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RXB was really at their best when they were playing ska. I didn't even get into them until after "Resignation" came out and then kinda went backwards into their catalog. I'm not huge into prog anymore, so their newer stuff just doesn't do it for me. This is a great record if you dig third wave ska-punk.
Yeah, this band is veryfar from Emo. I dunno what that guy is smoking, but anyways this album really deserves 4 stars but I am using five to help help the rating. The album has a few filler songs but overal during this period of RXB they played a different style of ska that was different from the rest. It is hard to explain but if you compare this to somethin like Less Than Jak ypu'd know what I mean. For surethis is the best RXB album
First just to jon mf smith is not a very good review and has probably never even listened to this band before. Now I love RXB they are by far one of the most talented ska bands ive ever listened to. The progression of RXB music is great from Those Damn Bandits to Mandala they always bring the best to the table.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2001
Ska/punk is weird. One element comes from the slums of Jamaica, the other from the slums of Britain. One is all about taking it easy, the other about rebellion and angst. However, when you combine third-wave ska with pop-punk, the result can be amazing. The RxBandits have the formula down perfectly. After hearing this CD at a friend's house, I was amazed by the tightness of the band, the catchiness of the songs, the quality of the recording, and the overall musicality. This is not cheap, throw-away pop-punk that sounds the same as every other band out there. The RxBandits are extremely original and creative. The album is SO fun to listen to because all of the songs are just good! I hear Sublime influences, and then there's some Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake thrown into the mix. The result is a totally original and exciting sound. My only complaint about the CD is that it isn't long enough. If you have any doubts, just listen to "What If." And if you can, download the whole song. It's the song that got me hooked on them in the beginning. The forbodingly simple bass line is accented by Matt Embree's punchy vocals before the whole thing breaks into a torrent of guitars and horns....jeez it's so good! See for yourself....
RX Bandits are easily one of the most talented bands in music today. The band is absolutely excellent. The way they blend all their insturments together is truly amazing. Featuring a top notch horn section, an amazing bass player, and some of the most original and catchy rythms you'll hear, this cd is some of the best ska you will be able to find anywhere. My favorite on the cd is "Now or Never", this song is outstanding and really shows what each section of the band can do. The basswork on it absolutetly blows my mind. Other standouts are the guitar driven opener, "What If", the incredibly catchy "Ten Seconds Never Seemed So Long" and the powerfully lyrical "Gun In Your Hand". There is not one bad track on the cd, it really shows they worked hard on it. This cd is well worth it. RX Bandits is easily one of the most talented, hard working bands out there today, and are well worth a check out from everyone. I can't wait to see them live with NFG
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2001
OK. I just bought this CD last night, its The RX Bandits, "Halfway Between Here and There!" It is so good. Its not like anything else that I have in my collection so I am really happy I got it. If you guys like a mix of SKA and Punk this is definitely the CD to get. I saw them in concert on Nov 19th and that is what pushed me to buy it. I really liked them live so I figured "Hey why not buy the CD." Another good band to check out is New Found Glory or H2O. None of them are the same kind of music but they are also very, very good. I would highly recommend New Found Glory's Self-titled album and H20s CD "GO." Go out and get em'!!! I LUV CHAD FROM NFG!!!!!!!!!
This is a great album. It makes me want to jump up and down, thrashing my head around violently enough to give even my onlookers whiplash, but musically, this album is not their best.
In "Halfway..." RxB has a youthfulness to them, a lot of high energy, which is great. I particularly like "Now or Never" because of it's plucky ska tune. So if you love ska/punky alternative reggae, this album is for you. If you need something a little more loud and hardcore, look to their other 2 albums...
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