It is rare that any band displays the combination of talent and tenacity to continue connecting with audiences 3 decades into their career without becoming a cabaret show, but New York City ska/reggae institution The Slackers continue to push boldly into the future with a fresh energy that belies their 30+ years! The latest release from these workhorses is the 12 single Kill You. Recorded during the wildly productive sessions for Don't Let the Sunlight Fool Ya, this track is a mini-epic that clocks in at just over 7 minutes! The B-side is a dub mix of Statehouse, from the Sunlight LP. Statehouse has a long history of its own; it is an updated version of Wrongful Suspicion, which Slackers frontman Vic Ruggiero co-wrote for punk rock legends Rancid's 1998 LP Life Won't Wait. Both tracks feature the work of Victor Rice, an NYC ska legend currently residing in Brazil, whose many accolades include two Latin Grammys, as well as production, engineering, and bass playing credits too numerous to list. Among these credits include frequent collaborations with the Slackers throughout their career, including producing the band's debut full length, 1996's Better Late Than Never. As always, The Slackers show no signs of slowing down their non-stop touring, with dates throughout the rest of 2023 and beyond. You can bet that with this time-tested philosophy of honoring their legacy while pushing ever forward that the band will continue to electrify longtime fans while gaining new ones in every city, and it won't be long before fresh material like Kill You joins the ranks of the band's fan-favorite live songs!
Release date:
September 22, 2023
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