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ska-t
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they've released 2 ep's since this one..

L.A. Weekly - Tom Cheyney

If the Slackers play “garage-reggae,” as their press release says, does this make them the White Stripes of ska, the Dirtbombs of dub, or even the Ramones of rock steady? Not bloody likely. These Big Apple boppers put a lick on a Jamaican groove like Hideki Matsui puts wood on a hanging curveball. They live large in their obsession with — and growing mastery of — the roots of all things reggae, with healthy slabs of rhythm ‘n’ booze, jazzbo and rockist tendencies thrown in. The production value on their latest CD, Close Your Eyes, ain’t slick, but it captures their unfettered energy, unerring skankability and playful anger to a tee. “Old Dog,” a sly take on aging, would liven up any yard party. “Real War” points a reverb-drenched finger at big-power Babylonians, while “Mommy” sounds like a lost Studio One tribute track. Given their well-deserved live rep, don’t expect these Slackers to procrastinate before mashing up the house


http://www.epitaph.com/bands/index.php?id=325&ed_id=459#ed_459 - Tue, 31 May 2005 6:15am
ska-t
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I've heard 2 tracks off the new Slackers/Pulley Split..

anyone heard the whole thing? - Tue, 31 May 2005 6:16am
Brandon
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no but if you hear the whole thing or get a copy, let us know how it is and send one my way hahaha - Tue, 31 May 2005 6:22pm
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