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Artist: Youngblood Brass Band
Label: Ozone [Caroline]
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 600308890220
EAN: 0600308890220
ASIN: B00008R104

Release Date: 2003-04-22

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Tracks:

To Come Together
Round One
Culture: Envy: War
Brooklyn
Diaspora
Human Nature, Pt. 2
Thursday
Movement
Avalanche
Nate Mccarish Handbills for No Man
Camouflage
Is an Elegy
Under Your Influence
V.I.P.
And Leave Alone

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Customer Reviews:

Best music ever........2006-04-15

Sometimes music is so good that it's unbelievable. Well written, well arranged, and well performed. This CD is just that kind of music.

Youngblood Brass Band is true "brass band" comprised of sousaphone, trombone(s), trumpets, tenor sax, bass drum, snare drum, and cymbals, the main feeling is POWER: the power to play loud or soft, featuring inspired solos backed by thick harmonies and counter-melodies to make the music interesting listen after listen. The drum beats are so tight you'd swear they were played by one person on a drumset instead of two people on separate bass and snare drums.

While the album does feature some "rap" over the music, if you (like me) dislike rap, thankfully two of the best songs, "Brooklyn" and "V.I.P.", are instrumentals. Also, the lyrics are more cerebral than most you'll hear these days.

"Brooklyn" is probably the best song, featuring trombone solos, tenor sax solos, and one of the most fantastic sousaphone solos you'll ever hear by Nat McCavish. Tuba players must listen to it!

I've listened to this group as often as possible for years, and have yet to become bored of their music. I suggest you visit their website for more of their music, too.

FREAKIN GREAT ALBUM.......2006-03-09

Read everyone elses review, I'm just adding my 2 cents on how much you need to own this album!

One of my favorite albums. Ever........2006-02-27

First off, yes, this is a hip-hop album. If you are not a huge fan of rap lyrics and "foul language" then you MAY not enjoy this album if you can't get past that fact. However, I would HIGHLY recommend this album to anyone who enjoys really great music. The MC of this group can write lyrics like nobody else that I know (the closest I can think of is Tomas Kalnoky from Streetlight Manifesto). Not only are the lyrics amazing, the sousaphone groove backed with the horn "sampling" is amazing. Diaspora would probably be my favorite track, followed by Elegy and Brooklyn.

I have the older YBB albums, and I have to say that this is my favorite one yet. What sets this album apart from the others in my opinion is the sheer variety in musical stylings. It seems that all of the older songs for the most part simply open up with the sousaphone walking a bassline and then the horns come in (which isn't a bad thing).

If you've never heard of Youngblood Brass Band and have an open mind for something a little off the beaten trail, then I'd recommend picking this one up. If you love Youngblood, then why don't you already have this album?

Why is YBBB so awesome?.......2004-10-12

First, this album is amazing. I dont know why one can critique the rap when it is so thought provoking and eloquent. Second, the tuba player did not use multiple tracks on "Nate Mccarish Handbills for No Man" By the way, thats the full title, not just ""Hanbills for no man"" He plays two notes simeltaneously by using a half-open valve. Yes, its possible. I highly recommend buying this album, it is an experience in itself which will hopefully increase your appreciation for all artists(emphisis on the point that not all musicians are artists, one must create to be an artist).
Peace

Too much rap and foul language.......2004-07-07

I was introduced to the Youngblood Brass Band after listening to public radio (NPR) one morning. The band was being interviewed and played their songs Brooklyn and Human Nature on air so that we could hear a sample of their talents. I was blown away and told everyone about what I heard on the radio. The Youngbloods said that those two songs truly represent their album and their style of music: Based on that statement I bought the album looking for more songs like Brooklyn and Human Nature. What I got was an album full of stupid raps that messed up the band. I would have been happier if the youngbloods made an instrumental version to this album for those who don't like the rap.

But what really made me upset is their constant dropping of the F-Bomb. I don't think it's right for an album that has cursing in it to not bear the Parental Advisory Label. I was highly upset. This album received two stars from me for the two redeeming songs that I like.

If you don't mind listing to a rapping band that curses, this album is for you. But if you just want to hear a great band, you may be disappointed.

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Not Just a Fad ~ J.J. Fad

Boomtown ~ David & David

Psi Com ~ Psi Com

Laughing Man ~ Yazbek

Hilary Duff ~ Hilary Duff

The World Should Know ~ Burning Spear

True Colours: The World in Union ~ Various Artists

Revolution Rock: A Clash Jukebox ~ Various Artists

Kill at Will ~ Ice Cube

House Call ~ Shabba Ranks