The climax of ska is over, and life goes on. Some may think ska is dead, and some might say ska has never faltered. Yes, ska is presumably "dead," and yes, ska is still alive. The demise of Five Iron Frenzy is sad for all of those Christian ska fans. Don't give up hope though, The Insyderz are now back, after a three year hiatus.
Something is on the burner, the front one that is, for all of you ska enthusiasts out there. Think of your very own soundtrack, how about a Soundtrack to a Revolution? Well, here it is.
Soundtrack to a Revolution is here "...to insight a revolution in the hearts of people . . . to challenge people to take a deeper look into the revolutionary elements of Jesus . . . ." This is time for battle, and here is your "Call to Arms." This CD is quite ska-heavy in orientation (especially "Testimony" and "God Almighty"), with lots of punk and a newer discovery of a straight-up rock sound. Styles range from the authentic "battle hymns" ("Soundtrack to a Revolution" and "Call to Arms") to a Kid Rock-ish tune ("Shoot Out") all the way to a "dirty" ska song ("Better Half"). Produced by Royce Nunley of The Suicide Machines, this project is definitely a broad showing of a ska-heavy CD that mixes it up, to a quite desirable sound. Come along and welcome back some old friends, The Insyderz, as they play out their Soundtrack to a Revolution.
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Other coverage for this album
Decapolis January 2004Reviewed by Luke HarlowAfter a three-year hiatus, The Insyderz are back with another ska record. This one is infused with a heavy dose of straightforward rock, but the trademark Insyderz sound remains (yes, the vocals still sound like a Mighty Mighty Bosstones rip off). Over a four to five year period this band, along with the Supertones and Five Iron Frenzy, were one of the ska bands of choice for evangelical church…The Phantom Tollbooth 2004Reviewed by Olin JenkinsOne of my favorite concerts I've attended is SkaMania '98, with the O.C. Supertones, Five Iron Frenzy, and the Insyderz. It's important to keep these bands in mind when approaching the Insyderz' Soundtrack to a Revolution because these guys are still hard-hitting with ska, with an attitude--a positive type of attitude (making "revolution" a theme for this disc)--which sounds like it derives…The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Barry NothstineAh yes, I remember when Ska ruled the Christian Rock Radio airwaves and the kids could not get enough of the Supertones, Bunch o' Believers and Detroit's own Ska-Punk rock ensemble the Insyderz. Well folks, The Insyderz are back after a three year hiatus and are ready to rock out with their new Floodgate Records release Soundtrack to a Revolution. Don't pop this CD expecting a major sound…Similar sounding releases
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