The Bastard Suns

This post is more about a song than a band. I found these guys on indiesolo.com on the top mp3's list. From the song that I'm posting today, it's easy to see why. The Bastard Suns fit into one and only one amazing genre of music: ska. They're the kind of ska that primarily goes on punk, rock, and reggae sounds to make their music. Today's song shows how well these elements can come together to create an anthem in celebration of beer. Other ska songs that come to mind are Beer by Reel Big Fish, Beer by Mustard Plug, and Beer's OK by Secret Agent 8. The mood is rowdy yet relaxed, which makes for the perfect medium to deliver the lyrics ("...but that's all right as long as I've got a pint") in a convincing manner. The punk rock pace starts quick enough to jump-start your heart and bring it out of that cardiac arrest all your other music has put it into, and soon your pulse starts pounding along with the drums. But then just before you get a heart attack from goin' to fast, they move into a smooth reggae section to bring you back down. Perhaps this type of music isn't your style. Maybe you think it's too heavy or fast or hard or what have you. If that's the case, anyone who likes it doesn't care and wants you to stop whining. The time has come. The phone is ringing, and it's for you. Will you answer? Destiny's on the other line, and in the background it's playing My Pint by The Bastard Suns. Your move.