The Toasters - This Gun For Hire
Review by Paula Campelo
The Toasters' album This Gun For Hire is a must-listen for any fan of ska music. With its catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and insightful lyrics, this album stands out as one of their best works. The band's signature sound is on full display, with the horn section adding a bright and playful energy to each track. The album's standout songs include "Two Tone Army," "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down," and "Legal Shot Pam Pam." The Toasters' ability to blend ska, punk, and reggae influences is remarkable, and their tight musicianship keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. This Gun For Hire is a fantastic album that showcases the Toasters' talent and creativity.
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Download
Filename: the-toasters-this-gun-for-hire.zip- MP3 size: 75 mb
- FLAC size: 490.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Paralyzed | 4:16 | |
| East Side Beat (Live) | 6:10 | |
| One Track Mind | 3:41 | |
| Lies | 3:48 | |
| Roseanne | 4:4 | |
| Havana | 3:04 | |
| East Side Beat | ||
| Don't Say Forever | 3:37 | |
| Don't Say Forever | ||
| Havana (This Gun for Hire) | 03:03 | |
| Havana (this gun for hire) | ||
| Choose | 3:11 | |
| Havana (This Gun For Hire) | 3:3 | |
| T-Time | 2:51 | |
| Worry | 3:40 |
Video
Lies the Toasters
The Toasters- Worry
The Toasters - Roseanne
The Toasters- Havana (This Gun For Hire)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- CD 004
- MR023
- MR023, 88561-5035-4
- 468319 2, REL 468319 2, 01 - 468319 - 10, 88561-5035-2
- 88561-5035-2
- MR 023
Labels
- Moon Ska
- Moon Records
- Moon Records , Important Record Distributors, Inc.
- Moon Records , Moon Records
Listen online
- escuchar en línea
- lytte på nettet
- kuunnella verkossa
- online anhören
- lyssna på nätet
- ouvir online
- online luisteren
- écouter en ligne
- ascolta in linea
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Cassette
- Test Pressing
- Vinyl
- LP
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | Important Record Distributors, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Moon Records |
| Manufactured By | DADC Austria |
| Made By | Moon Records |
| Recorded At | Z Studios, New York |
| Mixed At | Z Studios, New York |
| Published By | Skamming Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Moon Records |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Erik Storckman |
| Artwork By | Don Alan |
| Design | Patricia Lie |
| Engineer | Matt Malles |
| Musician | Brandt Abner (tracks: 4), Dave Barry (tracks: 1, 6, 8, 10) |
| Keyboards | Brandt Abner (tracks: 4), Dave Barry (tracks: 1, 6, 8, 10) |
| Trombone | Mike 'Stats' Christianson (tracks: 9) |
| Trumpet | Tim Chapeau (tracks: 4. 8) |
| Bass | Matt Malles |
| Drums | Jonathan McCain |
| Guitar | Bucket |
| Vocals | Bucket |
| Saxophone | John Dugan |
| Photography By | Pete Reitzfeld |
| Producer | Bucket , Matt Malles |
| Written-By | Bucket , C. Myles, E. Strockman, J. Dugan, J. McCain, M. Malles, S. Hex |
| Photography | Pete Reitzfeld |
Notes
- C P 1993 Moon Records (printed on j-card)
- MR023 catalog number on spine
- © 1990 Moon Records
- Manufactured and Distributed by Important Record Distributers, Inc..
- © 1990 Moon Records/Distribution Sony Music.
- Recorded and mixed at Z Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Additional horn sessions recorded at Island Media (L.I.).
- Made in Austria
- Four Catalog Numbers:
- In Spine: 468319 2
- Up Left In Back Cover: REL 468319 2
- Down Left in Back Cover: 01-468319-10 (This also are printed in Cd).
- Inlay, left to Photo band: 88561-5035-2.
- Recorded and mixed at Z Studios, Brooklyn, NY. Additional horn sessions recorded at Island Media (L.I.)
- Reference cassette issued by Disc Makers. Dated 10/19/1994.
- Catalog number "88561-5035-2" on spine, CD artwork, and inside booklet.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 6 64813 30042 1
- Barcode: 8856150354
- Barcode: 5 099746 831929
- Other: CB 791
- Other: CDC
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 6720
- Matrix / Runout: 01- 468319-10 12 A4 MASTERED BY DADC AUSTRIA
- Barcode: 7 43748 00232 4
- Barcode (Printed): 88561-5035-2
- Barcode (Scanned): 0088561503529
- Matrix / Runout (Mastered): REL50352 03!
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped): I
- Matrix / Runout (Mould Stamp): MADE IN USA BY PDO
About The Toasters
Ska band from New York City, USA. Active since 1981.
Name Vars
- The Toasters!
- Toasters
Aliases
- Not Bob Marley
Members
- Scott Jarvis
- Robert Hingley
- Matt Malles
- Coolie Ranx
- Sean Dinsmore
- Gregory Damien Grinnell
- Dave Barry
- Larry Snell
- Lionel Bernard
- Rick Faulkner
- Sledge
- Fred Reiter
- Johnnathan McCain
- Brian Emerich
- Chris Rhodes
- John Dugan
- Erick Storckman
- Cashew Miles
- Pablo Wright
- Vicky Rose
- Danny Johnson
- Ann Hell
- Dirk-Jan Heinstra
- Tim Karns
- Laith Fisk
- Mark Darini
Comments
2023-04-13
That drum solo at the end is awesome~ Thanks for the upload^^
2023-04-12
Awesome song...
2023-04-11
with his loaded banana
2023-04-11
This song is giving me the best vibes! Ska dance my problems away.
2023-04-11
often its for the fun!
2023-04-11
Love your music taste thankfully we have you to upload these gems
