The Gamblers - Boom Boom - Black - Vinyl 7"
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The Gamblers continue their opening salvo of Boss Reggae singles to light up dancefloors worldwide with their second of three limited edition 7” offerings: “Boom! Boom!” Following on from “Tonight,” which hits the streets January 17th, all three singles will be strictly limited to one-time pressings of 250 copies each!
This old school reggae-influenced combo has been brought together by Mark - singer of long-running streetpunk legends Booze & Glory - as an outlet for his well-established love of Caribbean music. He has a great affection for old school genres like rocksteady, calypso, and the original Jamaican ska.
"But my absolute favorite style," says Mark, "is early reggae. Boss Reggae - which started around 1968-69. The 'one-drop' beat, mento-style guitar, 'bubble' organ patterns, and 'muddy' bass sound - that's what the early reggae is all about."
After a short-lived reggae project two decades ago, and more recently, the positively received Booze & Glory Reggae Sessions records - which re-imagined and re-arranged their streetpunk anthems with some assistance from Vespa & The Londonians, the inevitable conclusion is that Mark needed to form a full-time reggae band.
Enter: The Gamblers. Mark has brought together a group of experienced and skilled musicians. Progress happened quickly thanks in part to producer Misiek, and now, the fruits of this project are finally ready for release! Their latest 7" single for Pirates Press Records features "Boom! Boom!" on the A-side, and “Sufferer” on the B-side, the latter being a cover of the title track to The Kingstonians’ legendary 1970 Derrick Harriott-produced album.
"This is not 'pure' early reggae," cautions Mark. Those looking for complete authenticity would do well to remember it is 2025, not 1969. But what this 7" is, and what The Gamblers are, is the sound of an exciting modern band playing with all inspiration, enthusiasm, love and respect for those classic boss sounds! Turn it up!
The "Boom! Boom!" single by The Gamblers is up for pre-order from Pirates Press Records on 7" Classic Black Vinyl big hole 45, and will be available everywhere February 28, 2025!
This old school reggae-influenced combo has been brought together by Mark - singer of long-running streetpunk legends Booze & Glory - as an outlet for his well-established love of Caribbean music. He has a great affection for old school genres like rocksteady, calypso, and the original Jamaican ska.
"But my absolute favorite style," says Mark, "is early reggae. Boss Reggae - which started around 1968-69. The 'one-drop' beat, mento-style guitar, 'bubble' organ patterns, and 'muddy' bass sound - that's what the early reggae is all about."
After a short-lived reggae project two decades ago, and more recently, the positively received Booze & Glory Reggae Sessions records - which re-imagined and re-arranged their streetpunk anthems with some assistance from Vespa & The Londonians, the inevitable conclusion is that Mark needed to form a full-time reggae band.
Enter: The Gamblers. Mark has brought together a group of experienced and skilled musicians. Progress happened quickly thanks in part to producer Misiek, and now, the fruits of this project are finally ready for release! Their latest 7" single for Pirates Press Records features "Boom! Boom!" on the A-side, and “Sufferer” on the B-side, the latter being a cover of the title track to The Kingstonians’ legendary 1970 Derrick Harriott-produced album.
"This is not 'pure' early reggae," cautions Mark. Those looking for complete authenticity would do well to remember it is 2025, not 1969. But what this 7" is, and what The Gamblers are, is the sound of an exciting modern band playing with all inspiration, enthusiasm, love and respect for those classic boss sounds! Turn it up!
The "Boom! Boom!" single by The Gamblers is up for pre-order from Pirates Press Records on 7" Classic Black Vinyl big hole 45, and will be available everywhere February 28, 2025!
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