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The Chinkees Are Coming

The Chinkees Are Coming (also known as ...Are Coming) is the first studio album by the all-Asian ska punk band the Chinkees.[5] Released in 1998 on Asian Man Records, it was the first of three studio albums by the band. Some of the album's proceeds went to anti-racist organizations.[6]

The Chinkees Are Coming
Studio album by
The Chinkees
ReleasedFebruary 24, 1998
Recordedlate 1997-early 1998 at Soundtek Studios, Campbell, CA
GenreSka punk, ska[1]
LabelAsian Man Records[2]
ProducerMike Park[3]
The Chinkees chronology
The Chinkees Are Coming
(1998) 		Peace Through Music
(1999)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]

Critical reception

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AllMusic wrote that "the message of harmony makes The Chinkees Are Coming! a pleasing listen for 2-Tone fans who miss ska's more political aspects in the late-'90s third wave revival."[4]

Track listing

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All tracks written by Mike Park, except where noted.

No.TitleLength
1."Our Country"1:37
2."You Don't Know" (Casey, Finch, Park)2:39
3."Hana" (Kina, Park)1:40
4."Asian Prodigy"3:00
5."Not Your Pet" (Andriano)1:20
6."Human Race" (Cochrane, Park)4:00
7."They Need Your Help"0:39
8."Norehapshida"1:53
9."She's My Friend"1:51
10."Those Years"2:02
11."Day's 'r' Falling Around"2:03
12."Edumoya"1:16
13."The Chinkees Are Coming"46:42

References

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  1. ^ "Skalapalooza: United They Jam". Los Angeles Times. April 3, 1998.
  2. ^ "A Look Back at the Chinkees, the Ska Band that Reclaimed Asian Identity". www.vice.com.
  3. ^ St. James, Adam (April 9, 1998). "Skankin' Out Racism". Miami New Times. Music.
  4. ^ a b "The Chinkees Are Coming! - The Chinkees | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  5. ^ "The Chinkees Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  6. ^ Inoue, Todd (July 29, 2020). "Asian Man Records still rocking in South Bay garage after almost 25 years". San Francisco Chronicle. Music.
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