The Band Geek Mafia

Voodoo Glow Skulls

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 14, 1998)
• Original Release Date: July 14, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Epitaph / Ada
• ASIN: B000007T46
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,983 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

For a bunch of Southern California punk rockers who still commit plenty of time to running both an indie record store and a recording studio, this 14-song collection doesn't sound like the afterthought of businessmen who need a hobby. Instead Voodoo Glow Skulls build on their roots in the hardcore and Hispanic communities while tossing off plenty of whiplash nods to ska pioneers like the Specials. Pumping out more pogos than Walt Kelly on a bender, the Skulls' third Epitaph release, The Band Geek Mafia, picks up a caffeine buzz and throws it in the back of the van to work out a deal with the horn section. The result is a skateboarder's sonic dream and his mother's ultimate headache. --Jason Josephes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love what these 7 guys put together!!!!, October 23, 1999

By A Customer

It totally rocks. Take the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, make it 5 times louder, 5 times faster, and 5 times more PUNK! The songs are real moshy, jump around, and beat your best friend silly. Put this in, and any punk fan will be moshin with you. The good songs are all of them, except Left For Dead, which is too slow for me. Hit A Guy With Glasses has hilarious lyrics, like "The science club is pissed and they are after me, they want compensation for the optomitry." Human Pinata is great, and The Band Geek Mafia (The Horn of Justice) is more slow, but hardcore metal/punk and great. Don't miss this. "If we all try to walk the same path together, sooner or later someone will fall astray."

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD BUT NOT GREAT, July 9, 1999

By A Customer

This is a really good CD, but it doesn't even compare to who is, this is?, or firme. VGS sorta changed thie style on this CD. I can still listen to this CD over and Over again, but i'd much rather be listening to another one of their's. This CD is a tad bit slower than before but it is still good. hen you buy thisCD don't be looking for Who is, this is?, or firme, because you will haTE it if you do. Good CD. Get it after you get the other VGS CD's

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Introduction to the Voodoo Glow Skulls, February 9, 1999

By A Customer

This CD is absolutely rockin'. It was my introduction to the Voodoo Glow Skulls, and it has hooked me thoroughly. It's got the fast beat of a punk band merged with the unique sound of ska horns. Songs such as "Human Pinata", "They Always Come Back", and "Band Geek Mafia" have great sounds and "Stranded in the Jungle" is downright addictive. I definitely endorse this album; it is a must have for any ska or punk fan.