“Keep It Going” is the fifth studio album by The Mad Caddies, the ska core punk band from California that became famous thanks to such albums as “Quality Soft Core” and “Duck And Cover”. I remember when I first discovered those two records: they were huge, and I spent summer days listening to those songs. After some line up changes and personal tragedies, the band released albums that were cool, but not as good as the first two, as “Rock The Plank”.

Luckily, now they are back with “Keep It Going”, which I consider their best effort ever. The album, produced by Wayne Jobson (No Doubt, Gregory Isaacs, Toots & The Maytals) is a musical journey from the lively Jamaican dancehalls to the punk rock clubs of America. But more focused on the ska and reggae side than on the punk one.

As you hear tunes as “State Of Mind” and “Backyard”, as well as on the sloer “Reflections” and “Coyote”, you can hear how  the Mad Caddies are still able to play kick ass, energic, powerful and furious punk rock as well as very rhythmic, danceable and melodic ska, with a mix of various sub genres like reggae, dixieland, country and pop. But who needs labels anyway ? “Keep It Going” is a fourteen track album that never disappoints.

Tracklist
1.     The Dirge            
2.     Backyard
3.     State of Mind (MP3)     
4.     Today            
5.     Without You
6.     Reflections            
7.     Lay Your Head Down            
8.     Tired Bones (MP3)   
9.     Coyote            
10.     Don’t Go            
11.     Pyramid Scheme            
12.     Souls for Sale            
13.     Riding for a Fall            
14.     Whatcha Gonna Do