorporating all new styles & worldly sounds. the sound of modern ska most people seem to refer to was nothing but another pop-punk trend of the 90's, much more closely associated with pop-punk than it ever was with ska music. some modern bands still keeping it real?

the slackers (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=186066)
beres hammond (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=300017)
westbound train (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=258777)
hepcat (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=236485)
fat freddy's drop (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=281192)
the black seeds (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=241156)
stubborn all-stars (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=272067)
katchafire (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=262322)
trinity roots (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=295793)
john brown's body (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=375761) (reggae band who incorporate a lot of ska, although their first couple albums were just about straight up ska)

along with hundreds more haha, but they're all great bands who are also very accessible

oh & the aggrolites play reggae, the style of reggae they aim for is known as "early reggae' (which came to be known as "skinhead reggae" once it hit the uk). it's the first sound of reggae that was to develop after ska & rock-steady, so obviously has some heavy traits from the previous ska era

You sure do know you're stuff. Out of that list I really like the slackers and westbound train.

[El_Jeffe]

You sure do know you're stuff. Out of that list I really like the slackers and westbound train.

i'm enthusiastic & fascinated by the genre, it's creation, evolution & it's culture. my perspectives are no better than anyone else’s, i just have a tendency to share mine, since ska threads are too few & far between on ap unfortunately haha. i'm obviously big on the authentic side to the genre, but glad you enjoyed some of those bands though

[allhourcymbals]

Traditional Ska. Good ska. Ska ska ska ska. You know? It doesn't matter. But traditional.

[allhourcymbals]

What are your interests and opinions? Differences between the two, say Bim skala bim vs. skatalites maybe. Or even No Doubt vs. Toots and the maytals.

Are you serious with this one? Haha.

[ska4life07]

I was trying to be funny. I laughed at myself a bit and I dont even like no doubt.

[ska4life07]

Saw them at warped. One of one 3 bands I actually like that played.
What year did you see warped tour? I really wanted to go last year but couldnt make it

[allhourcymbals]

I enjoy old No Doubt haha. Like, Beacon Street Collection old No Doubt. But Toots and the Maytals come out on top for me, 99.9% of the time, all the time.