Search - Ozma :: The Doubble Donkey Disc

Fetchin' sweet

Erick Hunt | Utah, USA | 07/31/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This "album" is an incredible show of musicianship. I own all three of Ozma's discs, and many of their unreleased stuff, and I've gotta say that this is their best work.The keys are fine tuned and incredible, as is the painfully beautiful flute used on some of this album. This "album" comprises two EP's:The Russian Coldfusion EP and The Bootytraps EP



1. Flight of Yuri Gagarin - Not bad at all. A nice little intro to start things off and to kind of get to the theme of the rest of the CD. 8/10



2. No One Needs To Know - Basically a guy telling his girl to keep a few secrets. Ryen Slegr and Daniel Brummel's voices harmonize quite while on this song.8/10



3. Korobeiniki(Traditional Russian Folk Song) - You might recognize this tune. It's the theme from Tetris, but totally rocked out. No words, straight instrumental, but is it ever one helluva instrumental. 10/10



4.You Know The Story - Really good. The keyboard integrates really nicely in there, almost so you don't notice it but can't help but love it. Once again Slegr and Brummel harmonize very well on this one. 9/10



5. The Landing of Yuri Gagarin - This and track 4 run together to make kind of a super song. This is the last song of the Russian Coldfusion EP, and does it ever end it right. Drums are incredible, some of the sweetest I've heard. 9/10



6. The Business of Getting Down - Great. The lyrics in this one are really cool. I especially like the line "When I woke up this morning, I knew what I had to find/Somewhere there exists a melody that'll make you change your mind." 10/10



7. Maybe In An Alterante Dimension - The opening guitar is wicked tight. Goes from a rock sound to almost a blues riff in less than 30 seconds. One you can really jam out to. 9/10



8. Immigration Song - A bit slower, but still very nice. The guitar in here is pretty cool. And the drums keep a pretty good tempo. 8/10



9. Flight of The Bootymaster - Personally, this is my favorite song on the CD. I love everything about it, from the drums to guitar to lyrics. It's just all around incredible.10/10



10. Continental Drift - A good way to end the whole CD. Remember when I said how painfully beautiful the flute was when it was used? Well this is the song. The bass in this one, by Daniel Brummel, is subtle yet catchy. 9/10



Overall, it's a incredible CD. It's a must buy. Especially since the band has decided to call it quits, it's a great cd to add to your collection.

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Even more great rock music from ozma

Brian | Brooklyn, NY | 06/30/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This cd is the follow up to their commercial debut "Rock and Roll Pt 3" which was a great collection of powerful and catchy songs. The double donkey disc consists of two concept EPs which both tell a story and all the songs carry a certain theme. The first five songs is the russian coldfusion EP. These five songs play more like a 5 movement orchestral work. Centering around the theme of Korobeiniki, a very old tune about a russian merchant, the EP starts and ends with passionate vocals and beautiful instrumental sections.
The next EP, "The Bootytraps", also has great songs and a great feel to it. The high point of this album is "Continental Drift" which has a great climax that sends chills down your spine, remeniscant of Weezer's epic gem: Only in Dreams.
This is a great album that has such an original feel to it. All of the songs leave you with a sense of exoticism that was used so much in the Romantic period of western music.
If you love powerful rock and lyrics that passionate because they actually mean something, then check out this cd. It's an experience."

Music is your friend

Brian | 01/14/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"ohh what tunes to listen too. this is an album that will make you dance like a russian and then rock and shake your booty. finally it will fly you on an airplane, then rock you one more time. it is an audible treasure. give it a listen. you should like it. rock is your friend. if you look, you shall soon see another album. The donkey told me so."