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The Dead 60s / Space Invader Dub
Dead 60s
The Dead 60s / Space Invader Dub
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock
 
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Limited Edition double-disc includes a bonus 'Dub' CD with 10 additional tracks. The Dead 60's know that ska never died. In fact, these lads are about to usurp the reggae-meets-ska-meets-punk-funk throne that the late grea...  more »

     
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All Artists: Dead 60s
Title: The Dead 60s / Space Invader Dub
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Sony Bmg
Release Date: 10/3/2005
Album Type: Limited Edition, Import, Deluxe Edition
Genres: Alternative Rock, International Music, Pop, Rock
Styles: Hardcore & Punk, Indie & Lo-Fi, Europe, Britain & Ireland
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 5099752011292

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Album Description
Limited Edition double-disc includes a bonus 'Dub' CD with 10 additional tracks. The Dead 60's know that ska never died. In fact, these lads are about to usurp the reggae-meets-ska-meets-punk-funk throne that the late great Joe Strummer left behind. If you like Hard-fi, you?ll love the Dead 60?s. Sony. 2005.
 

CD Reviews

Riot on the radio
Paul Reynolds | NW England | 01/02/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Britpop is not dead. Not since 94/95 has there been a resurgence in British indie rock bands and The Dead 60s are a fine example of a new indie band. The three singles in the album are the most noticeable; Loaded Gun, Ghostfaced Killer and (the excellent) Riot Radio. Loaded Gun is a great example of The Dead 60s using guitar work typical of an indie band, but having a jamming beat underneath it. Ghostfaced Killer sounds like a Kaiser Cheifs' song, with its catchy lyrics and tune, but without the woahhh before the chorus. Again, a ska beat is used underneath it, similiar to the ska/indie of Madness. If Ghostfaced Killer is catchy, Riot Radio is addictive. The first song on the album and the best, shows what a great new guitar band The Dead 60s are, with a chorus that you pick up instantly.



The rest of the songs are not without merit: A Different Age, although only 93 seconds long, is about as urgent as a song can get, with a rapid bassline. You're Not The Law is reminiscent of the post-punk era, a song that wouldnt sound of place in a Clash lineup. Similiar to this is Horizontal, urgent and slightly punk sounding. A couple of the songs on the album drag, with Soul Survivor being the only song I didn't like.



Overall, definitely get the album if you like Kaiser Chiefs, Bloc Party or Hard-Fi (who are extremely similiar to these).



On a side note, The Dead 60s are amazing live, especially with Riot Radio. If you like live indie music, go to one of their gigs."