C'Mon DJ

From the eerie sexy reverb-heavy land of Memphis comes the third release by Boston's MR. AIRPLANE MAN. Recorded with the high minister of sultry melancholy soul Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound, Oblivians), "C'mon DJ" is full of tough hypnotic mesmerizing sounds. The fragile dreamy girl group thing that got started on last year's "Moanin" has a strong presence on this LP with "Don't Know Why," "How Long," and more. Then there's the explosive raw yearning of title track "C'mon DJ," "Don't Know How to Love," and "Wait for Your Love." And the horny grab-him-by-the-[blank] bluesy rockers "Up in the Room" (recorded with Jon Peel), "Make You Mine," and "Red Light." The covers run the gamut from Howlin Wolf to The Wailers to Chuck Berry to The Outsiders. Mr. Airplane Man is Margaret on guitar and vocals and Tara on drums, vocals, and organ. Guest spots by Greg Cartwright and Shawn Cripps of THE LIMES. This is a juiced-up and tough, yet also sad and lonely, record. Turn on the red lights and dance. Recommended.