Bela Fleck, Flecktones - Outbound
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Free Music Review: Always expanding the Boundaries
Hit: 5 Stars
One of the things I love the most about the Flecktones is that they aren't afraid to try new things, to experiment. Because of their incredible talent, most of the time it works. Only rarely do they make a mis-step. On this recording, the 'tones have incorporated everything from tuvan throat singing to steel pans - tastefully of course. The guys didn't let me down. There's a brief sax intro and then they kick right into "Hoe Down" at full speeed. If there's a weak spot on the album it is track three "A Moment So Close." It'll probably grow on me eventually. But things pick back up immediately and never really let up. IMO the best tracks are the last three: "Scratch & Sniff," "Shuba Yatra," and "That Old Thing."
Thanks to Bela, Vic, Future Man, and Jeff for another wonderful recording.
Free Music Review: A New Side of the Flecktones Diversity
Hit: 5 Stars
According to Flecktonian nature, every album must evolve from the one previous and this new one definitely follows suit. The album starts off with a traditional melody "Hoedown" that we all know from Emerson Lake and Palmer as well as the "Beef, It's Whats For Dinner commercials" and goes on from there to a new realm that is described in the reviews as pop but I think that it is the same style from Left of Cool, except a little deeper left. What I enjoy most is the flow of the album, the overall feeling is the same throughout the album - you can listen to it three times over - but is still not redundant. I think Outbound is of the same caliber as UFO TOFU or Flight of the Cosmic Hippo in terms of the quality of music, but the cover art could have been worked on a little more for that traditional Fleck spunk. Great Listen!Free Music Review: A diverse and exciting musical treat
Hit: 5 Stars
If there's a more underrated group than Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, it's hard to think of who it might be. I don't know whether this will be their breakthrough CD, but whether that's the case or not, it's a delightful amalgam of an incredibly diverse range of musical instruments and styles, from Aaron Copland's "Hoe Down," to Caribbean steel drums, to rap, to Irish folk, blugrass and jazz, all complemented by the vocals of Shawn Colvin that appear on four tracks. The musical territory this group covers is so vast as to be almost dizzying. I can't guarantee that every listener will like every track, but these guys have real talent and there's something here for everyone who wants to give this fine work a good listen.Free Music Review: The best yet...
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a fan of the Flecktones for years, and all of their work is incredible. This CD, however, is by far the best of the best. It is, in a word, INCREDIBLE! The Flecktones have a variety of artists to support them, and they blend them into the music seamlessly to create a wonderful sound. From beautiful, slow songs to up-beat numbers, it is all great. And on this album more than others, Victor Wooten, Jeff Coffin and Futureman have a chance to exhibit their immense talent. Sure, this sounds like I'm a publicist trying to promote their product, but I'm not. I'm just a fan who is enjoying the fascinating creative talents of the four Flecktones. Now I can't wait to see them in person...again!Free Music Review: Another colorful masterpiece by the Master
Hit: 5 Stars
Once again, Bela Fleck continues to push the envelope of jazz and bluegrass with the release of Outbound. This CD has a variety sure to please everyone, from mellow to standard to funky, and the songs with guest vocalists Jon Anderson and Shawn Colvin are a great addition. I especially like the songs Earth Jam, Scratch'n'Sniff, and A Moment So Close. I saw these guys in concert last month and they blew me away. Truly one of the most innovative bands around. Certainly an entertaining and refreshing CD from the 'Tones. There's NOBODY making music like this these days, especially on the banjo. Can't wait to see them again soon! Another good CD I've added to my collection of eclectics.