80's new wave influenced upbeat ska from Mid Wales featuring members of ska rock outfit '3 Minute Warning'

Cartoon Violence are one of the fastest rising talents on the current UK ska scene. Hailing from the wilds of Mid Wales, their line up features former 3 Minute Warning keyboardist/vocalist Chuzz & former Smoke Like A Fish guitarist/vocalist Tran.
The Cartoon Violence sound is an insanely catchy affair that mixes super bouncy 2 tone ska with distinctly British sounding pop & indie stylings. Their songs capture the classic Brit Pop storytelling vibe of the likes of The Kinks, Madness, Squeeze, The Hotknives & Parklife-era Blur, with each tune lyrically being like a mini kitchen sink drama in its own right! Endless soaring energy, great sing-a-long choruses & wonderful piano melodies are all hallmarks of the band's unique ska sound.
Cartoon Violence's superb debut album 'Whatever Happened To The Likely Lad?' was released in 2008 on cult UK ska label Do The Dog Music & received great reviews & airplay on ska radio shows across the globe. Since its release the band have toured extensively around the UK sharing stages with the likes of Toots & The Maytals, Roddy Radiation & The Toasters along the way.
2013 sees Cartoon Violence spreading their wings further afield with their stunning second album release, titled 'Tit For Tat', to be released across Europe by Rocking Records, in the USA by Megalith Records & in Australia by Care Factor Records, as well as in the UK by Do The Dog Music. The band will be touring across the UK & Europe over the next few months to promote the release, including an appearance at the London International Ska Festival at the end of March.

Track Listing

• Black Book
• Who You Know
• Sons & Daughters
• Broken
• Home
• Moscow
• Crap Car
• Colourblind
• Better
• Pretty Penny

Additional Details

Label: Megalith Records

Genre: Reggae

Run Time: 33:21 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 08/06/13

UPC: 616892112747