Awesome!
the ambassador | new york, NY | 11/12/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"What a great freaking album. Totally agree with the first reviewer. This is the CD that Father Bloopy fans always knew was on the horizon. Singer/songwriter Roger Houdaille is also the bass player for the band TRANSCENDENCE, and some of these songs have been covered on Transcendence albums in the past. This CD may be the first official "debut" of Bloopy, but it is actually culled together from the best songs of the many underground EPs the band has released over the last five years -- each one a tasty nuggest hinting towards something really brilliant. All cleaned up now and it makes for a stellar collection that clearly represents what makes the band so exciting and addictive. (and quite disimilar from Transcendence actually, even though they are all in the same camp...)
The album's description is rather apropos. One has to think of Bloopy as a band stuck in 1971 or even 1967 creating the sound of the future, or vice versa. It is not hard to hear the Kinks or the Beatles or the Troggs or King Crimson or Bowie.
If Weezer were cool still and was making college music still... But even that is an unfair assessment because there are things about the Bloopy approach that is totally unique and fresh and has nothing to do with any other artists. You hear it in the most subtle aspects of each song. These littler weird things he does that come out of nowhere.
The basics are good solid melodic songwriting -- listen to florida no fault or Aventura. The voice is super catchy -- listen to the title cut. One of the coolest songs of all time. There is also that element of indie, lofi, hipness that suffuses from the project, similar to classic Dinosaur Jr in their glory days... best experienced through listening to the song Hot Down. Not sure what to call that. You notice Roxy Music, but it's still something else. Creative as hell, right down to the song titles themselves... baby youre lame, who pulled the child support... whats kamila doing... there is a brash disregard for the status quo that has always been a part of the Bloopy appeal. But over and above that it still comes down to really creative songwriting, catchy songs, unexpected twists in the production, and a cool voice that sounds familiar and yet different at the same time. Makes you feel at home."
It really grows on you
Miss Jenna | NE Florida | 05/19/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is amazing. The first time i heard it, i liked the songs at the beginning of the CD better than the songs at the end. But, I have had this CD in my car playing NON STOP for about a week now...and I have no plans to remove it. i just love it!!! I think you will too."
Simply Addictive!!
Ian Thornton | Belgrade, Serbia | 11/09/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've been spinning "Ginger, Baby" non-stop since it arrived. The songs are all little masterpieces, each with their own character and style. Not only do you get instantly drawn in by the inevitable hooks, but on each listen you discover some new layer, some new angle for enjoyment.
The level of musicianship and production is first class. Hats off to "Father Bloopy" for an excellent job!!
Here's my top 5...
1. Baby your lame -- right from the drum opening, and masked vocals this one got me tapping along. Love the "I should know" chords and the main guitar riff too!!!
2. Aventutra. Impossible not to get carried along with the opening/main descending progression. Great guitar, as usual. Just really catchy.
3.Two Tays. For some strange reason the opening reminds me of early Billy Joel circa Streetlife Serenader. (This is good in my book). Just really like this track. The chorous/refrain is perfect!! This is my fav.
4. Miss Morality. This was my fav from their myspace profile page. Just a great song.
5. Hot Down. Like the simple drive. Adding the keyboard lines, very effective way to build up...
Although you may think I'm being biased (hey, I have no connection with this band whatsoever, apart from being a fan!!) I was playing the CD and my friend walked in. She immdediately sat down, forget what she was doing and proceeded to listen, saying "Hey, what's this? It's really good"!
I'm serious, this CD is addictive!!!"
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1