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 | Big D and the Kids TableStrictly Mixed and Mashed2008 Fork in Hand 
  Review by: Jelone See others by this writer ![[staff]](/images/icons/staffsticker.gif){kind=icon}
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 Published on March 25th 2008
It’s important to have affirmations. For me, this includes buying things I know I hate but can’t remember why, such as Shamrock Shakes, new episodes of "Scrubs" and remix albums from bands I love; all three taste like failure mixed with mint and green dye. “I haven’t had this in five years,” I’ll think, “I wonder why?” That encroaching my-heart-is-turning-to-mush sensation is why.
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I'm in the group that thinks "Strictly Rude" was a misstep for the band. They do get a lot of respect from me (for what THAT'S worth) for always trying new things. They're in the upper echelon of American ska bands these days, and they collaborated with a DJ for a remix album. Their last album was a two-tone- and dub- heavy record at a time when ska-punk still reigns supreme. The release before that was a Halloween-themed dub record. I admit that I prefer them better as the ska-punk band they were on Gypsy Hill and How It Goes, but I can't help but love their broad interests. It's easy for a band who has no credibility or reputation to take these risks, but for a band like Big D who's just skyrocketing, it's unusual and refreshing. the horns may have lost some of their peak since Bush left. but i am really delighted with the lyrics that have come about with the last albums. I'll agree with the Slackers comment. milk shakes in general are awesome. scores for milkshakes and malts. they are not the best ska band in the world....the SLACKERS are. People think Big D is the best SKA band in the world now? "....Boston’s Big D and the Kids Table, arguably the best ska band out there today...." Dude, shamrock shakes are fucking amazing. Steve - NIN remix albums aren't that great either. Have you heard "Fixed?" It's garbage. As for the LAX vocals, my bad for not making the connection. That said, I don't think misunderstanding 1 out 20 tracks completely negates my opinion. Big D rules; Big D remixed not so much. Yeah, BC has some cool arrangements here and there, but the overall is too high in quantity and too little in quality. well in jelone's defense, he did say "new episodes" of "Scrubs" I haven't seen any of the episodes in the recent season however everything i've seen in the season after they introduced JD's kids father hasn't been nearly as great as previous. I miss when Big D used to be good. Like the Good Luck days. How it Goes was pretty good, but Strictly Rude was one of the biggest disappointments of last year. Score is for GlassPipeMurder Well I must agree that some of the tracks are repetative, but are still fun to listen to. As to the reviewers comment of wanting to listen to the originals more, NO KIDDING. Why make a remix album of crappy music. This is a remix cd of good music and it reminds you of that stuff, and of coarse your gonna want to losten to the solid stuff more. What did you expect, I do agree with forkinhand, I thought it was pretty obvious why the accapella LAX was put on the cd. But apparently it's too easy to complain, compared to thinking. I miss the Big D that had 2 singers. I'm a little bit concerned that the reviewer didn't even understand why there was an a capella track on the album. It's not a throw away, it's so people can make their own remixes of LAX. How are you supposed to give a fair review of the record when you don't even understand what it is? Especially considering the downward spiral is in the top ten albums of all time. I would expect a little more from a NiN fan. speak freely of this album, but PLEASE no slandering "Scrubs"! |
