I can't stop listening to Pangeo's new CD.  Not only does it feature some of my favourite types of music, particularly Epirot Greek and Albanian, but it also provides a perfect showcase for the musicianship of husband and wife duo Christos Govetas and Ruth Hunter, along with their accomplished musician friends Will Dowd and Kane Mathis.  What I think is most striking about this CD is the way the vocals blend with and complement each other, and the way the vocal sound weaves in and out of the instrument lines, providing exciting harmonies and rhythms that won't let you sit still.  Another aspect of note is the way the creative rock-driven electric guitar works together with the traditional Albanian and Epirot arrangements - I almost felt as if Kane were playing with the listeners as his rock riffs appeared and disappeared so smoothly, adding another little bit of zest to the mix.
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Up to these musicians' usual excellent standards.  A wonderful combination of tunes both new to me and old favorites presented with a fresh, uncluttered sound that is at once technically sophisticated and down to basics.  Dave, now I know where you are getting his ideas for KGB!
Signed -- a Balkan-contraphile,
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