The Pietasters – All Day LP

First time on vinyl for THE PIETASTERS’ 2007 classic “All Day”,  originally released by Indication Records. Boasting an old school production reminiscent of the genre’s origins, “All Day” is great mix of ska, reggae, and 60s soul. What makes “All Day” successful has got to be credited with bassist Jorge Pezzimenti (now the genius behind LOVING PAUPERS). Steve Jackson may be the vocalist, but throughout this album, it’s Jorge who put the words to paper, penning 8 tracks himself and co-writing another 4. What a beast! But it is also evident that “All Day” was a group effort. The horns have never sounded better with great solos peppered throughout by trombonist, Jeremy Roberts, trumpeter Carlos Linares, and Alan Makranczy on saxophone. And it bears special note that guitarist Toby Hansen and drummer Rob Stewart can switch between ska, soul, and reggae with ease, despite that each three genres are quite different. Highlights include “Don’t Wanna Know” that boasts lots of snappy horn lines and a very memorable chorus, it’s one of the best post 90s ska tunes ever. “Keep On Lyin'”, “Oolooloo”,  “Triflin””,  “Change My Ways” and “Fozzy (Part 1)”  all sound straight out of Motown. “Late Night Call”, “Dream of You”, and their version of Tom Petty’s hit “Listen to Her Heart” are all great reggae tunes, instrumentals “Anj Gil” and “Sketch Dub” are top shelf 2-Tone, with the latter recalling The Specials’ “Ghost Town” in its vibe. Relive this incredible album on vinyl, first pressing 300 white and 300 translucent orange.