From: David Sarno <dsarno@pipeline.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 1994 23:43:29 -0500
Message-Id: <199411150443.XAA23172@pipe1.pipeline.com>
To: ftp@locust.cic.net
Subject: (Fwd) Skapone  
Status: O

Forwarding mail by: pauls@cic.net () on 11/7/94 11:23:50 PM
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SKAPONE
Park Ridge, IL

Skapone is a great little sextet.  Their sound is  very close 
to the former Ten-Cent Fun. There is one major difference, 
however. Skapone's male vocalist can sing.  In addition,  their 
drummer sings as well.  It is also great  to hear ska bands 
with female vocals.  Their  horns are particularly strong with 
two
trombones and a very talented trumpeter.

The 4-track EP, TRACY IS A ... is good. The tape is of good 
quality, so you won't be  wasting your money on that 
home-brewed
stuff.  The songs on this cassette are
excellent.  "Once Again" speaks of bringing  our country back 
to it's state of greatness. The horns are used for both rhythm 
and
melody.  Both "ONCE AGAIN" and
"TOMORROW" are harmony hits.  I have
only one complaint.  Their music is so straight  forward, you 
get bored of it after the first ten  listens.  That is not a 
good sign, if you ask  me.  It's still to early to tell, 
though.  They  may be going places.

Cassette: TRACY IS A... **1/2* (Skapone,
1327 Parkside, Park Ridge, IL  60068)
$6