SUBURBAN LEGENDS: Rump Shaker

Suburban Legends

Rump Shaker

© 2003 Suburban Legends (631037084123)

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Ska / Punk Pop; if you even remotely like ska, this album will be a jaw-dropper.

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Suburban Legends is
Vincent Walker-Vocals
Brian Klemm-Guitar
Mike Hachey-Bass
Derek Lee-Drums
Phillip Inzerillo-Trombone
Luis Beza-Trumpet
Brian Robertson-Trombone

The Suburban Legends at time of "Rump Shaker"

Suburban Legends Bio

Tim Maurer : vocals
Aaron Bertram : trumpet
Vince Walker: trumpet
Dallas Cook: Trombone
Brian Robertson: trombone
Brian Klemm: guitar
Chris Maurer: bass
Derek Lee Rock: drums



There are few octets out there in the rock and roll world.

Even fewer octets that meld jittery ska beats with melodic blues progressions, racy glam metal guitar solos with kitschy disco melodies, playful pop dance choreography with an edgy punk rock sensibility. Few that are humorous and edgy without being crass, that are playful and young without being frivolous.

Suburban Legends are a rare octet indeed.

And yet, however narrow their niche, the three-year old supergroup manages a kind of ubiquitous appeal. After selling over 20,000 copies of their self-produced, self-titled EP, they nabbed the interest and studio production wizardry of Oingo Boingo's John Avila (production credits also include Boingo, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Cábula, The Pilfers, Quetzal), whose ear for bright horns and edgy melodies brought their first full length release, "Rump Shaker" to fruition in 2003. "Rump" has since sold 15,000 copies on the band's own imprint, and is to be released this year in the UK on Brand New Hero Records.

With their record still going strong in 2004, the band also released "Season One" a live CD/DVD of their videos, raucous performances, and song rarities. They continue to tour the nation in support of the releases, recently closing a summer tour with ska veterans Reel Big Fish, Rx Bandits and MU330. Harrowing tour schedules have posed only a minor challenges for the Orange County natives: though the band is young, they are veritable stage veterans, frequently selling out Southern California venues like House of Blues, Chain Reaction, and The Glasshouse, having shared the stage with Goldfinger to Sugarcult to Fishbone, and having performed over 962 perfectly choreographed shows in the year 2002 alone.

Most of the near-thousand performances were done during consecutive stints as Downtown Disney's resident outdoor entertainment during the summer and holiday seasons, which required the band to do four half-hour sets every evening for months. This arrangement and the band's growing popularity amongst the nightly crowds opened the door for the band's most public performance to date: on the main stage for Disney's nationally televised World Series pep rally. Originally slated to underline classic rockers, Queen, Suburban Legends were informed the day of the performance that they were the only, and headlining act, with their faces magnified on a 30ft x 40x giant screen and their music amplified on television sets across the nation. In another pivotal performance, they lit up millions of small screens on their first stint on the nationally-televised Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon in August 2003.

But glittery televisions, bright lights, and rock tours are not what Suburban Legends are about. More, it is a vision-one of an eight-man, well-oiled entertainment machine with as much heart as panache, with a voice for everyone-a 3-year old tot, a 15 year old punk rocker, a 22-year old jaded music journalist, a 45-year old parent of two-equally. Such universal appeal is rarity in the contemporary world of music.

But the Suburban Legends are a very special octet.




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Orange, CA 92856
www.suburbanlegends.com
tbonebrian@suburbanlegends.com

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  • Even my boyfriend likes it...
    author: Debi

    I love love love this CD. It's been playing in my car for weeks, and nobody is sick of it yet. My sister and I even have our little 'dances' that we do to songs like 'High Fives'. Suburban Legends, especially on this album, personifies ska. It's fun, happy energy. If you're looking for something to mosh to, look somewhere else. If you're looking for something to keep a smile on your face, and to make you dance, look no further. And like they say in 'Do it For the Kids,' "That's just the way it goes in a ska band!"

  • A great CD that's just plain fun to listen to.
    author: Jack S.K.

    I can't for the life of me figure out what some of the songs are about, but it doesn't really matter because the upbeat and fast-paced music make for an awesome T.V.

  • Looking forward to more!
    author: John

    I was looking for some ska when I stumbled upon this cd. I have to say, for being bought on a whim, this is an excellent album. Brilliant and spirited brass with catchy beats and awesome lyrics make this an all around inclusive album. It just pulls you into the music.

  • Learn to love Ska!
    author: Shana

    Buying Rump Shaker was the best thing I bought for myself this year. And to share it with my friends, I played it lastnight at my birthday get-together! Everyone loved it, and I suggest it to anyone I can. Amazing sound, they were even better in concert, and I gladly would have paid more for the CD!! $20? $30? They are worth every damn penny!

  • This is a fantastic album!
    author: Jason Stevenson

    This is an absolutely awesome album - every single song has you hooked. They didn't catch me immediately, but "Bright Spring Morning" is instantly terrific and defines the greatness of their "Rump Shaker" album immediately. They really need to tour here in the UK! - Jason

  • Awesome CD!!!!!!!
    author: John Springett

    This cd is so awesome it has to be heard. Its that good that i have now ordered the 2 other cds by suburban legends and i already know that they are gonna be good. These guys need to come to the UK....Yeovil or Bournemouth ....on a saturday night would be cool.

  • Very Fun.
    author: Zack Kalbfleisch

    This album just makes me want to dance. Everything on it is great. Not one song I dislike. Two thumbs up. If you don't own it, you really should.

  • If all the other reviews haven't got you to click the "add to cart" button...
    author: Alan A. A.

    This CD is great! What are you waiting for? Listen to the samples, you know you want to. Then listen to the samples a second time while you buy the album.

  • author: Sean

    Loved the CD. I seen them live at Downtown Disney. I finally took the time to buy it and it was worth every $.

  • SAVED MY LIFE
    author: GERAGHTY

    boring car rides with the family during the summer are no more! Rump shaker saved me from boredum...i listened to it atleast 9 times over in one day...and i STILL loved every song like i hadnt heard it in forever! PLEASE buy this album....you will not regret it...i didnt even like ska until i heard this...now im obsessed!

  • Have no Fear. Buy this album!
    author: VRTNT

    I took a gamble on this CD having only heard one song from another album and the gamble paid off. There is not a bad song to be found and it just gets better every time I play it. It has everything you could want from a ska album but it’s just mixed up enough to make it something totally unique.

  • Ska Mania
    author: Ben

    Ace CD ! What I call real ska. Slick brass tunes and all songs are well put together. A good variety of different tunes and even a hint of jazz. Buy this CD if you like good music and good musicians!

  • Suburban Legends is a the bomb diggity of my world!
    author: ali

    Wow anybody that has never heard this band needs to crawl out from underneath their ska-hating lair and get their first ear orgasm. I must say though that all the songs on this cd sound 100 times better when you're hearing the live version, sweating like a mofo and skanking your ass off. You can experience a similar effect by simply cranking it up on your stereo and dancing through the halls with your eyes closed imagining it's the live thing. Which ever is more convenient. I HEART SUBURBAN LEGENDS.

  • Buy it now!!
    author: Ron

    This band is incredible! This is seriously one of the best CDs I've bought in a long time, I highly recommend it! Go buy it now!!!

  • The Best Album EVER
    author: Evan

    This is the album that got me into ska. Suburban Legends are ska gods. They are awesome on the CD, and more awesome on stage. There is no bad song on this CD.

  • Excellent
    author: David

    This cd is very very good. The band is heavily influenced by Reel Big Fish and this cd picks up right where "Why Do They Rock So Hard?" left off. If you miss the RBF of 5 years ago, pick up this album immediately.

  • I should have bought this a long time ago
    author: Josh

    This is an amazing album -- one of the most fun ska CDs I've ever purchased. My only regret is that I took so long getting my hands on it, but not I can't let go! Get this CD now -- you won't be disappointed.

  • Brilliant! Some of the best ska i've heard
    author: Leeroy

    I was refered to this band off the Reel Big Fish DVD comentry, and glad i finally got my hands on a copy in Australia. Some of the best ska i've heard.Awesome work guys!

  • fantastic! makes my ears smile, and my booty shake : )
    author: matt golden

    if you like ska, you'll love this album. the best i've heard in years. if you don't like ska, you suck! seriously, buy this cd!

  • Kick ass ska music!!!!
    author: Onerage3000

    This CD absolutely rocks!!! I couldn't get it in the uk anywhere so i ordered it from cdbaby, and boy was i glad i did! It takes me back to when I first started listening to ska and made me remember how fun this music is. A worthy part of anybody's cd collection, buy it now!

  • Awesome album!
    author: Steve (Concert Pipeline)

    This album is nothing short than amazing. It starts out strong with the song that Suburban Legends always seems to start their show with, "High Fives." Rump Shaker brings everything that you could find in this band's live show, minus the choreography and skanking. This band is the best ska band I have seen since Reel Big Fish. In a world where ska is being pushed away, Suburban Legends lets their audience know that ska is still very much alive.

  • Nothing better!
    author: Scott

    Wow, I bought this cd just to go along with some others I was ordering. This has got to be the best cd I have bought in a long time, if not ever. I really don't know how people could ever pass this cd up. It is some of the best money I have ever spent. BUY IT NOW!!!

  • LISTENING IN HEAVY REPETITION
    author: Erin

    This is an awesome cd. It hasn't left my cd player since I purchased it. Can't decide whether I like it better or same as RBF! Usually you get a new CD and get really tired of it after listening to it over and over again ... but this one just gets better and better with time!

  • Not true ska, but still great music.
    author: Adam

    Great energy, great horns, great album. Third wave CD's with horns on every song can be hard to come by. Being a tuba player, I really like the intro to "Autumn in the Park." I like the music on this album a lot, but I wish people wouldn't call it ska because it isn't. For real ska, listen to bands like the Toasters, the Specials, and the Slackers.

  • Simply Awesome.
    author: attiSKA

    This CD entered my CD player a few weeks ago. It HAS NOT left my CD player since. I can't get enough from the lyrical madness from this CD. "You" is awesome, but there are too many amazing tracks on this album too select one track. Awesome. Suburban Legends are an amazing SKA band, and prove it on this CD.

  • this cd puts LED ZEPPELIN's "stairway to heaven" to shame
    author: eric k

    most of you might be like, stairway to heaven, who listens to that? well i have, and i have to say that rump shaker by suburban legends stomps that and all other cd's to the ground that i skank on. i also recieved a happy birthday card with my cd, so thanks.

  • suburban legends "rump shaker" rocks
    author: eric k

    I have always been a huge fan of ska music, and rump shaker by suburban legends shows why ska is so great. this cd is very upbeat and has catchy lyrics. i strongly recomend this cd to any ska fan.

  • omg i love this whole cd and the case!! thats right the case!!
    author: Ryan Chalifoux

    what no 6 stars?? pffff this cd is worth 10 stars.. but seeing how i can only give it a 5 its not cause i like it less its cause its awesome.. yes awesome.. so dont be one of those lame country fans.. buy this cd and see what all the ska fuss is about..

  • Definitely rump-shaking material...
    author: VyVy

    "Rump Shaker" is a CD that holds true to its title. Full of energy and clever lyrics, it's hard not to sing along and dance around while listening to it. All of the songs were high-quality and complimented each other well, with none overshadowing the other. Overall, it's just great music and lots of fun.

  • I think it's the best CD I have purchased in a long time
    author: Brittany Pierce

    You guys are awesome, keep up the great job on your music, you guys have one of the best ska music cds out there, you guys are going to be HUGE! haha....can't wait to hear some of the new material!

  • Fantastic
    author: Chris

    Great CD, good price. High-energy sound, comparable to the likes of REEL BIG FISH. Almost an hour of non-stop fun.

  • Great
    author: Matt

    This CD has not left my car stereo for the past week. I've never done that with any other album--it's perfect driving music, I think. That is, if you like to let loose the funk when you're driving.

  • Totally Bitchin'!
    author: Reid Goodin

    This CD is absolutely amazing! This may become known as one of the greatest ska CD's ever produced! The music is unbelievable and it never gets old!

  • Good cd, a must buy
    author: Kristin

    SL are great live as well as on disc, great cd

  • rump shaker is such an awsome cd. i love it!
    author: Gaby

    rump shaker is such a fun cd. i always wanna sing and dance to it! i listen to it almost every day! its awsome!

  • BEST CD EVER
    author: jimmy

    Just bought the cd and i think its the best ska cd ever made. I love RBF and other ska bands, but this cd takes ska to another level.

  • Holy God Thank You For The Suburban Legends, Love, Suburbia
    author: BassClefForever

    Rumpshaker makes me do just that, dance til I can't dance no more. This CD is awesome, it will make you want to love on every member of the band. Buy it. NOW.

  • really really good cd
    author: Guillermo

    This is one of the best cds i have picked up in a ling time. People who have not tried this type of music this is a cd that they should really pick up

  • wow, strait up wow
    author: A. Friedman

    I am shocked at how amazing this is. Im a new ska fan and just saw these guys in Norfolk and im still blown away by the showmanship and they have the sound to back it. 5 stars easy

  • THIS CD IS AWESOM-O
    author: Paloma

    this cd is the shizznit!! totally awesomeness! i play it over and over again!..great job SL!!..you totally rock my sox!

  • Very good record
    author: tim

    The CD is awesome. It's actually amazing. Nothing but good things to say about it.

  • Old Man Digs Young Music
    author: David

    Started listening to these kids after I saw them at the LA County Fair, giving 100% in the rain. This album is top notch. Not just ska, but straight up rock. I'm 47 and I turned my 17 year old daughter and her friends on to it. A smashing full length album, no less!

  • Amazing!!!
    author: Griff

    This cd is one of the best-written ska cd's i've listened to in a long time. The horn parts on it are kick-ass!

  • very ska
    author: Liz

    the cd is GREAT i have to admit that when my boyfriend first played the cd for me i wasnt interested. but as i listened day after day i started loving it more and more. it is a great cd and im hooked on it. please come back to michigan so i can see you live.

  • Kick-ass!
    author: Sarah

    This cd is one of the best I've heard in years! I listen to a lot of ska bands, and I would have to say that Suburban Legends is truly one of the best. They really prove it with this cd. I just saw them in concert 3 days ago, and they were AMAZING! This is definitely a cd that any self-respecting ska fan should own. And if you're not a fan of ska, it's a good place to start! So pick it up right now!

  • Energy, Vitality, & Fun
    author: Ron Cocks

    This aptly name CD gets you out of your seat and shaking your money-maker from the first rif! 100% high energy sounds, 100% fun lyrics, 100% tight arrangments! SL's brand of SKA - feels like Oingo Boingo mixed with a bit of zydeco - and their driving, nonstop, humurous story telling, keeps you interested and anxious to hear what will come out of your speakers next!

  • BEST CD IN THE WORLD!!
    author: Jessica

    Oh man i love this cd, it has great energy and something you can shake your rump to!!! p.s they put on a great show!!! i went to see them at freedom hill and oh man they were KICK ASS!!

  • HOLY FUCKING SHTI THIS KICKS ASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: Sammy Salorio

    HOLY FUCKING SHIT! This CD has been in my stereo for a month running -I just can't stop listenign to it! If you liked Turn the Radio Off or other very SKAish Ska-Punk (much more ska than Cheer Up), get this CD! WILL FUCKIGN BLWO YOU AWAY!

  • Rump shaking never felt so good......
    author: amanda

    This is such an energetic cd. The songs are loaded with sound and cheer, that I could not help but jump and shake my booty around. The clarity is amazing for such a noisy group. Everyone who buys this will be a winner for life. :-) Go suburban legends go!!!

  • THIS ROCKS MY WHOLE WORLD
    author: Rebecca Atkins (England)

    This is the greatest C.D ever done by a ska-punk band (even thought this is my favourite band in the world anyway) I love all their music... it maks me forget everything apart from the music in my ears!!! (Yayness... Totally rocks off your socks)

  • Great CD
    author: Goose

    Definately a must for any Ska fan. The lyrics are great and the music is even better. I'd would recommend this CD to anyone with any interest in listening to something with a different sound from todays pop. While the CD is good it's still not as good as any Reel Big Fish CD, but it's the closest I've ever heard

  • Great Ska Band, Good CD
    author: Pam

    The CD came right away, in pretty good condition. Part of the case was cracked, but the CD was in perfect condition. Also, the CD is amazing, it's a great up-and-coming Ska Band, if you like Reel Big Fish, this is a must-listen-to-group.

  • Cool CD
    author: Mike

    I heard about Suburban Legends while reading a Forces of Evil message board. This CD sounds a lot like RBF or FOE. They have fun, the horns are good and the lyrics are funny.

  • BEST CD EVER!!!!
    author: Alyssa

    This cd is soooooo awesome! I highly recommend that you buy it if you like ska even a little bit, you won't be disappointed!!!!!!

  • Best New Ska Band in Forever
    author: Mike Ward

    If you're desperate for a new ska band, this is it. This is pure third-wave ska very reminiscent of old Five Iron Frenzy with a dash of Reel Big Fish. What is lacking in lyrical depth and meaning is more than made up for with energy and fun, which is what ska is all about anyway. It was definitely worth my hard-earned cash.

  • kickin ass and takin names
    author: Barry Schultz

    This cd rocks. It has a similar sound to Five Iron Frenzy and the Pietasters album Willis. I love the catchy bass lines and the kickin horn rips. I haven't taken this cd out of my car yet, and I'm sure I won't for a long time. Rock on fellas.

  • Love it! I went to their show which was awesome. Great CD!
    author: Rachel

    Suburban Legends is awesome! I went to a ska show not expecting much but left completely infatuated with them. The CD's are great, they never get old. The lyrics are fun, unique, and entertaining. Oh and it IS great to skank to.

  • kept me entertained for hours!!!
    author: melanie

    it takes a damn good cd to keep me entertained for more than about 10 minutes, i loved this whole cd, infact i'm listening to it now. It gives me a warm happy feeling inside.(little grin) Yay!

  • 3RD WAVE AT ITS BEST
    author: Thracklezeamond

    The energy throughout this whole CD is nothing short of amazing. I've listened to it front to back hundreds of times already and not once get bored of it. This is truely the new 3rd wave ska band of the future.

  • Wow....
    author: Charlie

    Oh my god, how absolutely stunning. Being English, I can't get this album over here... but this record totally lives up to the 13 live performances I experienced in the summer of 2002. I can't get enough of the Suburban Legends. Buy the album. Now.

  • Blingity Bling!
    author: Dave

    Great CD!! JUST like Reel Big Fish, good humor and horns. Straight Up SKA. If you like to SKAnk, then get your feet up and buy this CD.

  • Your totally awesome, the best
    author: Hannah from Oregon

    Hey guys, this is awesome! Anything by Suburban Legends is gauranteed good! Everyone in Oregon loves you, I heard you at Disneyland and the second I heard you, it was total WOW! Come and play at the Crystal Ballroom here! You're loved in Oregon.

  • Excellent Sound
    author: Bob Graybill

    It's a great CD and a lot of fun, not the greatest, and doesn't jump out and kick you in the groin, but the fake thug posing and lyrics in the words make me laugh and that is what matters, so it is excellent, Of course, Jesus wouldn't get 5 stars from me.

  • this cd is awesome
    author: Roni

    this cd is awesome!i got addicted to "up all night" from their website,so i bought it,and it was definatly worth it.up all night is still the best song on the cd too.great brass parts too.'autumn in the park' is a fun song too.pure ska.:)

  • absolutely fantabulous!!
    author: *cindy*

    this is one awsome cd. the music is great and even better live! the guys are uh-mazing and so nice(chris and tim). if you want to be rawked silly i suggest picking up a copy and seeing them live...an expirence you won't forget.

  • fuckin awesome!!!!!!
    author: eric

    this cd fucking rules!! it was ok at first, but ive been listening to it alot lately and i cant stop!! the only reason you shouldnt get it is you wont be able to stop listening to it!! its THAT good! suburban legends kick ass!!!!!

  • this is a good good cd
    author: Vanessa

    i have been listing to suburban legends for about 2 years, and this cd is there best yet

  • Awsome 3rd Wave Ska...superb job Suburban Legends.
    author: Saunders from Canada

    Not only does this CD provide the essential beats of 3rd wave ska, Suburban Legends have created a sound of their own. Strongly infused horn parts, great bass rifts, some rock steady beats, terrific harmonization from the fellow vocalists, great 3rd wave guitar, plus a strong lead singer is what this CD represents. Suburban Legends should be commended on their awsome job. I would have liked to hear more horn solos, and some more ska upbeats on guitar, however each band creates their own sound, and Suburban Legends have mastered this technique through Rump Shaker. If you like to get up and dance around to supberb 3rd wave ska, pick up this CD, not only will you be shaking your Rump too, you'll keep coming back for more!!!

  • Great CD!!!!
    author: Tawna

    This CD is worth every cent that I spent on it. Every song is catchy makes you want to skank!!! They are great live and some of the nicest people around too!!! I LOVE THE SUBUBAN LEGENDS!

  • QUACKTASTIC!!!
    author: Sydney

    MY FAVORITE CD EVER!!!! SUBURBAN ELGENDS ARE MY FAVORITE BAND AS WELL!!! This CD is truely fantastic though. I highly doubt that you will dislike it. It is a mix of "ragtime, ska, blues, jazz" etc. as the guy on the JL telethon put it and worthe every peny. The only thing better than the cd is seeing them live. They guys are all so nice too, take some time to get to know one or all of them. Truely good kids.

  • WOW!!!
    author: Ann from Oklahoma

    This cd displays the musical genious of the guys in Suburban Legends. They fully embrace the true meaning of Ska on this album. My personal favorite is Up All Night! This CD ROCKS!!! Keep on Rockin guys.

  • awsome simply awsome
    author: nick

    really brings togetherthe greatness of this band and ther sooper ska style but it dont got gummie bears or da bomb but still its awsome simply awsome

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