If you like the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sublime, or Green Day, you will love the OC Supertones newest album titled the "Supertones Strike Back." The album was released by BEC Recordings out of where else, but Seattle, Washington.
The Supertones are a seven man band from Orange County, California - the same county that produced such groundbreaking bands as Sublime and No Doubt. The band consists of Matt Morginsky on vocals, Jason Carson on drums, Tony Terusa on bass, Darren Metter on trumpet, Dave Chevalier on tenor sax, and finally Dan Spencer on the trombone.
The music is a combination of bold vociferous lyrics, blaring horns, catchy bass lines, and excellent melodies. The quick smooth groove vocals are reminiscent of Sublime's Bradley Nowell, and the loud symphonic horns would make the Bosstones proud.
I like the catchy lyrics and can feel the pulsing rhythms in my sleep. The band also has a lot of variety in styles of songs, some fast, some slow, and at times a combination of the two. For anybody into this style of tunes or anyone who wants to expand their musical horizons, the Supertones are a great addition to any CD collection.
Other coverage for this album
The Lighthouse March 1998Reviewed by Alex KlagesThe Supertones' first album was a breath of fresh air in a market that sometimes seemed to be going stagnant in its focus on the "grunge-band-of-the-week." However, just like that second breath of fresh air in the spring, when you smell the not-so-fragrant smells of spring, this album seems as though it could have been more than it is. A lot of mention has been made in the media on how the…The Stoutonia Vol 88 #1Reviewed by Jason GilmourThe O.C. Supertones have recently released their sophomore CD on the newly-formed BEC Records. The 'Tones' first CD was an excellent taste of their ska variety, but their recent follow-up has far exceeded the mere taste of talent left by their first CD. This seven member ska experience has brass-to-the-bone, with sax, trumpet, and trombone players accompanying their quick and witty…7ball #13Reviewed by Chris WellWith an exuberant shout, the blur of horns and electric guitars and a backbeat stomp for the angels, The O.C. Supertones return in spades with Supertones Strike Back. As one of the original "third wave" ska-core bands, they introduced scores of mainstream pop fans to the rampant fun of an underground phenomenon. Since then, the ska-influenced Christian rock community has swelled to include Five…The Phantom Tollbooth 1997Reviewed by Tony LaFianzaThese seven suit and tie-wearing guys are making big waves with their brand of ska music! The Supertones out-draw many of the day's top secular ska bands' shows. Their video has been played on MTV, and they played live on an MTV-produced show called "Oddville," and Comedy Central's "Viva Variety." The title song, "Supertones Strike Back," with the message that God loves them, was broadcast into…Similar sounding releases
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