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 ;-)
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