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Various Artists - American Skathic Vol. 1 - Catalog #JUMP001 * CD OUT OF PRINT |
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Following in the footsteps of successful regional U.S. ska compilations like
Mashin' Up The Nation, Skaface, California Ska-Quake, New York Beat, and
Ska Gone South, Jump Up! Records released American Skathic to expose the
world to the wealth of ska music that has existed in the Midwest since the early
80's. American Skathic's 20 bands span the years 1981-1994, and dispelled the
common belief that American ska exists only on the East & West coasts.
American Skathic--A Portrait of Midwest Ska Past & Present has garnered
tremendous criticall acclaim from writers and DJ's worldwide including Billboard
and Alternative Press, while locally it's been a focal point in two Chicago
Tribune articles (inc front page of Tempo October 7, 1994), received a full page
piece in New City Magazine, and generated two near capacity shows at major
indie rock club Metro. Alternative Press called it "fast, slow, weird [and]
wonderful. American Skathic has it all. The beat never stops and neither will
your feet." Ameircan Skathic was the first CD release for top national touring
artists Johnny Socko, Mustard Plug, and MU330, while also reissuing 2-Tone
era gems from Heavy Manners, who toured the Midwest with the Clash, Erector
Set, and S.L.K.. Many syles of ska are represented here: punk/skacore,
traditional, 2-Tone, slow rock-steady, and uptempo modern stuff--something for
everyone! You don't have to live in the Midwest to be a part of the American
Skathic!
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"Fast, slow, weird (and) wonderful, American Skathic has it all. The beat never stops and neither will your feet."
Alternative Press Magazine
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DISK TRACK LISTING
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Artist
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Weaker Youth Ensemble
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"American Style"
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Exceptions
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"I Hate Mornings"
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Skolers *
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"Rude Girl"
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Johnny Socko
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"Vasectomy"
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Pacers *
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"Ye Olde Haus of Mutton"
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International Jet Set *
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"It's Time"
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Ten Cent Fun *
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"Skankin' In Moon Boots"
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Tom Collins & The
Cocktail Shakers *
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"Chuck Taylors"
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Skapone
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"Troubled Again"
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Mustard Plug
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"Grow Up"
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Heavy Manners *
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"Down In Jamaica"
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Erector Set *
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"G.I. Jump"
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MU330
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"Fleeba"
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SLK *
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"Window Dressing"
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Elevators *
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"Vandetta"
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Blue Meanies
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"Blah Blah Blah"
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Jack Kevorkian And
The Suicide Machines
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"Hey"
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Invaders
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"Feel Like I Should"
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Parka Kings *
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"Jacked"
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Gangster Fun *
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"Shook Me All Night Long"
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Heavy Manners
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"Taking The Queen To Tea"
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* Denotes Exclusive to CD track
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Selling Points
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Marketing / Promotion
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Features several national touring acts
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20 Bands; 70 minutes of music spanning 14 years
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Budget for National sales, print and fansize
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5000 piece mailing list announcement
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Mailing to over 100 ska-specific radio DJs
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Cover by top-comic Evan Dorkin of "Milk & Cheese" fame
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Bands represent 7 states: IL, IN, MO, MN, WI, OH, MI
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