Mephiskapheles – God Bless Satan – limited RED vinyl

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Artist: Mephiskapheles |Label:Jump Up |Format: LP |Genre:Reggae | LP condition: Mint | Jacket condition:New but open

Mephiskapheles
God Bless Satan
Jump Up 666 – on limited RED vinyl

Red vinyl REPRESS has arrived limited to 250 copies! Debut 1994 album from New York City satanic ska punk band, produced by Bill Laswell. Thirteen upbeat skankers, flush with brass, drenched with irresistible melodies and infectious choruses. Originally self released, the album soon went global after being licensed by Moon Ska Records. Far beyond 2-Tone with a slight nod to Jamaicas originators, Mephiskapheles birthed their own ska-based niche. Go SATAN! Go SKA!
Heres the original review from ALL MUISC: The Devil finally gets his due with the formation of Mephiskapheles,the worlds first satanic ska band, and the release of the groups debut full-length, God Bless Satan.Devil worshipers they may well be, and who can blame them since its obvious that Satan has all the best songs, as this album (13 tracks long, of course) proves. But those who might imagine this as a dread-filled set awash in gothic atmospheres or, conversely, a metal hybrid that sacrifices to the likes of Black Sabbath -are in for a surprise. Only the Phantom of the Opera-esque intro to Eskamoes hints at the former, while nothing within suggests the latter. Instead, the band delivers an album of mostly upbeat, ska-based skankers, flush with brass and brimming with good times. Drenched with irresistible melodies, infectious choruses (just try not to sing along with Saba), and exhilarating instrumentals, Mephiskaphelesare destined to be party favorites. However, wallflowers will be content to stay off the dancefloor and concentrate on the fabulous musicianship, for the brass players obviously sold their souls to sound so tight and unleash such phenomenal solos, while the exuberant rhythm section and jubilant keyboardists salvation are equally in doubt. Regardless, Mephiskaphelesare having such a grand time from the get-go that its clear damnation doesnt faze them one bit. However, like their 2-Tone progenitors, most ofFinnigan Froth’slyrics are downbeat, many painting vivid vignettes of clashes, emotional crashes, and Doomsday flashes. Theres humor as well, from the Oscar Meyer bologna jingle thats tucked into the bands Mephiskapheles theme song to their jubilant version of The Bumble Bee Tuna Song. Lead singer the Nubian Nightmare is true to his name, shifting genres before ones ears, impossible to pin down stylistically, but always the consummate performer and entertainer. Moving far beyond 2-Tone and owing little to Jamaicas originators, Mephiskapheleshave carved out their own musical niche, ska-based and brass-led with unbeatable melodies. Youll be thanking Satan, too.

Tracklist:
Mephiskapheles
Satanic Debris
Bad John
Center of the…
Hard Times
Doomsday
Rank & File
Eskamoes
Saba
The Ballad of Admiral Stockdale
Danse Me Not
Finnigan Froth
The Bumble Bee Tuna Song

NEW, but open LP on limited RED vinyl