Pressure Cooker – Simmering Ska and Reggae from Beantown
Boston’s Pressure Cooker has been performing and recording for over 10 years now, and has five albums under its belt, quite an accomplishment for just about any band, let alone one that focuses on old-school reggae and ska.
From the opening notes of just about any of their songs, the listener is immediately tipped that this band delivers excellent musicianship. Songs like “Burning Fence” showcase the power of the horn section, with rich harmonies and strong solo pieces. “Nuthin’ Better” opens with a surprising piano line that draws you into the song. The understated yet punchy horn accents provide a nice counterpart to the piano.
Presure Cooker performs primarily in the New England area, but has branched out as far west as Chicago. In addition, the band has supported such notable reggae acts as Toots & The Maytals, The Skatalites, Gregory Isaacs, and Culture.
Check out the band’s website by clicking here and you can listen to streams of their mp3’s. You can also click here to access their discography page, which features links for purchasing albums via CDBaby.com and iTunes. Definitely worth adding to your collection if you appreciate well-crafted old-school ska and reggae!
Band website: http://www.pressurecooker.net/