Search - Ale'a :: Take Me Home

The future of Hawaiian music is here

J. Book | Pasco, WA United States | 11/07/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have to disagree with Bruddah Haole in his comparison of 'Ale'a to the other groups. 'Ale'a is 100 times better than all of them combined. These guys (all of them Kamehameha grads) are in tune with the music they write, and are incredibly talented. The first song on the CD, "Take Me Home", might remind you of Makaha Sons, but after that it gets even better. There are a few tracks for the tourists, like "Hapa Haole Girl of My Dreams" and "You & Me & The Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)", but then there are the standards, such as "Kawohikukapulani" and "Pua Tubarose", the latter featuring the sweet falsetto harmonies of Kala'i Stern. Tracy Chapman's "Baby Can I Hold You" is updated for an all new generation.If you're not a fan of Jawaiian music, don't worry, there's none of that here. The singing is top notch, the instrumentation is awesome, it's no wonder these guys took home a number of Hoku awards. While Kala'i Stern has since left the group to try out new projects. the future of 'Ale'a is very bright. I can easily compare this to some of Sunday Manoa's best albums."

Exemplary Contemporary Hawaiian Music

Bruddah Haole | Listening to this album! | 10/23/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I picked up Ale'a's "Take Me Home" by mistake after a friend recommended the band, "Kolea". What a mistake it was! This album is an exellent example of Contemporary Hawaiian Music, and is along the lines of early Ka'au Crater Boys, Mana'o Company, and Three Plus. You can't go wrong with this album."

Good Stuff, brah!

Bruddah Haole | 11/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"We bought this CD after our honeymoon in Maui, Kauai and Oahu where it was on the radio the whole time. Good stuff to "take me home" where I'm from. Good mix of old style stuff and recent favorites. The style is smooth and easy to listen to. I am looking forward to their next album."