The Caddies' debut full-length, 'Rock the Plank,' arrived in 2001, offering a potent mix of reggae, punk, and Dixieland jazz. It captured the band in their early, high-energy phase, cementing their place in the Fat Wreck Chords catalog.
- The album was recorded at Westbeach Recorders in Hollywood, California. It was produced by Fat Wreck Chords founder Fat Mike and his NOFX bandmate El Hefe. The album reached number 19 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart.
- The album features guest appearances from NOFX members Fat Mike and El Hefe, as well as Johnny "23" Carey of The Vandals. The song "Drinking In Paris" was an early fan favorite and became a staple of their live shows. The album was reissued in 2009 with bonus tracks.
- The album was released on April 10, 2001, by Fat Wreck Chords. It was the band's first full-length album after their 1998 debut EP 'The Brace'. The album helped establish Mad Caddies as a prominent act in the ska-punk scene.
Mad Caddies are a ska punk band from Solvang, California. They are known for blending ska, reggae, punk, and Dixieland jazz.
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