Notes: A
very early Blasters album just chock full of the stuff that made
their name synonymous with blue collar, hard workin' American music.
Roots rock, rockabilly, and the essence of the punk DIY ethos brought
out some of the best music of the eighties. Although the Alvin
brothers no longer grace the same stage they both carry on in their
own right. If poetry is your bag check out brother Dave's book(s)
of spoken word verse. And bringing a touch of brass, the dynamic
sax duo adds another dimension to the overall sound. Some of you
may be familiar with Steve Berlin from the Los Lobos records; both
bands east LA neighbors along with X they form a unique trilogy
of musical storytelling. If you're already a fan you've probably
got this one, if not it's a good place to begin your association
with the band and their friends. Catch them live and you'll see
how close the cover painting matches Phil stage persona. Uncanny.
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