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"Woo Hoo Bank, Vol. 1" by Tim Sullivan
Urban Tulsa Weekly (July 20, 2001)
According to the liner notes, Woo Hoo Bank is a
phrase used to describe the feeling one gets when
they have found a bargain. Maximum satisfaction
for a minimum price. At $5, this disc certainly
fits the minimum price aspect of that definition.
Maximum satisfaction, on the other hand, is stretching
it.
If you are supportive of the local music scene and
enjoy listening to what Tulsa musicians have to
offer, then it's more than worth the money. Vets
like Jenny Labow, Mike Hosty Trio (now duo), and
Fanzine contribute tracks here, as do up-and-comers
like Rewake, Tony Romanello, Dave Lon, and A.M.P.
For the most part, the songs fit under the rock/pop-rock
category, except for the last two tracks, by "psychotic
jazz" trio Antenna Lodge and rap group Underside.
But like most compilations, it requires frequent
usage of the skip button. It's hard to make an album
of 19 songs that doesn't have a dud or two; Woo
Hoo Bank is diverse enough to offer something for
everyone, but certainly not everything for everyone.
That's why I can't say it's maximum satisfaction.
The opening track by Swedish group the Merrymakers
I found terribly annoying, and I thought Dave Lon's
(better known as just "Dave") contribution
here was colorless and subpar. Neither is a bad
song, they just weren't to my liking, which goes
back to the point I made before. Besides the discrepancy
associated with compilation albums, Woo Hoo Bank
also sounds too standard at times. A.M.P., Remede,
and Lazlo Bane offer pleasant pop songs, but not
particularly catchy or distinct ones. The same could
be said for Fanzine and Labow's efforts.
Any project that helps promote the local music scene
is to be commended; actually the album's biggest
fault is that it is too diverse. But, if you like
half the songs, you're still getting a good deal
and, you're supporting the efforts of local musicians.
Maximum satisfaction? Not quite. But Woo Hoo Bank
offers an enjoyable selection of songs that you
can get without having to break the bank. - T.S.
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