The Slackers
The Great Rock-steady Swindle

I own every Slackers record, reviewed Peculiar (2006) and Self Medication (2008), and The Great Rocksteady Swindle is way different. Yes, The Slackers...

In the mid-‘90s, ska bands were about as ubiquitous aspigeons on the New York Citystreets. And if you did any kind of college radio back in those days...

With the summer seeming to be appearing earlier this year, the search for perfect summer soundtrack is well and truly under way. One possible contende...

Twenty years into their career The Slackers still know how to keep it simple: no roadies, no entourage, no major record label. This gang of New Yor...

The Slackers are anything but. They have released 12 LPs in 14 years, and many of those near or exceed the one-hour mark. The Great Rock-Steady Swindl...

You have to respect The Slackers' steadfast approach to ska. As the outfit marks its 20th year together with its eighth studio full-length, it's held ...

The Great Rocksteady Swindle is The Slackers 12th studio album and is a credit to the bands continuing vitality and longevity in the music scene. Th...