Bim Skala Bim - Universal
BIB Records
www.bimska.com
For well over a decade, Bim Skala Bim has helped to define, maintain, and nurture the American ska scene. Bim has just released their seventh album entitled "Universal" on their own label, BIB Records. It is already being called their best work to date. In fact the Boston Globe called it the album that finally captures their live sound and energy. The sound is "rougher and sweatier...more guitar driven." Pick hits from the album: "Pete Needs a Friend," a fast paced skanker with muscular trombone lines and insightful lyrics about the single-mindedness of a particular portion of the male anatomy. Also, a great cover of "Shakin' All Over" originally done by Johnny Kidd & the Pirates, but popularized by The Who.
This is a must for ska collectors and music lovers of all tastes and hair styles! Augie