Altered Zones

Jamie Granato from Group Tightener says:
I can't remember exactly when or where I came across Bobby Brown but I recall being really excited at the prospect of an undiscovered one-man mastermind with Hawaiian roots and a foot in '60s psychedelia. Then I remember lowering my expectations because this under-the-radar stuff is never quite as good as you imagine it being. Brown is one dude that seems to bridge all the appropriate gaps with quality and innovation to stand out amongst the pack of true weirdoes doing weird stuff. The end result, however, just isn't that strange. It is super listenable while still being original and different than most singer/songwriter, psych or traditional Hawaiian music. Plus, Prayers Of A One Man Band, is a great yard work album. Make sure you take a break to sip some lemonade though.

MP3: Bobby Brown: "Hawaii Nei I'll Miss You" (1982)