DS Album Review: The Calamatix – ‘The Calamatix’

The Calamatix have released their debut, self-titled album via Hellcat Records, and while summer may very well be over. The Calamatix doesn’t care. The album is full of laid-back music, blending genres like reggae, ska, funk, trip-hop, and punk. They take it upon themselves to transport us back to the slightly warmer days when the sun was high and the music was filling the streets. The album opens with “Love, Lies & Alibis,” a bright, danceable, and energetic song that blends Dancehall and a twist of punk into a seamless vibe. With its infectious hook that pulls you in, it sets up an easy entry for the rest of the album. Then comes “Believe It or Not”, easing the listener back into a relaxed, reggae-inspired groove while keeping things fresh and unexpected. Tracks like “Still Rudy” and...

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