The Specials

Ladies and Gentleman, i give you the defining band of the 2-tone era. Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 30 years you probably know who they are. Anyway this is the first 2 records by them, The Specials and More Specials. Enjoy!

This is the (Dawning Of A) New Era!

Sam Cooke - The Man And His Music

A bit of a change of pace if you would say, one of my favorite soul artists. Sam Cooke is a legend of the Soul genre and help popularize the genre in the 60s and 70s. He has even been cited as a major influence in the modern ska and reggae scene having influenced bands as the Slackers, Westbound Train, and Deal's Gone Bad. Check it out if you like his contemporaries like James Brown, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, or Otis Redding. This record is a sort of "greatest hits" released in 1986 and contains most of his well known hits.

The Man And His Music

Cold Stare

I bring to you, Chula Vista Hardcore. On this round, I give you Cold Stare. Total SSD, DYS, Straight Edge Boston Hardcore influence. The singer of this band is the guitarist of Take Offense and the singer of Take Offense plays guitar for these guys. Fucking awesome. Now, dowload this and go buy their 7 inch.

Cold Stare - Slow Death Hardcore Demo

Cold Stare - EP

Cross Examination

Alright so i didnt feel like uploading the album covers. Bite me. Anyways, Menace II Sobriety is an all out thrash attack at an unrelenting pace. You cant go wrong with Ninja Turtle quotes either.

The other record is the split they did with Spring Break. Just listen. Fucking do it.

Cross Exam - Menace II Sobriety

Cross Exam / Spring Break Split

Double Negative - The Wonderful and Frightening World of Double Negative

Double Negative. Enough Said.

Double Negative - Wonderful and Frightening