Released 1978
African Roots
The SkatalitesListening to African Roots by The Skatalites
African Roots- Album Overview The Skatalites' album "African Roots," released in 1996, is a vibrant showcase of the b…
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Released 1997
Ball of Fire
The SkatalitesA closer look at The Skatalites's album Ball of Fire
Ball of Fire- Album Overview The Skatalites' "Ball of Fire," released in 1968, is a seminal work in the genre of ska,…
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Released 2000
Bashaka
The SkatalitesBashaka by The Skatalites: expectations vs reality
Bashaka- Album Overview Bashaka, released in 1997, marks a significant entry into the discography of The Skatalites, …
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Released 1973
Celebration Time
The SkatalitesWhy The Skatalites's Celebration Time matters
Celebration Time- Album Overview "Celebration Time," released in 1983, marks one of the significant entries in The Sk…
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Released 2009
Essential Ska Masters
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites experiments boldly on Essential Ska Masters
Essential Ska Masters- Album Overview "Essential Ska Masters" is a compilation album by the legendary Jamaican band T…
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Released 1996
Greetings From Skamania
The SkatalitesFirst impressions of The Skatalites – Greetings From Skamania
Greetings From Skamania- Album Overview "Greetings From Skamania," released in 1996, marks a significant entry in the…
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Released 2001
Guns of Navarone
The SkatalitesCheck the vibes: The Skatalites – Guns of Navarone
Guns of Navarone- Album Overview Guns of Navarone, released in 1965, is a seminal album by the legendary Jamaican ska…
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Released 1976
Herb Dub - Collie Dub
The SkatalitesOne week with Herb Dub - Collie Dub: thoughts on The Skatalites
Herb Dub - Collie Dub- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Herb Dub - Collie Dub" is an album that serves as a testamen…
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Released 1999
Heroes of Reggae in Dub
The SkatalitesInside the atmosphere of The Skatalites's Heroes of Reggae in Dub
Heroes of Reggae in Dub- Album Overview The Skatalites, one of the pioneering bands of ska and reggae music, released…
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Released 1994
Hi-Bop Ska
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites – Hi-Bop Ska: track-by-track perspective
Hi-Bop Ska- Album Overview The Skatalites' album "Hi-Bop Ska," released in 1998, represents a significant moment in t…
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Released 1993
In The Mood For Ska
The SkatalitesInside the atmosphere of The Skatalites's In The Mood For Ska
In The Mood For Ska- Album Overview Released in 1964, "In The Mood For Ska" represents a pivotal moment in the evolut…
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Released 2006
Independent Ska
The SkatalitesListening guide: The Skatalites's Independent Ska
Independent Ska- Album Overview Independent Ska, released in 1997, marks a significant entry in the discography of Th…
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Released 2002
More Celebration Time
The SkatalitesInside More Celebration Time by The Skatalites
More Celebration Time- Album Overview More Celebration Time, released in 2015, is an album by the legendary Jamaican …
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Released 1999
Musical Communion
The SkatalitesMusical Communion by The Skatalites: expectations vs reality
Musical Communion- Album Overview Released in 2015, "Musical Communion" marks a significant entry into the discograph…
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Released 2005
On the Right Track
The SkatalitesThe evolution of The Skatalites in On the Right Track
On the Right Track- Album Overview "On the Right Track," released in 1983, marks a significant chapter in the storied…
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Released 2007
Play Ska
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites returns with Play Ska
Play Ska- Album Overview Released in 2021, "Play Ska" marks a significant return for The Skatalites, the legendary Ja…
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Released 1984
Return Of The Big Guns
The SkatalitesBreaking down the themes in Return Of The Big Guns by The Skatalites
Return Of The Big Guns- Album Overview Released in 1996, "Return Of The Big Guns" is an album by the legendary Jamaic…
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Released 1984
Scattered Lights
The SkatalitesDiving deep into Scattered Lights by The Skatalites
Scattered Lights- Album Overview "Scattered Lights" is a celebrated album by the legendary Jamaican ska band The Skat…
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Released 1964
Ska Authentic
The SkatalitesListening to Ska Authentic by The Skatalites
Ska Authentic- Album Overview "Ska Authentic" is an iconic album by the legendary Jamaican band The Skatalites, relea…
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Released 1994
Ska Authentic, Volume 1
The SkatalitesCheck the vibes: The Skatalites – Ska Authentic, Volume 1
Ska Authentic, Volume 1- Album Overview The Skatalites, the legendary Jamaican ska band, released "Ska Authentic, Vol…
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Released 1967
Ska Authentic, Volume 2
The SkatalitesExploring the sound of The Skatalites: Ska Authentic, Volume 2
Ska Authentic, Volume 2- Album Overview The Skatalites, the legendary Jamaican ska band, continue to showcase their t…
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Released 1999
Ska Titans
The SkatalitesThe evolution of The Skatalites in Ska Titans
Ska Titans- Album Overview Released in 1997, "Ska Titans" is a remarkable showcase of The Skatalites, a legendary Jam…
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Released 1993
Ska Voovee
The SkatalitesThe Skatalites returns with Ska Voovee
Ska Voovee- Album Overview The Skatalites, the legendary Jamaican ska band, made a notable return with their album "S…
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Released 0
Skatalites & Friends At Randy's
The SkatalitesHow The Skatalites shaped the sound of Skatalites & Friends At Randy's
Skatalites & Friends At Randy's- Album Overview "Skatalites & Friends At Randy's," released in 1997, is …
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Released 1987
Stretching Out
The SkatalitesStretching Out: exploring the world of The Skatalites
Stretching Out- Album Overview "Stretching Out," released in 1996, is an iconic album by the legendary Jamaican ska b…
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Released 2005
The Clash of the Ska Titans
The SkatalitesThe Clash of the Ska Titans by The Skatalites: expectations vs reality
The Clash of the Ska Titans- Album Overview The Clash of the Ska Titans, released in 1997, showcases the legendary Ja…
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Released 1976
The Legendary Skatalites
The SkatalitesAlbum spotlight: The Skatalites – The Legendary Skatalites
The Legendary Skatalites- Album Overview "The Legendary Skatalites" is a seminal album released in 1964, featuring th…
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Released 2003
The Legendary Skatalites in Dub
The SkatalitesWhy The Skatalites's The Legendary Skatalites in Dub matters
The Legendary Skatalites in Dub- Album Overview The Legendary Skatalites in Dub is an essential release by the iconic…
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Released 1991
The Long Hot Summer
The SkatalitesA closer look at The Skatalites's album The Long Hot Summer
The Long Hot Summer- Album Overview The Skatalites, the legendary Jamaican ska band, released their album "The Long H…
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Released 1997
The Skatalite!
The SkatalitesFrom intro to finale: what The Skatalite! delivers
The Skatalite!- Album Overview "The Skatalite!" is the iconic debut album by the legendary Jamaican ska band The Skat…
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Released 1984
The Skatalites With Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Ga
The SkatalitesWhy The Skatalites's The Skatalites With Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Ga matters
The Skatalites With Sly and Robbie and the Taxi Ga- Album Overview The album "The Skatalites With Sly and Robbie and …
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Released 1984
The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And The Taxi Ga
The SkatalitesIs The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And The Taxi Ga The Skatalites's best work yet?
The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And The Taxi Ga- Album Overview The album "The Skatalites With Sly And Robbie And …
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