Fin-dancing to Balkan folk ??? Anyway, brilliant!
author: Roland Kreuscher
Almost 5 stars.
If all "blends and fakes" in this world were that skillful, solid in every aspect, intriguing, touching,superior-to-many-originals and, yes, entertaining as this "fake&blend" of musical influences from eastern europe and the black sea area, well then ...
The Toids present a very, very fine CD here. (Although I haven't got an idea about Ruupert and his fins.) If you like the samples get it - no weak moment in any of the takes. Perhaps their "Unblocked Ears" is even better.
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Loved it!
author: Katrina
I love this CD. I especially like the song Whisper Hungarian In My Ear. I want more!
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For All Ages
author: Ari Frink
This album is so unique. Every time I listen to it I feel like I am transported to some Eastern European country. I bought it for my mom for Christmas after seeing them play with Joanna Newsom, and my whole family has really enjoyed it. I want more!
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I love this music!
author: Jane Sokolow
I heard the Toids play Gina Leishman's compositions at a performance of As You Like It at California Shakespeare. I loved it greatly, but didn't know whether I liked Gina or the Toids, so after finding that CD Baby had some of both, I went for broke and got one of each. Both are great, but very different. I especially love the Toids when they play around with timing and make those little wheezy noises.
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