The Scofflaws - The Scofflaws LP
SKU: JUMP173
Description:
US import!
The Scofflaws are a New York-based ska band that debuted in 1988.
Known for their rambunctious live shows, technically proficient
horn solos and tight arrangements, the Scofflaws were one of the
top third wave ska acts of the ’90s and one of the most beloved
bands on the now-defunct Moon Ska label, as well as the center and
focal point of the once-thriving Long Island ska scene.
The Scofflaws early sound was characterized by strong R&B and
jazz influences as well as eclectic covers of such songs as Henry
Mancini’s “A Shot in the Dark” and Danny Elfman’s theme for
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, while original songs like “Rudy’s Back”,
“Paul Getty” and “William Shatner” became cult favorites due to the
offbeat lyrics and quirky vocal stylings of bandleader Richard
“Sammy” Brooks, co-founder Mike Drance and trombonist Buford
O’Sullivan.
Their self-titled debut studio album was released in 1991 by Moon
Records, followed by Ska in Hi Fi in 1995, the concert recording
Live! Vol. 1 in 1996, and their third studio album, Record of
Convictions, in 1998. They toured the United States several times,
including stints as the openers for Desmond Dekker and Bad Manners.
The band’s lineup saw frequent changes and served as a springboard
for numerous New York ska musicians, original co-frontman Mike
Drance left in 1994 to form the Bluebeats, bassist Victor Rice went
on to be a founding member of the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble and
continue a career in music production, and Buford O’Sullivan played
for The Toasters and Easy Star All Stars. Although the Scofflaws
have not released a studio recording since 1998, Brooks continues
to lead the band in live performances within the New York
area. We are so excited to release their 1991 debut album on
vinyl for he first time ever.
Format & package: LP on blue vinyl
Record label: Jump Up
Year of release: 2021 (reissued from
1991)
Tracks:
A1 Daniel Ortega
A2 Rudy's Back
A3 Ska-La-Carte
A4 Paul Getty
A5 A Shot In the Dark
A6 Ali-Ska-Ba
A7 Goin' Back to Kingston
B1 Night Train
B2 Guru
B3 The Man with the Golden Arm
B4 Pee Wee's Big Adventure
B5 Rudy In Paris
B6 Moanin
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,4 Kg |
