I love to love bullfrogs..

In the late 90’s and early 2000’s my man Dan Nakamura was killing it consistently. Consider the evidence, Dr. Octagon, Bombay the Hard Way (with Shadow), Handsome Boy Modeling School, Deltron 3030, Gorillaz, and lastly, Lovage. If you haven’t heard of Lovage, then consider a fine cognac blended with hot chicks, hairy chests (not on the chicks) and a toothbrush (always brush yo breath.) Jennifer Charles of Elysian Fields fame, Mike Patton (of Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, etc) Dan “the Automator" and Kid Koala. Now, I’m not a huge (or even small) Mike Patton fan. I can respect his vocal talent I guess, but the sound of it makes me want to immediately kick someone in the face. But Jennifer Charles… Ooowee. Yum a dum-dum. Her voice over big heavy beats leads to instant copulation, regardless of company or circumstance. The whole record is a novelty but it’s creatively charged and something that doesn’t play out after 2 or 3 listens. I recommend turning off all the lights, lighting a scented candle, stripping down to your underwear and slathering yourself in Vaseline before turning this on. I’ve found it just sounds better that way.
Second up is a Kid Koala project, Bullfrog. These guys are from Montreal and have a slightly rotating membership. I saw them in 2001 with Blurum13 (now doing groovy goodness with Oneself) and really enjoyed myself. Its funky grooves made by a tight band that certainly isn’t earth shattering but is really fun and good vibey and the songs are simple yet good. Kid Koala comes off as more of a band member than a dude who does a scratch solo in the middle of each song. Aiight, I’m out.
Pace

01. Ladies Love Chest Rockwell

02. Pit Stop (Take Me Home)

03. Anger Managment

04. Everyone Has A Summer

05. To Catch A Thief

06. Lies And Alibis

07. Herbs, Good Hygiene & Socks

08. Book Of The Month

09. Lifeboat

10. Strangers On A Train

11. Lovage (Love That Lovage, Baby)

12. Sex (I'm A)

13. Koala's Lament

14. Tea Time With Maseo

15. Stroker Ace

16. Archie & Veronica

01. Hello

02. Ya Ya

03. Ababa

04. Reverse Psychology

05. Massimo's Wild Wilderness

06. Bullfrog Theme (re-recording)

07. Shine

08. Extra Track II

09. Snakeskin

10. ''Live'' Somewhere

11. Slow Down

12. ''Live'' Somewhere Else

13. Hotel Food

14. Nice Try

15. Alright: Music For More Morning People

16. Jessica Ends

17. Mark After Dark