Search - Luke Doucet :: Aloha Manitoba

Good old fashioned talent

Jennifer | Houston, Texas | 10/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I loved this album from literally the first bars of the first track, Outlaws. I was acquainted with Luke only through his work on Sarah McLachlan's tours over the last 10 years. I picked up Aloha, Manitoba at one of Sarah's shows a couple of months ago, curious to hear Luke's own sound. It's fantastic.The songs were all somehow familiar to me even though I'd never heard them before. Over time, I've realized that they sound familiar because Luke has perfectly captured the mood of particular genres of sound while making each song his own. "New York"'s music is jazzy and sounds like syncopated '60's to me. "Mitzi's" is bluegrassy; "Leroy" is straight blues; and "The Anxious Ballerina" is beautiful, sad music juxtaposed to bitingly funny lyrics.If you appreciate talent, I highly recommend this album."

Thank you Canada!

golflies | Frederick, MD | 10/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I would like to thank Canada for another talented artist. I was introduced to the music of Luke Doucet when he was filling in for Greg Keelor on the Blue Rodeo American Tour. They allowed him to open with a few songs from his solo album. I was a fan after the first song. Luke is very talented on the guitar and his song writing skills are excellent. He produces a very unique sound. It is blues, rock, and alternative country mixed into one. There is something for everyone. I really love what he does with classic rhythms. I would strongly recommend this album to anyone who enjoys Canadian rock. He is a strong newcomer in the genre. I would also like the John Mayer, Josh Kelly, Jason Moraz fans to check out this album. Luke Doucet is a real musician. If you like the industry produced wannabes, you will be blown away by this guy."