The Traveler

The Traveler

ASIN: B0007R7A54

Track Listings

1. The Daughter of a Gamblin' Man

2. New Way of Life

3. Molly Shae

4. The Old Cross Road

5. Wayfaring Stranger

6. I'm Going Down to the Southland

7. Little Black Train

8. The Traveler

9. When the Sun Sets Over Jordan

10. Breaking of the Day – Banjo Instrumental

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Harvest Wind is an exciting bluegrass band whose original songs are fresh and inspiring, and whose musicianship is top notch. Revonda Roberts is a skillful songwriter, as well as lead vocalist and fiddler. Lonnie Roberts lends his talent on mandolin. Justin Bowles is the band's fifteen year old banjo picker - an awesome talent and songwriter in his own right, writing instrumentals. Guitarist and harmony vocalist Jerry Bobbitt brings twenty years experience to Harvest Wind and Linda Bobbitt contributes a strong, rich tone on the upright bass. Audiences will love listening to Harvest Wind "singing the gospel bluegrass style"!

Product Description
Lead vocalist Revonda Roberts wrote the title cut "The Traveler", as well as two other tunes on this exciting new bluegrass album. Full of both originals and old favorites, listeners will enjoy the musicianship of Harvest Wind. Of particular note are Lonnie Roberts' smooth rendition of "The Old Cross Road" and hauntingly lonesome sound of "Wayfaring Stranger" on mandolin. Bluegrass fans will love fifteen year old Justin Bowles' explosive banjo instrumental "Breaking of the Day", which Justin also wrote. A must have for all fans of bluegrass music!

Tracks:

But Anyway
Gina
Mulling It Over
100 Years
Optimistic Thought
Sweet Pain
Mountain Cry
Love & Greed
Conquer Me
Run-around
Regarding Steven
The Mountains Win Again
Crash Burn
Hook
Carolina Blues
Canadian Rose
Just for Me

Customer Reviews:

strong.......2007-07-04

Music that takes you on the road, carries you away to places of the heart with force and assurance.

BLUES TRAVELLER.......2007-05-12

IT IS A GREAT ALBUM THE BLUES ARE WQELL DONE AND PERFORMED. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ALBUM TO ANY BLUES FAN.

Blues Traveler Classics.......2007-01-12

First heard this singer on a re-run of Rosanne Barr's TV show and, of course, the radio; I loved the song...I thoroughly enjoyed the the CD.

He blows and sucks on harmonica........2003-07-21

A solid 17 track remastered collection. Half the songs are from either the debut, or "Four". The remaining tracks come off the other four albums. Of course being a "Best of" disc, this does have the hits "But Anyway", "Run-around", and "Hook". But most of the rest is just as good, if not better. My current favorite is "Canadian Rose", about a girl he met in Burlington Vermont. This also has "Regarding Steven", which was on the live album "Live from the Fall". Not alot of long drawn-out jams on this one, but they sure can do it when they want to, and "John Popper" can play the harmonica better than anyone I've ever heard. Whenever I hear "But Anyway", I still think of them at the end of the movie "Kingpin" dressed like Amish, and rockin' out. If you're looking for your first, or only BT album, this one will go perfectly between your "Black Crowes" and "Phish" cd's.

An Optimistic Thought...........2003-03-27

....would be that others will discover TRAVELOGUE and hear what a great band Blues Traveler is.

TRAVELOGUE has something for everyone. If you're a casual fan or new to the band this is an excellent intoduction to their sound. Almost every hit single and concert staple is here (with the most annoying exception of "Most Precarious" from SRAIGHT ON 'TILL MORNING). The chronological format is always the best for these types of albums, and the digital remastering is incredible! This is why die-hard fans who already own most/all of BT's albums should buy this collection. These versions sound sooo much better than the original CD's. A worthy purchase to hear these songs in a remastered format. Also, an incentive for the die-hards would be to have "Regarding Steven" in it's studio version on disc (previously the b-side to "Runaround" and not included on their commercial breakthrough album FOUR). Aside from that, not much else here for the BT groupy.

Concentrating on the FOUR (5 songs) and BLUES TRAVELER (4 songs) albums the song selection is dead on. They included one song ("Just for Me") from their last studio effort BRIDGE (I assume to cover all their studio albums), but "Most Precarious" would've been a better closing song. Hell, at 79:57 you can't argue with the song selection that much.

Special guest appearances from Joan Osborne, Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell, and Warren Hayes on some songs is an added bonus.The booklet is real decent as well providing writing credits and which album the songs appears from. You also get the essentials for each album's individual credits including the musicians performing.

Tracks:

Run-Around
Stand
Look Around
Fallible
The Mountains Win Again
Freedom
Crash Burn
Price To Pay
Hook
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Just Wait
Brother John

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This fourth album from the New York's Blues Traveler finally brought their harmonica-based blues riffs into the public eye. Indeed, "Run-Around" spent nearly a year on the Billboard singles chart. Harpman/vocalist John Popper moves easily between uptempo, rock-based tracks like "Stand" and "Crash Burn." The hidden gem here, however, is the love-struck ballad "Just Wait." Often categorized with post-Dead jam acts such as Phish, BT isn't immune from performance excesses. But when it comes to recording, they keep it (mostly) concise and always interesting. If you've heard the name and want to know what all the hoopla is about, Four is a great starting point. --Alexandra Russell

Customer Reviews:

Still sounds fresh!!!.......2006-11-09

I think the best part of this band is their rhythm section. These guys are awesome in their instruments, specially John in harps and guitars. The drummist is good too, the bass marks very well and Chad in guitars, with great solos. Also check out: "Straight up untill morning", with more blues and hard rock.

Four for Four.......2006-10-04

Four stars for an above-average studio album from an excellent live band. I tend not to listen much to the studio albums of bands that are known for their live shows, but recently rediscovered this one in my archives and enjoyed it. Not too many Blues Traveler songs are catchy, but certainly "Run Around" is and to some extent "Hook." When "Hook" first started getting radio time in the mid-nineties, I noticed it sounded very familiar but was not sure why. Then it came to: It is Pachelbel's Canon in D. It is. Same exact chords, slightly different melody. I made this observation once at work, when it first struck me, back in my file clerking days (KBCO on softly in the background), and- I swear- my boss said: "Well they better watch out, Pachelbel is going to sue them." She wasn't trying to make a joke. I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep it together.

But anyway.

This is a good album. Popper is a tremendous harp player so, for those of you that don't get the extended jamming thing, their studio albums may be the most palatable way to experience it. Thumbs up.

Stand.......2006-09-26

Great album. Blues Travler is a fun band to listen to. The harmonica is just awesome and Popper's voice is cool. I like this album the best but most of their other stuff is good also.

First Impressions.......2006-05-15

This is my first true impression of the band. They are amazing and the guitar and hermonica riffs truely rock out. Great album.

THIS CD ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-11-23

This is an excellent introduction to Blues Traveler. Songs such as Runaround, Brother John, and Stand have catchy tunes, great harmonica jamming, and John Popper's distinctive and high quality vocals. However, a word of caution: If you are one of those people who strongly dislikes jam bands this is not the band for you. Otherwise enjoy this Blues Traveler masterpeice!

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The original was awesome...
Breathtaking
"Hey farmer...you been livin' here all your life? Not yet!"
Michelle has Come Along Way

Arkansas Traveler
Michelle Shocked
Manufacturer: Mighty Sound
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ASIN: B0002VGRE0
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Secret To A Long Life
Contest Coming
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Shaking Hands
Jump Jim Crow
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Blackberry Blossom
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Album Description

Released in 1992, the original Arkansas Traveler is a travelogue of the old-time string band and fiddle tunes Michelle grew up playing in East Texas. Out of print since 1998, it features collaborations with a jawdropping list of Americana heroes and pioneers. This reissue has been digitally remastered and includes 7 bonus tracks of previously unreleased material.

Customer Reviews:

The original was awesome..........2007-05-01

I had the original CD from the early 90's. This is still one of my favorite all time works of music. One song threads right to the next seamlessly. Great music to drive to as well. "Come A Long Way" always inspires me. I feel like I'm on the back of the bike riding with her around LA.

Breathtaking.......2005-09-01

'Captain Swing' showed a more confident, more experimental Michelle Shocked than might have been expected from the breezy official debut, 'Short Sharp Shocked'. However, that confidence all too often expressed itself as swagger. With 'Arkansas Traveler' it has matured to an easy assurance. In this fabulous collection of songs, Shocked seems to have a hundred years of American music at her fingertips, and to be able to combine any ingredients from that century to creat something that is both fresh and familiar. Not since The Band's 'Music From Big Pink' has such a stylistic gumbo been created with such zest and integrity. In her sleeve notes, the artist credits 'Minstrel Music' with being the inspiration - and in so doing does herself a disservice. The album is richer and more layered than the simple term implies, and carries influences from a far wider range of Americana.

"Hey farmer...you been livin' here all your life? Not yet!".......2004-10-07

Back in the early '90's I became a fan of folk-rocker, Michelle Shocked after picking up a copy of the popular "Short, Sharp, Shocked". I loved that album as well as it's horn drenched successor "Captain Swing". But nothing prepared me for the release of her wonderful CD, "Arkanas Traveler". "Arkansas Traveler" is Michelle's homage to the 19th century musical form known as "Minstrel Music". Not many artists would have the guts to take on this music due to the racist manner (blackface makeup, derogatory humor) in which many of these songs were originaly presented over a century ago. But Michelle with both dignity and a really good sense of humor, tackled these classic songs of the American south, producing one of the best albums of her career. She gets plenty of help by being joined by a plethora of roots-music artists including the late Pops Staples, Taj Mahal, Gatemouth Brown, Doc Watson, Allison Krauss, Norman Blake, Hothouse Flowers, Uncle Tupelo ETC. With a group of journeymen such as these how could you go wrong? I love these tuneful classic songs, which can so easily get stuck in your brain. This happens everytime I hear her renditions of "Secret to a Long Life" or "Over the Waterfall". Sometimes I'll find myself singing these tunes for half the day, after hearing them. Other favorites include "Jump Jim Crow" (with it's Zippity Do-Dah ending), "Prodigal Daughter" & "Weaving Way". Finally there is the hilarious, spoken word routines of the song "Arkansas Traveler" ("Hey farmer... where does this road go to? Been livin' here all my life, it ain't gone no where yet!") I played these corny routines for my young nephews and it totally cracked them up into fits of laughter! For the longest time this CD was (criminally) out of print. It has now been re-released with crystal clear remastering and six bonus cuts featuring alternative takes and live renditions. I love this CD and highly recommend it!!

Michelle has Come Along Way.......2004-09-24

In this repackage Michelle has included about seven bonus tracks notably Come Along Way. When I first heard this song live in hollywood Sept 2004 I thought it was a touching new song relevant to the hustle and bustle in my beloved adopted city Los Angeles. I joined her on her walk to recover her bike from the Repo Man and met the immigrant lady waiting for the bus, the boys gaily standing in windows naked, the bridge we seldom cross in La. You know which one. before she sees the repo man. Afterwords I felt as if I WALKED 500 Miles! I was surprised how good this 1990 release sounds today as if it was recorded and recovered intact from a time capsule. Michelle has one of the strongest clearest ballsiest voices in show business that you may have never heard. If you need to get up to speed with with a talent that rivals KD Lang, Carole King, Paula Cole, Etta James, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, George Thorogood, Laura Nyro or Susan Cowsill to name a few. Stick out your thumb and Pickup the Arkansas Traveler, remember in her eyes we still have a long way to go and she will return the favor!

Bob Saldana
Songwriter\Producer La to Nashville

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You Won't Hear Better Blues Traveler
The best live studio album ever!
How about next time there is a CD in the case
great collection
Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blues Traveler
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100 Years
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Led by John Popper's virtuoso harmonica playing, Blues Traveler introduced a distinctive new sound into the burgeoning New York City jam-band scene in the late 1980s. On their self-titled debut, the quartet introduced 11 blues-tinged rock tunes that in concert would spread out to extended improvisations, but on record often had the snap of compact, well-structured pop. "But Anyway," became an early signature tune, thanks to Popper's dexterous soloing and his rapid-fire delivery of the song's flippant lyrics. The shapeshifting "Slow Change," gives a better indication of the group's performance chops, as do "Sweet Talking Hippie," "Gina," and the wistful "100 Years," which have become longtime concert staples. --Daniel Durchholz

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Though Blues Traveler's 1990 debut gets docked points for having foisted on the world a "jam band" scene whose white funk-boogie reprised some of the worst excesses and stifling professionalism of '70s rock, it's hard to write the album off as simply a bunch of aimless displays of improvisational chops. Yes, there's plenty of wanking and not enough songs here. But when grooves, melodies, and song structures emerge--most notably on "But Anyway"--it's practically unforgettable. And even at its worst, the band's playing--especially John Popper's virtuoso harmonica blowing--is always impeccable and occasionally thrilling. If it's yuppie rock you crave, you could do a lot worse. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

You Won't Hear Better Blues Traveler .......2006-02-28

I loved this album when I first heard it in 1993. Since then, nothing Blues Traveler has created can compare, really. It all pales in comparison. For the best Blues Traveler you'll ever hear (although it would be nice if that weren't the case), get this CD.

The best live studio album ever!.......2005-12-26

Blues Traveler could have called this album "Live from the Studio." That's how much energy there is on this album. The only thing missing is screaming and applause from thousands of fans. With their debut album, Blues Traveler has successfully captured the energy and thrust of a live performance. The excitement of the musicians on this album is outstanding. John Popper's harmonica work is extraordinary. The ensemble is tight and always playing together collaboratively. The other members are always playing off of the soloist. This album is outstanding. If it doesn't get at least get your foot tapping, (If not dancing about with abandon) I'm not sure that anything else could.

How about next time there is a CD in the case.......2005-09-04

I was really looking forward to listening to this CD because it brings so many great memories to me. But after i spent a long time prying it open, I was shocked and very disappointed to see that there wasn't even a CD in the box!!! How does this happen? I ordered it new. I am being credited and I will receive a new one next week. I hope the same thing doesn't happen.

great collection.......2004-01-28

This over all is a perfect cd, with upbeat beats and as always with Blues Traveler good vocals. this cd is a cd you can put into the cd player and just listen, and you never lose interest. trust me you will find yourself listening and tapping your foot to the beat. If you like jazzy music and unique voice this cd is worth the money. A very talented bunch of guys!! The songs that stand out for me are "But anyway", "100 years" is also good and alittle more mellow same for "Crystal Flame" this song is very long at 9:39sec. But like I said you never lose interest. The type of music that would sound wonderfull in a high quality system. Enjoy

Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2003-07-13

This is an awsome album! I firt heard of Blues Traveler when they were in the movie Blues Brothers 2000. Then I heard their song "But Anyway". I was blown away! Right at the beginning, you're blasted with the sweet sound of John Popper's harp. Nobody can do such high notes as he can. This song is not the only one on the album that is great. The whole album was worth the price. Believe me, you cannot be disappointed.

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Classic BT Release
Brilliant and Sad
A Big Letdown
Great bookends, but too weak in the middle
No weak links on this one

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ASIN: B000002GJZ
Release Date: 1991-09-03

Tracks:

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Ivory Tusk
What's For Breakfast
I Have My Moments
Optimistic Thoughts
The Best Part
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All In The Groove
Support Your Local Emperor
Bagheera
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Customer Reviews:

Classic BT Release.......2007-06-21

For long-standing fans of Blues Traveler, this album serves as an excellent follow-up to their self titled debut. Whereas "Blues Traveler" featured the band's ability to jam freely and with ease, "Travelers and Thieves" highlights John Popper's craftmanship with free flowing lyrics and a more cohesive sound from the band, particularly Bobby Sheehan on bass. Bobby would never, in my opinion, sound better than he did on "Emperor" and "Bagheera". As a whole, this album flows well, mixing the more frantic tracks (Breakfast, Onslaught) with more somber moods (Sweet Pain, The Best Part). This album will always be my favorite BT record if only because it was my first (after hearing "All In The Groove" on the radio), but it has stood the test of time, and survived when it seemed the band might not. A must have for fans of the band, and an excellent introduction to those who have been missing out.

Brilliant and Sad.......2006-01-24

I have to say that this was one of the 5 Blues Traveler classics before the untimely death of the late Bobby Sheehan (r.i.p). Every song is pure brilliance on this disk. I still can't get over the awesome bassline on Support Your Local Emperor( Bob at one of his finests). I just wish they played that song live when I saw them. Sweat Pain always brings a sad feeling when I hear it, even tho it is happy also. Recommend buying along with Save His Soul. Peace Out

A Big Letdown.......2005-05-08

The debut Blues Traveler CD was truly fascinating. Great jams fueled by some catchy songs such as Gina, But Anyway, Warmer Days, and Sweet Talkin' Hippie.

This follow up Travelers and Thieves CD has many good jams but many unmemorable tunes. As talented as the instrumentalists might be, after a while the endless noodling gets a little boring if a good melody is not present. All In The Groove is possibly the only piece with a noteworthy melody. Mountain Cry is not bad in the background with some good vocal interplay between John Popper and guest, Greg Allman. In time I could appreciate it a bit more. Onslaught is semi-memorable if a bit chaotic.

However, the overall impression is that of boredom. The tunes all seem to blend together with little in the terms of variety and even originality. Even Popper's harmonica blasts get wearisome midway through this CD.

The discriminating fan will choose the first CD, Four, and Straight Until Morning and pass on this mess.

Great bookends, but too weak in the middle.......2003-09-25

I am a big Blues Traveler fan. I have enjoyed their evolution over the years, and I think that each phase of their career is enjoyable for different (and some of the same) reasons. Having said that, Travelers & Thieves is and has always been my least favorite BT album. For years I had a difficult time pinpointing exactly what it was about the album that troubled me, but eventually I hit upon it:

Too much hi-hat.

It's more than that actually. But that's a big part of it. It sounds trivial (and I suppose it is), but many of the songs suffer from an overly-polished rhythm section. The drum lines are all very intricate, but they are often too fast and lack the drive and guts of the songs from the (brilliant) "Save His Soul" album and even "Straight On Till Morning".

This is most evident in "Optimistic Thought", "I Have My Moments", "Support Your Local Emperor", "All In The Groove" & "Bagheera". There is just not enough kick behind these songs and they rely too much on a rhythm section that is far too hi-hat heavy and not strong enough to carry them.

Other songs misuse the harmonica. John Popper is at his best when he is attacking the harmonica on songs like "Can't See Why", "Sweet Talking Hippie" and "Stand". On too many of the songs on Travelers & Thieves (especially Bagheera & Emperor), the harmonica almost sounds like a flute.

Another problem is the mix. The entire album sounds like it was recorded in a large, empty room with no acoustic walls. There is way too much echo and it makes the lyrics very difficult to understand. "What's For Breakfast" sounds much better live than it does on this album for that reason.

Still, the album has some very strong points, and I need to mention them. "The Tiding / Onslaught" is very good, if a little musically dichotomous (although I believe that is intentional and consistent with the lyrics). And the epic "Mountain Cry" is in many ways one of the best BT songs ever written. But in between those two classics which open and close the album, there is a little too much fluff ... and hi-hat. Two and a half stars -- round up to three.

No weak links on this one.......2002-08-04

There always seems a point in every Blues Traveler album where the flow is broken and perhaps one or two songs make the cut that probably should not have. No such problems on Travelers & Thieves. This album gets lost in the shuffle when looking at their work as a whole, but many of BT's most cherished songs make their appearance here. John Popper hits his stride as a songwriter on Sweet Pain, Optimistic Thought, The Best Part, and Bagheera.

Although BT made its mark through a absurdly extensive touring schedule in its early years, it was in T&T that the songwriting and musical talent that culminated in the wildly successful Four truly shines for the first time.

The choice of All in the Groove as the initial single release was puzzling, but BT always seems to mess that up on every album. Don't let the lack of sales pre-Four allow you to dismiss this album, if you like BT you need this one.

Sousa Original / United States Marine Band
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Enjoyed very much despite muted scratchy sound on last track

Great Band and Greater Music

A Moderate Sampling of Sousa

Start of a great series for Sousa admirers

Sousa Played as only the Marines can do

Sousa Original / United States Marine Band

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Release Date: 1996-04-23

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Customer Reviews:

Enjoyed very much despite muted scratchy sound on last track.......2007-02-07

I gave this to my father. He was thrilled by the collection of songs. He said the last track was a little scratchy and lower volume but that the sound quality of all of the other tracks was great.

Great Band and Greater Music.......2006-03-18

Having taught music for 41 years, I do appreciate the quality of a good band, good music and a good recording. This series is all three! My only complaint is that the CD's are not long enough. I would like to have them last much longer. Enjoyed them very much!

A Moderate Sampling of Sousa.......2003-12-04

Actually one of the better CDs of the limited Altissimo! line of products. At least we have the Marine band playing Sousa, as it should be, but many of the selections are what we have heard already on countless CDs of Sousa. A few of the selections here are different and worthwhile. The problems we encounter are a mixture of recording styles taken from different internal tracks from the Marine Band Library. These recordings were never intended for commercial use. Hence the un-even sound at times. Also the brief durration of the CD indicates as well that it was never intended for public use. Finally, lack of any worthwhile liner notes tops off a rather un-professional job overall.

Start of a great series for Sousa admirers.......2002-09-07

The President's Own play these like no other ensemble. I don't know what the current occupant of the White House thinks about them, but this wind ensemble is a national treasure in my book. This whole series is highly recommended. They play with more energy than the fine musicians of the Detroit Concert Band who sound a little bored on the complete Walking Frog set. They are a much finer ensemble, playing with greater precision and balance than Kieth Brion's British players on Naxos. The only weakness is in the documentation. There is none. We are not even told who the excellent conductor is. But that doesn't prevent one from enjoying the inspiring performances. Highly recommended!

Sousa Played as only the Marines can do.......2001-11-01

This release by Altissimo! is a great collection of Sousa Recordings played by the band that Sousa made great. There are tons of Sousa recordings out there, but none feature the US Marine band. Sousa marches don't sound the same until you have heard them played by the Marines. Sousa wrote many of these marches while bandmaster of the Marines, thus the reason why the renditions of these works are so excellent here. The band playes with a real drive and energy, the likes of which few can compare. While not a large selection of marches, this CD is only volume one of a four volume set of Sousa's music featuring the US Marine band. (...) Now more than ever, with our nation in crisis, we need the inspired music of our great service bands.

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Great Live Album
I Lied and Told them I Love Them
I could listen to this for "100 Years".
Excellent live cd showcases the band at its best
Almost 5 stars

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100 Years
Crash Burn
Gina
But Anyway
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Customer Reviews:

Great Live Album.......2006-10-17

Blues Traveler has always been known first and foremost as a live band. This two disc mammoth live recording from the mid-90's captures the band in all of their jamming glory during the pinnacle of their career. I remember back in the early 90's when Blues Traveler was lumped in with Phish and the Spin Doctors as the next big things in the jam band scene. The band reached a phenomenal level of popularity (although never got as big as Phish), but seems to have fallen off the radar a bit in recent years. I have never had the chance to see this band live, but from the performances captured on this CD, they must be killer in concert. I have seen a lot of great harmonica players over the years (Kim Wilson, Fingers Taylor, and Rod Piazza to name a few), but I don't think any of them can touch John Popper. He has a style that is uniquely his own and some of the stuff he plays are on a level that rises far above the pack. This live album has it all and includes the hits "Runaround", "Mountains Win" (now best known for a beer commercial) as well as two songs that were new at the time "Regarding Steven" and "Closing Down The Park" both of which are great tunes. The album also includes several covers including "Imagine", "Low Rider", and "Looser". All of these are done differently from the original versions with Blues Traveler putting their own unique stamp on the tunes. The rest of the album is full of instrumental virtuosity and Popper's warbley vocals mostly done at a breakneck pace. Every member of the band shine continually throughout the two disc set with one frenetic solo after another capturing the essence of what is best about this type of music. All in all this is a fantastic live album and would serve as a great introduction to the band for a newbie.

I Lied and Told them I Love Them.......2006-05-31

I forgot about these guys. I recently rediscovered these CDs deep in the recesses of my collection. I took them out, loved them, was suddenly a big Blues Traveler fan again. And then, just like that, it was gone. I tried to listen a second time through a couple days later. And I had had enough. It was a little miniature recapitulation of my original relationship with he group.

There was a time in '91, I think, or thereabouts, when Grateful Dead were having this huge insurgence and the "jam scene" was a new concept. People all around me, all of a sudden, were very into Blues Traveler. They played on my college campus, and then I saw them live a couple times at Red Rocks in Colorado. Good shows. Rolling Stone ran a cover story on the new bands coming up that were modeling themselves on the Dead, as far as focusing on unique, improvisational live performances and allowing fans to bootleg and trade shows. If I remember right, Blues Traveler was the featured band of the new generation, with Phish, Widespread Panic, and the Spin Doctors getting their own blurbs. Good ol' '91.

Popper's singing grated on me a little, that deep quavering vibrato that changes notes so many times on the same syllable that it just becomes waterlogged garbles. But he really is amazing on the harmonica. He sings hard and then he blows hard. Personally, I liked the old fat Popper, not the post-gastric bypass Popper. That's my own selfish thing. I like the idea of the lovable loser guy getting on stage and coming alive with manic intensity. But the gastric bypass is a good operation, I'm happy for him that he's lost the weight.

They're pretty fun for a little bit. But, then, like any small ensemble, their music started to all sound the same. Popper's harmonica is still great, great when he collaborates with other musicians, but the songs got boring.

But Anyway.

Thumbs up, high energy live performance. This is good music to keep around deep in your collection, and occasionally bust out. The key for me is little doses.

I could listen to this for "100 Years"........2005-08-24

There a some bands out there that a fan has just got to hear live, and obviously Blues Traveler is one of them. I love the studio stuff also, but this collection puts you right out there on the lawn and in the breeze. Most of these tracks manage to stay true to form, yet still be able to stretch out and expand a little bit too. I think "Live From The Fall" should please any level of fan, as it includes some obscure songs as well as the hits. The only thing major missing is "Hook". Among these songs are portions of others songs as well, like "Loser", "Low Rider", and "Imagine". Good to see these guys are still truckin', and I look forward to seeing them next month.

Excellent live cd showcases the band at its best.......2003-01-01

This is an excellent gem that too few people are aware exists. Everyone remembers Blues Traveler as "that band with Runaround and Hook." Is this a bad reputation to have left on pop music's ever dwindling attention span? Not at all. Is it a disservice to the band's talent? Yes. While both of those songs are great, catchy tunes that deserved every bit of radio play they had, the band's true talent is within their live shows. One of the few jam bands still currently producing music, Blues Traveler is the definition of live charisma. This album is a wonderful example of that charisma.

First off, John Popper's harmonica skills are astounding. I'm no expert, but I'd like to see any number of players try and top his diversity, speed and melody. He makes some of Kinchella's guitar parts seem insignificant.

Not to say that Kinchella, Sheehan and Hill don't hold their own. This is an excellent band. Sheehan is an excellent bassist, Kinchella is very rythmically incline and holds the songs together nicely with his laid back grooves. He also has some red hot bluesey solos that are pleasing to the ear.

This brings us into the music that they've chosen for this double-disc release. The music is so well played, so convincing, so beautifully careless, every bit of it flows together perfectly. A fine example is the "go-low-go" epic on the second disc. This is one of the most exhausting, yet thoroughly satisfying jams I've ever heard. They even manage to throw in Beck's "Loser" for good measure. There aren't too many bands that I can think of that are capable of pulling something like that off.

This band is all about musicianship and the love for their live set. This is one of the finest albums I've ever heard, as well as one of the very best live cds in my collection. Popper and the boys are in fine form. It makes me yearn for a chance to see them play. I think I could then die a happy man!

Almost 5 stars.......2001-09-28

I discovered BT years ago on Late Night with David Letterman. The first song I ever heard them play was "Believe Me" off of "Save His Soul." It is my favorite BT track,and is MISSING off this otherwise excellent CD. Loose, jangly, and fun, but incomplete.

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If only we could give 0 stars, I would
Dont waste your time
Blues Traveler hits the ground running with Bastardos!
Their worst album to date
Aptly titled.

Bastardos!
Blues Traveler
Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000A8AXD6
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

You Can't Stop Thinking About Me
Amber Awaits
After What
Money Back Guarantee
Can't Win True Love
Nail
Leaning In
She And I
Rubberneck
Nefertiti
What Could Possibly Go Wrong
That Which Doesn't Kill You
She Isn't Mine
The Children Of The Night

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If only we could give 0 stars, I would.......2007-03-17

First off, let me start by saying that I love...LOVE...LOOOOOOOOVE Blues Traveler. I have all of their official releases, and literally over 100 additional CDs of live shows (they allow taping). I am one of those guys who, even if the live show recording doesn't soung very good, I will crank it up, and strain to listen to BT, because I love their music. With that said, this is the worst album I have ever heard of theirs. There are a few decent songs, but even most of those are ruined by horrible effects...they sound like kids who just learned how to use studio effects, but don't know how to do it well yet, so they just turned them on at random.

Missing from this album is EVERYTHING that makes a Blues Traveler album great. The songs are not well written, and sound like they were just thrown together. Popper's lyrics, usually brilliant, are pretty mundane. The vocals, usually amazingly powerful and expressive, are often distorted due to bad effects, and never really show off what Popper can do. Chan (the guitarist) is almost non-existant, and songs like Rubberneck just sound empty without him.

I'm glad that the band had a good time recording this album, but I sincerely hope that this was just a dud, and not the start of a horrible trend. This album is the most disappointing thing I have ever heard from a band I love so much.

Dont waste your time.......2006-09-30

Save your money if they are playing in concert in your town. Last summer they played at a benefit concert for kids with cancer and then played afterwards in town for half the cost. Just check out the local listings for a band called John Popper and friends....The music is dated so you dont want to pay full price to hear them play.

Blues Traveler hits the ground running with Bastardos!.......2006-08-12

I only own one other Blues Traveler album : Four. While I looked at some possible choices for albums to buy I was quite taken aback at how "fans" of BT were so quick to judge and hate this album. I listened to the album non-stop and the band just sounds so in-sync "pardon the term" It has a very 60s Sgt Pepper's feel to it and sounds a lot like The Beatles best work . Yes,at times the tracks are jam packed with effects and tricks but that is not to say that the tracks do not stand well on their own. It is a wonderful album for fans of the 60s, and its complex solos and soulful lyrics can appeal to the younger kids as well. I believe that this album with Popper's soulful crooning and some wicked work on keyboards by Wilson, is the bands best. Whoever said Popper's harmonica is barely heard is wrong, Popper has toned it down to fit the mood of the piece , it is still very apparent . This album is an exploration for the band and I applaud them for that, plus, its sounds really good. You know the band had fun recording this album. So I think album should not be booed or hissed at, but stand side by side with such great albums as : The White Album, Sgt.Pepper and Abbey Road.

Their worst album to date.......2006-07-06

I own all of Blue Traveler's studio albums, own some of their live stuff, and have seen them live. I would consider them among my 10 or so favorite bands, so it pains to be say this -- but this is a horrible album. I keep thinking that I need to listen to it a little more to give it another chance, but frankly, I'm not sure it's even worth it. What surprises most is that the album directly preceeding this one, "Truth Be Told" is among their very best work. I'd love to write a glowing review for one of my favorite bands, but I can't. If you're looking for a BT album to start with, don't begin your adventures with the band with this album.

Aptly titled........2006-03-28

Started listening to BT when Four was released.

Have purchased every studio album since then.
Consider Straight On ... to be an overlooked masterpiece.
Have been happy with every BT purchase ... 'til now.

I find five of the songs listenable, and the rest to be pretty much noise. I can only hope that the band enjoyed it.

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Worthwhile but not spectacular
Indeed...Straight On Till Morning!!!
An overlooked masterpiece!!!!
Harp Attack!
Hard to top...

Straight on Till Morning
Blues Traveler
Manufacturer: A&M
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002GOF
Release Date: 1997-07-01

Tracks:

Carolina Blues
Felicia
Justify The Thrill
Canadian Rose
Business As Usual
Yours
Psycho Joe
Great Big World
Battle Of Someone
Most Precarious
The Gunfighter
Last Night I Dreamed
Make My Way

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Album number five from these New York workhorses doesn't stray any perceptible distance from their patented, John Popper-blowing blues-rock formula. "Carolina Blues" is a tasty lead single, while "Justify the Thrill," "Great Big World," and "I Dreamed About You Last Night" seem like choice followups. There's even a love song called "Canadian Rose" complete with fond references to Vancouver and, of all unlikely places, Burlington. --Jeff Bateman

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Worthwhile but not spectacular.......2007-06-21

As a follow-up to "Four" Blues Traveler released the over-exposed and under-achieving "Straight On Till Morning." With the exception of a select few tracks - "Canadian Rose" and "Most Precarious" stand out to me - the album feels rushed and unfinished. It falls somewhere in the middle of pumping out great music to keep their true fans happy , and silencing critics who dubbed them one-hit-wonders after "Four". "Carolina Blues" was a terrific choice as the first single to be released, as it showcased the grittier, more blues-driven sound that was missing (for better or worse) from "Hook" and "Run-Around". I can't fault Popper & Co. for striking while the iron was hot, but I feel this is their most disappointing album to date.

Indeed...Straight On Till Morning!!!.......2007-03-29

Incredible work from the entire band!! Those that are disappointed or not happy with this CD must be deaf because it is amazing from start to finish. DAMN these guys just never stop...STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING!! Makes me want to go drive!! If you dig Blues Traveller this is a crucial studio release, I don't care what any of these other reviewers are saying. It takes me on a fantastic rollercoaster of energy and emotion that few bands can. From the hits like Carolina Blues and Last Night I Dreamed to the "B" sides like Psycho Joe, Yours, The Gunfighter, Make My Way...they're all just fantastic, full of energy, and an absolute joy to listen to. When will these guys go on tour again??!?!?! Makes me yearn for the 90's jam band festivals in the summer...great stuff, must have, get it today!

An overlooked masterpiece!!!!.......2006-11-09

Is difficult to choose what of their albums is better than the others, but "Straight on till morning" is in my opinion the best album of this incredible guys. The songs are very well composed, lirically and musically. The rhythm section is solid as always with more blues inspired solos courtesy of John and Chad. The drums and bass are great too and of course the harp attack in every song!!! Recommended!!!

Harp Attack!.......2006-01-31

Well if your looking for something quiet and soulfull FORGET THIS ONE. This is some serious hard crankin harp driven blues/rock. So what do get for your hard earned? In John Popper, the best harpist today bar none (yes including Musselwhite), with a great band backing him who have obviously seen the odd stage or 2000. Add to that some seriously good lyrical ability with all the depth and quirkiness of say a John Hiatt (now there's a wrap). What more can I add, I have all the BT CD's & this is difinitive. Like this, get the lot. Will always be a favorite of mine. Got a long drive ahead, this is a must, it can save your life.
Highlights are Canadian Rose, Psycho Joe and Most Precarious.

Hard to top..........2003-07-12

This is an awesome follow up to Four. SOTM continues the jam stylings of Stand, Fallible, Freedom and Crash Burn. It shows the evolution of the band and continues in the tradition of their famed blues-rock stylings. SOTM/Blues Traveler have been given a hard time about so called "selling out". However, I find no fault in creating an album that people want to listen to. They don't comprimise their style, but explore it deeper. This album is something that should be in the CD changer of anyone who really enjoys good, talent soaked music. Buy it, quick...

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We Are But Travelers
5 STAR CD RECIPE:
Everything about this CD is great.
absolutely wonderful
Traveler

Traveler
Tim O'Brien
Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000ALFYW
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

Kelly Joe's Shoes
I've Endured
Turn The Page Again
Let Love Take You Back Again
Restless Spirit Wandering
Another Day
On The Outside Looking In
Forty-Nine Keep On Talkin'
Family History
Fell Into Her Deep Blue Eyes
Travelers
Less & Less

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Progressive bluegrass master Tim O'Brien has often pursued a very personal brand of eclecticism. It has led him on inspired forays into Celtic, Cajun, and occasionally even mainstream country. A Cajun flavor, courtesy of Dirk Powell's tasty accordion playing, sometimes informs this 12-song salute to the peripatetic life. Yet along with jaunty, footloose celebrations like "Kelly Joe's Shoes" and lighthearted odes to love and lust ("Fall Into Her Deep Blue Eyes"), O'Brien also ponders the deeper paradoxes of the heart and spirit in introspective songs like "I've Endured," "Restless Spirit Wandering" and "Family History." As always, O'Brien doesn't fence in his muse. His plaintive singing and masterful mandolin and bouzouki playing even conjure a spirit of Old World melancholy on the gently despairing title tune. --Bob Allen

Customer Reviews:

We Are But Travelers.......2005-01-08

The advance singles from this album, "Less and Less" and "Kelly Joe's Shoes," are a fair representation of what this album consists of. The theme of the disc is summed up succinctly in the title: songs of rootlessness and the struggle to be who you are, not what you own or where you live.

Comprised almost entirely of original O'Brien compositions, this disc doesn't stick strictly to traditional bluegrass. It weaves in other styles, like jazz and pop, the way Garcia/Grisman did so deftly back in the day. Some songs, like "Restless Spirit Wandering" and "Travelers," are downbeat and contemplative, while others, like "Forty-Nine Keep on Talkin'" and "I've Endured," are bouncy and danceable without giving up depth of content.

Tim O'Brien is one of the great underappreciated stylists of any music today, bar none. And this album extends his body of work into the Twenty-First Century with a straight-ahead hook that promises more good to come from the artist in the near future. A must for O'Brien fans and bluegrass lovers, passionately recommended for fans of good music of any kind.

5 STAR CD RECIPE:.......2004-09-16

Take a bit of traditional folk, blues and bluegrass,
Add a pinch of cajun and celtic flavoring,
Add a group of well-seasoned musicians,
Most important: Mix well.

Tim O'Brien is so talented. His music is reminiscent of Lightfoot, Denver and Buffett (But the guy's been around for awhile.). If you are like me, you're simply sick of the commercialism in the music of today on the radio and in the media. Tim O'Brien falls through the cracks of commercialism (Thank Goodness) and landed up on the Sugarhill Records label. (I highly recommend you check our their website for more good musicians.) Like Bela Fleck, Sam Bush and Sonny Landreth; O'Brien takes the traditional music of the past one step further, makes it his own and writes music that is a merger in the melting pot of humanity. You feel this music.
I joined Launch a few months ago, and O'Brien's song "Kelly Joe's Shoes" was the first cut from Traveler that was played on "my station" because of my recommendations. There is not a bad cut on the CD.

Everything about this CD is great........2004-03-19

I just turned 63 and I think I've finally found the music I want to listen to the rest of my life. As far back as I can remember I've always had to be listening to music. Now that I'm retired and can do almost anything I want to, I discovered the Merlefest in my search for things to do. After reviewing some of the artist's music that will be performing at the fest I discovered Tim O'brien. I immediately purchased TRAVELER and I haven't been the same since. I can't quit listening to this CD. I will probably listen to it all the way from Iowa to North Carolina on the way to the fest next month. Like my best friend says, You got to be dead not to like this music. Enough said.

absolutely wonderful.......2004-01-04

at the age of 16, it might seem a little odd that I'm reviewing this. well...I grew up on this kind of music. and Tim O'Brien has always been one of my favorite musicians. this CD is definitely something you need to add to your collection. I love "Family Ties", and "Travelers" (the title track) is absolutely beautiful. I love the imagery in his music, and his voice is wonderful

Traveler.......2003-11-06

I first heard Tim O'Brien's music on the radio recently, on a public (non-commercial) radio station. They played "Another Day" from this album during their pledge drive, and I was hooked--just had to get the album. I like most of the songs, but another favorite is "Restless spirit wandering." I have a difficult time finding bluegrass, folk, celtic etc. on the radio, and I don't particularly care for modern country--too twangy and whiny. So this is a breath of fresh air!

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