Released in April 1994, this album contains all of the early Rugburns' favorites, like Football Tonite, I Want to Learn About Love, and the aforementioned classic Hitchhiker Joe. 14 tracks.
Released in April 1994, this album contains all of the early Rugburns' favorites, like Football Tonite, I Want to Learn About Love, and the aforementioned classic Hitchhiker Joe. 14 tracks.
"Like I said above, this is THE BEST ALBUM EVER. Almost every song is great- for the liberal listener with a sense of humor. I love this album more than the guy that introduced me (which I think partially explains where our relationship went wrong- that, and that I think "Gold's Gym Guy" intimidated him). Anyway, absolutely fabulous music. It's mostly upbeat, and sends a good, wholesome message that the whole family can enjoy. No, wait... it's totally raunchy, but wonderful."
Funny, Demented, and Thoughtful all at once--A Classic!
George Foster (geowf@hotmail.com) | Kansas City, MO | 02/06/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Five years ago, I saw the Rugburns in concert in San Diego, prompted by hearing local hit "Hitchhiker Joe" on the radio. They were incredible. "Morning Wood" is at once funny, demented, and touching, not at all coming off corny. Check out "I Want to Learn About Love," "Gold's Gym Guy", and the beautifully introspective "Hollister Street." All in all, one of my favorite albums of the 90's."
It's still around!
E. Lauritzen | Waipahu, HI USA | 12/24/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I was stationed in San Diego with the Navy while these guys were playing in the bars that I would visit. I bought this album in a bar during one of their shows when it was first released. I played the hell out of it during a 6 month deployment in late 94, and then somehow during my transfer to Hawaii in 95 I misplaced the CD.I can't say how many times I've thought of the album in the 7 years since, and missed having it, and today, out of boredom I do a search here, and there it is! Amazing! This band deserves to be around as much as Barenaked Ladies. The lyrics are cleverly amusing. It's a shame these guys never found themselves in the right place at the right time - they belong side-by-side with BNL, Cake, etc. Buy this CD - you won't regret it."
A fine line between genius and crazy, but who cares
E. Lauritzen | 10/16/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Six years ago I walked into Kelly's Pub in San Diego (a favorite hang out at that time). On a stage about the size of my bed were two guys playing their guitars and soliciting the crowd for beer. After watching these two guys for a few minutes I noticed that their lyrics were very clever, a mix of humor and street smarts. They called themselves the Rugburns. I kept coming back to watch them as the crowds kept getting larger and larger until they outgrew the place. I was really happy when they put out an album. I already knew the songs by heart. Their music is great but their style is eclectic so only get this album if you enjoy intelligent music, you have a sense of humor and you aren't in an iron lung. One small aside, their second album "Taking the World by Donkey" is even better."