Ska originated in Jamaica as a mixture of Jazz, Calypso, and Mento. That's not what it is now. The majority of modern Ska bands can be described simply as punk/rock with horns. Emphasis on offbeats, Ska chords (top three notes of a major chord, I believe), upbeat tempo. It's great to dance to, listen to, do whatever to.

You want an example, try searching for 'Reel Big Fish' or 'Mighty Mighty Bosstones' on youtube, check out a music video or two. Sell Out and Take On Me are two personal favorites of mine, along with Royal Oil by the Bosstones. Hope you like!

Well thanks for the vote of confidence, there, Omgee! I hope you're right about the moderator updates. I can't stand the lax enforcement of genres here. As far as alerting Mr. Fulp to my concerns, that's not a bad idea at all. Every little complaint helps spur them to action, right?

It's because people hate being happy. I don't know why. Rest assured, though, Ska fans are true fans. Quality over quantity, eh?

Thanks for the enthusiasm, you're awesome, and THANK YOU! :D

Lol, well I guess that'd make you a sinner with a chance at repentance.

But seriously, your musical tastes are your own business, and if they include us, so much the better! Thanks for listening, we're kicking it back in gear to get this recording done!

Well, I as a person, not a band, have a very personal grudge against Emo kids, which I will not go into. However, even if that were not the case, I think I'm just too generally happy-go-lucky to get into it. It makes me sad. I don't like that.

But Ska makes me happy and chipper!

Awww, rap ain't so bad. Gangsta-fags, yes. Hate those guys. But there does exist good rap in the world, if you look for it.

My uncle likes sign language! :D

O-H!...

...I-O!

It's a 'secret song' on the album. It's supposed to take a long time, so it's like a hidden, unlisted treat for those who leave their CD players playing after the CD ends, lol.