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Ghost to ghost
Thursday,
October 23, 2008 2:27 PM
The one time I saw Ocean Ghosts in concert, I hated it. But I have to give J. Rhodes and Scotty
Boombox credit: Nobody delivers comical, controversy-baiting, sample-delic party jams with more
conviction. At least their music demands some sort of reaction, which is more than most bands can
muster these days. Their latest, American Pride, blends soul samples, unison rap-singing and
mechanized beats into a strange but welcoming pastiche that channels everything from Beck to Paula
Abdul to Gil Mantera's Party Dream. It's actually lots of fun, especially compared to the scantily
clad live show that drove me away. Ocean Ghosts will celebrate the album's release Saturday at
Skully's, but you can download it for free now at OceanGhosts.com.
What: Ocean Ghosts CD Release Show
When: Saturday, Oct. 25
Where: Skully's Music Diner, Short North
Web: oceanghosts.com
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