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This one is different - and different is good. Beardfish
are a crazy new band whose first release is a 2 cd fun-fest.
This band sounds like a combination of Spock's Beardish new
prog sound mixed with hard edged Black Bonzo-ish organ sound
mixed with Gentle Giant quirkiness and Zappa weirdness. But
don't worry - it is all very melodic and pleasing - not too
much of any one influence. That is actually what makes this
release great. *****
Both discs are equally fantastic, and each song is different
from the next. A song by song review would be impossible on
this one. You have wonderful organ which sounds straight out
of 1972 and some unbelievable piano and e-piano throughout
this album. The singer is amazing - and demonstrates a very
wide vocal range and variety of singing. Did I also mention
some jazziness? You will find that also on this release as
the band is not afraid of jazzy interludes. Long songs, short
songs, crazy songs, serious songs. They all are incredible
- not a bad track on this album. That is saying a lot for
an album with over 110 minutes! Guitar sound varies between
hard edged (70's sound, of course) to acoustic to jazz to
psychedelic. Damn this cd is good. Because it is so different
it will take some time to grow - but it is one of the best
cds of 2005 and a big surprise for me as I had never heard
of these guys. I really hope we see a lot more where this
came from. Wow. Highest recommendation for anyone looking
for new, different prog that is unlike anything anyone else
is doing right now. I really loved Frogg Cafe's new one -
and I guess they are the closest band that comes to mind when
trying to state what this sounds like - but this is even better.
Rating: 5 stars (my first)
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