The Expendables play ska that ranges from Goldfinger style ska-punk to more laid back Sublime-y or Pepper-ish island reggae grooves. This is something that could easily (and will likely) be written off by most critics as party music for ganja smokin’ college kids, but there is something that I sorta like about these Santa Cruz, California dudes. There is an interesting and pervasive power metal influence that permeates much of this album and percolates my own inner Guitar Hero. If ever a ska band could be called shred-tastic, The Expendables are it. This album will take you for a fun ride so get your flip flops, sunscreen, and limes ready; it is almost summertime and this could be your soundtrack.
MP3 | The Expendables – Paper Chains The Expendables
MP3 | The Expendables – Sacrifice The Expendables
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Agree that this album is much more than just party music. But what’s wrong with that? Anyway, I found this album a much more mature Expendables with actually very few ska transitions.