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Sebadoh goes to Bali

The Lunar Staff | 01/25/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a real find; an intriguing and original album featuring some unconventional instrumentation and percussion (eg. hammer dulcimer & vibraphone, something called a "fun-box"). The sound is hard to pin down but if you had to make comparisons, it might help to think of what Sebadoh or the Sea & Cake would sound like if they took an inspirational trip to Bali and added a good dose of Yo-La Tengo-ish organ. The second (bonus) disk was a one-time-only listen for me unless I need some far-eastern mood-music to go with a Thai dinner. It's all field recorded eastern music by native artists, very un-pop (to my North-American ears). If you're a fan of the aforementioned bands, this album will surely tickle your fancy. Well done."

The future of Rock 'n' Roll is here

The Lunar Staff | 04/08/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Tortoise-like..ok, Sebadoh, yeah, allright -- but really what we have here is a band that has melded their own particular musical orientation (Balinese instrumentation)with the best of The Ramones, New Order, even some elements of early Pink Floyd. The "trance-rock" label has been applied - and it may be apt at this point, but having seen this band perform live 3 or 4 times here in Athens, I think labels will be sloughed off as soon as the next record is released. This band is a dynamic and exploratory experience in the future of rock music - which is embodied only by those bands who transcend pre-existing traditional forms. Macha is making new art -- a refreshing and all too rare occurence in today's consumerist-driven popscene."

Macha - Track Listing For The Second Disc

The Lunar Staff | Hee Haw Land, KS | 11/17/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you happen to get the Limited Edition 2 CD Set of this album, we have included the track listing of the second disc below.



Track Listing:



1. Mandi With The Nightbugs

2. Central Java: Highland Zither Song

3. W. Sumatra: Talempong Pre-K Koran

4. W. Sumatra: Depot Saluang

5. W. Java: Badui Rice Havest (Anklung Circle Dance)

6. Central Java: Family Zither Song

7. W. Java: Sunda Song

8. W. Java: Gamelan (Gong Orchestra)

9. W. Java: Sunda Anklung (Bamboo Tube Shakers)

10. N. Bali: Learning The Instruments

11. W. Java: Imas' Sunda Song

12. Central Bali: Genggong Solo (Bamboo Mouth Harp)

13. W. Java: Song of The Gongsmiths

14. W. Java: Jaipongan Song (Popular/Risque Torch-Song Style)

15. W. Java: Testing Satu, Dua, Tiga

16. W. Java: Jaipongan II w/ Flaming Speaker

17. Central Bali: Gonggong Solo II

18. N. Bali: Palm Wine & Dog Satay

19. W. Java: Lagu Mistik

20. W. Java: Rina Sings Bubuy Bulan





[Disclaimer: The track list for this album is provided as a courtesy, because at the time of this listing, there were no song listings available on this page, for this title. We feel that you should be aware of what songs are on this album before making your purchase. Enjoy!]



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