Twelve tracks of ska and swing, although the twain never meet on a single track. Suspect Bill have already taken this same approach, and did it better, too. The Graduates are fine musicians, and their tunes are occasionally catchy, but there’s something missing here. The record never really seems to take off. Plus, the artwork is not only ugly, it’s sexist, to boot. The Graduates should go back to school before they release their next one. Beatville Records LLC, P.O. Box 42462, Washington, DC Beatville Records LLC; http://www.beatville.com
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