In the mid-'80s in Southern California,
the Untouchables almost single-handedly spearheaded the ska revival movement. Taking their cue from English bands like the English Beat and
the Specials, the eight-piece
Untouchables also brought in strains of
Desmond Dekker,
Bob Marley,
the Skatalites and
Madness into the mix, eventually landing themselves a deal with British label Stiff Records. This reissue brings together all the extant tracks from the group's lone album
Wild Child along with B-sides from three singles and a live track from their
Dance Party EP release. As a modern-day influence on bands like
the Mighty Mighty Bosstones,
No Doubt and
Sublime, this '80s artifact is strong testimony to the band's musical worth and true influence and subsequent longevity.
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Cub Koda, Rovi