Keller Williams - Laugh Audio CD
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Band: Keller Williams
Title: Laugh
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Release Date: 2002-02-19
Media: Audio CD
Tracks: 1: Freeker By The Speaker 2: One Hit Wonder 3: Hunting Charlie 4: Alligator Alley 5: Spring Buds 6: Mental Instra 7: Vabeeotchay 8: Bob Rules 9: Freakshow 10: Gallivanting 11: God Is My Palm Pilot 12: Crooked 13: Old Lady From Carlsbad 14: Kidney In A Cooler 15: Freeker Repise
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Laugh, Groove, Laugh My tastes run the gamut from classic rock, psychedelic, jazz/instrumental, folk, funk, blues; I think alot of stuff under the 'jam band' rubric is pretty played out and overly noodly, but after sampling "Laugh" (over and over), Keller gets a special pass. After hearing 'Freeker at the Speaker' on a local college station, I had to get more. The songs are quirky and concise enough to be enjoyable and have some staying power. He's obviously indebted to bands like Phish, perhaps Ween, Dave Matthews, etc, and could be said to inhabit the same constellation, with a bit more folk/blugrass/funk thrown in. 'Kidney in a Cooler' should have anyone with a sense of humor and appreciation of a deep groove at least tapping their feet, probably dancing, and definitely busting a gut. The musicianship is great on this album.
amazing
The one thing that I can say is that no other album makes me feel like smiling as much as this one does. there is a uniqueness to keller williams' music that is hard to describe. . . . In a day and age where its fashionable to be miserable, keller has done the exact opposite and made a record that tells you not to take life too seriously. .
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Groovy, funky and entertaining
As usual Keller keeps both ends of the deal with great lyrics and accompaniment. A great compilation of a variety of music styles.
You will laugh and get down at the same. Each song has its own legs and you'll will be happy there is a whole album and not just one good single.
One of the best studio albums ever
If you are a newcomer to Keller, buy this album first, it really gets you into his unique style. This album overflows with the following:
1) Innovation
2) TALENT
3) Cool tunes
4) FUN!
I think the most important fact to mention is that there are so many different styles of music represented on "Laugh", funk, jazz, bluegrass, and not to mention signature Keller Williamsjust to name a few. Afterwards, in the likely event that you can dig it, your attraction to the music will tell you what to do from there.
If you've never heard Keller before, but are generally a music lover, pick up a used copy for real cheap. It is definitely a must have for anyone who can appreciate music in it's purest form. .
I don't know how to say how awesome this CD is.
I bought this CD and there's no going back. A friend introduced me to Keller. My 50 year old Father even enjoys Keller's tunes. If you're trying to decide which Keller CD to buy, Have no fear. Kids, his version of Ani Defranco's FREAK SHOW will keep pounding in your brain for days after hearing this disc. Alligator Alley, Kidney in a Cooler, they're all just too awesome. Do yourself a favor and buy this today.
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