"Having heard track # 5 on the radio , I quickly ran and bought this CD. A greater disappointment than the one I experienced when listening to it is not imaginable...That this music incorporates influences from from the Middle East & Africa is total nonsense.True, some tracks begin with oriental flute melodies, but what follows are generic western rythms, primitive , repetitive, boring melodies ,smelling not of either thought or creativity, to speak nothing of oriental elements. But if you are looking for truly intoxicating music with strong vocals and exotic touch, check DEAD CAN DANCE ( Spirit Chaser or Into the Labirinth), and SORMA (The Mirage of the East).Both these groups are more impressing and individual that a million Agricantuses."
Che Meravigliosa!
11/11/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD truly captures the sounds of Southern Italy at its best, while also incorporating other Mediterranean vibes. All of the songs on this album gracefully blend numerous languages with the sicilian dialect(since the band is from Palermo, Sicily), to form a type of music that is rare and refreshing."
Molto Bene! Molto Bene! Molto Bene!
Kimberly Wingard | 01/12/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a wonderful CD for just about everything: driving, dancing, relaxing, etc. It's a great combination of many Mediterranian influences, with elements derived from North Africa, Greece, and Italy. My only complaint it that it gets a little repetitive, and many of the songs sound very similar. If you like Mediterranian music with strong female vocals, I also suggest you check out Mammas. It's a little less percussion-heavy than Agricantus, but still very good."
Awesome group, awesome CD
Keith A. Preble | Raleigh, NC USA | 07/08/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Agricantus's CD is amazing. I saw them live in Rome four years ago. I went to a small intimate concert they gave, and their music is just amazing. They are awesome performers, so if you ever get to see them live, you will be amazed. Their musical virtuosity and love of music are evident in their performances. I think that you will appreciate their songs, even if you can't understand the words. One reviewer felt the songs were repetitive, but I think that comes with the territory of not understanding the meaning behind the words. I never got that impression from them when I saw them live. I wish more of their stuff was sold in the US!"
Where's the rest of agricantus?
sfarah | Denver CO | 01/06/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The only problem after listening the Best of Agricantus is wanting desperately their previous material which is not available in the US. One has to wonder how this lack of distribution affects the most eclectic and powerful Italian band of the last years. If you dont mind the frustration, then dont fear the beauty of Agricantus."