Rx Bandits: Musical Masterminds
If you have been a keen follower of the indy, punk, ska scene of the last 10 years, you will probably be aware of the RX Bandits. If not, then go and find out about them straight away, well after reading this article obviously! They started out as a ska band in the 1990’s and were a huge success straight out of school with their first proper release Half Way Between Here and There, when I was making office furniture in London.
Since their first album release, the sound that they have produced has been constantly evolving to keep up with the evolution of them as individuals and musicians. This is one thing that has often cause criticism by some of the fans, who loved their original ska punk roots, but is the one thing that has set them aside from all of those bands that they toured with all those years ago. The second album was Progress, and it was a true sensation in the scene, giving them notoriety and critical acclaim. At this point the band were definitely seen as a ska band still, although they did have heavy rock and reggae feels to some songs also. There was a Sax and Trombone player, at this point, and they were becoming known for their excellent live performances.
The third album, moved away from the ska scene slightly, and the band began to develop and expand on their style, taking in many influences. The lyrics to the bands music is another thing that has set them apart, with Matt Embre composing most of the titles, they are full of political and spiritual meaning, and this adds extra depth to the music. The last two albums are ….And the Battle Begun, and Mandala, and both of these develop further into a style that could not be replicated by any other band.
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