Name: Skinhead Moonstomp (180 Gram Vinyl)
Brand: Symarip

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MOVLP2529

Colour

Grey

Colour details

Smoky Vinyl

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl

Format Music US

Limited edition

1000

Release date

2023-03-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

8719262029286

Total Cap

Grey LP

Artist

Symarip

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Music On Vinyl

<p>Symarip is a legendary band that was formed in the mid-sixties by seven talented musicians. Originally known as The Bees, they gained recognition by supporting Prince Buster on a UK tour in 1967. After signing with President, the group changed their name to The Pyramids and achieved chart success with 'Train Tour To Rainbow City'. Throughout the sixties and early seventies, Symarip worked tirelessly under various aliases, including Seven Letters. In 1971, they relocated to Germany and continued to captivate audiences with their reggae and Afro-rock sound as Zubaba.</p>

A vinyl only record label that releases high quality 180g LP and 7" vinyl pressings of titles licensed from a wide range of record companies and artists who control their own repertoire.

The Pyramids had built their reputation as Prince Buster's backing band during the Jamaican star's visits to the U.K., but it was with the phenomenal success of their barely disguised alias' "Skinhead Moonstomp" that the group went down in legend. Where a single venture is, an album must follow. Simaryp was well aware of what their skinhead fans wanted — more of the same, and the band served it up with relish. A dozen brace-snapping, big boot-stomping, sing- and shout-along songs, with the occasional nod back to the rocksteady era to allow the boys a time out to chat up the birds, all played with aplomb, and nicely balanced between stompers and slower numbers, Skinhead Moonstomp was the ultimate party album. There's a nod to the Pioneers' "Long Shot" on "Chicken Merry." A vocal trio-esque "Must Catch a Train" waves toward rocksteady, while two tracks later, the same rhythm supports "Stay With Me," this time swathed with a touch of Alton Ellis soul. A simmering instrumental separates the two, so that's alright. There's also a sizzling cover of "Phoenix City," and better yet, a stomping take on "These Boots Are Made for Walking." And stomp they do, and they keep on stomping across the rest of the record, as Simaryp delivers up the likes of "Skinhead Girl" and most surreal of all, "Skinhead Jamboree," where an oompah band joins forces with a music hall revue and set themselves up as fashion police outside a skinhead dance. As dated as it all is, Skinhead Moonstomp is a kick and the perfect party album.

Skinhead Moonstomp (180 Gram Vinyl)

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