|
On
April 4th Cheltenham's ska groove-meisters Skankt released their
new album - Perfect Timing - to a room full of devotees at the Fish
and Fiddle.
That
soft launch will now be follwed up with a full launch party at 11A
studios in Gloucester where the album was recorded.
It's
not hard to see why the band's following is going from strength
to strength as 'Perfect Timing' mixes up a wicked variety of styles
in a neat and well-produced package.
The
mood moves from Madness-esque off-beatism to smooth-grooved, almost
George Benson-like guitar riffs underlined by mellow drum n bass
edges.
Add
to all this some lovely Latin interludes and real, topical lyrics
and you'll find that Perfect Timing is just what it says on the
cover.
 |
| Paul,
Tuffty and Kate from Skankt |
Skankt's
initial gigs included stints supporting veteran skanksters Bad Manners
in 1999. Buster Bloodvessel et al were sufficiently impressed and
offered the newcomers four more support dates.
They
continued to capitalise on subsequent Two-Tone revival tours with
The Selecter and Ruffcuts and played out in London before returning
to Gloucestershire to build up their grass-roots fan base.
Now
they sound set to carry the standard of skate-punk into a new and
exciting era.
You
can catch them playing in Gloucestershire later this month at the
Coleford Music Festival. If they're anywhere near as good live as
they are in the studio you'll have a skankin' ball!
| Skankt |
| Venue |
11A
Studios |
| Date |
Sat
May 10 |
| Time |
8pm |
| Tickets |
--- |
| Restrictions |
None |
| Skankt |
| Venue |
Coleford
Music Festival |
| Date |
Sunday
May 25 |
| Time |
--- |
| Tickets |
--- |
| Restrictions |
None |
|
