Crypto Star's record label markets them as ska, but their new album Time actually has a much jazzier feel to it than one would expect. Their songwriting is fairly good, but the production and mixing leave much to be desired--on many of the songs, the vocals and guitars (usually heavily distorted for some reason) are buried deep in the mix, leaving the listener annoyed and disoriented. The best track is a slow number, "First Sight." Warning: conservatives may be offended by the language on a few tracks, most notably "Jam Sammitch."
3.5 tocks
