Saturday, August 14, 2010

#21: Hub City Stompers

Drinking whiskey like it was Aquafina

At 21 are the Hub City Stompers, named for the nickname of East Brunswick, New Jersey

Wiki Says:
Hub City Stompers are a ska/reggae/Oi! band based out of New Brunswick, NJ, formed in summer of 2002. The band has included former members of bands such as Foil, Proffesor Plum, Inspecter 7, The Schematics, Bomb Town, and other New York City and New Jersey bands. They are influenced by various styles of music, including reggae, jazz, punk rock and classical music. They perform regularly at 3 Floors of Ska Shows, International Ska Circus, and Ska Weekend shows.

Discovery:
Mass Appeal (2005)
Blood, Sweat, and Beer (2004)
Dirty Jersey (2006)*
Ska Ska Black Sheep (2009)
*best album

Favorite Songs:
10. Fuck You, You're Irish
9. Chatterbox
8. Ordinary Guy
7. Bridge Over Troubled Squatter
6. Leave Me the Fuck Alone
5. Wholottamulatto
4. Jenny Whiskey
3. Johnny Date Rape (Favorite song all time #72)
2. Little Julie Swastiska (Favorite song all time #66)
1. WTFIU? (#23)

Years Active:
2002-Present

Seen Live:
Two times (July 2006 in Asbury Park, NJ. July 2008 in Westfield, NJ)

HCS is probably the most aggressive band I listen to. Songs about gang beatings, bad roommates, black man dating female white supremacist, cheating, and many other topics. Great, original ska and not afraid to hate on anyone in their way.





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