Search - Grand Buffet :: Five Years of Fireworks

"Cool as Hell"

0=0 | Earth | 06/16/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Holy smokes, I found this disc at Tower records the other day and thought to myself , wow, these guys finally made it! Unfortunately not in the way boring drivel like Usher or overrated rappers like Eminem made it. But to know that their releases are no longer to be found available only from the back of their (now ill-fated and toured-out) Astro Van makes me happey these guys are still going at it. See, when I lived in Pittsburgh, PA, I'd see Grand Buffet every chance I got after I first witnessed them play a music festival in 1999. There was never a dull moment at a Grand Buffet show because this dynamic duo of beatsmiths/rappers known as Grape-a-don and Lord Grunge were there to deliver the goods 1000 percent. I've always wondered why these painfully talented guys have never made it bigger. Thing is, GB aren't sweatin' it . These guys don't fit into any slickly marketable category or genre, and that's how they've always been and that's how they like it.



The cd is just a taster of the surreal lyrical landscape that Grand Buffet reside in. If you don't like hooks that are catchy as hell, infectious beats with a nice DIY lo-fi feel, and lyrics that would make Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory seem more common and pedestrian that your local Wal Mart, then it's best you stay away and go back to watching MTV.



As for the viewing part, the dvd is again a mere taster (though packed with plenty of footage) of what these guys are capable of. The live footage, videos, and interviews (don't believe a word Grape-a-Don/Mr. Pennsylvania says) showcase the talent, sense of fun, and sometimes pure absurdity that is the world of Grand Buffet.



So, pick this low-priced offering from Grand Buffet up if you're tired of the same 'ol same 'ol and ready for something a bit more adventurous. Even better, in addition to your purchase , do yourself a real favor and don't miss them when they come around your way live, alright Gold? The name of the band says it all holmes. Just make sure to bring your fanny pack and a hefty napkin."

Pack of Twix

Jesse James | Colorado | 08/02/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"OK now guys and dolls, take a little skinny white girls' advice and grab your wallet to support the TP fund for these boys, because they are the $*!@.



Need a comparison: take Beastie Boys combined with a comedy act to give you white boy rhythm and punk attitude. When I first saw these guys I wondered, "Why haven't I ever heard of these guys? Why hasn't everyone heard of these guys??"."

Hip Hip Geniuses

Linda K. Miller | 12/18/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"They're like the thinking man's Bloodhoung Gang. Well, maybe not, they're really not like anyone. But they put on one of best live shows you'll ever see, they don't mess around. And they're nice dudes too. These guys seem to just get better and better with each album, and Five Years is no exception.



If they play your town, don't miss them!"