if its who i think it is... then aren't they more of a novelty/comedy band than proper ska?

I know that 'lip up fattie' is pretty crap

Heresy!!! Lip Up Fattie was a classic. And calling them a comedy act would be to do them a diservice, just as Madness are frequently dismissed in a similar manner for having a sense of humour. Both made great Two-Tone records. Though I'm not saying Bad Manners are on a par with the Nutty Boys.

Anyway, personally, had I nothing better to do, I'd go. should be a laugh.

They came round to my local venue a few weeks ago, and I didn't go but I heard they were good. But then all the people went are biased, coz they're Bad Manners fans

thanks for the opinions, but i ended up not going as i was getting screwed around about the ticket. suffice to say i went to an album launch and had a great time