Much like metal and punk, ska is an evergreen genre that appeals to all ages and never seems short of devotees. On the home-front, the scene has arguably never been stronger and that’s thanks to the likes of Dublin outfit, The Bionic Rats, who have been pushing boundaries and setting standards since their inception. Another Fine Mess is the five-piece’s third album and it’s their most assured offering yet.
A fun and infectious fusion of rocksteady, reggae, ska and dub, the 14 track opus opens with the moody ‘Red, Gold & Green,’ which sees the band reaffirm their aim to give Jamaican sounds an Irish flavour. A piano-driven bar-room number that may be a crossover hit in the making, ‘Blame It On The Weather’ is one of the record’s many highlights, while ‘No Bottles, No Milk’ and ‘Information Overload’ are simply - well, skank-tastic...

Key Track - 'Blame It On The Weather'