In just a few short years, this group has become one of the most highly respected ska bands in the Christian market. Joe Yerke's gritty, yet variety-conscious vocals can compete with the likes of the Bosstones, etc. Songs like "Forgive And Forget" and "The Hunted" have the coolest rock guitar I've heard yet on a ska record, and the latter includes even more vocal variety (rap, chant, and reggae). Lyrically, "Forgive And Forget" might remind some of Everclear's "Father of Mine," but with a more forgiving attitude toward an absent father. There's more than just energy here (though the band is never lacking in that area); musical excellence is also draped from every spire, from the Spanish-flavored instrumental, "Trinidad," to the aforementioned guitars. Fresh horn sounds meld with the unexpected twists and turns in the rhythm section and other ingredients. Fine record.
Other coverage for this album
The Lighthouse Unsorted 1998Reviewed by Stacey Lee FeldmanWith just one album (and one worship project) to their credit, the Insyderz have quickly become one of the most popular ska bands around because of the hot, hoppin', rockin' tone of their own style. For their latest album, Fight Of My Life, they have managed to grow beyond the specific ska genre and keep the fun alive without losing the thing which makes them so popular. They have pulled ska into…ReAL Magazine 1998Reviewed by Kevin D. HendricksOn October 27, 1998 the third Insyderz release in one and a half years hit store shelves. The new album, Fight of My Life, will be a big change for the Motor City Boyz. Their last album, Skallelujah, was a collection of worship and praise songs that has always been a part of the Insyderz concert experience. In contrast, Fight of My Life is geared for the mainstream crowd. Bassist Beau McCarthy…
