Johnny Mac Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Anyone heard of/like this band? They are Australian and playing the Edinburgh fringe soon.I have to warn all of you that they are not heavy at all. Infact they don't even touch on the 'emotional' themes that are rife in alternative music these days; the general gist that runs through most of the album is having fun.Quote:'The 'Empire have managed to combine Madness-esque Ska with jazz with hip-hop with break beats with reggae, and instead of sounding like a pretentious piece of mumbo-jumbo they actually sound incredible.The only album they've released ("The Cat Empire) is a tribute to their amazing energy that they pump out at their live shows (although i've not been to one, this is what i've been informed by various fans...)'I can say this: if you like jazz, ska, skate punk, anything that involves feeling really really good or anything summery, then listen to these guys - you'll be impressed.http://www.thecatempire.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Yeah, fuckin ace- saw them in Australia. Mentioned them on the boards about two months ago. Would offer you a copy of there cd but it's copy protected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Mac Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I have it on MP3.Hopefully pick it up at the show if they have it for sale.Or get in when i'm in Australia next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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