The Bridge

The Bridge | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 23, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: HYENA
• ASIN: B000VKL0G2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,744 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Once in a while you get shown the light...", October 27, 2007

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Bill D. (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bridge (Audio CD)

Tight, polished, and diverse, this album - the most recent self-titled release by the Bridge - seamlessly traverses genres ranging from folk, bluegrass, rock, and even a bit of funk. The journey begins from the very first notes of the snappy "Get Back Up," and continues along into the rich, soulful melody of "Angelina." Along the way one cannot help but get hooked by the catchy rhythm of "Easy Jane," the gorgeous "Further to Roam," and the urban bluesiness of "The Ballad of Clear Rock." The album finishes on an upbeat note with the rousing "Brother Don't."

If there is anything missing from this album it is the Bridge's capacity to jam out and improvise - an element that is impossible to capture on a studio album. For that you will need to find yourself a live version of their monumental jam vehicle "Jomotion" or the delightful, ever-evolving "Good Rhythm," two songs that are never quite played the same way twice. Or better yet, go see them live, which is becoming increasingly easy to do as they embark on steadily growing tours across the country.

The Bridge's sound and influences have been discussed elsewhere so I won't go into much detail, but suffice to say they range from the Grateful Dead to the Meters, with hints of Little Feat, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Los Lobos. Cris Jacobs' powerful voice and astonishing guitar playing stand out on many of the tracks on this album, and Kenny Liner's diversity as both a mandolinist and beat-boxer must be heard to be truly appreciated.

There is much more to be said about the Bridge, their style and influences, and the individual members (each extremely talented in their own right). But there also comes a point when words cease to suffice and one must look to their inner muse to truly understand. The beauty of this album is that in 12 tracks one is afforded the opportunity to do just that, to start themselves on a journey alongside a band that is destined for greatness.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, March 20, 2008

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Gustavo L. Moré "Cuquito" (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Bridge (Audio CD)

If you liked Little Feat, early Steely Dan, soulful rock music, go and buy this cd. It is some of the best rock I have heard in a long time. Tight but flowing, smart but cool, well played but comforting. Hope they keep on going with this same attitude...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Rocks, January 26, 2008

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Blues lover "Dakota" (Franktown, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bridge (Audio CD)

I heard these guys live on XM radio (Starbucks XM Cafe, channel 45) and they were awesome. Each song sounds totally different from the last and every single one of them rocks. If you have an eclectic taste for all different types of music like my house does, you will absolutely love these guys. Blues without being too blue, funky, their folk background shows through excellent lyrics, amazing mandolin and guitar playing with enough bluegrass to keep your heart pumping. They are going to go far, for sure!