Steady As She Goes [Explicit Lyrics]

Voodoo Glow Skulls | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 2, 2002)
• Original Release Date: July 2, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Victory Records
• ASIN: B000068ONU
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,728 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #26 in Music > Indie Music > Alternative Rock > Ska

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

What do you get when you combine guttural, rapid-fire vocals, a tough metallic guitar attack, a funhouse horn section and muscular drumming that borders on polka for the insane? It's nothing but the Voodoo Glow Skulls, a great punk rock band that happens to play very fast songs with horns. Voodoo Glow Skulls concocted their infectious mixture of punk, metal, ska and Latino music thirteen years ago and proceeded to distill it into a poisonous brew of propulsive rock 'n' roll that has driven audiences wild around the globe.

Voodoo Glow Skulls are back with "Steady As She Goes" Ð an album they are particularly proud of, as they produced it themselves in their own studio. The title track symbolizes the journey of Voodoo Glow Skulls - while the years have been filled with ups and downs, the band faces the future with optimism and their usual twisted sense of humor. "Steady As She Goes" contains twelve raucous tracks, two in Spanish and (in keeping with their tradition) one cool cover, 60s chestnut "Little Red Riding Hood", made famous by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs. These great new tracks explore everything from racial/ghetto politics ("High Society", "The Rat Traps", "Nada En La Cabeza") to the outrageous fun of the Voodoo Glow Skulls live show ("Voodoo Anthem"), from Mexican mythology ("La Llorona") to the disloyalty of lost friends ("Steady As She Goes").

Voodoo Glow Skulls formed in 1988 in Riverside, CA by brothers Frank, Eddie and Jorge Casillas and their longtime friend Jerry O'Neill. The Voodoo Glow Skulls practiced for two years in a sweaty back bedroom/practice space until they forged a taut unit that performed with demonic intensity and a demented sense of humor. Backyard parties spread the gospel of Voodoo Glow Skulls; when Spanky's Cafe' opened they played now-legendary shows with the Angry Samoans, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and The Dickies.

In 1991, the Voodoo Glow Skulls' devotion to ska and the Latin music they grew up on inspired them to add a horn section Ð just in time to play on the band's first national tour. Voodoo Glow Skulls became wildly popular on the indie scene, performing as headliners and as a support act for The Offspring, No Doubt and 311.

Voodoo Glow Skulls recorded their debut effort, "Who Is? This Is" for Dr. Strange Records in 1992, which ultimately sold 200,000 copies worldwide. The band quickly signed to Epitaph Records and released four cds that collectively sold over 750,000 copies worldwide. Voodoo Glow Skulls soon began receiving raving, critical reviews and the mainstream support of commercial alternative radio and MTV. A prominent main stage spot on the 1998 Warped Tour cemented the Voodoo Glow Skulls esthetic into the minds of impressionable youth across the United States.

When "Steady As She Goes" hits the streets, Voodoo Glow Skulls do the same! They celebrate the release of "Steady As She Goes" with shows across the United States and Canada from July though September. The hard-working men of Voodoo Glow Skulls have made it their personal mission to expose audiences to what they describe as California street music. "Steady As She Goes" is a perfect primer for the uninitiated, while continuing to thrill longtime fans.

Product Description

What do you get when you combine guttural, rapid-fire vocals, a tough metallic guitar attack, a funhouse horn section and muscular drumming that borders on polka for the insane? It's nothing but the Voodoo Glow Skulls, a great punk rock band that happens to play very fast songs with horns. Voodoo Glow Skulls concocted their infectious mixture of punk, metal, ska and Latino music thirteen years ago and proceeded to distill it into a poisonous brew of propulsive rock n’ roll that has driven audiences wild around the globe. With continuous touring and a ferocious live show, Voodoo Glow Skulls have sold 500,000 records since forming in 1988.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Undeniably great... Voodoo has done slightly better..., July 2, 2003

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JRM "JRM" (Corvallis, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steady As She Goes (Audio CD)

Steadily stomping hard into a raging pit of guitars, horns, and ska-bop-slamming grooves, Voodoo makes the switch to Victory with style. While I still love the old releases a tiny bit more... This is Voodoo, tried and true, keeping it real just for you. As the CD ends I don't really have the need to press play again, meaning this does not leave me begging for more. Stands tall on it's own, but this is much more aggressive and downtrodden than I remember the Skulls being... A welcome addition to any VGS' fan out there, sturdy, stiff and erect as a flag. Was worth buying even if the only songs on it were: Voodoo Anthem, Steady As She Goes, and Nada En La Cabeza.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars voodoo+pirates=sweet album, July 10, 2002

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Wren (burnt hills, ny) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steady As She Goes (Audio CD)

the voodoo glow skulls are back again with another totally sweet album. this album is soo sweet that it even gave willy wonka a head rush! the fast, furious horns are back and still as crazy with the arrival of new trumpet player mason ball. totally sweet album that got me so pumped up that i almost kicked my mom in the face. if you love the voodoo glow skulls you'll totally cream yourself when you hear this release...really.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steady as She Goes!!!, January 26, 2004

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Tom Servo "Robot" (Satelite of Love) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steady As She Goes (Audio CD)

Voodoo Glow Skulls never stop entertaining me. Good old fashion ska. They are a truly talented group. These guys, even though they are radio friendly, are one of my favorite bands of all time. This CD is probably their best. Buy this and Symbolic today. Trust me, you won't regret it!