Upbeat without forcing the party, Berkeley, California’s ska-veterans The Uptones return with their first studio album in decades, nailing down a bottom end that cements the groove with horns that reach for the stratosphere. Continue reading ‘Skankin’ Foolz Unite! – Reviewed for iTunes by Rob O’Connor’
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In California’s Bay Area, the Uptones were the leading light of the mid-’80s ska eruption. Formed while the members were still at high school, Continue reading ‘The Uptones – Live!! 924 Gilman – Reviewed for All Music Guide by Jo-Ann Greene’
Fun Fun Fun Recordings has outdone themselves this time.
The label is proud to announce the release of The Uptones 1st studio CD, “Skankin’ Foolz Unite!” The Uptones, “Best of the East Bay” Ska band, has been together for over twenty years. These Berkeley Ska pioneers have created a sensational CD of 15 great songs.
Hear it!
1. Skanking Fool
2. Get Out Of My Way
3. Bonnie And Clyde
4. Ridiculous
5. Bad Men Of Bodie
6. Not From Here
7. Radiation Boy
8. Book Of Rules
9. I Don’t Know Emilie
10. East Of The Pond
11. It Takes Money
12. Burning Sky
13. Too Much Pressure (Live @ iMusicast)
14. Pick It Up
15. Bested By Pelicans
Own it!
Fun Fun Fun is truly proud to make this classic live ska CD available for the first time online.
“Uptones Live” is one of the finest live recordings I’ve ever been involved with. Continue reading ‘The Uptones – Live at Gilman’
What a monster song! Moose hits the nail on the head. This is the simplest message song I’ve ever heard. It’s soo right on. Scott Tee and his muted trumpet really set up Moose’s vocals, and Scott’s solo is centerfold material in Trumpet Magazine. The entire band plays their asses off. I predict big things for this song.
18. Ridiculous by The Uptones
Here’s a live video
Here’s an insightful rumination on the state of our backyards by one powerhouse of a ska band. This song is the BOMB!! The lyrics are scary but true, and will aid in your character development. I’ve also heard that the singer is very cute.
Check out a live video
4. Radiation Boy by The Uptones