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Symarip was a ska and reggae band from the United Kingdom and originating in the late 1960s. The group had built their reputation as Prince Buster's backing band. They are widely marked as one of the first skinhead reggae bands. Symarip recorded only one studio album; Skinhead Moonstomp. An instant classic and it includes fan favorites like "Skinhead Girl", "Skinhead Jamboree", and "Skinhead Moonstomp". Singer and trombone player Roy Ellis was the man behind many of their classics. This is the ultimate party album, with an excellent mixture of ska, reggae, and soul music.
Tracklist
SIDE A
1. SKINHEAD MOONSTOMP
2. PHOENIX REGGAE
3. SKINHEAD GIRL
4. TRY ME BEST
5. SKINHEAD JAMBOREE
6. CHICKEN MERRY
SIDE B
1. THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING
2. MUST CATCH A TRAIN
3. SKIN FLINT
4. STAY WITH HIM
5. FUNG SHU
6. YOU'RE MINE