Slackers, The
Reggae
| Feb 2016
Reviews
DJ McGriddle
Reviewed 2016-02-16
Reviewed 2016-02-16
SKA/ROCKSTEADY/RAGGAE Self-titled release from a veteran NYC band with an incredibly distinct sound. Elements of low-fi, playful horn section, plenty of skill. Harkens back to the sixties in vocals and recording. Very danceable. FCC’s on 6, 7.
1. *** Upbeat. Bit of a swing dance feel. I found myself singing along. Ends w/ snoring sample.
2. *** Groovy with a creepy edge.
3. *** Rocksteady. Driving rhythm. Slows down to a march in the end.
4. *** Reggae. Quick-pick guitar, sax soloing.
5. *** Slow, jazzy, piano.
6. *** FCC “cunt” Bit of a badass tone, especially the biting bass line.
7. ** FCC “shit” more straight 60’s beach music.
8. ** Slower. Whoa, this is straight up 60’s beach music.
9. **** Low key. More acoustic. Reverse speech parts. Messing with sampling and reverb and other production elements. Lots of strangeness throughout. Wow.
10. * Tambourine, beachy, okay.
11. *** Lyrics are weird, straighter beat. Very groovy.
12. *** Chill, jammy, floating drums, great organ part. Think more of The Band.
13. * Strange, lot of echo, more spacey version of # 2.
1. *** Upbeat. Bit of a swing dance feel. I found myself singing along. Ends w/ snoring sample.
2. *** Groovy with a creepy edge.
3. *** Rocksteady. Driving rhythm. Slows down to a march in the end.
4. *** Reggae. Quick-pick guitar, sax soloing.
5. *** Slow, jazzy, piano.
6. *** FCC “cunt” Bit of a badass tone, especially the biting bass line.
7. ** FCC “shit” more straight 60’s beach music.
8. ** Slower. Whoa, this is straight up 60’s beach music.
9. **** Low key. More acoustic. Reverse speech parts. Messing with sampling and reverb and other production elements. Lots of strangeness throughout. Wow.
10. * Tambourine, beachy, okay.
11. *** Lyrics are weird, straighter beat. Very groovy.
12. *** Chill, jammy, floating drums, great organ part. Think more of The Band.
13. * Strange, lot of echo, more spacey version of # 2.
Recent airplay
Spin I'm In
Working Overtime
KZSU Time Traveler — Feb 09, 2024
Spin I'm In
The Road Trip (rebroadcast from Mar 3, 2017) — Apr 27, 2022
Spaceman 3104
Road Trip — Jul 14, 2018
Spin I'm In
Road Trip — Jun 09, 2018
Spin I'm In
Road Trip — Jan 06, 2018
Charting
2016-02-21 — 2016-04-24
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 24 | 3 |
| Apr 10 | 2 |
| Apr 3 | 2 |
| Mar 27 | 2 |
| Mar 20 | 2 |
| Mar 13 | 2 |
| Mar 6 | 2 |
| Feb 28 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | By The Time I Get To Sleep | ||
| 2. | The Boss | ||
| 3. | Go Go Go! | ||
| 4. | Working Overtime | ||
| 5. | Spin I'm In | ||
| 6. | I Want To Be Your Girl | ||
| 7. | Pockets Of A Rich Man | ||
| 8. | Run Till We Can't Outrun | ||
| 9. | Things I Can't Forget | ||
| 10. | Truth Comes Knocking | ||
| 11. | Chewing On A Face | ||
| 12. | Spaceman 3104 | ||
| 13. | The Boss (Alternative Mix) |