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Not all ska, but still great

The Greatest | Nowhere Land | 11/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As my title implies, the Pietasters took another different direction here, continuing their streak of completely unique albums. This is neither the pure neo-trad ska of Oolooloo (an even better album-- get that too), nor the mainstream late 90s sounds of Willis. It has a great 70s R&B/soul feel with some definite reggae influences (Mellow Mood, Drunken Master, How We Were Before). The best songs are Malmo, Rachel (possibly my favorite Pietasters song ever), Set Me Up, and Nothing Good to Eat (although the Give em the Boot III version sounds much better.) In short, highly recommended for fans of all music from soul and old-school R&B to reggae and ska. But for the best Pietasters records, get Oolooloo and Strapped Live."

The absolute best yet

frosty | Deutschland | 10/18/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I assure all unfamiliar listeners that this CD is absolutely worth every penny you pay for it. Stunning sounds, strong brass, penetrating drum beats...it unbeatable. Keep reggae ska alive and pass this little known secret on: everyone should taste the pie. These guys are great musicians and great guys. They deserve to earn some cash."

They did it again!

RUDY SKA | Cali | 08/07/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every true Pietasters fan expected it, with every album their amazing sound evolves significantly as of the last album, THIS IS NOT A BAD THING! I knew it would happen. They are still the most talented, soulful, swinging ska band around! I admit I am horribly biast with this album. I loved all their other albums so much that they could fart in a microphone and I would buy the single. But this album holds its own! It seems to be a look back at the roots of the pietasters yet with a fresh perspective that will rock you. Don't expect any songs on the album similar to crazy monkey woman on willis (which was awsome), but look forward to an oldschool ska feel that does well to keep a solid theme. My favorite songs are malmo, nothing good to eat, rachel, and drunken master. A must for all true pietasters fans. If you are new to the pietasters, give them a try!!! You can't go wrong with any album, I would start with Awesome Mix Tape #6 or willis if you are into more mainstrem rock/ska, if you want something a little bit more smooth then go for Ooolooloo or Piestomp (sorry they are hard to come by but good luck) Also Strapped live kicks!!! If you dig the pietasters check out the slackers, toasters, or the specials. Skank forever!"