Redlight cover

Redlight

The Slackers · 1997

47 min · 12 tracks · ska

A vibrant blend of traditional ska rhythms with lyrical storytelling and a touch of reggae influence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • lyrical storytelling focus
  • consistent background engagement
  • longer immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Redlight' is The Slackers' third album, following their 1996 release 'Better Late Than Never'. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the ska revival movement of the 90s while expanding their sound with diverse stylistic influences.
Stylistic neighbors
The Toasters· Less Than Jake· Reel Big Fish

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cooking for Tommy 4:00
  • 2 Watch This 4:00
  • 3 Married Girl 3:13
  • 4 I Still Love You 3:17
  • 5 Soldier 2:57
  • 6 Fried Chicken/Mary Mary 3:30
  • 7 You Must Be Good 3:58
  • 8 Redlight 5:00
  • 9 Tin Tin Deo 3:49
  • 10 She Wants to Be Alone 4:30
  • 11 Rude and Reckless 4:39
  • 12 Come Back Baby 4:14

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