★★★★★
There's two distinct sets of ears that listeners or aficionados of surf-rock can bring to Gary Hoey's Monster Surf, a collection of 14 genre standards that, in the straight-forward words of the record's cover art, "really rock." The first set belongs to those who think of The Beach Boys or PG-rated beach-blanket shindigs when someone references surf-rock...
- www.adequacy.net
2009-07-21
★★★★★
Hey, it's Gary Hoey, the flash- guitar wanker responsible for scoring the
soundtrack to everyone's favorite surf movie sequel, Endless Summer II.
Unfortunately, Bug Alley is as much a surf album as the Ventures' "Hawaii
Five-O" theme is a heavy metal classic. A word of advice: don't go out and
buy Bug Alley. Just roll on over to your nearest guitar retail outlet. Ask
the frazzle- brain at the register to show you his "chops." And there you
have it. You've saved $14...
- www.pitchforkmedia.com
2009-03-22
★★★★★
Gary Hoey's third Ho Ho Hoey! album continues to celebrate Christmas and loud guitars. Hoey's blazing guitar playing ignites holiday standards like "Let It Snow," "Jingle Bell Rock," "Silver Bells," and "Hark the Herald Angels Sing." Irreverent, festive holiday fun.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
On Gary Hoey's American Made, the guitarist's talent is once again confirmed as he tackles everything from blues to prog rock to metal. He has the most success when he lets his guitar do his talking for him, not because his voice is unpleasant; on the contrary, Hoey can master multiple styles vocally, but his guitar playing trumps his other talents (especially on "Gonzo Guru") and really deserves center stage...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
It's a little strange for a cult figure like Gary Hoey to release a holiday album so early in his career, but Ho Ho Hoey is a surprising Christmas album. Hoey certainly uses the opportunity to showcase his stunning technique, but he also decides to play musically, creating a true rarity -- a virtuosic instrumental rock album that will appeal to a wide audience, not just guitar fetishists.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28