Search - Go Jimmy Go :: The Girl With the Fishbowl Eyes

Great release from Hawaii's best band

Larry Gordon Jr. | Scottsdale, AZ USA | 07/13/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Once again, Go Jimmy Go has outdone themselves with 13 solid tracks of ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul goodness (Track #1, "Radio GJG" is more of a remix of various songs which follows the musical history of the band's various members).



A little lighter on ska than in previous albums, "The Girl with the Fishbowl Eyes" features terrific reggae and soul grooves which highlight the maturity GJG's songwriting and arrangements. Some of the standout tracks include what is sure to be a classic ska cut "The Governor's Daughter", the laid back reggae of "Open the Door", more romantic ska stylings with "'Til You Get There", the Jimmy Cliff-esque soul of "Every Road I'm On" which to me harkins back to "Many Rivers to Cross" from the "The Harder They Come" soundtrack.



The remake of the previously limited release song "Set Me Free" is tight, but somewhat lacking in punch due to the horns being very undermixed in the latter part of the song.



The title track "Fishbowl Eyes" is a fun blend of Hawaiian style music and Jamaican Bluebeat that is destined to be a crowd favorite, featuring Ian Ashley in a quirky and rare vocal lead.



The re-make of the GJG original "In-between Times" is good, but a bit unnecessary as the original recording on "Soul Arrival" was excellent and very hard to top.



"Don't Be So Cruel" is a smoking ska/soul number which will get get your feet moving and is certain to be a favorite amongst the mod and traditional skin scene.



Overall a great album and a must buy for not only ska and reggae fans, but for lovers of all types music that gets you in a positive groove. By far GJG's most solid and consistant release to date."

You can't go wrong with Go Jimmy Go!!

Jennifer L. Weesner | Monterey, CA | 08/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I own all three of Go Jimmy Go's CDs, and just like the other two, Fishbowl Eyes brings the Aloha and feel-good music I was waiting for. Fishbowl Eyes also gives off the overwhelmingly awesome vibe I feel at thier shows. This CD rocks!!"

Absloutely Amazing

Mark B. Cooprider | 09/19/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a masterpiece of ska/reggae blended music. The recording quality is amazing compared to their first two albums and their musicianship has seen tons of improvements. The harmonies especially put this over the top. Every time I listen to it, it makes me smile and move. This cd puts them into my top 5 traditional ska bands along side The Slackers and Hepcat. Get this cd- 14 amazing tracks, all of them great."