Loud Jazz

Loud Jazz

Loud Jazz

ASIN: B00000321N

Editorial Reviews
From the Label
The title, a phrase coined by Scofield's daughter, is the guitarist's typically witty take on the distinctive approach he had achieved with the quartet that included Robert Aries on keyboards, bassist Gary Grainger and drummer Dennis Chambers. To add to the fun, former boss George Duke was called in to take keyboard solos on six tracks. This album is most indicative of what Scofield achieved during his Gramavision years.

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Well Water
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • TOP SHELF
 Well Water
Frank Foster & the Loud Minority Band , and Elvin Jones
Manufacturer: Piadrum Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000NJWTF2
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. Joy Spring
  2. Cecilia Is Love
  3. Simone
  4. There'll Be A Time
  5. Someone's Rocking My Jazz Boat
  6. Well Water
  7. Three Card Molly (Bonus Track)

Product Description

Discovered 30 years after its master tapes were thought to be lost, Frank Foster and The Loud Minority's "Well Water" (Piadrum) finds the two-time Grammy Award winning tenor saxophonist, composer, arranger and jazz educator leading a roaring big band performing his own compositions and those of Clifford Brown, Elvin Jones and Frank's brother-in-law, David Jones. A former member of Count Basie's orchestra (1953-1964) and Basie Band director (1986-1995), Frank Foster, who composed such Basie classics as "Shiny Stockings", "Blues In Hoss' Flat" , "Blues Backstage", "Back To the Apple" and "Four Five Six", is heard at an artistic peak on "Well Water", surrounded by 17 strongly supportive musicians in a clearly joyous and inspired performance. Recorded more than a decade before Foster took the helm of Count Basie's band, and shortly after he had been a member of Elvin Jones group, "Well Water" presents the sound of a forward thinking 1970s big band pushing the boundaries, with the legendary drummer firing the musicians to all-around great performances. Recorded on a blustery Manhattan weekend in the fall of '77 while a major hurricane threatened the City (and in between sessions for debut LPs from Blondie and the Ramones), "Well Water" documents a big band performing at the zenith of its powers as Foster and his 20-piece Loud Minority Big Band reveled in a thrilling atmosphere that is clearly felt and heard. After full restoration and remastering "Well Water" is finally ready for its proper unveiling. As an added bonus, the album's liner notes contain Foster's wonderfully detailed and vivid descriptions of the band member's contributions and interplay in the various album selections. "Well Water" is a double treasure, a historical document of a special weekend in 1977 and a thrilling testament to the talent, skill and perseverance of Frank Foster and The Loud Minority Big Band.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars TOP SHELF.......2007-05-26

I have not heard a better album in the past year. Charles Tolliver, take notes-- your new big band album is good, but Frank's is THE BOMB. And who is dropping the bomb?--none other than Mr. Jones himself. Elvin is in the driver's seat, constantly pushing and tastefully, musically contributing. The most musical drummer who ever was, co-piloting this remarkable session. The recording quality is superb-- hats off to the remastering team. Too many hilites to go into detail-- just get it. You gotta have this one. I've been playing it for a week straight now.
Whoever said jazz was dying (and big band in particular was done for) in the 70s was sorely mistaken. Check it out.
Timeless Christmas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Too Much Fun!
  • Feel Good Listening to this Christmas Music
 Timeless Christmas
Denver & The Mile High Orchestra
Manufacturer: Reel Loud Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006I0VC8
Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

  1. Jingle Bells
  2. Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  3. Little Drummer Boy
  4. Born Tonight
  5. Have Youself a Merry Little Christmas
  6. Sleigh Ride
  7. Frosty the Bluesman
  8. Let It Snow
  9. This Christmas, All I Need Is You
  10. King of Glory, King of Love
  11. Jesus Child
  12. Joy to the World
  13. This Must Be the Place

Product Description

Denver and the Mile High Orchestra bring their unique and energetic big band sound to the fresh new arrangements of timeless Christmas classics, sure to bring the aroma of pine, and thoughts of decorating Christmas cookies. Classic songs like Sleigh Ride, and Jingle Bells will make the mouth water for a candy cane as the Christmas tree is being decorated. Making a guest appearence is singer, songwriter, producer Marty Magehee of the grammy award winning group 4Him. Track 01 - Jingle Bells Track 02 Most Wonderful Time of the Year Track 03 - Little Drummer Boy Track 04 - Born Tonight - lyrics Track 05 - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Track 06 - Sleigh Ride Track 07 - Frosty the Bluesman Track 08 - Let It Snow Track 09 - This Christmas all I Need is You Track 10 - King of Glory, King of Love Track 11 - Jesus Child Track 12 - This Must Be the Place* Track 13 - Joy to the World Experience a taste of a Timelss Big Band Christmas! Your whole family will love this CD! *Duet with Denver Bierman and Marty Magehee of 4Him.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Too Much Fun!.......2007-01-07

DMHO is quickly becoming my favorite group. This album has big band/jazzy versions of Christmas standards as well as a few DMHO originals ("Frosty the Bluesman" is a scream). If you ever get to see this group live, it is a fun show. Amazing talent from a young group of guys. Every time I start to play this CD, my 3 year old son dances all over the kitchen. This is not my first Denver CD and it won't be my last!

5 out of 5 stars Feel Good Listening to this Christmas Music.......2005-12-11

I do not give many reviews because I hate to write, but after listening to DMHO in their Timeless Christmas CD, I feel overwhelmed to spread the Joy you will feel after listening, tapping your feet, and snapping your fingers to this new upbeat renditions of Christmas music. All 13 tracks are excellent and done in their own DMHO style. Here the traditional Jingle Bells, Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Little Drummer Boy, Sleigh Ride, and Joy To The World done in pleasing new versions you never heard before. Little Drummer Boy is more than rum a bum dum, it swings. Like something blusey? Frosty The Bluesman is a horn blowing blue style that gives you feeling good. My favorite track is Jesus Child which starts out on the first note to get you dancing and hand waving and doing the Charleston. Its a little bit Dixie with six minutes of banjo and horns. If you want to hear joyous Christmas music, you will definitely love Timeless Christmas.
Thinking Out Loud
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Thinking Out Loud
    Pamelia Kurstin
    Manufacturer: Tzadik
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000NI3FME
    Release Date: 2007-04-24

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    2. Edinburgh
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    The World's Getting Loud
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Foot-Tapping Mellow
    		 The World's Getting Loud
    Alex de Grassi
    Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000000NJV
    Release Date: 1993-07-13

    Tracks:

    1. Bright Sky
    2. Facing South
    3. The World's Getting Loud
    4. Mcoy
    5. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
    6. Bigfoot
    7. Roundabout
    8. Viajes
    9. Doorman Blues
    10. The Monkulator

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Foot-Tapping Mellow.......2001-12-08

    This is relaxation music without the heavy melancholy. DeGrassi's acoustic mastery is complemented by lots of varied percussion, keyboards and even "body music." Most of the selections have a distinctively Latin flavor, although it is not overwhelmingly so. The music has the charachteristics of sailing on a sunny afternoon - it moves briskly, but at nature's pace. He also explores the blues with "Doorman's Blues," picked out in a Piedmont style.

    The CD will make a nice addition to your music collection and is a good representation of DeGrassi's mid-career talent. It will go great with cocktails or just conversation.
    Say It Loud!
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Say It Loud
    		 Say It Loud!
    Lou Donaldson
    Manufacturer: Water
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00070H9ZM
    Release Date: 2005-01-25

    Tracks:

    1. Say It Loud (I'm Black and I'm Proud)
    2. Summertime
    3. Caravan
    4. Snake Bone
    5. Brother Soul

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Say It Loud.......2007-05-29

    It's been long overdue. The CD finally has arrived with the Mighty Burner "Charles Earland on the B-3 and pre Idris Muhammad "Leo Morris" on the drums. The two pieces that shine are "SnakeBone" and "Brother Soul" which were never re-recorded or done again by Lou Donaldson since he and Charles Earland parted ways.
    Loud Jazz
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • John Scofield - Loud Jazz
    • Listenable outside playing
    • I'm a believer!
    • It's a killer!
    • hmmm, this is great 80s jazz/rock/stuff, but...
    		 Loud Jazz
    John Scofield
    Manufacturer: Gramavision
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    ASIN: B00000321N
    Release Date: 1989-08-04

    Tracks:

    1. Tell You What
    2. Dance Me Home
    3. Signature Of Venus
    4. Dirty Rice
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    7. Loud Jazz
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars John Scofield - Loud Jazz.......2007-06-13

    One of the Best Rhythm sections ever. Scofields playing is so dynamic, it seems like he's talking to you. Dennis Chambers plays a ton but never overshadows the leader.

    4 out of 5 stars Listenable outside playing.......2002-10-27

    Dennis Chamber's (drummer) playing on this recording is outstanding and almost is so good that it is hard to keep focus on John. John is one of the most accessible jazz guitarists who seems to keep both the fans of off the wall and outside licks and groove (fans) happy. This also features the first and probably the most outside rendition of the tune from THE WABASH CANNONBALL just called WABASH. If you do the analysis, it's really in there.

    5 out of 5 stars I'm a believer!.......2002-02-02

    What can I say, this is a typical Scofield record--great band, tasteful, original writing, and fantastic guitar work(as usual). I'd give it a 10 if I could!

    If your into modern jazz, check it out!

    4 out of 5 stars It's a killer!.......2001-06-28

    This is jazz, heavy on the funk with a definite rock edge. Most importantly the songs are cool and not just a vehicle for soloing. Fusion in the 80's could be kind of cheesy, but have no fear with this disc it's one of his strongest.

    3 out of 5 stars hmmm, this is great 80s jazz/rock/stuff, but..........2000-02-13

    not the most exciting guitar record, as anticipated. i grew up on the flashy electric guitars of the 80s virtuoso's and really dig a well thought out guitar based tune. this record just didn't tickle me like i thowt it would. the back up band is super tight as would be expected of scofield, but the bass is a little too slap-happy for my current tastes. the production/mixing is well done (you can hear everything), but sometimes you want to hear the gee-tar, and the busy-ness of the band is very distracting.

    i definitely recommend checking out scofield's "A Go Go" record with Medeski, Martin and Wood as backup band. a much more interesting album with great licks, melodies, and of course smooth grooves.
    In a Loud Way
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		In a Loud Way
      Adam Holzman
      Manufacturer: Capitol
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      Say It Loud! A Celebration of Black Music in America
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      • What.....No Stevie????
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      		 Say It Loud! A Celebration of Black Music in America
      Various Artists
      Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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      Release Date: 2001-10-09

      Tracks:

      1. Maple Leaf Rag - Scott Joplin
      2. Sound Bite: Booker T. Washington on The Negro Population in the South
      3. The St. Louis Blues - Bessie Smith
      4. Black Bottom Stomp - Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
      5. Heebie Jeebies - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
      6. Ol' Man River - Paul Robeson
      7. Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
      8. Pony Blues - Charlie Patton
      9. My Black Mama (Part I) - Son House
      10. Tiger Rag - Mills Brothers
      11. Minnie The Moocher - Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
      12. It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
      13. Sound Bite: Jesse Owens on the 1936 Olympics
      14. Cross Road Blues - Robert Johnson
      15. Rock My Soul - Golden Gate Jubilee Quartet
      16. If I Didn't Care - Ink Spots
      17. Jumpin' At The Woodside - Count Basie & His Orchestra
      18. Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
      19. Stormy Weather - Lena Horne
      20. Tiger Rag - Art Tatum

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      1. Straighten Up And Fly Right - The King Cole Trio
      2. Ko Ko - Charlie Parker's Ri Bop Boys
      3. If You Could See Me Now - Sarah Vaughan
      4. Sound Bite: Joe Louis Returns from the Army
      5. The Midnight Special - Leadbelly
      6. Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad) - T-Bone Walker
      7. 'Round About Midnight - The Thelonious Monk Quartet
      8. Sound Bite: Frank Stanley on Negro Newspaper Week
      9. How High The Moon - Ella Fitzgerald
      10. It's Too Soon To Know - The Orioles
      11. I Feel Like Going Home - Muddy Waters
      12. Boogie Chillen' - John Lee Hooker
      13. Sound Bite: President Harry S. Truman's Civil Rights Legislation
      14. In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down - Charles Brown Trio
      15. Baby, Get Lost - Dinah Washington
      16. Sound Bite: Civil Rights Bill Narrowly Defeated in Senate
      17. Saturday Night Fish Fry (Parts I & II) - Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
      18. Mardi Gras In New Orleans - Professor Longhair
      19. Sound Bite: Jackie Robinson on the Eve of the 1949 World Series
      20. Rocket "88" - Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats
      21. (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean - Ruth Brown
      22. Money Honey - The Drifters
      23. Shake, Rattle And Roll - Joe Turner & His Blues Kings

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      1. I've Got A Woman - Ray Charles
      2. Ain't It A Shame - Fats Domino
      3. Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
      4. Sound Bite: Sammy Davis, Jr. on Prejudice
      5. That Old Black Magic - Sammy Davis, Jr.
      6. Four - Miles Davis Quintet
      7. The Great Pretender - The Platters
      8. Sound Bite: W.E.B. Du Bois on the Place of the Black Man in Society - W.E.B. Du Bois
      9. Long Tall Sally - Little Richard
      10. Brown Eyed Handsome Man - Chuck Berry & His Combo
      11. Banana Boat (Day-O) - Harry Belafonte
      12. Touch The Hem Of His Garment - The Soul Stirrers featuring Sam Cooke
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      14. Misty - Johnny Mathis
      15. Sound Bite: President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Address to the Nation on Segregation
      16. The Twist - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
      17. I Ain't Superstitious - Howlin' Wolf
      18. I Pity The Fool - Bobby Bland
      19. At Last - Etta James
      20. Sound Bite: Interview with a Dade County Janitor
      21. Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting - Charles Mingus
      22. Giant Steps - John Coltrane
      23. Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock

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      2. Take My Hand Precious Lord - Mahalia Jackson
      3. Sound Bite: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" Speech
      4. Cotton Fields - Odetta
      5. How Blue Can You Get? - B.B. King
      6. No Pity (In The Naked City) - Jackie Wilson
      7. Sound Bite: President John F. Kennedy's Address To The Nation
      8. Change Gonna Come - Otis Redding
      9. Walk On By - Dionne Warwick
      10. Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
      11. Sound Bite: Malcolm X on "Our Common Enemy"
      12. Land Of 1000 Dances - Wilson Pickett
      13. Respect - Aretha Franklin
      14. Hey Joe - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
      15. The Klan - Richie Havens
      16. Love Child - Diana Ross & The Supremes
      17. Sound Bite: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Mountain Top" Speech & the Report on His Assassination - Martin Luther King, Jr.
      18. Say It LouI'm Black And I'm Proud - James Brown
      19. Don't Call Me Nigger, Whitey - Sly & The Family Stone
      20. Choice Of Colors - The Impressions
      21. To Be Young, Gifted And Black - Nina Simone
      22. Is Anybody Goin' To San Antone - Charley Pride

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      1. I Want You Back - Jackson 5
      2. I Want To Take You Higher - Ike & Tina Turner & The Ikettes
      3. Sound Bite: Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall on Segregation
      4. Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today) - The Temptations
      5. What's Going On - Marvin Gaye
      6. The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott-Heron
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      9. Tired Of Being Alone - Al Green
      10. Sound Bite: Gordon Parks & Melvin Van Peebles on Shaft
      11. Theme From Shaft - Isaac Hayes
      12. Be Real Black For Me - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
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      14. Love Train - The O'Jays
      15. Ghetto Child - The Spinners
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      17. Jungle Boogie - Kool & The Gang
      18. You're The First, The Last, My Everything - Barry White
      19. Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
      20. Chocolate City - Parliament
      21. Wake Up Everybody (Part 1) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

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      2. I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
      3. Fight The Power Part 1 - The Isley Brothers
      4. Rapper's Delight - Sugarhill Gang
      5. The Breaks (Part 1) - Kurtis Blow
      6. The Message - Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five
      7. A House Is Not A Home - Luther Vandross
      8. If You Only Knew - Patti Labelle
      9. Sound Bite: Jesse Jackson at the 1984 Democratic National Convention
      10. Proud To Be Black - Run-D.M.C.
      11. Colors - Ice-T
      12. Sister Rosa - The Neville Brothers
      13. Express Yourself - N.W.A.
      14. Sound Bite: Louis Farrakhan on the Million Man March
      15. Me Myself And I - De La Soul
      16. Ladies First - Queen Latifah
      17. Elvis Is Dead - Living Colour
      18. Sound Bite: Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley on the Rodney King Verdict
      19. Fantastic Voyage - Coolio

      Amazon.com's Best of 2001

      As with 1999's Respect box, which chronicled women recording artists, Rhino again attempts to capture and condense a mighty field with the six-CD Say It Loud! And again, it largely succeeds. A companion to the VH1 series of the same name, Say It Loud! tells one story and many. It covers the development of many related genres, the business of locking many outsize talents and personalities into the grooves of records, and the music as it mirrored a rustling, ever-changing society--that last underscored by the inclusion of spoken sound bites (everyone from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to Sammy Davis Jr.). But within these larger themes move many smaller but no less compelling tales. The roughly chronological programming allows for accidental, startling juxtapositions--disc one places Paul Robeson's pained, dignified reading of "Ol' Man River" just a few tracks away from bluesman Son House's insistence in "My Black Mama (Part 1)" that "there ain't no burnin' Hell." From there, pop ballads, big bands, bop, gospel, doo-wop, rock & roll, soul from Motown! Memphis! and Philly!, gorgeous civil-rights-era jazz, funk, and rap cohere and speak to one another in a selection about as good as can be expected given its length and various legal restrictions. (The most glaring omission is Stevie Wonder.) Any taint of "this stuff is good for you" is lost in the parade of great gifts, personalities, statements, dance crazes, poetry, and word games. If the above track listing contains lots of names you don't recognize, Say It Loud! will offer you a topnotch one-stop survey course. --Rickey Wright

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars a bit silly.......2005-12-05

      Isn't this a bit silly? Black music is the basis for a lot, if not most, of the American music we cherish today. Limiting it to 6 CDs just seems disrespectful. It would take someone's entire collection to do justice to black music, which is American music itself, at its finest and most original.

      5 out of 5 stars A History of Black Music in America.......2003-02-01

      When I found this collection on Amazon.com, I nearly cried (okay, I did cry). This includes much that anyone who truly loves African American music could ever want. It's not only entertaining, it's educational. How pleased I was when it arrived that there were not only six exceptional CD's, but a beautiful book included also. Additionally, I love the excerpts of famous speeches and quotes, etc. that are included between songs. If you truly love R&B as well as it's roots, buy this compilation and be satisfied that this was money well spent.

      5 out of 5 stars an absolute must have!!.......2002-08-04

      To any black person who wants educate their child musically, this is a must have, yes there are some omissions, but the depth and breadth of the artists represented is astonishing. I will listen this with my child very often, as a history lesson.

      4 out of 5 stars What.....No Stevie????.......2002-02-13

      Stevie Wonder has to be the epitome of stylistic uniqueness among song writers, African-American or otherwise. He is also one of the most proliferate, with a body of work that spans nearly 4 decades. The influence of his genius upon the music world is unquestionable. How, then, could this musical phenomenon been omitted from an otherwise outstanding collection?

      3 out of 5 stars No James Brown???.......2002-01-18

      They really have a History of Black Music Compilation and leave out James Brown? No James Brown? Uh...what's going on here? One of the most important figures in music of this century and he's excluded...for shame
      Out Loud
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        Various Artists
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        Release Date: 1995-09-19

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        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • One of the best 90's British Groove bands!!
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        Galliano
        Manufacturer: Universal/Talkin Loud
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        ASIN: B000024MP7
        Release Date: 2004-01-06

        Tracks:

        1. Who Ate The Fly? (Gonna Getcha)
        2. Ease Your Mind
        3. Slack Hands
        4. Roofing Tiles
        5. Slightly Frayed
        6. Best Lives Of Our Days
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        4 out of 5 stars One of the best 90's British Groove bands!!.......2004-04-19

        Agree with previous reviewers. I didn't succumb to Galliano's groove until they released their "Plot Thickens" album. This release finds them rehashing their genre-bending ways. The socio-eco-political lyrics aren't as obvious. They discreetly unfold with repeated listens. I found myself listening to these albums more-so with the tragic state of war that's become all the rage these last couple of years. Favorites include "Ease Your Mind", "Freefall", "Funny How", "Best Lives of Our Days" , "Roofing Tiles" and that bad ass interlude between 12 and 13 that the previous reviewer mentioned. I wish they remained together.
        Rob(Red Zinger on the Tosca "Dehli 6"project) and Valerie have each released solo projects, collaborated on the Jazzanova album track "Mwela Mwela(Here I Am)" then reunited for the sophmore album by Two Banks of Four which is expensive but amazing!!!

        5 out of 5 stars ECLECTIC,EXCELLENT!.......2000-01-22

        I BOUGHT THIS CD WHEN IT WAS FIRST ISSUED,AND TO THS DAY IT REMAINS ONE OF MY FAVS.GALLIANO'S MUSIC IS FANTASTIC! AND THIS ALBUM REALLY SHINES! CHECK OUT TRACKS....2,4,5,9,AND ESPECIALLY 11 AT THE END THERE IS A RIFT I LOVE! TOO BAD NO ONE KNOWS IN THE STATES HOW TALENTED THIS BAND IS ! A MUST HAVE FOR ANY ACID-JAZZ HEAD!

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        A great album, full of lots nice melodies, differents rythms, beautiful voices (V.Etienne and Gallagher). Terrific

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