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I am definatly a Johnny come lately because I discovered this album in 2011 in a bar in Crested Butte, Colorado. Now I have all three of their's and this is my favorite. When was the last time you heard an album and all the songs were good? This is one of those. I thought of the Steeley Dan (trick arrangements with smokin' grooves)similarities first time I heard it and it has a sound like a stripped down version of The Sons of Champlin (bet you haven't heard of them either). Often great music is a secret. Get yours.

This was the GBB's second (and penultimate) album and your opportunity to get 'em while they last. Great originals ("Back To The Bottom, Tiki Bar") and choice covers (Gary Wright's "Love Is Alive and Randy Newman's "Little Criminals) are included here. The Gambles were four excellent musicians who took all of their influences - soul, southern rock, Creole, jazz - and blended them into an original recipe. I loved it and if you like Little Feat, The Allman Brothers Band, Steely Dan, The Band, Dr. John, and Kenny G, among others, you'll hear their music incorporated into something that pays homage without being derivative. It's too late to catch one of their great live shows but here - and in the excellent first album, "10 lbs. of hum" - you can almost experience what it was like.

This blend of rock/soul/funk is served up Memphis style with some amazing tunes, solos, lyrics etc...It is one of my favorite new albums. A must own!

I saw this group play in St. Louis the first time about a year ago. This CD is elecrtifying!!! All of the members are obviously talented musicians, that's a given if you've ever seen them live. If you're a lover of great music this CD is a must! You'd never guess these dudes were of WASP descent if you heard them on the radio. More soul than James Brown and more funk than George Clinton combined with the musicianship of Steely Dan. This group should make it to stardom someday. Check out "Tiki Bar" and you'll be hooked instantly.

Man o man o man. These guys have hit it on their second effort. If that first groove ("Record Store") doesn't grab you, you cannot be grabbed. Excellent cover of Randy Newman's "Little Criminals" accompanies some excellent groovy Memphis funky stuff. "Land of Soul" brings a Tipitina's backbeat to a Memphis state of mind - Otis, Rufus and Booker T - be proud!