KA'U benefits from the one-two punch of vocalist Demetrius "Big D" Oliveira and musician-writer Greg Foxx. Oliveira has a soulfulness reminiscent of Martin Pahinui or Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Foxx is imaginative and versatile. The combination is perfect for Hawaii's "island music" radio stations. Several songs combine commercial reggae-rock
rhythms with memorable lyric images. Four or five could easily become local hits. "Kai Nalu" and "Strange Fruit" top the list; the first celebrates the joy of surfing, the other is an ambiguous love song. Ka'u explores other topics with equal impact. "Cut it Loose" addresses social issues. The title track proclaims their faith in Christ. "Lost in the '50s/In the Still of the Night" interpolates a classic to good effect while other cuts show Ka'u likes country music too.

By John Berger of Honolulu Star Bulletin

Song Listing

Surf Asia
Na Kamali'i
Easy On The Eyes
Ka'u County Auction
Tearing Down The System
She's Got Skillz
Rapture
Today
Tasty Coconuts
Ke Kali Nei Au
Neon Moon
Ku'u I'ini

Song Listing
Kai Nalu
Is There Anyone Out There True
Strange Fruit
Cut It Loose
Just About That Time/The Millennium Song
Footprints In The Sand
Lost In The 50's/In The Still Of The Night
Double Scoop Of Your Love
Thanks for Letting Me Be Here
Paulo
Boardwalk Angel
Kapapala
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