Walrus, I love you coming out of my stereo and into my ears. You make work a little more shiny. read more

The Walrus is my new favorite local radio station! I don't know if I'm the youngest person to yelp this, but I don't care. For the longest time, I've been one of the San Diegans who have been victims of listening to overplayed songs. Yes, I'm talking to you Z90, Channel 933, and even my long-time faves, 92.5, 96.5 and 103.7. The Walrus never plays the same song on the same day, and rarely, if ever plays the same song on the same week. Listeners can even input songs they want to or don't want to hear. The song list includes a great, eclectic mix of rock, R&B and some disco songs from the 60s, 70s and early 80s. I grew up listening to 96.5 (when it played mostly 70s/80s stuff), my parents' original CDs, and their karaoke singing. Some of the Walrus' songs bring back great childhood memories. Out of the stations that play mellow music in the evening, the Walrus' choice of slow jams is my favorite. These qualities alone sell the station to me, but to top it off, the station has the "Breakfast with the Beatles" program every Sunday, 9 AM-12 noon! Each Sunday, the Beatles playlist has a common theme, such as "Beatles songs with the best lyrics" or the Beatles Anthology. Great for Beatles fans like me, or people who want to learn about the band. I don't know if I'm lucky enough or if the Walrus has improved the quality of their signals, but my car receives clear reception of the station. I have no problems hearing the station from the South Bay all the way to some parts of Laguna Beach! I loved how I heard the Chi-Lites' "Have You Seen Her," Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" (I thought of "the Carlton dance" from Fresh Prince) and "Morning Has Broken" back to back this morning. read more

"i dont get it why is it called the walrus" my co-worker asked me.... Ladies and Gents a Lesson in rockn roll! "I am the eggman! whoo.. i am the walrus.. coo-coo-kacho!" The Beetles! They play all the classics from Ray Charles.. cause i was doing the "Mess Around" at work! Smoky Robinson, i saw the "Tears of a Clown." Etta James. Please hunny "Tell Mama" what you want! everything i love from classic rock to classic r&b soul and funk! If you ever go to my work and look in the kitchen im dancing to the Walrus! read more

I have only listened to this station for the duration of my commute this morning (about 25 mins) but I am in like with the walrus. I have always wondered why an oldies station can't play classic rock and the doo-wop. 50s-60s type stuff too. Turns out they can, and the walrus delivers. It's awesome. At least from my limited listening experience, it seem that they don't just play hits over and over, which makes me a happy girl. This morning I heard - a Beatles song I didn't recognize, which I don't think has ever happened on the radio - another song I didn't know...so refreshing not to hear the same hits over and over! - a song that I LOVE by the Zombies that I have never heard on the radio - Stevie Wonders' "Signed, sealed, delivered" - Fleetwood Mac - one more song I don't remember but it was a golden oldie for sure. Plus how funny is it that the station is called the walrus? Where's my bukkit?! read more

Remember in Six Feet Under there was that guy Billy, it was Brenda's brother, ya know the crazy bitch who dated Nate but you ended up liking her more than that wack Seattle granola packing "Lisa Kimmel Fisher". (She shivers from fright) Yeah his name is Jeremy Sisto when I googled him, and his voice sounds JUST LIKE that guy in that cheesy old song. Sometimes when I tune into The Walrus, I get all coo coo ka choo when I hear this song: "Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" (As recorded by Looking Glass) ELLIOT LURIE There's a port on a western bay And it serves a hundred ships a day Lonely sailors pass the time away And talk about their homes And there's a girl, in this harbor town And she works, laying whiskey down They say "Brandy, fetch another round" She serves them whiskey and wine The sailors say "Brandy, you're a fine girl What a good wife you would be Yeah your eyes could steal a sailor From the sea." And I swear, I can ONLY see Billy/Jeremy Sisto singin' it. Billy played a bi-polar photographer in the show. He didn't take his meds, he'd go all nutso, but why should we attach that taboo stigma to a guy who can't help he's mental? Right? Right. Oh but it was JUST a character. Anyway they sometimes play a rippin CCR song too, and I can't help myself but blast my factory 4runner stereo through the underpasses of San Diego, volume 40. Hey we could get stuck with oldies like "Red Roses" by Burl Ives. (She cowers and runs away as the Yelpers throw sun-dried tomatoes). Here is some recognizance if you don't know who Billy was: http://www.hbo.com/sixfeetunder/cast/characters/billy_chenowith.shtml read more

Upon listening for a few weeks, I'm noticing alot of oldies mixed in with the classic rock. Still a great station, I just prefer the 70's slightly over the 60's. Definitely on my presets however. You're almost sure to hear a few tunes you haven't heard in ages whenever you tune in. -1 star for being really hard to receive clearly on my radio. read more

Been listening to The Walrus in the mornings at work for the last couple of months now and I enjoy singing along. At my job there are "radio wars" and I like to change it up. There's only so much Z90 and Channel 933 that I can handle. At least all this music on The Walrus is musical... I must be getting old if I'm saying things like that and I'm only 32! Most of the other reviews are accurate--- they do play the same 200 songs or so. I've gotten used to hearing certain songs everyday: Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" or "Don't Stop Til You Get Enough", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", at least 2 Bee Gees songs, some Eagles, "Piano Man", CCR, "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown", throw in some ABBA, "Band on the Run", part of the "Grease" mix, at least 2 Fleetwood Mac songs (no complaints on that)..... I like that it's a mix of 50s-60s-70s-80s-90s. I just wish they would mix it up a bit more! A few weeks ago I noticed that they played a Prince song, "1999". I heard it and thought, "That's NOT oldies!!!!" So then I thought about it., and realized that "oldies" can be constantly changing. The Walrus isn't being advertised as an Oldies Station anymore... Their tagline is now, "Good Times. Greatest Hits". MAIN COMPLAINT: sure there aren't many commercials, but all of them are for Mexican elections coming up. It's the same voice repeating the same thing over and over.... This is getting old, Padre. a solid 4 stars for Good Times & Greatest Hits, let's just CHANGE IT UP MORE and lose the Mexican election commercials!!! read more

I loved Scott and B-R. ...But damn! if I am not totally into the Walrus... and keeping it as one of my pre-set stations. They play a nice mix of "oldies." Not too much of the boring Supremes and Ronettes songs you've heard a million times. But plenty of the songs that make you think of good times of days gone by. read more

I'm pretty elitist about my music - I'm proud of what I like and tend to judge a person based on their tastes in music. My current interests are all over the place, but selective. About a month and half ago, I heard this station playing in a cafe in OB. And I listened long enough to find out what it was and I have been listening to it nearly non-stop ever since. I hit the Walrus (whose "radio voice" makes me kinda-stabby-crazy) every time I drive. It's so righteous to hear them play the original source albums of more modern samples, deeper "classic rock" artists, and all over the place in years - from Elvis to Led Zeppelin, Chicago to James Brown to Jimi Hendrix - it's fan-god-rotting-tastic! My only thing is that it has sketchy coverage - on the 5 from OB to LJ there is a full on dead spot. On one side of Point Loma to the other, it feels like you're driving out of state. Regardless - there's so little repeat and such a wide range of music playing that I'll switch to it for as long as I can get the signal and happy drive everywhere. I can't believe I just wrote a yelp review for a radio station. read more

Alright, I'm downing this a star. Perhaps if I had a decent reception where I am then I wouldn't have to stream, but hence that's what I do and this station seems to enjoy making it difficult. Half the time it doesn't connect. The other half of the time it disconnects randomly. But of course the advertisements they make you listen to beforehand run as they should. It's not my computer, as I can stream other stations fine. It's their player that just seems to be a piece of crap. And come on, get rid of the Spanish commercials. It's an okay station for what it is, but yeah, I'm not as high on it as I can be. read more

Like others before me have said, this is my go-to station for my morning commute. I have been listening for a couple weeks now, and have heard 1 commercial break. Plus, unlike all the other radio stations, they don't have a morning show with people trying to make me laugh at 6:30 in the morning. It aint happening, so don't try. Even my almost-3 year old likes this station, which is an accomplishment. Usually when I turn music up she frantically screams"not this one!! not this one! it's too loud!" and I've yet to hear a peep when we're listening to the trippy sounds of Jefferson Airplane, the coolness of the Beach Boys, and lots of other kick ass songs that I can't remember right now. read more

[Update 06-07-11: Even more reason to love The Walrus, this past March we won 4 2-day tickets to the Disneyland Resort and had a blast - thanks Walrus!!!] When we moved to San Diego last Fall we immediately became addicted to The Walrus, and have been listening ever since! It has the perfect Southern California vibe and always plays a large selection of classic rock and oldies. So, whether you're cruisin', chillin' or hittin' the beach, be sure to take The Walrus with you! read more

I'm visiting from San Francisco and I've tuned my radios here to 105.7. Absolutely delightful playlists. I'm inspired to record shop. 'the Walrus was Paul' read more

I used to listen to the Walrus ALL the time; especially when Rich Brother Robin was on. He was so much fun to listen to. But they have changed their format and I can't stand it. it's horrible. It's hard to find a good oldies station and now I have to look again. Really bad move. Karen Tucson, Arizona read more

We have been trying out new radio stations in our office because most stations play the same songs over and over again. My only problem with this station is how often they play Michael Jackson songs. Seriously, do you guys have quota to meet or something? For that reason alone I would prefer to listen to a different station. Oh, one more thing, some of the commercials, like for the elections in Mexico I could care less about, but they have about 6 of those an hour too. Others in the office don't seem to mind or just don't pay attention so I guess majority rules. read more

I'm not a radio person but the Walrus is the best radio station I've ever tuned in. New in SD but already addicted! Keep up the good music!

ENOUGH!! with the Spanish bullshit everyday! If you want to be an oldies station then be one and QUIT trying to be so political. Your music line-up everyday is very lame and weak and is always so predictable. You play the very same 100 to 200 songs each and everyday with very few exceptions. Its painfully obvious a change is needed at the top. This station has needed a NEW program director for many yrs now. The only really good oldies stations are either back east, down south or on Serius radio. And you refuse to play the plethora of great music from the 50s when Rock and Roll began, whats that about? If your dJs don't know 50s music then get some that DO! Sounds to me once again that someone at the top "Dave" has gotten very lazy and let what could be a great oldies station go down the crapper.. read more

Great set of oldies. A welcome addition to the SD radio dial

Finally another classic rock station to fill the music void left by incessant re-airs of Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw on the only other classic rock station in San Diego! I love that the Walrus has a broader mix of classic tunes... it leaves less room for repetition and gives an awesome overview of some of the best eras of music! read more

Great integrated fireworks show on July 4th. Enjoyed the fireworks synchronized with music from 105.7. Well done.

Just came back to SD after 7 years gone...loving the music..keep it up..!!...I am 68 and love hearing the songs I have known my entire life.. read more

Hey what ever happen to the walrus radio station, I use to love listening to the walrus it played some good tunes. I would be jamming it on at work and and even when I would go to bed and still be hearing, when I would wake up. now I am listening to something called Max FM I would hear the same music over and over its like hearing a loop. when the walrus was on you guys played a variety mix of songs. and thats what i like. I hope the walrus will come back sometime soon for sure. read more

I was sorely disappointed when I moved here and there was not an oldies station... and then my prayers were finally answered. Sure, it's not exclusively oldies but it scratches my itch. It's my #1 preset on the car radio and I recommend it to all my friends, including you. read more

good station... walruses don't exactly conjure up musical thoughts to me.. but i guess they bark a lot? read more

I may be biased...but i love the Walrus! With Dave Mason back in the mornings you can't go wrong! Love Dave, Love the Oldies! (Dave was my first Program Director!) I can't be more happy that Oldies are back in SD! After the sad demise of KOOL a few years ago (it was my baby) it's great to see/hear oldies again. It is a little strange to get used to sometimes hearing a Padres game when i flip to the station but that's fine, i don't listen to Padre games but some people do and i think it makes a pretty cool combo. I really like Mr. Peterman (from Seinfeld) as the voice of the Walrus (well i think it's him, it sure sounds like him). I like the combination of all the oldies on one station, you can hear something from 60's Motown and then hear the Eagles and then the Beatles etc. Great job Walrus!! KooKooKaChoo! read more

Horrible reception, why did you change the format?? Bad move will not listen any more. Bring back eagle 105.3

Recently changed format to more recent music. Not to my liking. Looking for a REAL classic rock station. Bad move.

love the Walrus. havent heard consistent radio like this since the days of KCBQ and shotgun Tom!

I love the Walrus too. It comes in great in the car, but is somewhat static-ie at both my home and office, LA Mesa and University City. I'm hoping the signal improves soon. I truly love this station. read more

Decent selection of music with good variety. For the idiot comments about getting rid of the Mexican commercials, do you not realize that the Walrus is a Mexican station based in Tijuana. read more

Jason Barrett The Walrus 105.7Fm reminds me when The Mighty 690 was around in about 1980. I was one of the original DJs when 690am switched from "Elevator Music" back to current Rock & Roll and some songs from a few years earlier but no Oldies. 690am was/is a Clear Channel radio station of 50,000 watts or more and like The Walrus, are Mexican owned stations. Being owned by our neighbors to the south, they are required to play The Mexican National Anthem at a certain time as well as a few minutes of Mexican programming, usually in the wee hours of the morning. If you listen carefully around those hours, you will hear the actual Mexican call letters beginning with an X. But radio is radio is radio and a lot does depend on the music programming. The on-air personalities deliver information that is informative and they should be entertaining and knowledgeable about the music they are playing. Hey now, does it sound like I miss radio and being an on-air personality? You betcha! I've been listening to The Walrus now for about 5-6 months and I like their programming. If I could do a little Part Time air work, I'd be an asset to the air staff. Are you guys listening? So there's my review and just a little of my qualifications etc. read more