Slow Gherkin Discography of CDs

Slow Gherkin music CDs Slow Gherkin's Shed Some Skin is an interesting entry into the ska revival genre, because along with the requisite up-strokes and barked vocals, this band brings a real knowledge of tunesmithery to the table. What separates the bands that are punk clichés from those like Slow Gherkin, which embrace those clichés even while transcending them, is that the latter camp of bands pays attention to the little things. With two guitarists who aren't afraid to step out of the formulaic shadow of the Dance Hall Crashers and pay homage to Black Sabbath and AC/DC, and excellent usage of backup singers and horns (to accent rather than overpower the rest of the music), Slow Gherkin simply blow away their peers. Slow Gherkin are proof that the '90s ska revival wasn't just a watered-down trend (as detractors claimed), but when done right, could be an exciting alternative to straight-up punk. ~ Ari Wiznitzer Recorded at Soundtek Studios, Campbell, California, 1998. Personnel: Chuck Phelps (vocals); David Hall (background vocals). Audio Mixers: Robert Berry; Slow Gherkin. Recording information: Soundtek Studios, Campbell, CA (06/1998). Slow Gherkin: James (vocals, guitar); A.J. (guitar, background vocals); Phil, Ross (saxophone, background vocals); Josh (trumpet); Matt (trombone); Peter (keyboards); Zack (bass); Ollie (drums). Additional personnel: David Hall, Chuck Philip, Adam Levin (background vocals). 2nd Rel

Slow Gherkin discography Track Listing of songs: He's Gotta Go; 11:47; Pretty; Human; Oxford; Sally Boulevard; Baby Snake; Condor; Letterhead; Snakes; In Love With Moviestars;

Slow Gherkin songs Track Listing of songs: How Now, Lowbrow; In Love With Movie Stars; Another In Your Life; Good Advice; Left Behind; Turned Off; Tap-Dancing; Get Some More; Shed Some Skin; Condor; Zkiii; Salsipuedes;

Slow Gherkin CD discography This ten-man ska organization has the fast ska beat and all the happy, positive trappings of a good ska project. There are a couple of things that set them out, for me. Foremost is this is the must successful integration of keyboards into ska. There is a nickelodeon sound in "Bluetelle" and a 70s rock nod in "Operation Thunderballs." Props to keyboardist/accordionist Peter Cowan on this. Also, the CD is broken up by instrumental to allow the horn players to stretch in long jazzy solos. For example, the slow "For Laura" and the upbeat "Meat Dance." ~ Tom Schulte Recorded in San Jose, California between August & December 1995. Ska From Santa Cruz,Ca Personnel: A.J. Marquez (vocals, guitar); Phil Boutelle (vocals, alto saxophone); Robert Pratt (vocals, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, percussion); James Rickman (vocals, drums); Peter Cowan (accordion, keyboards, percussion); Matt Porter (trumpet); Achilles Poloynis (trombone). Audio Mixer: Don Budd. Recording information: Big Fat Sound (08/1995-12/1995); Final Mix Studio, San Jose, CA (08/1995-12/1995). Photographer: Josh Nelson. Unknown Contributor Role: Stella Rhodes. Arranger: ...

Slow Gherkin CD discography Feat.Slapstick,Link 80,Slow Gherkin,Potshot,The Hippos

Slow Gherkin albums An excellent compilation for an excellent cause. Equality and peace are the themes of Plea for Peace as each contributor donates a track that benefits the organization of the same name. Equally important is the music as the high energy of punk and ska are combined to attract an audience that will listen and contribute in the fight against racism. It mostly features ...