Slackers, The

Slackers, The
Hellcat Records
Reggae | Feb 2016

Reviews

DJ McGriddle
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.

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Charting

2016-02-21 — 2016-04-24
Week EndingAirplays
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)