Most songs about precipitation (known to the masses as 'rain') are generally very moody and downbeat, but Sick Leave present something really, really upbeat about it in their latest song Constant Rain. I share their penchant for a good downpour and it appears that Hamburg is aligned to Blighty with regards to the weather.
Sick Leave say they are a "pretty new German SkaPunk band" - I am not sure if they are pretty? I'm sure they are dashing in their own way, but for me, it is simply great to hear some ska coming out of Germany. All the usual ska traits are there, brassy brass, punchy beats, infectious rhythm guitar and even an English-language vocal. So, the next time it rains cats and dogs, maybe have a jig around to this?
Review by Skreen B