When the Voodoo Glow Skulls grew bored with hardcore punk, they found salvation in the world of ska. They had seen the ska and it had set them free. But their punk upbringing is fiercely present. On their second major label release, Baile de los Locos, the band shows no signs of developing subtlety, often a symptom of impending death in the punk and hardcore worlds. Instead, the spit of social criticism flies on "My Soul Is Sick" and "Freeballin," and the Skulls follow another punk rule: the vocals are awful.

Most importantly, though, is that throughout Baile de los Locos you can't tap your toes fast enough to keep up with the... horns? Yes, insane horns that are like a soundtrack to your amusement park nightmares with all those scary clowns. Be sure to listen to catch the unlisted track, a cover of "Feliz Navidad" that is a blueprint for ska-core and should begin and end your next Christmas party.

-James Coyle