Mephiskapheles - God Bless Satan - limited RED vinyl

Mephiskapheles
God Bless Satan
Jump Up 666 - on limited RED vinyl 

Red vinyl REPRESS  has arrived limited to 250 copies! Debut 1994 album from New York City satanic ska punk band, produced by Bill Laswell. Thirteen upbeat skankers, flush with brass, drenched with irresistible melodies and infectious choruses. Originally self released, the album soon went global after being licensed by Moon Ska Records. Far beyond 2-Tone with a slight nod to Jamaica’s originators, Mephiskapheles birthed their own ska-based niche. Go SATAN! Go SKA! 
Here’s the original review from ALL MUISC:  The Devil finally gets his due with the formation of Mephiskapheles, the world’s first satanic ska band, and the release of the group’s debut full-length, God Bless Satan. Devil worshipers they may well be, and who can blame them — since it’s obvious that Satan has all the best songs, as this album (13 tracks long, of course) proves. But those who might imagine this as a dread-filled set — awash in gothic atmospheres or, conversely, a metal hybrid that sacrifices to the likes of Black Sabbath - are in for a surprise. Only the Phantom of the Opera-esque intro to “Eskamoes” hints at the former, while nothing within suggests the latter. Instead, the band delivers an album of mostly upbeat, ska-based skankers, flush with brass and brimming with good times. Drenched with irresistible melodies, infectious choruses (just try not to sing along with “Saba”), and exhilarating instrumentals, Mephiskapheles are destined to be party favorites. However, wallflowers will be content to stay off the dancefloor and concentrate on the fabulous musicianship, for the brass players obviously sold their souls to sound so tight and unleash such phenomenal solos, while the exuberant rhythm section and jubilant keyboardist’s salvation are equally in doubt. Regardless, Mephiskapheles are having such a grand time from the get-go that it’s clear damnation doesn’t faze them one bit. However, like their 2-Tone progenitors, most of Finnigan Froth's lyrics are downbeat, many painting vivid vignettes of clashes, emotional crashes, and “Doomsday” flashes. There’s humor as well, from the Oscar Meyer bologna jingle that’s tucked into the band’s “Mephiskapheles” theme song to their jubilant version of “The Bumble Bee Tuna Song.” Lead singer the Nubian Nightmare is true to his name, shifting genres before one’s ears, impossible to pin down stylistically, but always the consummate performer and entertainer. Moving far beyond 2-Tone and owing little to Jamaica’s originators, Mephiskapheles have carved out their own musical niche, ska-based and brass-led with unbeatable melodies. You’ll be thanking Satan, too.

     Tracklist:
Mephiskapheles
Satanic Debris
Bad John
Center of the...
Hard Times
Doomsday
Rank & File
Eskamoes
Saba
The Ballad of Admiral Stockdale
Danse Me Not
Finnigan Froth
The Bumble Bee Tuna Song