"Gil Mantera's Party Dream are something like legends in the part of Ohio I'm from. They play here often and their shows are usually packed with sweaty drunks dancing until they can't possibly dance anymore. That said, hearing them on cd isn't the best way to hear them. I bought the cd before I saw them and I liked it a lot but most people wouldn't be too impressed with them. Still, this cd is really fun if you just want something to have a good time to. I usually put it in when I drive. If you think you like dance music, get this and see what real dance music is."
The most original thing I've heard in a while.
Chad A. Norman | Jax., FL | 04/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't know why I like this CD so much. It has a quality about that is hard to describe. It is easy for someone to hate, with it's dumb lyrics and outdated music. Imagine if Ween and Daft Punk made an album together. The hidden track is so weird you'll have to listen to it a few times to figure out what they're singing. The song it called Chalklit Pyhe II; check out the video for it on their website. Shadow Grip is probably the best song I've heard this year. If you want to hear something (???) buy this CD."
Ridiculously awesome
Joshua D. Moldovan | New York, New York | 09/03/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Didn't think they could top Once Triangular, but this album is even better. I can't stop listening to it. It's pop music from the year 2220 - after the fallout.
If you haven't already, go see them live. If you don't have a car, take the bus. If you can't find public transportation, steal a car. They're that much fun. Some of my fondest memories back in OH took place at Gil Matera shows.
Oh, and I agree that it's great music to workout to."
Too hot to be cold
James B. Shaffer | Champaign, Illinois | 04/05/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album is surprisingly catchy despite random lyrics and thumpy samples.
It's great to work out to. I've seen the band live about 3 times and they are just wild. I highly recommend checking it out (there's a hidden track that could be the best song on the cd!)
I can't believe they're living the party dream! Rock on!
"
This is real dance music
Doughead | Doughead | 02/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had it with this alleged trend of "dance" music. People love to call Franz Ferdinand, Interpol, etc "dance" music, but the only people I know who are dancing to it are closet-cases in white belts and fourteen-year-old girls who spend the good majority of their waking life on MySpace.
Enough with these insincere Britons and their metrosexual NYC brethren. If you want some real dance music with real heart and real soul created by sweaty, middle-class midwesterners, brothers Gilbert and Donald Mantera are your boys.
If this first record is a sign of things to come for Audio Eagle, then you can count me in."