Revisiting Old Music Part (hi-in)

This is becoming the Robert's CD collection blog these days. Oh well, gives me something to do. I'm considering going a little more typical-bloggy with this site. We shall see.

The Hi-Fives - Get Down!

One or two great songs, but the majority of this is by-the-numbers pop punk.

Sol Hoopii - Master of the Hawaiian Guitar Vol. 1

If you only buy one Hawaiian slide guitar album ever, buy this one. If you buy two, consider volume 2.

Sol Hoopii - Master of the Hawaiian Guitar Vol. 2

Along with volume 1, some of the best Hawaiian music ever.

Hotshot Satellite - Canvas

Fellow MoonRocker, John Burgess's band from a few years ago. Catchy rock songs with Ukulele!

Husker Du - Zen Arcade

A great record, albeit a tad too long and, at times, you can't tell one song from the next. Some of Husker Du's best songs are on this disc, although in hindsight, I think New Day Rising is a better album.

Husker Du - New Day Rising

This is Husker Du's best, in my opinion. Some of the spazztic energy has been toned down, which allows the songiness to come through, but no so much so that you would accuse this of not being a punk rock record.

Husker Du -Eight Mile High

Excellent single from the best period in Husker Du's career.

Husker Du - Flip Your Wig

Almost as good as New Day Rising. If you prefer the more jangly/poppy Husker Du, this will probably be your favorite record in their catalog.

Husker Du - Candy Apple Grey

Except for the opening track, this is a very toned-down Husker Du record. Shockingly clean production compared to their indy releases (although they still crank the drowning reverb on the drums). There are several good songs here, but, as a whole, doesn't stand up to their previous efforts.

I, Crime - Get the Knife

A very nice little EP from these Detroit-ers. I prefer the more rocking songs over the almost folksy milder numbers.

Impala - El Rancho Reverbo

This is one of my favorite records of the 90s surf revival. Soulful and sultry.

Impala - Play R & B Favorites

A collection of some of the more raunchy, saxophone-based songs from Impala.

Impala - Kings of the Strip

Another sax-heavy dose of instrumentals.

Impala - Square Jungle

More Impala. For some reason, this one is not a good to me as some of their ealier releases.

The Ink Spots - Greatest Hits

A great compilation of Ink Spots songs.

Interpol - Turn on the Bright Lights

I am surprised by how much I like this. The songs are hard, catchy and have a nice driving groove to them. And you gotta love the baritone vocals. One thing though: I'm not too much of an audiophile, but this has got to be one of most horribly mastered discs I have heard. The drums are squashed beyond recognition and have no punch whatsoever. Another casualty of the "volume wars" I suppose.