GANDALF MURPHY & THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS: Flapjacks From The Sky

Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams

Flapjacks From The Sky

© 2003 Joziah Longo (798398000329)

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Surreal Americana. Punk Classical Hillbilly Floyd.

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Two full studio albums. (3 years in the making!) 21 tasty tunes on 2 buttery discs. Here it is! The much anticipated follow-up to "A Good Thief Tips His Hat." Guaranteed to heal what ails ya'. Order up a short stack now.
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REVIEW EXCERPTS:
"I've jammed the repeat button on my mental stereo. Flapjacks Forever."

"The vibrations from the landing of this album are unprecedented in their reach and scope. Through some very sane and divine miracle, it's presence and impact transcend space and time, traveling back to the sound of the first drum, the first chord, the first voice..."

"An amazing collection of great songs, sounds and words. A Classic!"

"Gandalf Murphy and their, "Flapjacks" cd is the best I have heard in many, many years. The sound is original, yet reminds us of some of the greatest songs and artists of the 60's, 70's and 80's...."

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  • author: Sharon Cooper

    Also met the band at Bedford, England. Great sounds and hear new influences every play. Even bought a 2nd copy to gift at Christmas.

  • New English fan!
    author: Nick Haidemenos

    I saw the band at the rhythm festival, at Bedford England, this summer.Bought 'Flapjacks and The great Unravel straight after the festival.Haven't stopped listening to the cds since! Not a bad track on either of them. Come back to England soon please!

  • Flapjacks from the Sky
    author: Janie Darley

    I love this album. It's in my car stereo and I turn Moondog House up loud when I leave work every day. The vocals are tremendous - warm and exciting and the music is reminiscent of the psychedelic days - fantastic.

  • Best of the oh-oh's, maybe the past 20 years
    author: Pete Zerria

    Discovered Gandalf Murphy only about 2 months ago after reading about them in my mom’s hometown paper. Checked them out on I-tunes, found a very unique sound and amazingly great songs and immediately bought “Good Thief”. Heavy rotation in my car ever since. Bought “Flapjacks” a few weeks ago, equally impressive, also on heavy rotation in my car. Although I hear shades of The Who, Tom Petty, Hot Tuna, Dylan and Floyd (Syd Barrett ed.), underneath and throughout G-Murph is totally original. Every song on both albums is beautifully crafted and stands on its own. The last 3 albums that grabbed me like this were Physical Graffiti, Remain In Light and Life’s Rich Pageant. If the 3 songs I’ve heard from the forthcoming “Great Unraveling” are any indication, another great album is upon us. Hope to get out and see them later this summer.

  • Flap jacks from
    author: Lloyd Pepper

    A most injoyable sound of rythem,leads and vocals not to mention the funny sound machine!!! on the 22nd ihad the pleasure to see them live and my heart is back into small concert evants thank you guys ( all the band that is very much !!) thet night i bought flap jacksfrom the sky I love it In my words Its Electric Folk & Roll awsome !!!!!! thanks again Lopep !

  • Simply Extraordinary
    author: Bob Bryden

    Friend of mind did sound for these guys up here in Canada at one of Fred Eaglesmith's picnics. He was astounded by this band and loaned me their CD. I just bought it for myself and the DVD, too. An American original and a classic. One of the best songwriter's around and a true-Sleepy-Hollowish-eccentrica dream band. I'm a musician too. Check out my stuff at www.bobbryden.com just to prove this is a qualified opinion!!!

  • Our New Favorite
    author: Kurt and Ellen Dillman

    We defy anyone to classify this CD. It moves through genres effortlessly. Sometimes we heard the Waterboys, sometimes The Cash Brothers and even Bon Jovi. Call To The Mystic is an anthem for disaffected religionists. The song you wont be able to get out of your head is Talking To The Buddha. Flapjacks is a classic.

  • author: Larry Marko

    PURCHASED THIS CD ABOUT A YEAR AGO, BORROWED IT TO A FRIEND TO LISTEN TO. NEVER RETURNED IT. LIKED IT SO WELL ORDERED THE CD AGAIN. SOME OF THE BEST WRITTEN SONGS I'VE EVER LISTENED TO.

  • Great CD
    author: Weatherbigot

    Saw them in concert, ordered the CD. Great music - my kids love it too.

  • what a hidden talent should be on every radio station
    author: Rich Williams

    Really a great set of cd's cover a wide variety of songs. great vocals lyrics and the guys really can play. Should make the top 100 best cd's. Should make everyone's list.

  • One of the best albums I (and Probably ) you will ever purchase
    author: David H Smith

    I bought " Flapjacks from the sky " and found that this is a wonderful album. This DOUBLE album has captured in every track what others try to get right once in their career. When ia new album due out ? I will purchase the preceeding album till the band release the next batch of delicious " Flapjacks " Make it Soon !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • flapjacks
    author: weetabix

    brill cd,, it's a gas , every number has it's own magic,,

  • If you listen -- you'll be the next big fan!
    author: Carolynne

    In one word: COOL!

  • Can't Stop Eating Flapjacks !!!
    author: Craig

    The BEST album I have heard by an artist since the 70's.After a few spins of these tasty discs you will crave flapjacks for your soul !!

  • Awesome!
    author: gmoney16.1

    Absolutely amazing! Thought the music ended with the demise of the those 4 English guys a long time ago. The best colletion of songs I've heard since then. The Circus has a new fan for life!

  • I liked more than half the songs, really good for me!
    author: Lester Fiegel

    I like a CD that has songs with different hooks in them that grab my attention. This CD had a plentiful supply. All it really had to have though, was Sunday In The Rain Lester---Winneconne WI

  • Highly accessible and personable talent.
    author: Nicholas Krach

    A wonderful collection including much of what I witnessed live in concert this past summer at Falcon Ridge and the Philly Folk Fest. I highly recommend it to a varied audience of musical tastes.

  • SUPER
    author: tater

    this cd is so very good. Love every song

  • Even better than live...
    author: Hank

    We heard them in concert, and this is even better. Just good song after good song.

  • Get It Now
    author: Mike

    The first CD of this 2 CD set is excellent. Not a bad song on it. I was a little disappointed in the second CD though. Sounds more like a B-Sides.

  • If I ever used the radio in my car ... and I dialed up one of these tunes ...
    author: Owen Callahan

    If I ever used the radio in my car ... and I dialed up one of these tunes ... I'd have to pull over and find out who these guys were. Wouldn't matter where I was. Reminds me of ordering a hamburger and getting steak. This is no snack. Much more than a value meal. These guys have cooked up a new major food group. Hope there's no limit on serving size cause I'm going to have seconds.

  • author: Bruce Reinhold

    Great! It now occupies two of the slots in my cars CD player. Only the best make it into that sacred area.

  • good for a broken heart if you like your music wide awake style.
    author: Eric

    GM&TSCOD are good for a broken heart if you like your music wide awake style. Makes me think I oughta quit my job. Love, y'all...

  • Great. Can't seem to get enough.
    author: Hawk

    Great collection of songs.Excellent musianship.Can't seem to get enough.

  • LOVE THIS CD! (flapjacks from the sky)
    author: roberta

    I am so pleased with Flapjacks from the Sky. The CD covered the songs that I love the most and even threw in the yodeling bit as a bonus. I was thrilled to find that! Definitely buy it!

  • SURREAL,PROPHETIC,MYSTIFYING
    author: DAVIDSYOUNGERBROTHER

    Great CD !!!!!! If it was vinyl i would have worn the grooves out already.Familiar yet still original...I hear Tull,Doors,Dylan,Beatles,Petty,Floyd all mixed together to form a Mystical Cornucopia of sounds.

  • Great double CD!!
    author: RavenSky Swift

    I really like this CD, no complaints at all. Your music is refreshingly nostalgic!

  • hellacious band of real talented members
    author: jim colgan

    this cd is packed with great tunes,not just two or three.the band is talented and together.joziah has a true gift with the pen and the guitar.i sometimes hear neil diamond and sometimes james taylor and other times bob dylan and it all sounds good.it's nice to be excited about an up and comming band again.i just hope they keep doin what they're doin and don't give in to the machine.now i think i'm "gonna get up" and "glide" over to "sullivan lane" and "have some flapjacks from the sky".............

  • Soul piercing! Straight to the Heart!! Must have!!!
    author: Dick Thompson

    I've been catching this group here and there on XM Radio and then started looking for this set to purchase. I haven't been moved by music like this before. This group is about to explode into mainstream. I just hope that they never, ever lose the magic and gift by selling out. Be true, always be true!

  • BEST RELEASE OF THIS CENTURY
    author: MIKE

    BEST RELEASE OF THIS CENTURY

  • love the music and the man in the moon
    author: kirtley

    Love the music and the man in the moon. bought 3

  • GREAT, JUST WISH IT WAS A 3CD SET!!!!!!
    author: Chuck Halbach

    JUST A GREAT 2 CD SET LOADED WITH GREAT TUNES,ALL ORIGINAL, BUT INFLUENCED BY SOME OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS(DYLAN, PETTY. MORRISON, BEATLES ETC.)AND JUST CATCHY AS HELL. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THERE NOT BEING A 3RD CD.

  • Everything old is new again!
    author: Joe Gee

    While the wonderfully written and performed songs on this collection are evocative of so many classic sounds/songs of the 60's-80's the Circus sounds totally original, new, fresh and all that! Melody Lives! These songs uplift my spirit and cleanse my soul! Buy a copy for yourself and copies for those you love!

  • creative spirit & positive energy
    author: Claude Aron

    Very melodic, creative music with thoughtful lyrics. Has the kind of spirit & positive energy that reminds me very much of hearing some of the classic '60s bands for the first time. Eerily, it sounds a little like what Pink Floyd might have sounded like if Neil Diamond was their lead singer...

  • I'm definately ADDICTED! This is now my favorite music!
    author: Maria Agres

    This cd is incredible! It's hard to choose my favorite. It's a toss between Moondog House and Living with God. My soul soars with this music. I've shared it with friends and they've had a similar reaction. Can't get enough!

  • This great CD will fulfill your dreams! :)
    author: joliereynolds

    While being very liberal and eclectic in my tastes of music (including some hip-hop and rap), I found this music to be most entertaining and what dreams are made of. I'm happy it was a double CD. Yolanda

  • Definitely among the top albums in my collections
    author: Ed Duffy

    Flap Jacks is a complete piece of work. It has good structure and the songs are well crafted and have solid hooks. With a careful listen some of musical influences are revealled in tasteful way. very enjoyable, anytime.

  • author: Lee Stewart

    Being an "Old Hippy" and a Vietnam Veteran, I am finally renewed in the belief that there is still some wonderful artists writing and playing their own music. Thank God! you can find and listen to other music. I can not believe what they call music today! (Rapp, Hip Hop), what has the world come to? Thank you Gandalph for hope!!! And thank XM satellite radio.

  • Slambovia's flapjacks fill the order
    author: Jerry Leibowitz

    After the Pink Floyd, Little Feat and any other inane comparison is tossed at this band, they stand alone, juggling, walking an aural tightrope that separates them from the rest of roots-rock minstrels. There's something charismatically askew about this band that I can't put my finger on, which leads me to say this is one of the better works I've heard in a long time. There's nothing extraordinary here, yet there is. The end result of this record is mystifying, rich in content, texture and tone. Hearing this double flapjack release is worth standing on your front lawn for as long as it takes, looking to the heavens and waiting for a short stack of CDs to drop from the sky. HIGHLY recommended.

  • Heard Big Eight Wheeler on Sirius and had to get Flapjacks!
    author: Chris Patrick

    Flapjacks from the Sky is a great title for two excellent discs. I first heard the Circus on Sirius satellite radio and loved both Big Eight Wheeler and Sullivan Lane. I had to hear the rest and I am not disappointed at all!! I love the lyrics, music and not to mention the nice packaging. Definitely grab this!

  • The Best Thing I've Heard This Year
    author: Zenguy1213

    I stumbled on this group on Onion River Radio and ordered the CD. It is one awesome album. "Talkin' to the Buddha" alone is worth the price of admission. But everything else on here is also great!!! Check it out and you won't be disappointed!

  • You don't have to be Slambovian to like this CD....
    author: Stefan Wolfe

    ....you just have to hit "PLAY". I heard 'Sunday in the Rain' and 'Living with God' on a college radio station, and was hooked. (Plus, I'm partial to bands with young ladies who play the accordion). Looking forward to seeing them perform live. Pass me another Flapjack, please.

  • Well worth the price of admission, both CDs are comfortably familiar
    author: Joel Fosmire

    Was able to hear Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams for the first time on my favorite internet music station OnionRiverRadio.com Wanted to hear more and enjoyed every sample on the Circus's website. Impulse..perhaps, but thanks to the great service of CD Baby, I had the dual CD, Flapjacks From The Sky" in my hands two days later. The entire experience from purchase to listening was one of my best ever. Thanks to the gang at CD Baby and to Josia Longo and his exceptional crew!

  • Induces Euphoria in the Overly Cerebral!
    author: Chris Nakraseive

    I played this at work and it transformed my office into a festival. Passersby remarked that they were having flashbacks. I said "Not flashbacks, flapjacks!"

  • I absolutely love this cd!
    author: karen britton

    I absolutely love this cd!! It makes me want to dance. Their voices are beautiful! I can relate to what they are saying. Nighttime makes me want to cry. My husband lost his brother,this song makes me think of him and others that have left this world. This is a must have cd for all!!

  • author: Bob and Holly from Middle Earth

    Worth the wait. Going to the Circus is the only way to go.

  • Flapjacks Supreme!! Please Pass The Syrup!!
    author: Arno J. Runne

    Finally a new CD (2 discs at that) from the land of Slambovia. The wait was well worth it! The musicianship is superb and the artwork and packaging are beautiful. If you liked A GOOD THIEF TIPS HIS HAT, you will love this one.

  • That's my boy!
    author: Mommy Longo

    It's his best, I can't pick a favorite song, I love them all

  • Well worth the wait
    author: Katzinn

    We have waited and waited for a new Gandalf Murphy and knew we would buy it for better or worse. Well - it couldn't get much better. We've already listened to it over and over and it is at least the equal of the last CD. No filler - just great songs. Great lyrics, great sounds. Everything we could have hoped for. We can't wait for the next CD from Slambovia.

  • The Flapjacks CDs are brilliant!!
    author: Lucy Zuzulo

    Love this new, long-awaited CD from the Circus! Every song is emotional, beautifully written and brilliantly produced. The drummer is awesome! Congratulations to everyone in the Slambovian Circus on the birth of this CD which we can enjoy forever!

  • Every minute of listening pleasure. Great Job!!!

    The more I listened the more I liked. Just kept it on all day. Even inspired me to do some creative thinking. Lyrics, music, instruments - an aura of something from out there. Flapjacks from the Sky a perfect title.

  • FUN...ECCENTRIC...MYSTICAL...PROFOUND
    author: Alice and Molly in Vermont
  • THIS ALBUM ISTHE GREATEST ALBUM EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    author: Looger

    This CD is really awesome, though it does not contain some of my all time Gandalf Murphy favorites it does haves some new ones for me to learn to love even more!

  • Mighty, mighty, mighty fine!!!!!
    author: Scott Van Arsdale

    Flapjacks will get you! There's no telling what song from it will get stuck in your mind, or when, but there it will be. And unlike those pesky songs that usually drive you mad and require an exorcism to get out of your head, these Flapjack brain-tracks will just make you grin, groove and run to the CD player for more of the real thing. Two full CDs of great music. I wish it were three!!!

  • We spent New Year's eve with Flapjacks, 2004's gonna be a good year
    author: Jean-Pierre Normand

    We spent New Year's eve with Flapjacks, 2004's gonna be a good year!

  • Well worth the wait!
    author: Rehobeth Studios

    Wow. It was a long time coming, but this CD far exceeds our already high expectations. The new songs are transcendent and the studio mixes of songs we've been hearing live are a joy. And the cover art! When was the last time you saw anything - and we mean any product - not just a CD - so beautifully crafted in all respects?? Here's hoping they hurry up and make another one!

  • A must have in any collection
    author: Suzy & Torben

    This is the pearl of "undiscovered bands". The Slambovian Circus will go into history as one of the all time great bands. You know how some (few) albums are just great from beginning to end -and it just gets better every time ?. If they don't make a million dollars one of these days you can call me a clown! We listen to a lot of music, and Gandalf Murphy & the Slambovian Circus of Dreams is probably the life-time most listened. We recommend all of their CD's -and this album is absolutely awesome!

  • Flapjacks will not disappoint!
    author: Brandon

    Flapjacks from the Sky is a great, sprawling collection of songs that builds on the strengths of the happiness-inducing sounds of the last cd. I feel better listening to this album than when I'm not.

  • I've jammed the repeat button on my mental stereo. Flapjacks Forever.
    author: Chris Ostrowski

    The vibrations from the landing of this album are unprecedented in their reach and scope. Through some very sane and divine miracle, it's prescence and impact transcend space and time, traveling back to the sound of the first drum, the first cord, the first voice ever to grace this spinning globe of life and light and fading darkness, awakening the spirit of RIGHT NOW for anyone who will listen, and shining hope, empowerment, unbridled joy, and motivation to act into our delicious futures. And it kicks the ass of any drug I have ever used. I know that finally, I will never come down.

  • An amazing collection of great songs, sounds and words. A Classic!
    author: Guy Morris

    Gandalf Murphy and their, "Flapjacks" cd are the best we have heard in many, many years. The sound is original, yet reminds us of some of the greatest songs and artists of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Joziah Longo's lyrics and messages are inspiring and positive; he is one of the all around top talents in rock and roll. Sharky McEwen's lead guitar is as wide ranging and great as any we have heard.This cd and this band are simply magic, and leave the listener feeeling great....and wanting more! You can't afford not to have it!

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