The final two tracks to drop from the latest Skata Tones sessions
This brings us bang up-to-date with the band’s newest stage material…
Track 1: Just Words (Side A)
A departure from some of the band’s more straightforward songs, Just Words combines latin and ska rhythms with an elaborate horn arrangement behind Robbie’s fast-paced delivery and incisive commentary on ‘mumble rap’. As always, influences are evident from genres as far ranging as classical to hip-hop and reggae as the song moves through sections like a screenplay. A fiery baritone sax solo from Sir Strawberry H. Jamalot adds a bit of spice to the 3-and-a-half minute journey!
Track 2: Magic (Side B)
Anyone who has seen Skata Tones live will know that they love the stage, the energy and the crowd – it’s “magic”! This is simply a tribute to that feeling. The band and the audience become one as the music takes hold and everyone gets whipped up into the miniature storm that is a Skata Tones performance…
Also from these sessions:
Hands Up – Released 15th May 2020
Celebrity (Triple A side) – Released 29th May 2020
Track credits & Info:
Written and performed by: Skata Tones
- Robbie Jay Hurrell: Vocals & Backing Vocals
- Jamie Prouse: Guitars & Bass
- Billy Hammett: Drums & Percussion
- Sir Strawberry H. Jamalot: Saxophones & Clarinets
- Paul Moulton: Trumpet
- Rick Palmer: Trombone
Horns arranged by Sir Strawberry H. Jamalot
Recorded at Momentum Studios, Plymouth
- Engineered by: Josh Norton-Cox
- Mixed by: Josiah J. Manning
Mastered by: Andy Miles at Star Delta Mastering
Artwork: BGBoogie/The Beesworks