October 29, 2021
Avocaudio
Ska-Ba was recorded and mixed in December '89 at Crystal Studios in Hollywood, CA by Andrew Berliner and Matt Hyde. It was originally released in February '91 in Japan and was the band's first album since it's conception on July the 7th, 1989. Joey's concept of mixing ska with swing is obvious on this record with classics like Altruda's "El Diablo Ska" and "Ton Tok" as well as Ungerman's "Calling Dr. Greenbud" and "Hippie Crash Pad." Ska-Ba reflects the early development of the band and the selections reflect the songs they were playing at the King King Club during this period. "Pearl High" (know as Pearl Necklace) and "Whitey Palmer" were classics at the now defunct legendary King King Club. Jason Mayall was instrumental in the making of this record, previously only available in Japan. Jason and his work with Smash Corporation's Masahiro Hidaka was invaluable, and we cannot thank them enough.