Various Artists
Propska One
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
Okay, already, we still don't know what "propska" means, but judging from the sound of the word, and from the red packaging with stars and pictures of circa 1940's military men, I'd say it's something to do with communism. But look out McCarthy! First up is Third Day's "You Make Me Mad," followed by a tune from the Insyderz' praise album, "Oh lord, You're Beautiful," and then the overly poppy "Smash Hit," by All Star United. And what's an Essential comp without the obligatory Jars of Clay song ("Fade to Grey")? Plumb also makes an appearance here, with a remixed version of "Endure," though I'd have rather heard the album version. It was cool to hear Caedmon's Call in a live setting ("Another ten miles"), where they turned a mid-song 180, creating a long blues jam. Highlights include the MxPx staple "Do Your Feet Hurt," "The Force," by Kosmos Express, and Miss Angie's "Hands."