Cat empire - Cat Empire. Two shoes (2003, 2005)

The aussie band Cat Empire [Allmusic link] combines many styles in its catchy punk-rock-ska-jazz music. I've always liked band that has that little extra on an album and these boys sure got it right from the start. Ive never believed one could combine so many styles of music, But they've done it masterfully.

Two albums, but one sound, and the sound has so many sounds within it, i love it. Sometimes i wish i could just break out my guitar and play with these guys, they seem to be a reasonably good live band. The first album which also earned them an well earned place in the Australian scene was Cat Empire, its drizzled with good tunes such as "the Chariot" and "Hello". But the real rythm and tunes you find on the "Two Shoes" album from 2005. "The Rythm", "The wine song" and "Two shoes" were all tunes i fell instantly for. If you like alternative rock/jazz/ska/indie check them out!

Tracklist "Cat Empire":

The Chariot
Hello
The Lost Song
Days Like These
Lullaby
The Car Song

Tracklist "Two Shoes":
Sly
In My Pocket
Lullaby
The Car Song
Two Shoes
Miserere
Soly Sombra
Party Started
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
Saltwater
The NightThat Never Ends
1001

Allmusic link for "Cat Empire"
Allmusic link for "Two Shoes"
Homepage for The Cat Empire
Rapidshare link for "Cat Empire part 1"
Rapidshare link for "Cat Empire part 2"
Rapidshare link for "two Shoes"