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Buster's Spanish Rocket Ship

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First off, this album gives you over 53 minutes of music and 13 songs, which is a bonus over many albums that are only 10 songs, which can run as little as 30 minutes. This is spicy, spunky music that just sucks you in. Some of the topics are a little racy and naughty, but is done mostly in a tasteful way (no nasty words or cuss words). It is hard to describe this album, because it is not quite like the album titled Buster Poindexter. That's a great album too and some people consider Buster a one hit wonder with Hot, Hot, Hot that appears on that album. That was probably his biggest hit and there are no big hits on this album. Nothing stands out in particular, although several of the songs are very catchy. In spite of that, every song is enjoyable and energetic. I think that's what makes this album so much fun; it is full of energy; you can hear it and feel it. It sounds like Buster puts his whole being into feeling the music and sounds like he is partying hard! The only thing I don't like about this album is that there is a bit too much repeating in a couple of songs (especially Inez). Be warned that this doesn't really sound like "Spanish" music; some of the songs have Spanish words and some have Spanish topics. It sounds more Cuban in some ways (like Ricky Ricardo's music). There is somewhat of a latin beat to some of the songs. It definately is like a rocketship ride, with a lot of excitement and speed. Not for everyone, but if you like something spunky, funky and with a good dance beat, this is it! Too bad this isn't currently available on Amazon, as it is well worth a listen. Includes a 16 page color booklet with all the lyrics too. Great accompanying band and backup singers too. Good crisp, quality sound too; not muddy like some modern albums.

Quality not quantity is what we have to expect of Mr. Johansen, aka Buster Poindexter- who constantly re-invents himself and we only get the joy of a new CD every ten years or so. This one is fantastic, with delightful, original lyrics and catchy tunes that you can't stop humming and thinking about long after the CD is off.

Ok, so I bought it for this one song (Nueva Broadway) which is totally amazing if you are a New Yorker who remembers the city pre-1993; pure lyrical brilliance. The rest of the album is all latin inspired tunes delivered by the talented David Johansen of the N.Y. Dolls aka Buster Poindexter, Staten Island NYC Native (like me).

Honestly, the other songs don't strike the same chord in me that Nueva Broadway does, but perhaps more listening is required, I will elaborate if it does.

Buster's Spanish Rocket Ship is a delightful intergalactic voyage around the moons of Uranus. Take your protien pills, grab your maracas and put your helmet on as Buster takes one giant leap for mankind in the Carribean.

Just wanted to mention, although you can't hear the sample here, Mean Spirited Sal is a hilarious song and a *great* cha cha (!)

Spanish Rocket Ship is definitely a step in the right direction for Buster Poindexter. There are latin beats to please all souls! Everything from beachy music to bongo-kongo-craziness! This one should be a soundtrack for a movie!

This album sounds as though the record label wanted to market what began as an inside joke among a few musicians as a serious band. The music on this album along with Johansen/ Poindexter's voice is great, but lets face it he didn't start this project to be the next Bob Dylan. The appeal of the Buster Poindexter project to me was always that it allowed a great performer to simply perform so good bar music with no major message and have fun. The album is not bad it's just unnessesary.
It reminds me of some of the lesser known Reverand Horton Heat albums.

This is a somewhat annoying attempt to replicate the success of "Hot Hot Hot" with a Latin tinged party CD. There are a couple of songs that do stand out..."Mean Spirited Sal" and "Nueva Broadway (They Don't Smoke)" which is about the disneyification of Times Square.