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For a good time - play this CD!

S. Shuster | Oxford, Maine United States | 04/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This gathering of former Sub Dudes members along with Johnny Neal (Hammond Organ) has produced one of the most listenable, fun, toe-tapping CD's I've heard in a long time. Ever since this CD was first recommended to me (by a friend who saw TINY TOWN at the New Orleans Jazz Fest) it has been on my personal 'hot' play list both at home and on the road. The songwriting craft and musical expertise of all involved make this CD nothing but a joy to experience from beginning to end!"

THERE'S NOTHIN' TINY ABOUT THIS TOWN!

Patrick Earley | Edmond, Oklahoma USA | 07/14/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you like tasteful New Orleans flavored party music with a rock and roll attitude, you've come to the right place. Tiny Town is a supergroup of some of New Orleans finest musicians, including the excellent singer Pat Mclaughlin, and members of the very underrated band the Subdudes. With special Tiny Town guest of Johnny Neel on the swirling Hammond Organ. Even though this was considered a side project, these guys really have a lot of chemistry together. Their dual vocals on songs like "Pretty Pink Flower" and "New Day" make already great songs sound even better. Tommy Malone on vocals and lead guitar is what I call a big time talent. This member of the Subdudes could easily have a very successful solo career of his own. His vocals are very soulful, but his guitar work here is very rock and roll. "Dont Let Time Run Is Out" is a straight up rock and roll tune. While on "Learning How To Live", Malone opens this song with some very unusual guitar notes that you don't hear every day. And on "Straight Up" he shows some very playful (and fast) guitar picking. While all these dual vocals and excellent guitar playing are going on, you have Johhny Neel in the background on keyboards that really drive these songs along, and give them a nice full sound. Of course none of this would work without the great songwriting. And there's plenty of it here. "Pretty Pink Flower", "Little Child", and "New Day" are all unforgettable songs. This album was wonderfully produced by Bernie Leadon of the Eagles. Everything about this album is top notch. I've heard that this group has since disbanded. But it wouldn't surprise me if these Crescent City boys got back together again for another project sometime in the future. Even seperately these individuals are very talented. Just check out the Subdudes, or Pat Mclaughlin's solo works, if you can find them. Like the last song on the album says: "Someday someday someday we're gonna move on down to Tiny Town". If this band is gonna play there, it's sounds like a great place to live. If you like tasty New Orleans style gumbo, check these guys out, you won't be dissappointed."