Wooky
Pseudo
Reviewed by David M. Pogge
Hmmm, metal ska...no thanks. Those were my thoughts as I approached the venue where Stavesacre was scheduled to play and Wooky was on stage as the first of what seemed like a million openers. I had seen their advertisements a few places and had already decided that whatever "metal ska" was, it wasn't for me. So, I did what any open minded, well rounded music critic would do: I stood outside and talked to my friends. Shame on me. Judging by this CD, I missed out on quite a treat. Hailing from the home of Royal Mounties and William Shatner, Wooky deliver a brilliantly unique style of ska-core that would have even the toughest of rudeboys skanking their guts out. Chewbacca would be proud. As far as the metal label, in a way it has merit, but I think 6x6 should have thought twice about marketing them under that. You see, quite often we new schoolers have a tendency to see the word metal and run screaming out of ignorance of the wonderful rocking goodness that a metal influence can be. If I were them, I would have just advertised this album as ska-core, and once the catchy ska hooks had taken hold, I might mention a slight metal inclination. So, all labels aside, I think this is the best band that Canada has brewed up since Our Lady Peace; and the best Christian ska band since Five Iron Frenzy. While we're on the subject of Five Iron, I think that would make the ultimate tour; Wooky and Five Iron Frenzy. Brilliant. While I'm sitting here patting myself on the back, you should be rushing out to buy this album.