On The Rocks album CD
Thirteen songs capturing the experiences, observations, and imagination of a young songwriter coming of age in Hawaii in the early 1970s.
The second album from Marc Cushman and WHATSTHEIRNAME features 13 original songs written over an eight-month period in 1972–73, as Cushman finished high school on the Big Island of Hawaii and turned 18. Spanning themes of island life, racial tensions, youthful ambition, overpopulation, first love, and social observation, the collection offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a young songwriter with a sharp eye for the world around him.
Musically, On The Rocks moves through a diverse mix of indie rock, rockabilly, folk, rhythm & blues, and lilting ballads. From catchy melodies and playful observations to more thoughtful reflections, the songs showcase Cushman's ability to blend different musical styles with a distinctive lyrical perspective and a maturity beyond his years.
The recordings span more than five decades, from original home demos and later musical collaborations to newly completed 2026 masters. The result is another chapter in the rediscovery of Marc Cushman's extensive musical archive, bringing songs written long before his career in film, television, and publishing to the public for the first time.
WHATSTHEIRNAME ® group features a combination of studio singers and musicians, with the original analog and digital recordings enhanced through state-of-the-art restoration, augmentation and remastering technology.
