Splottside Rocksteady

Splottside Rocksteady is the debut album of Welsh ska band Shootin' Goon. The album title was inspired by the Splott area of the band's hometown Cardiff. It was released on July 31st 2000 by Moon Ska Europe and has received critical acclaim from the likes of Kerrang! and Metal Hammer.

Splottside Rocksteady
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 31, 2000 (2000-07-31)
RecordedJune 1999 and May 2000
GenreSka punk
LabelMoon Ska Europe
ProducerShootin' Goon, Paul Durrant, Steve Davies
Shootin'Goon chronology
Splottside Rocksteady
(2000)
Big Up Clash (Split w/ Lubby Nugget
(2001)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Kerrang!4/5
Metal Hammer(9/10)

Track listing

  1. "Rick Loves Jo"
  2. "Bradley"
  3. "My Art"
  4. "Back Again"
  5. "To Anyone"
  6. "Prove Yourself"
  7. "Wootini"
  8. "Black and Blue"
  9. "Fallin'"
  10. "Changes"
  11. "Creeps"
  12. "Late Night Rumbles"
  13. "Plain to See"
  14. "YMCA"

Line Up (at time of recording)

James Alexander - Vocals
Paul Hewett - Guitar
Jimi Hewett - Bass
Sam Kendall - Drums
James Watkins - Trumpet
Dan - Saxophone
Tom Harle - Trombone


Earlier sessions included Dan Jones on Trombone and Jon Saunders on Vocals

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