The Slackers return to Mighty Sounds after eleven years. The band from the Hellcat stable should please especially those who enjoy offbeat music. The Slackers mix ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub or soul with incredible ease, but garage rock and jazz are not left behind either. The main figure of this Manhattan crew is the charismatic Vic Ruggiero, a likeable frontman, keyboardist with Italian roots and an unmistakable voice. Vic can write brilliant songs, head-turning melodies, and with a bunch of incredible musicians always around him, he’s really good at it. They have records and gigs galore. It must be added, however, that even though the most essential hits are mainly found on the first four discs, each subsequent CD is a gem that their fans can’t help but love.
