Each time you think you've got the measure of Dan Plonsey's ensemble, which goes under the name Daniel Popsicle, they turns you on your head and make you think again. Bit of Sun Ra, some free blowing, a touch of Frank Zappa's brassy moments, street bands that cross the divide from Thailand to the Southern 'States and then - hipsters flipsters and finger poppin' daddies - we get a northern soul stomper that would make Geno Washington wanna whoop'n'holler! This hour long cd is just over a third of a concert they played in Oakland, CA. and on the strength of the record I'd love to see them live. However, even on a deep wine coloured cdr, this is music to bring hep to your step, glide to your stride and maybe - if you're very lucky - poke to your stroke! (JC)