This is a sample from the forthcoming USB release by the Slackers, 'Before There Was Hellcat.'

This is a rehearsal track.  It has the slackers playing a pretty cool tune that we never ended up recording in a studio.

This is from 1995 and we are rehearsing in the 3rd street rehearsal studio that Jeff Baker made famous as 'version city.'  





11.Valerie 1995

Skapeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough

Our second Hellcat Single release is Wichita. Wichita is a soul band that was put together by myself and my friend Max, the Bivona Brothers and horn players Ruben and Mark. The first song and video is titled, “Mrs. Magoo”. It has that early 60’s Northern Soul feel, like the sound of the records that came out from labels such as Tamla and Okeh. The B side titled “W.O.R.M.” which stands for “Worldwide Organization Resisting Malice”, is a rhythm and horn driven call and response song, definitely influenced by many of the early rock and soul records that we love. I’m always trying to experiment. Having fun, while also keeping it interesting. Wichita’s got more songs in the pipeline. And if you missed our first single, It’s “Babylon” by the Interrupters.

http://timtimebomb.com/hellcat-singles-club/

Mrs. Magoo

🌴🔥 Imagine your shadows skanking in slow motion while the bassline rattles your chest and the offbeat guitar keeps you swaying. This reggae cut takes the ghost of a love you can’t escape and drapes it in sunshine — bittersweet, smoky, and groovy.

“Shadows drip, won’t fade from me…” becomes less of a curse and more of a chant, rolling like waves against the shore. Horns echo like distant calls, the mouth organ weeps like a midnight street singer, and a voice in the background teases: “poor you…”

It’s haunted love in reggae form — heavy on the dub reverb, light on the worry. Perfect for late-night rooftop smoke sessions, drifting city walks, or staring at the horizon wondering why the bass knows your secrets.

Turn it up, let it stalk you on the offbeat, and dance with your ghosts. 🎶

Lyrics:

Shadows drip, won’t fade from me
Every street, you’re all I see
Low flow, slow glow, deadly show
Where I stand or where I go

Can’t explain, can’t let it slide
You’re the hum I can’t deny
Midnight static in my head
Pulling on my every thread

Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
You have the key — will never be free
Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
Are you happy now to hear and see — such misery melody?

Cold flame, lost name, looping frame
Every move, you mark my name
Dead-end daylight, haunted nights
You rewire all my lights

Try to run, you rewind me
Same old reel, same old scene
You’re the glitch inside the glow
Negative flow in stereo

Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
You have the key — will never be free
Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
Are you happy now to hear and see — such misery melody?

Neon breath, the city slow
Harp like rain, the sirens low
Every step, you reappear
Mouth organ crying in my ear

Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
You have the key — will never be free
Come on and haunt me — stalk me — follow me and chase me
Are you happy now to hear and see — such misery melody?

Haunt Me (Reggae Version)

Mad World (Ska Cover)

The Aggrolites - The Sufferer

Westbound Train - Check Your Time

(p)(c)room in the sky   produced by Lewis M

Everybody Ska Derrick Morgan & Salute' played by david rodigan bbc radio 1 xtra

Lyrics:

I have come to realise 
that there is in fact a left and right
besides ahead
I’ve accepted it, it’s all alright

Key is acknowledgement
of where it has gone wrong
from there on just go forward
hitch in and come along

I see no evil in 
taking a step backwards 
It’s critical to be able to
close the previous chapter

We’re back on track
stronger than a massive wolf pack
We’re back on track
It’s all about the future, don’t look back

We’re back on track
stronger than a massive wolf pack
We’re back on track
It’s all about the future, don’t look back

The future is looking mighty bright
In my own perspective
once you’ve found your way up again, 
re-join the collective

I have finally realised 
it’s been okay, more than all right
I’m back on track
At last I can sleep at night

Dance of the Lunatics

BACK ON TRACK

Amsterdam Faya Allstars:'Cause I Don't
This song will be the opener for the Full Lenght Cd which will come out in the end of 2012. This song will be free downloadable and you can share it with everybody you like!

Please check our website : www.amsterdamfayaallstars.com

Also on youtube you can find 70 videoclips and you can book us for any show all over the world. Blessing: Amsterdam Faya Allstars

'Cause I Dont

The was the first track released from the band's 2013 album ‘The Day The Earth Stood Stupid’, ‘Do All Dogs...’ is a variety of musical styles, all held together with the band’s trademark combination of invention, humour and excellent musicianship. Watch the video http://bit.ly/2ii8cxO

Westbound Train - Check Your Time

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