So Real, by Ethan, Master of the Hawaiian Ukulele, is a quirky, loose recording of tunes by Ethan, a man who prefers board shorts to jeans and seems to be permanently on a tropical vacation. Recorded with just an acoustic guitar, Ethan’s playing guides the tone of the songs that range from silly and lively to introspective and somber. Also a member of reggae group Spiked Punch, the songs on So Real share a kinship with the simple, straightforward style of Kimya Dawson. Like Dawson, Ethan tells stories with an oddball twist that are both charming and at times, hilarious. – Written by DBosket
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