Joe Strummer, Mescaleros - Global a Go-Go
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Free Music Review: Good stuff
Hit: 4 Stars
This album really grows on you. I Wanted to give it 4 1/2 stars.Free Music Review: Global A Go-Go
Hit: 3 Stars
Joe Strummer & The Mescoleros-Global A Go-Go ***½
Being completely honest I must say that Global A Go-Go is the weakest of the three Mescolero albums. Not quite as solid as the debut, Rock Art & The X-Ray Style and not as rocking as Streetcore, really this is just a mixed bag with a few really great songs, and then the rest are just average songs. This was the second album for the band but this is also somewhat of a different line up, which I don't think meshed totally well, and that is the problem with the album.
If Joe Strummer knows how to do one thing it is have a great opening song. All The Clash albums, all his solo albums, and all of his albums with The Mescoleros feature a killer opening song, and `Johnny Appleseed' is no exception. It is pure Strummer with insightful lyrics and heartfelt vocals. The perfect way to open the album showing that Strummer has lost none of his punk roots. `Cool N' Out' keeps things going. Starting with a "we have late breaking news" quote from Strummer over a mega phone really sets the pace for the song. The title track, `Global A Go-Go' couldn't have been a great song but just didn't pull it off, just missed it's mark. The same can be said for `Gamma Ray.' `Mega Bottle Ride' is a Strummer ode to booze, something the man had loved his entire life. `Shaktar Donetsk' is an amazing song, one of the best Strummer has ever written.
As for the rest of the album, `Bhindi Bhagee' is difficult and depends on your mood when you listen to the album really, it's one of those songs. `Mondo Bongo' Bummed Out City' and `At The Border Guy' are all forgettable but have great lyrics. They are not bad songs, just they do nothing to make themselves stand out, they sort of get lost in the shuffle of the album. `Minstrel Boy' ends the album and is really a great song, but drags on for a bit to long, I do realize that it is part of the point of the song, and that they did that on purpose but I really do think it would have served better a minute or two shorter.
Now a lot should be said for Strummer, those who have called the man a sell out are just ignorant. He did what everyone musician wishes they could have done, and that is grow. He never lost sight of what was important and always managed to work it into his music in one form or another. Strummer was an original and his work with the Mescoleros was a testament to that.
Free Music Review: Here's to you, Joe Strummer
Hit: 3 Stars
I've had this since it was released, and was convinced that itwas not nearly as good as Rock Art and the Xray style. Joe's
VERY UNFORTUNATE death promped me to re listen, and add a review.
What I hear is an artist more determined, much like Peter Gabriel, to embrace the many diverse musical sounds that fill our
world. At the same time, Joe has a story to tell about a
variety of topics. In one of his last interviews, Joe indicated
that he was tired of The Clash overshadowing his work given
that he still had alot to say. This album is proof that Joe
was as vital when this was released as his day's with the Clash.
I only hope that the recordings for the 3rd Mescaleros record
find their way out.
Free Music Review: Lush but not very melodious
Hit: 3 Stars
I bought this CD as soon as it came out. I'm an old time Clash fan and have every recording by Strummer. I thought the Walker soundtrack was great. So I knew what to expect.The music is lush-lots of exotic instrumentation on this cd. I like the different styles he naturally incorporates. He uses Latin, reggae, etc.
The problem is Strummer himself. He's got a good voice but the songs themselves are so forgettable. He can't seem to stick to a melody anymore. I don't want to sound too harsh because the cd is definately enjoyable. It's just enjoyable in a background kind of way. Still, I am a loyal fan, and I'll likely play it many times.
Free Music Review: hard to get into
Hit: 3 Stars
still worth a listen,but its hard to get into,maybe needs more time than 2 months.a few decent tracks,but goes a bit off the wall at times,but im sticking with it and hope that the next one gets better,the jurys still out joe