Self Release (label)
30 November 2008 (released)
30 November 2008
When I hear the words Brit & Ska put together I normally run away screaming words like ‘Blasphemy’ and ‘Against Nature’ but I guess I can’t say that about a band called ‘Popes of Chillitown’.
And in truth I wouldn’t say it now I’ve heard the band in question, They have Ska leanings for sure and their vocal style is definitely in the Brit arena but they do make good music and deliver without disappearing up their own arses.
The sax work is terrific – very reminiscent of Madness – and the guitar playing is fine, they all play at a high level, and the vocals have a distinct London edge – thanks for not trying to sound like fake Jamaicans guys!
I could diss the lyrics a little but subtlety comes with experience and this EP makes it sound as though they will get a lot of experience. Their songs are at least about something more than sex and lost loves.
As a first proper release this will do and they should go on ti bigger and better from here.
