No fools here
Moïse M | 10/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A wonderful collection of sounds and melodies. A magical journey that should be shared by all with a "neshome" (soul). Nu, so what are you waiting for?"
A "must have"
Moïse M | Paris, France | 07/08/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just saw Les Yeux Noirs live in Paris and it simply was one of the best concert I have ever gone to.
It is usually very hard to combine virtuosity and emotion but they definitely succeeded.
It was also the very first time I saw Catholic people singing in Yiddish.
Don't hesitate, you will love this record !!!"
Energy, emotion, and creativity
Slamont | 08/16/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I bought this and another cd from Les Yeux Noirs after seeing them in concert. The members of this band have impressive talent, highlighted by the Slabiak brothers' incredible violin skills. While the earlier CD reflects the band members learning the forms of eastern European/Yiddish/Gypsy music, Balamouk represents a nice evolution from their earlier work. They have clearly explored, developed, and evolved more musical ideas building from the frame of traditional music from eastern Europe. Balamouk is a highly creative and emotive collection of songs from a group of talented musicians. They are even better live in concert. Les Yeux Noirs rock!"