Band Geek Mafia finds Voodoo Glow Skulls somewhat coming into their own, developing a cross between ska and punk that isn't quite ska-punk but has many of its same attributes. It's energetic, punchy, and irreverent -- and all of these are both blessings and curses, depending on your point of view. If you don't have a silly sense of humor, the record could get on your nerves, which might mean that you won't notice the fact that Voodoo Glow Skulls are musically more astute than many of their peers. They have a pretty sharp sense of melody and can blend the horns with the punk guitars with more dexterity than most. They do have problems with writing a consistent batch of songs, but the high points are proof that the group is coming into its own. And it's nice to see that they have the good taste to cover "Stranded in the Jungle." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Paul Chavez (Assistant Engineer), Andy Koulkin (Piano), Jorge Casillas (Bass), Dave Holdredge (Assistant Engineer), Frank Casillas (Vocals), John Avila (Mixing), Brodie Johnson (Trombone), Jerry "Sapo" O'Neill (Drums), Joe "Rockhead" McNally (Trumpet), Kristo Panos (Theremin), Eddie "Cheddar" Casillas (Guitar), Sam Avila (Organ), Chris Bellman (Mastering), Ray Solis (Percussion), John Avila (Engineer), John Avila (Producer), Joey Hernandez (Saxophone), Ross "The Drum Doc" (Assistant Engineer), Donnell Cameron (Engineer)
Band Geek Mafia is the Voodoo Glow Skulls fourth full-length album. It was released on July 14, 1998 on Epitaph Records. All songs were written by Voodoo Glow Skulls except "Stranded In The Jungle", written by James Johnson and Ernestine Smith. The song "Stranded In The Jungle" appears on punk compilation album Punk-O-Rama 5, "They Always Come Back" appears on Punk-O-Rama 4, and "Delinquent Song" appears on Punk-O-Rama 3.
Track listing
"Human Pinata" – 2:47
"Symptomatic" – 2:57
"Love Letter" – 2:52
"They Always Come Back" – 3:23
"Walkin' Frustration" – 3:21
"Yo No Tengo Tiempo" – 2:12
"Left For Dead" – 3:57
"The Band Geek Mafia" – 3:35
"Brodie Johnson Weekend" – 3:22
"Delinquent Song" – 3:15
"Hieroglyphics" – 3:55
"Misunderstood" – 3:13
"Hit A Guy With Glasses" – 2:19
"Stranded In The Jungle" (J. Johnson, E. Smith) – 3:07
