Guy Bergeron is a genre-defying musical anomaly. On some of these songs, Bergeron's white-boy blues could pass for a garage-rock variant of Blues Traveler sans harmonica -- but don't grab the puke bucket just yet, 'cause when Bergeron crosses over into the indie-rock world, he evokes a gruffer-sounding Frank Black backed by a sizzling band.

I'll admit it, I'm not much into contemporary blues rock -- it's tiresome and derivative at best. However, Bergeron isn't another Fabulous Thunderbird looking to score a single hit tough enough to immortalize his name; "Everything Gonna Be Alright" and "Fresh Fish" are funky tracks that bring to mind late nights, smoky bars and empty shot glasses. Bergeron is aware of his vocal limitations and smartly stays in his comfort zone. The accompanying guitar has a blues foundation, but instead of relegating itself to a 12-bar musical prison, it borrows freely from a variety of other genres.

Bergeron is clearly at his best when he wanders into college-rock territory. "African Mask" retains his unique vibe, but is hip enough to get twenty-something slicksters to shake their thing while the older crowd digs on the thick blues-rock rhythms. The acoustic cover of Spinal Tap's "Big Bottom" is exceptionally well played and gives the album a humorous break.

Before brushing Bergeron off as another wastoid blues wannabe, give Post-Hipa shot. It's definitely not everyday lame jam rock and Bergeron does a superb job parting the muddy waters between blues and contemporary indie rock.