Blue 7”
Pirates Press, 2020
9/10
The New York City legends The Slackers release an ‘Election Edition’ 7” here, where the aptly titled song “Blue” comes in 2 versions, but with one very important message that encourages listeners to, of course, proudly vote blue.
Side A offers us “Blue”, where The Slackers deliver their patented ska, rocksteady sounds as reggae nods enter the groove friendly setting that gets soulful and rhythmic in a way that only they can do it.
Side B is the Dub Version of “Blue”, where the band inject soft horns into the echoed singing in an adventurous and reverb filled setting that’s not short on memorable basslines.
Limited to 1000 copies and available in 4 different colors, like everything The Slackers have done in their nearly 3 decade career, this is a must hear piece of wax, that, in 7 minutes of playing time, sums up just what the end of 2020 became.
Travels well with: The Aggrolites- Reggae Now! ; Bid D And The Kids Table- Stomp & Stroll