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	Popa Chubby The Good, the Bad & the Chubby Genres: Blues, Pop, Rock New York City multi-instrumentalist Ted Horowitz flies back in the face of purists with another intriguing collection of mix-and-match street styles, once again boldly embellishing his blues with rap, hip-hop, and rock sen... more » « less
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All Artists: Popa Chubby
Title: The Good, the Bad & the Chubby
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blind Pig
Release Date: 7/9/2002
Genres: Blues, Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 019148507524, 3448969222625, 019148507524

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New York City multi-instrumentalist Ted Horowitz flies back in the face of purists with another intriguing collection of mix-and-match street styles, once again boldly embellishing his blues with rap, hip-hop, and rock sensibilities. In his Popa Chubby performing persona, Horowitz has explored 21st century blues stylings on a succession of record labels, polarizing critical opinion while entertaining an expanding fan base. The Good, the Bad & the Chubby continues the process, as Horowitz blurs the blues lines with 13 original songs presented in a variety of original ways. Since his recording studio is near the WTC ground zero site, it's not surprising that more than a few of the songs are streaked with 9/11 anger and angst. The opening track, a blues fusion with rap and gospel elements, is the best of such tunes, as it proclaims "Somebody Let the Devil Out" with some Dylanesque harp work layered over a churning rhythmic foundation. More traditional--although that's a word out of place with Popa Chubby--material spans the spectrum, from the full-tilt boogie of "If the Diesel Don't Get You Then the Jet Fuel Will" to the slow guitar showcase "I Can't See the Light of Day." --Michael Point

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CD Reviews

IF YOU LIKE GUITAR BLUES WITH AN ATTITUDE THEN:

Gregory J. Richards | Brick, NJ United States | 12/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"CHUBBY MAKES MY EARS HAPPY I'D LIKE TO SEE A JAM WITH BB CHUNGKING AND THE BUDDAHEADS."

Good, not great

Kevin Petersen | Springfield IL | 01/06/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I bought this album probably 4-6 months ago. I thought it was ok then but it didn't really stick with me. I've been listening to it more lately and I must say it is a solid blues release. This is not pointless guitar meanderings either. I can see people not liking this but that is not why. really for how skilled a guitarist this guy is(check on youtube etc, he is in fact fantastic) the guitar is pretty understated. I mean it is good but it won't blow your mind and it certainly isnt overdone.

There really arent any bad songs, just none that are phenomenal. dirty lie i heard which is what got me to buy the album. I swear the version I heard was different than the one heard here. either way the one on the album is damn fine, terrific riff, good soloing but not coming close to matching what got me to buy the album.

Stress will kill you every time is my favorite song on the album. It is mainly acoustic humorous lyrics pretty much anyone on earth can relate to on a bad day. Speaking of lyrics I have to say this guy is by far and away the best lyricist in blues. Possibly ever, and that is not a joke. No he isn't bob dylan, the beauty part is he doesnt try to be. There are crude parts in his lyrics, but it is pretty obvious to anyone intelligent that he isnt just doing it for cheap thrills or a quick buck(when you play blues in this day and age a quick buck really doesnt exist anyway), it is more that if it fits the song he is going to put it in and doesn't really care who gets offended, which I love. Original concepts for songs, nothing seems forced, and it flows with and goes with the music. this is music written by an honest man to be listened to by an honest man. He also has a good blues voice to my way of thinking, however I could see some people being turned off by it. personally, I think it is perfect for the type of music, you can get a feel for it with the samples though.

Highlights include somebody let the devil out, stress will kill you every time, and dirty lie. there are no bad songs, but also no great songs. I'm going to check out more of his work when I have money, and would tell anyone reading this probably start with a different album though this is not bad."