Beijing to Boston cover

Beijing to Boston

Big D and the Kids Table · 2007

35 min · 12 tracks · ska punk

Energetic ska rhythms collide with punk's raw edge, creating an infectious and danceable soundscape.

Why this album works

The album is known for its energetic tracks that encapsulate the band's signature sound, contributing to the revitalization of ska punk during the mid-2000s. It received positive reviews within the genre and helped cement Big D's influence on subsequent ska bands and movements, demonstrating resilience in a changing musical landscape.
Career context
Released in 2007, 'Beijing to Boston' marked Big D and the Kids Table's fourth studio album, showcasing their evolution from a local ska band to recognized figures in the ska punk scene. The album followed their previous release, 'Strictly Rude,' which solidified their presence with a blend of catchy melodies and socially conscious lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
No Doubt· Sublime with Rome· Lyapis Trubetskoy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Coming Down to Beijing Standout 3:44
  • 2 Living in the City Standout 2:53
  • 3 Time to Go 1:25
  • 4 Fall in Love 2008 Standout 4:38
  • 5 City Junk 2:15
  • 6 You're Gonna Die 2:55
  • 7 Faded 3:27
  • 8 Taking Back the Rhythm 2:58
  • 9 I'm Yours Boston 2:50
  • 10 Running Young 1:13
  • 11 Digging in Your Nails 2:16
  • 12 Ruin You 4:50

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