Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey And The GrooGrux King (Super Deluxe Edition)
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Free Music Review: DMB release one heck of a tribute!
Hit: 5 Stars
It was years in the making, which included touring and the death of founding member LeRoi Moore. However, the wait was well worth it, as the Dave Matthews Band finally released their highly anticipated new studio album "Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King" in 2009.
This is easily one of the DMB's strongest studio album's. Although "Everyday," "Busted Stuff" and "Stand Up" were good records, they were a little bit unfocused and the DMB has admitted to that.
This album seems like a true sequel to "Crash" or "Before These Crowded Streets," starting with some smooth sax playing by the late Moore, which I found a great way to start the album. Then the album starts on a bang with the banger "Shake It Like A Monkey."
What's great about this album is that it reflects the best parts of the band. It truly feels like a band record. You get the hip and catchy, such as "Funny The Way It Is," "Why I Am" and "Seven" to name a few, while also getting slow, moving ballads like "Lying In The Hands Of God" and "Baby Blue." And the album ends on a high note with the simple, yet clever "You & Me."
The Super Deluxe is a must have for any die hard DMB fan, offering a bonus disc of four songs. The songs aren't great, but they are good. And a fan like myself appreciates them.
The S.D. also comes with lithographs of Dave Matthew's art for the album, a special tribute to LeRoi, a DVD and a book capturing photos spanning the band's whole career.
Overall, DMB impressed me with this album and I hope there will be several studio albums to follow in the future.
Free Music Review: waited years for this one
Hit: 5 Stars
Bought this 'bout a month ago and it's still fresh. This album made me want to buy a good pair of headphones to appreciate it, and I did. I've been a dmb head since their first album, and think their first two are still without equal. But this offers more "volume" to their style, and more intracacy as far as horns and range throughout each song. The extra cd is all-right with the exception of "little red bird" which paired with my new headphones is epic, total instant classic and worth the extra price. Dave's artwork is impressive also, something I didn't expect. Bottom line-if your a Dave fan, buy it, you won't be dissapointed. Side point; the headphones I bought were Sennhiser 600's (around $250)and WOW I do recommend buying some sort of good headphones 'cause the "earbud" headphones don't do anything justice, and you will need power for these headphones. I bought "total bit head" headphone amp for around $150. I'm not "selling" these headphones, just trying to spread the word about good headphones, do your own research but beleive me buying a good pair of headphones is essential to music listening-I just found this out and I'm trying to get my brother to get some. Hope this helps! Enjoy....Free Music Review: Must for ANY DMB fan!
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are a die-hard DMB fan, like myself, then you must must must get the deluxe edition. In case you don't know, in addition to BWGK, it includes all the drawings Dave drew for each song, a collection of photographs (Grux pix), a booklet dedicated to LeRoi (RIP), the DVD Documentary AND a 4-song bonus disc. I debated over which one to get, and I'm very glad I went with this one.
As for the album, the guys have definitely hit a home run and LeRoi is smiling from above. There were a couple of surprising twists and unexpected beats on some of them, but all pleasant, I promise. There isn't a single song on this album that I do not like listening to. Favorites so far are: Grux, Shake Me Like A Monkey, Funny The Way It Is, Why I Am, Time Bomb and Seven. I'm sure this will grow. Their renewed passion for the music and for the band shines through on each and every song. The bonus disc songs are no disappointment either.
Free Music Review: Very Soulful
Hit: 5 Stars
Once again, Dave Matthews and his band of soulful players have created an amazing cd. I think anyone out there who's favorite list of their slow songs included Dave's solo "Stay or Leave" will love the cd's last song, "You&Me." The entire cd is amazing, and while I'm a fan, even first time listeners will enjoy this. I am sure most will think the cd has a slower overtone, but there is a mixture of songs on this album.
All I have to say is while this is another cd to add to my DMB collection, it's a new favorite and I think they have outdone themselves again.
Enjoy!!
Free Music Review: A Great Reminder of the Memories for a Fan
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been listening to the Dave Matthews Band since I was in 8th grade...now I'm working on my doctorate degree! I've seen them live many times and I've been loving the band through the great times (Before These Crowded Street, Lillywhite, etc) to the bad. This edition is a great reminder of how great this band is and has been! They have been a huge part of my life and everything in this edition is a reminder of their past, their future, and a heartfelt reminder of the lose of LeiRoi.