Kula Shaker - Strange Folk
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Free Music Review: A hidden classic of the modern times
Hit: 5 Stars
I've just discovered this band recently upon hearing a live rendition of the wonderful track "The Great Hosannah" off the band's 1999 album "Peasants, Pigs, and Astronauts" on a British music show. That performance enticed me to check out more of this band, and boy what have I missed! I'm pleased to hear this band has rebanded as they apparently havn't missed a beat since the 90's.
This album evokes a passion most other bands can only dream about. Granted, the band's sound is heavily derived from 60's influences but they do a hell of a job recreating the sound with a modern rock edge. The quirky, tongue in cheek "Great Dic(k)tator of the Free World" is a fun song that has a chorus that reminds me of the 60's anthem "The Shape of Things to Come" by Max Frost and the Troopers. "Out on the Highway" is a great rocking opening track but nothing terribly special. This song is followed by possibly the album's best track, "Second Sight", an instant classic with great lyrics, harmony, and hard rocking. My favorite track is the marvellous "Song of Love-Narayana", where the band succcessfully combines it's Indian side with awesome melodies and grooves, culminating in a very rewarding climax. My second favorite track is the excellent Doorsish sounding "Dr. Kitt", with more awesome harmony and great musicianship.
The album is at its best when it's rocking. However, it has great slower moments too like the poignent Greatful Dead sounding "Shadowlands". "Ol' Jack Tar" and "Fool that I Am" are lesser songs that weigh the album down just a little bit, but still aren't bad. The title track is a weird experiment, and a waste of time and album space. I hate when bands do this. Just play music, not noise.
This is easily the best album of the year (not saying much) and maybe the decade. It's a shame it won't get recognized in the US, and the band apparently aren't going to waste their time touring in this nation of zombies to promote it. Whatever, keep going guys, music needs you!
Free Music Review: This is a great one!
Hit: 5 Stars
I first heard Kula Shaker live in Philadelphia Pa. about 10 years ago. At the time I thought I was witnessing the rise of a band destined for greatness ... then they broke up. When I saw them back together with a new CD I went out and bought it right away. I think it's the best thing they've done yet. It's my favorite CD of the year so far ( well maybe a tie with Smash Palace's "Everybody Comes and Goes"). Great songs, great musicianship, top notch vocals, creative arrangements and spot on production...how could you go wrong?? Free Music Review: Fantastic
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is awesome. I won't break down each song, but wanted to drop down my 5 stars. This is easily my favorite album of the last year. Strangefolk is a must. Thank you Kula Shaker!!Free Music Review: Another good, and more mature album
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a solid outing for the band, and a bit of a more mature album. I like it cuz I'm a bit older too!
Rock on!
Free Music Review: Excellent!
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is fantastic. As somebody already mentioned it Strangefolk shows a mature band doing things right. I like that in this album the Hindu influence is small, and I'm glad about this cause that was something they already explode and was about time to listen something different.
What I really like about this album is the psychedelic approach that heavy 70`s influence in here, the organ, the guitars, the vocals in songs like Dr. Kitt where you can almost hear the doors.
Im being honest here I was not expecting this album to be this good but is like fresh air, its original on its own context without being a novelty.
Get it you wont be dissapointed.
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