Music Review #1

Streetlight Manifesto's 'Keasby Nights'
Length: 46:57
Genre: Third-wave Ska

Keasby Nights is a re-made album from well-known New Jersey band Streetlight Manifesto, It was originally released way back in 98' by Catch 22 but that's a long (and interesting) story. Let me start off by saying that this album features 14 tracks of the best skank worthy songs you'll probably ever hear from a third-wave ska band. 'Keasby Nights' hits the ground running with fast paced up-tempo songs that rarely gives you time to rest. Almost every song on this album features a fitting intro then ends with a grand epic ending leaving you feel nothing short of complete. Between Thatcher's upbeat rapid drumming, Kalnoky's meaningful and deep vocals, and the entire brass sections complex but amazing sections, Streetlight prove they're just a pure orchestra of awesome.

There are a few songs that break up the action such as 'Kristina She Doesn't Know I exist' and 'As The Footsteps Die Out Forever'
but only because they're slower and a bit on the sad side. Still better than average songs in my opinion though. The album's lyrics primarily focus on emotional burdens such as death, inadequacy, and overall low self-esteem while promoting a positive and optimistic outlook. This album is uplifting while disusing depressing topics, something I don't see that often. Keasby Nights has been called a 'defining album' in the third-wave ska world and for good reason. I can't think of a better way to spend $13 bucks than to purchase a copy of this. If your a fan of newer ska, older ska, or even music in general, this album is a must try.

Key Tracks: 'Keasby Nights', 'On and On and On' Riding The Fourth Wave', '9mm And A Three Piece Suit'.

Rating: 5/5

'Keasby Nights'
2006 Full Length Album

1.Dear Sergio
2.Sick And Sad
3.Keasbey Nights
4.Day In, Day Out
5.Walking Away
6.Giving Up, Giving In
7.On & On & On
8.Riding The Fourth Wave
9.This One Goes Out To...
10.Supernothing
11.9mm And A Three Piece Suit
12.Kristina She Don't Know I Exist
13.As The Footsteps Die Out Forever
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