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Good N.O. music

06/05/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is not far from be as good as Dr John and Meters records from early 70.Good sound, great "second line" music and that means great good old New Orleans funk music. A real party record... a REAL great party record :-)"

Funked Up

Larry White | AdultPop.com | 11/21/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"On the occasion of their 25th Anniversary, this New Orleans institution has released an absotively bonaroo CD, if you know what we mean (or if we do). Although the personnel have changed a wee bit over the years, this largely in tact band of premier musicians continues t provide some of the most buoyant, joyous, dynamic music to be found anywhere. Included here are classic-sounding originals written by members of the band and just plain classics of such Nawlins legends as Allen Toussaint, The Meters, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Aaron Neville and Irma Thomas. Produced by Craig Street, whose name seems to pop up on a significant number of our favorite albums, this CD employs an eclectic and imaginative assemblage of guest artists. Included are Dr. John himself, roots/jazz vocalist Olu Dara, turntablist DJ Logic, the incredible Robert Randolph who coaxes the most distinctive and unusual sounds out of a pedal steel guitar, and, just when we were beginning to go through a Norah jones, she provides a fix with a stunning rendition of a Nawlins standard. If there is a more thoroughly funked-up album out there right now, we'd like to know about it."

From Happeningsville

Michael K. Hood | 08/08/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is great second line music with the sizzlin' shufflin'
parade beats and the funk. Lots of staples from the Nola songbook. Solowise, the baritone sax is the
hottest. If you have a friend who plays baritone sax, don't wait, get this already.Get on the good foot and party to this side!"