What makes Skaboom by The Toasters notable?

The album is significant for its role in popularizing ska music in the U.S., particularly through tracks like 'Pool Shark' which received airplay on college radio. It helped to establish The Toasters as one of the leading figures in the American ska revival, influencing countless bands that emerged in the late '80s and early '90s. Released in 1987, 'Skaboom' was The Toasters' second album and marked their transition from local New York City band to national recognition. This album followed their debut, 'Skafinger', and solidified their role in the burgeoning American ska scene during a time when bands like Fishbone and Mighty Mighty Bosstones were also gaining traction.