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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Martians

First Landing   digital album

(Self-issued)




Rock'n'Roll as originally fashioned has no expiration date. Introductory cut "On Your Balcony" cruises straight through, its 1950s-modeled energy good-natured and the song narrator an aspiring Romeo with important plans. Track #7, "Okey Dokey Boogie," uses Ella Mae Morse's "Okie Boogie" (already a sprightly hay-bale rumpus) as a launch spot, from which swing-bop jumps everywhere at once. Agitating between are vintage-crafted numbers that illustrate players' gifts and ring as if they hang hats in a roadside joint. Belly-rub goodbye track "Blue Light" guarantees her head will find your shoulder.

Recommended: "On Your Balcony," "Marylou," "Louisiana Rhythm," "Sweet Cherry Pie," "Okey Dokey Boogie," "Blue Light"

No First Landing Videos available at press time . Here's "Flip, Flop, and Fly" (live)


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