Customer Reviews

Bongos Over Balham (Exp)

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Otherwise why would there be so many cockamamie reviews? This cd is not by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has nothing to do with punk or any other current form of music. This release fits in the genre of Pub Rock, (similar to Brinsley Schwartz, Ducks Deluxe, etc.) and originally came out in 1974. It is a very pleasant listen, with a few standout tracks, notably Midnight Bus, which I believe was written and originally performed by Jesse Winchester. This release is also notable for featuring the guitar playing (in human guise) of Snakefinger, noted contributor to the Residents, though you'd never know it from his playing here. To top it off, the Amazon listing has a number of errors; this particular edition has 20 tracks, not 10 or 22, and there is no version of this title that is a 2 cd set. So ignore most of the review, buy if you like Pub Rock, and good luck with whatever variations you may encounter: the cd I have described has the correct upc for this listing.

I despaired of ever finding a replacment for my much worn vinyl
copy of Bongos Over Balham. On a lark, I did a search in
Amazon and there it was! This music is just so sweet and
fine, it amazes me that these guys just faded away. At any
rate, pick up a copy of this while you still can. I can't
imagine that it will remain in print for long. Now if only
WEA will re-issue the classic Grunt recording of Jack Bonus'
only LP.

this album really blew my mind, and i know a lot about music, as i've been listening to music since i first heard my first song. i've hard a lot of music, and this is definetly music. WOW! is that ever music, i said to myself when i first heard this

This is an excellent CD. Definately a must for any Chilli Pepper fan! Offers many new and quite cool songs!

red hot chilli peppers are a good band and it is realy good to listen to i really enjoy the band and all the cds they have brought out

Well what can I say, You need never buy another CD as long as you live with this baby.

IMMENSE!The BEST of the Chilli's work! Buy it now!

THIS CD ROCKS! ALL THE TRACKS ARE GREAT. MY FAVORITE SONG IS "SCAR TISSUE." AND THE OTHER TRACKS ARE GREAT TOO! IF YOU ARE INTO ALTERNATIVE ROCK THIS CD IS FOR YOU. CALIFORNIACATION IS THE BEST FROM THE CHILLI PEPPERS. HOPE TO HEAR MORE GREAT MUSIC FROM THEM SOON.

I dont know i have never listened but im sure it will be goo

This definately reminds you of this old punk. And their power is still there It sounds more delicate than ever So why keep talkin? Listen on