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Porch Life

Big D and the Kids Table · 2003

65 min · 22 tracks · ska punk

A raucous blend of ska and punk fueled by sharp humor and playful absurdity throughout its lively tracks.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Stove Top Free Style Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    In Front of Me (40's) — This track captures the essence of the album with its catchy hooks and humorous storytelling, illustrating daily life through an exaggerated lens.
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    Muthafuckin' Big-D — An anthem celebrating the band's identity, this song exemplifies their playful approach while delivering infectious rhythms that invite audience participation.
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    I Wanna Touch That Bum, That Big Ol' Bum — This track stands out for its unabashedly humorous lyrics and catchy chorus, showcasing Big D’s knack for blending comedy with ska-infused punk energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • chaotic energy for party vibes
  • humorous tracks for lighthearted fun
  • dynamic flow with playful peaks
  • short bursts of lively antics

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer serious, contemplative music
  • seek long, uninterrupted listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Breakthrough — Gained attention in the underground ska scene, solidifying their reputation.
Themes
porch gatherings· absurd daily life
Career context
Released in 2003, 'Porch Life' is Big D and the Kids Table's third studio album, following their 2001 record 'Good Luck.' This period marked a time when the band was solidifying its place within the ska punk scene, showcasing their distinctive sound that combines energetic instrumentation with comedic lyricism.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Pizza Pie Intro (part I) 0:19
  • 2 Pizza Pie Intro (part II) 1:02
  • 3 Stove Top Free Style Start here 2:01
  • 4 In Front of Me (40's) 4:01
  • 5 Muthafuckin' Big-D 4:15
  • 6 JL a.m.m.i.'s Being Shot and Killed 1:03
  • 7 Tommy Used to Be a Mothafucka Pimp Yo! 3:51
  • 8 Skip Dogg and MC Wane Trial 1:12
  • 9 Stupid Mizzind 6:26
  • 10 Phatmothafucka 3:15
  • 11 What! You Punk Mothafucka 1:58
  • 12 51 (Live!) 5:56
  • 13 Fire Stada 1:24
  • 14 Cold Hard Cash 0:59
  • 15 Ahh Big-D - Ooh Big-D 5:39
  • 16 I Wanna Touch That Bum, That Big Ol' Bum 2:09
  • 17 It's Dat Trick 3:34
  • 18 MC Wane and Skipp Dogg Got Trapped 4:06
  • 19 Skully-B-Nuts Stereo Shit 0:44
  • 20 Skully-B-Nuts' Ointment 5:13
  • 21 I Wanna Touch That Bum, That Big Ol' Bum (reprise) 2:09
  • 22 It's Dat Trick (reprise) 3:33

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How It Goes
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How It Goes

2004

Continues the energetic ska-punk vibe with sharp humor and catchy melodies.
Good Luck
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Good Luck

1999
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