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This Boston band has produced an energetic collection of punk/ska with some
jazz/swing undertones. Though it’s an unusual mix of genres, these guys really know how
to make it work.
The album opens with “Kinder Words,” a very danceable
track with some wonderful lyrics. “Hell of a Hat” has some fabulous vocals and brilliant
horn stylings. “Toxic Toast” shows a good deal of amazing keyboard work. My favorite
track on this disc is “Pictures to Prove It.” This upbeat piece has to be one of the
most cathartic tunes about heartbreak that I’ve ever heard.
These guys
have a sound similar to that of Green Day—but with a
rich horn section. Dicky Barrett’s vocals are gritty and passionate. The lyrics are
thoughtful and satisfying. And the musicianship is clean and tight.
The
disc is well-mixed, and it’s one of my favorites of the many produced by this talented
band. If you like horns and ska, Question the Answers is definitely worth
checking out.
