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Big Noise

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I am one of the fortunate ones who have seen EFO live! I was so overwhelmed by the show I picked up this CD. I put in on RealPlayer and I just keep playing it over and over. So many great tunes, from the tight harmonies on "Gravity" to the catchy storytelling of "Observation" - there is so much to the CD. EFO has it all - great music, intricate lyrics and great performances - see them live for the full effect.

Efo is as unclassifiable as any band out there. Their blending of folk, rock, ska, jazz and country/gospel seems so familiar and comfortable while also making you sit up and take notice. Nobody recording today can out sing Julie Murphy Wells. The band's intelligent sense of humor and gift for capturing a moment in an image is unpretentious and clever. Efo at their best, "Big Noise" will make you a believer. Buy all of their albums, catch them live and see why this band has survived for 10+ years playing small venues across the country. The Best.

Possibly the best thing to ever come out of Northern Virginia. Captivating. Fun. Reflective. Energetic. Haunting. I could break out the old Thesaurus and look for more words but you get the idea. These songs will make you smile and think repeatedly and become a part of your life- not a bad deal for a few bucks. The ending harmony of Gravity sends chills through me. Great, great stuff...

I've been a huge fan of Eddie from Ohio since seeing them play live at a Friday night outdoor concert in Herndon, VA four years ago. I'd heard a lot of buzz about the group, but never heard them, and it's worth a trip to a local club--without a doubt! The best thing about this group is their combination of folk sound and truly intelligent lyrics--songs like The Train Song draw on folk (and, in this case, bluegrass) roots while still bringing a modern sensibility--EFO is never too serious for their own good! I recommend buying The Portable EFO Show first, then buying this album. And once you see them in concert, you'll be buying the older discs, too!

I am unabashed EdHead. Have been for years. If I were to recommend one of their CDs for which a newby to learn what they are about, I would choose this one. While it might not be as varied in styles as some of their work, IMHO, the harmonies and the humor are best on this CD and the writing most consistent from front to back. Truly a "desert island disc".

Efo is as unclassifiable as any band out there. Their blending of folk, rock, ska, jazz and country/gospel seems so familiar and comfortable while also making you sit up and take notice. Nobody recording today can out sing Julie Murphy Wells. The band's intelligent sense of humor and gift for capturing a moment in an image is unpretentious and clever. Efo at their best, "Big Noise" will make you a believer. Buy all of their albums, catch them live and see why this band has survived for 10+ years playing small venues across the country. The Best.