Voice of Chunk

Voice of Chunk

Voice of Chunk

ASIN: B00000AFRC

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After a few revisions to the band's lineup, John Lurie had a brilliant cast for his Lounge Lizards' Voice of Chunk, which came out on his private label in 1989. Now that Lurie's got his strong Strange & Beautiful label, Voice is in wide circulation. And that's a good thing. It's probably the best work this lineup of the Lizards had to offer. Keyboardist Evan Lurie and guitarist Marc Ribot show themselves clearly up to fulfilling the leader's noirish, additive aesthetic. Additive, you ask? Lurie's a builder. He takes small cells, little turns of phrase, and then layers instruments, approaching the nugget, making for muted thrills as listeners glean the simplicity of the melodies and the sophistication of the instrumental combination (Roy Nathanson on saxophones, Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, percussionist E.J. Rodriguez, drummer Dougie Bowne, and bassist Erik Sanko round out the octet). The solos appear more ascetic, or at least more downturned, in their key signatures and structures. If you're wondering where to find a window on Lurie, a fantastic guy with soundtrack and film credits galore, this is as fine a place to look as any. --Andrew Bartlett

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Voice of Chunk
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • exploratory, clear, snappy
  • their unique jazz sound but with more melody
  • Outstanding, Smooth, Bumptious & Quirky
  • a very inspired and melodic recording by the lizards
 Voice of Chunk
The Lounge Lizards
Manufacturer: Strange & Beautiful
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000AFRC
Release Date: 1998-09-15

Tracks:

  1. Bob The Bob
  2. Voice Of Chunk
  3. One Big Yes
  4. The Hanging
  5. Uncle Jerry
  6. A Paper Bag And The Sun
  7. Tarantella
  8. Bob The Bob (Home)
  9. Sharks
  10. Travel

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After a few revisions to the band's lineup, John Lurie had a brilliant cast for his Lounge Lizards' Voice of Chunk, which came out on his private label in 1989. Now that Lurie's got his strong Strange & Beautiful label, Voice is in wide circulation. And that's a good thing. It's probably the best work this lineup of the Lizards had to offer. Keyboardist Evan Lurie and guitarist Marc Ribot show themselves clearly up to fulfilling the leader's noirish, additive aesthetic. Additive, you ask? Lurie's a builder. He takes small cells, little turns of phrase, and then layers instruments, approaching the nugget, making for muted thrills as listeners glean the simplicity of the melodies and the sophistication of the instrumental combination (Roy Nathanson on saxophones, Curtis Fowlkes on trombone, percussionist E.J. Rodriguez, drummer Dougie Bowne, and bassist Erik Sanko round out the octet). The solos appear more ascetic, or at least more downturned, in their key signatures and structures. If you're wondering where to find a window on Lurie, a fantastic guy with soundtrack and film credits galore, this is as fine a place to look as any. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars exploratory, clear, snappy.......2007-05-08

My Profile: No musical qualifications whatsoever

As usual, I got the chance of exploring this wonderful cd at my usual treasure spot here in Caracas, where by chance events, not your average cds land..

There is sophistication and you can tell there is serious thought put into its concepts... Im trying to do a presentation now and some of the tracks are too disruptive while others are smooth cool- I guess its the type of music to feel snappy and awake, not really delve into transcental thoughts...

5 out of 5 stars their unique jazz sound but with more melody.......2006-11-22

For the longest time my Lounge Lizard collection was limited to "Queen. . ." and a live album from Berlin (which is also very good).
then I stumbled onto this beauty which I believe came out after "Queen. . ." Anyways, the Lizards meandering, sometimes discordant sound is still there, but now the melodies are stronger and seem almost more fleshed out. "Tarantella" is great and reminds me of the humor of "Yak".
This is a great album to put in and be taken away with, another great trip for any escape artist.

4 out of 5 stars Outstanding, Smooth, Bumptious & Quirky.......2001-08-26

All the hallmarks of the Lizards are here plus a smoother side of their sophistication. If you've never heard the Lounge Lizards before, this is a pretty good introduction to their style which in this instance is more subdued than usual. My favorite cut on this is Bob the Bob which comes at you backwards, slyly and then runs into some serious rhythms. The alternate version is a perfect song for eggs benedict at a bay window on a lazy Sunday morning. The Lizards reprise their classing Tarantella here. If you're tired of that same old jazz, and you go for the unusual rhythms of Dave Brubeck you'll dig the Lizards. You may have also heard Lurie's music featured in films by Jim Jarmusch, 'Down by Law', 'Stranger than Paradise'. This is an album that I lost - I had to get another copy just to know I have it.

4 out of 5 stars a very inspired and melodic recording by the lizards.......2000-03-25

Bob to Bob is the signature of this recording. It presents us with a beautiful frame of music making that, in my humble opinion, is unsurpassed in the Lounge Lizards recording history. The record plays itself, there are no dull moments here, no need for the skip button. The band sound is tight and the melodies are quite appealing. Check-out the Hanging to better understand what I mean. I miss this line-up of musicians: Evan,Eric,Curtis, Dougie, EJ,Roy, and John...they represent for me the right combination of Lizardry! Bowne's drumming is inspired and intelligent, a really outstanding work.
Voice of Chunk
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    		Voice of Chunk
    The Lounge Lizards
    Manufacturer: Knitting Factory
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000008BM7
    Release Date: 1994-08-02

    Tracks:

    1. Bob the Bob
    2. Voice of Chunk
    3. One Big Yes
    4. Hanging
    5. Uncle Jerry
    6. Paper Bag and the Sun
    7. Tarantella
    8. Bob the Bob (Home)
    9. Sharks
    10. Travel
    Contemplate
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Angelic Voice
    • Loved Breeayn's Contemplate CD
    		 Contemplate
    Breeayn
    Manufacturer: Funky Chunk Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000075BFV
    Release Date: 2002-10-12

    Tracks:

    1. Hard to Try
    2. Thankful
    3. Contemplate
    4. Learn to Say Goodbye
    5. Everyday Rain
    6. Scar of You
    7. Invisible Girl
    8. Present Irresolution
    9. Unsaid
    10. Intertwined
    11. Asking
    12. How Do I Lose You

    Album Description

    Breeayn's music is deceptive: the softness of her voice, the sensitivity of her lyrics, the gentle strumming of her guitar, might be (mis)taken for lullaby. But as you listen longer, and with an ear tuned to the complexities of sound, the harmonies of voice and instruments, there is present here in spinning silver the songs of a poet, and philosopher, a woman wondering, a lover questioning. You begin to realize you are in the presence of a mind that moves at the lightning speed of its fingers, of hands that play at the pace of contemplation. And that is what the album invites you to do: come in, be soothed and also shaken--sit back and contemplate.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Angelic Voice.......2002-12-24

    I can't stop listening to this cd!!!! I listen to it all day long. I find myself relating to each song on the album. What an amazing and talented young woman.

    5 out of 5 stars Loved Breeayn's Contemplate CD.......2002-11-21

    I enjoyed the music and loved the lyrics. It haunts me - I keep hearing the words and melody. A great addition to my collection.

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