Mike Park
In the early to mid-'90s Mike Park was part of the third wave ska revival with his band Skankin' Pickle. Mixing humor with ska rhythms and influences drawn from hardcore, punk, and metal, Skankin' Pickle released five records through their own Dill imprint before disbanding in 1996. Park went on to launch Asian Man Records, which released ska and punk records from such groups as Alkaline Trio, MU330, Screeching Weasel, and his own band, the Chinkees, whose releases included Peace Through Music (1999) and Searching for a Brighter Future (2002). Of Korean descent, Park had always used his music to confront issues of importance to the Asian community in America. His work with the Chinkees was no different, turning the supposed negative connotation of the band's name on its ear with lyrics denouncing racism, and in the same vein came the 1999 establishment of Plea for Peace, a nonprofit foundation devoted to arts education as a tool for peace and cultural harmony. Besides his roles as label owner, ska-punk rocker, nonprofit founder, and pickup basketball player, Park was also a solo singer/songwriter. His debut, For the Love of Music, appeared in 2003, and North Hangook Falling followed two years later. As opposed to his other music outlets, Park's solo work was quieter and largely acoustic.
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Discography
9 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M n O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z!
Punk / New Wave - Released by Asian Man Records on Jan 28, 2021
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Wavebreaker #2
Alternative & Indie - Released by Bad Time Records on Aug 26, 2022
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
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I Couldn't Wait Out Through The Night (feat. Karina Denike)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Bad Time Records on Aug 19, 2022
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
Lose With Me
Alternative & Indie - Released by Bad Time Records on Aug 12, 2022
24-Bit 96.0 kHz - Stereo -
For The Love Of Music
Alternative & Indie - Released by Hopeless Records on Nov 11, 2003
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
North Hangook Falling
Alternative & Indie - Released by Hopeless Records on Aug 23, 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Beans and Toast
Alternative & Indie - Released by Asian Man Records on Oct 25, 2011
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Mike Park / O Pioneers
Punk / New Wave - Released by Suburban Home Recordings on Dec 9, 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo