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Band: The Parka Kings
Release: Wherestheafterparty? (live)
State: IL
Label: Jump Up! Records
PO Box 13189, Chicago, IL 60613
http://www.jumpuprecords.com
Contact: N/A
This is the Parka Kings' live album. I'll tell you that it did what it was supposed to do...it made me wish I was at their last show. I was looking forward to seeing this band at the 1997 New England Ska Festival but they cancelled for some reason which was a big disappointment. Anyway, back to the CD. This CD captures the live experience of the Parka Kings and makes me want to get up and start to dance...but i'll finish with the review. This CD covers close to 70 minutes of Parka Kings craziness with live versions off "Bienvenidos" and "23 Skidoo". I'm just disappointed that this show was out in Detroit. The insert has a nice blurb written by their drummer, Tony B about how much the band (referred to as a family) meant and all. What I like about this is that you can capture the sound of the band without being a generic live bootleg type CD. The quality is great but you can actually here the crowd singing along and cheering...and it doesn't cover up the music. If you ever liked the Parka Kings or are into poppy ska (no punk!) check out this CD and imagine that you're at their show.
Tracks: 1. $2,000,000 2. Hip Ska 3. Jacked 4. Dish or Die 5. Confidential 6. Finishing Last 7. Radio Song 8. Midnight Sails 9. BCA 10. Alone 11. Mob Boss 12. American CPA 13. Shoutouts 14. Two Tone Beat 15. City Limits 16. Slow Me DOwn 17. Pablo Can't Take It 18. Whiskey, Wine and Rosares 19. Jefferson Assembly 20. Julette 21. Cliche 22. Dave's Speech 23. Last Call 24. Casino City