Search - Josh Freese :: Notorious One Man Orgy

Sort of the Les Claypool of drummers....

eightpointagenda | Chicago, IL | 05/24/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Like a chameleon on flanel shirt, Josh Freese can adapt to any musical style. From Michael Jackson, to A Perfect Circle, to Butt Hole Surfers, to The Vandles; Josh Freese is the man who has done it all. But like Primus, this album when it was released seemed like it went relativly unoticed. Which is a crying shame because this is great fun CD.Right off the bat, from Playboy Mansion, you know that this is not going to be an ordinary CD. And trust me when I say the weirdness CD starts up, it doesnt stop. Thankfully, the quality doesn't seem to dip either.The drumming on this album shows Freese once again in top form. From his drum rolls to his very intricate style of playing, Josh Freese shows that he is one of the top drummers in the world(in my oppinion, second only to Danny Carrey. And maybe Morgan Rose). But what makes this album very much different from most solo releases is that for the most part(aside from a few guest musicians), this really is a solo album. Josh Freese from drums, to guitar, to bass, to keyboard, and to vocals, he does it all. And best of all he does it well.For the most part, there isnt much to complain about. Other than one track(So All Under Me), the tracks are very well done. They maybe of the power-pop punk variety. But where most fail, Freese does it well. The only thing, like I said, all the tracks tend to be a little on the weird side.So if you are tired of all the ME TOO music that hit the charts screaming in 2000, Josh Freese's Notorious One Man Orgy should be enough energy to give a good work out. Just remember, as stated two times already, sane people should not apply. Unless you like this sort of thing. Then by all means, go ahead!"

Awesome

hollywood 7 | los angeles, ca USA | 07/17/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is great, it's hilarious and shows that this guy is not only an amazing drummer, but is a talented, singer, songwriter and all around musician. It's tons of fun!"

One for the collection.

Hogarth Hughes | Rockwell, ME | 09/03/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"JOSH FREESE is crazy. He is also on of the coolest people working in alternative music these days. THE NOTORIOUS ONE MAN ORGY is a fun record full of punk rock beats and poppy harmonies that never once takes itself seriously. FREESE deserves to goof around after doing some sweet drumming for the likes of cool bands like A PERFECT CIRCLE, ABANDONED POOLS and a host of others in the rock community, and he does so in a refreshingly silly way creating a CD thats great for parties and long car rides. Add this one to your collection for the fact alone that JOSH FREESE and this disc is cool and original."