Quoth George Stroumboulopoulos on The Strombo Show:
“Ska music is like a romantic comedy, unless it's genius, it's terrible.”
He goes on to say that “[a]verage, middle-of-the-road Ska is some of the worst music you’re ever going to hear in your life.”
The Strombo Show is George Snuffalupagus’ new 4-hour radio show on CBC Radio 2. A recent playlist included enough music from my own life (Radiohead, Catherine Wheel, the Doughboys, etc.) and classics (Neil Young, The Clash, the Ramones, etc.), to keep me listening to music I haven’t heard before (Sea Wolf, MIA, etc.).
Unfortunately, the show isn’t podcasted by the CBC due to music licensing issues. At least for now, though, Episode 5 (referenced here) is available online.
Comments
Daniel Burka - December 11, 2009 6:56 pm
Despite having once been a member of a terribly ska band, thanks for the suggestion. That show is great. Mmmmm, the Raveonettes! Have you seen their fantastic Black/White video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPQws-4v2I
Steven Garrity - December 11, 2009 8:00 pm
Daniel, I had considered insulting your band of olde in my post, I'm glad you did it yourself. Now I get to enjoy your shame without being a jerk (right?). Also, that Raveonettes video is great.
Sandra Knullkompis - January 26, 2010 12:15 pm
I completely agree with you on this one!
Zauberer Ilgen - February 22, 2010 6:01 pm
Funny enough that Daniel said that himself! But it's a start to admit that ;-)
Greets
Zauberer München
Magic Dave - March 20, 2010 12:13 pm
I agree, too. I like ska music, too and hope it comes more popular in the future. Greets from a Zauberer from germany.
Zauberer & Zauberkuenstler aus Wiesbaden and the Zauberer-Verzeichnis
Alleinunterhalter - March 31, 2010 5:14 pm
Hi everybody,
as an Alleinunterhalter and one man music- comedy entertainer I had to learn insulting people. And I gotta admitt: It IS FUN. Yet - the art of comedy is, to rehabilitate the "victims" after all.
regards
CHRIS
David Lave - April 1, 2010 6:45 am
I've seen the video on youtube, like with well-. Zauberer
Reema - April 2, 2010 2:15 pm
Just leave your brain in the back seat and enjoy the show. This is the best way to draw the complete juice from the romantic comedy like this one. It is really fun Ska.
Birgit Busch - April 4, 2010 1:55 pm
No matter how the music or Comedy or art is - the main thing is you can switch off and relax...Best Regards from munich.
Lauftreff - April 26, 2010 3:47 am
This music is awesome. I like to listen to it while I run longer distances.