Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Dave Van Ronk And The Hudson Dusters (2012) [Hi-Res]

The sound on this album is reminiscent of the New York folk-rock band The Blues Project. It begins with a ragged rendition of The Hollywood Argyles' "Alley Oop" and ranges from that doo wop chestnut to Joni Mitchell's "Chelsea Morning and Clouds" to "Romping Through the Swamp." More familiar Van Ronk territory is covered, also with reprise performances of "Dink's Song" and "Cocaine." Dave Van Ronk always brings his enthusiastic roar to his material and makes it his own. His rendition of "Swing on a Star" is but one example. The Hudson Dusters seem to be a combination electric jugband, folk orchestra and bubblegum band, as on "Mr. Middle." A strange collection. ~ Richard Meyer

Tracklist:
1.01 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Alley Oop (3:40)
1.02 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Head Inspector (2:10)
1.03 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Swing On A Star (2:39)
1.04 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Mr. Middle (3:05)
1.05 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Chelsea Morning (2:38)
1.06 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Clouds (From Both Sides Now) (4:44)
1.07 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Keep Off The Grass (2:10)
1.08 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Drink's Song (3:36)
1.09 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - New Dreams (2:26)
1.10 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Cocaine (4:00)
1.11 - Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters - Romping Through The Swamp (2:04)