Captivating!
author: Laura T. Lynch of Kweevak.com
There are a lot of sounds happening on this CD. There are the traditional rock instruments such as guitars, bass, keyboards and drums in addition to horns, the organ, the fiddle and turntables. The group describes their music as "N'awlins jungle spiked with Beatle funk mixed in with rootsy reggae and ska space splat." The New Orleans inspired groove is apparent throughout this collection but there are also traces of funk, boogie, gospel and the fore mentioned styles. Their songs have lots of hooks, improvisational jams and thoughtful lyrics. The CD as a whole has a festive feel and the musicianship is center stage. 'Ground Zero' which was written in 1998 starts out with a soulful groove complete with horns, the turntable and a funky beat. The hook line is catchy and the lyrics about flirting with disaster also work for 9/11. This songs is multifaceted and powerful. 'Organ Grinder' has a hard to describe sound that is riveting with vocal blends, horns and subtle turntable accents. As the song progresses there is a fast furious jam and than a bridge change to a slower tempo. It is a spectacle of sounds and wonders. Circus Mind has created an extravaganza of songs that are fun, daring and captivating!
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kick-ass
author: Jon
I have followed you guys almost from the start,Finally you got the cd out.Just what I thought,you guys kicked-ass this cd sounds great well done
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Are you Kidding?!?!
author: Tom
I heard a track or two on Kazaa & tried to get this album on Amazon & in two different Borders...get some exposure & this will be nationwide!!!! The different styles that run through this album should appeal to anyone with musical taste. The songs differ enough so that there's no chance of boredom or overlistening...BEAUTIFUL!
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swampy, funky, calls on the elements reminiscent of Little Feat and the Radiator
author: Mike Navalinski
Circus Mind has a swampy, funky feeling reminiscent of Little Feat and the Radiators. Thir sound reeks of many elements of the New Orleans sound. Great guests-Leo Noncentellli of the Meters, Jen Durkin, formerly of Deep Banana Blackout, Eric Krasno and Earl "Chinna" Smith as well as a passle of horny horns throughout. Promising debut-Let's see what the future holds on their next effort.
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