Big D & the Kids Table - Strictly Rude
Reviewed by david
Post-millennial ska hasn’t fared so well, and it’s surprising how many leftovers there are from the revivalist scene of a decade ago. Massachusetts’ Big D & the Kids Table have bravely fought the dissidents through the years, and it’s unclear whether the band is trying to re-establish the prominence of the ska/punk fusion or if they’re merely just trying to have fun. It’s probably the latter. Strictly Rude doesn’t do anything new, but I’ll damned if it doesn’t bring some smiles and sunshine and remind people of less stressful times. Yeah, it’s silly and kind of cheesy, but sometimes it feels as though there’s too much of that missing nowadays. [www.sideonedummy.com]