Frogg Cafe
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Topic: Frogg Cafe
Posted By: darkshade
Subject: Frogg Cafe
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 2:03am
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I had their first, self-titled album for a while, but it didn't seem like a strong release to me, though there's a few good songs on there. I shelved it for a long time, until I got Creatures and Fortunate Observer of Time recently. I listened to Creatures so far and it's a million times better than the debut. I will listen to FOoT soon, but I realize I've been missing out on this band big time. How's that new album? The hype from its release is what got me to re-discover this band. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
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Posted By: idlero
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 5:13am
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There is one great track on the 2010 album -Terra Sancta, unfortunately at least at Amazon it is not possible to download it, you have to buy the whole album.
------------- I think the problem with a lot of the fusion music is that it's extremely predictable, it's a rock rhythm and the solos all play the same stuff and they play it over and over again ... Ken Burns |
Posted By: Nathaniel607
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 6:06am
| It's super awesome. Go get it now! |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 9:11am
| Frogg Cafe are definitely one of my favorite newer bands. I rated their new album as my top album for 2010 releases on PA. |
Posted By: Prog Geo
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 9:31am
| They are one of the best jazz rock bands that I've listened to. |
Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 1:19pm
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Once I get through the 2 albums I got, I will get their new album next. They are such a good band
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Posted By: triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 1:21pm
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I've not listened to them yet. Any of you know my tastes well enough to know if I would like it?
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 1:23pm
do you like jazz-rock with a dose of prog rock, and Frank Zappa? If so, you should enjoy them ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
triceratopsoil wrote:Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 1:30pm
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Check these out:
I think that these might give you an idea of whether you might like them or not.
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Posted By: Cannonball With Hat
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 3:31pm
Ditto for me. Honestly, in whatever year it came out (since I've been paying attention to music...circa 2005-2006) it probably would have been number one. And if not, certainly top three. I would recommend it even if you didn't care for any of their previous releases.
Though, I do like the debut.  Certainly no where near the awesomeness of Bateless Edge or Creatures, but a strong release in itself, and better than the relatively disappointing Fortunate Observer (which still has some awesomeness sprinkled in). ------------- Hit it on Five. Saxophone Scatterbrain Blitzberg Stab them in the ears. |
Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 3:35pm
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Though I talked down on the debut in my original post, I had given it another listen before I posted and I enjoyed it a lot, the writing is sometimes "jagged" though, but I find that these guys are adventurous musicians. Also, any fan of Frank Zappa should get the debut for the "surprise" near the end of the album  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 3:38pm
I think you'd find them quite bland. |
Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 3:45pm
judging by his last.fm account, I'd say it could go either way. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
Posted By: Krilons Resa
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 4:03pm
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I tried getting into these guys when that album came out and it was near the top of the PA BOY list. It wasn't for me.
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Posted By: triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 4:43pm
Part 3 sounded pretty good, but the other two were for the most part...
unfortunately, yes. Not terrible, but not as exciting as most people make them out to be. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/TullDerGraff" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: harmonium.ro
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 4:52pm
I know you like the insides of my pockets 
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Posted By: triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 4:54pm
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Me too
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 5:37pm
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How about this? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/MysticBoogy" rel="nofollow - My Last.fm |
Posted By: triceratopsoil
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 5:49pm
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"Too smooth, bro" -Dimebag Darrell ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/TullDerGraff" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: darkshade
Date Posted: 29 Apr 2011 at 6:00pm
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i understand if you dont like it, but "smooth" is not necessarily a word I would use to describe that song
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