Town Called Earth (+ Poster)

Greyboy Allstars | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 1997)
• Original Release Date: June 10, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Greyboy Records
• ASIN: B0000013DP
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #124,917 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Turnip's big move

2. Planet of the superkids

3. Happy friends

4. The many Moods of Erik Newson

5. Quantico VA.

6. Toys R Us

7. A town called earth

8. Decembers bicycle

9. Blues for Celia (Cee Cee's Blues)

10. Sportscaster

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FUNKADELIC soul-jazz for earthy ears, November 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Town Called Earth (+ Poster) (Audio CD)

These guys will take you straight into the 70's before you can even smile, and believe me you will smile! Smile, dance, and shake ya booty. "Quantico,VA" is one of the best jams I've heard in a long time. Giving each instrument it's own time to swing out on a groove. This alblum is just plain worth owning! "Turnip's Big Move" is another good jam with a hip-hop beat to move 'dem feet, but with horns soooo jazzalicious...put it this way I'm a allstars fan for life now that I bought this alblum. Pick it up ASAP and let the Earth move beneath your feet!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smooth 90's version of a soulful 70's theme, October 14, 1998

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This review is from: Town Called Earth (+ Poster) (Audio CD)

Summer 1997's "A Town Called Earth" is a thoughtful, delightfully experimental follow-up to it's more funk-laced predecessor, 1994's "West Coast Boogaloo". The Allstars, a southern California band just beginning to break open the east coast jazz/funk club scene, consist of frontman saxist/flutist Karl Denson, virtuoso guitarist Elgin Park, bassist Chris Stillwell, drummer Zak Najor, and keyboardist Robert Walter. Having played together on various solo projects as well as two Allstars studio albums, the band has an intuitive grasp of each other's playing styles that makes "A Town Called Earth" their most fluid and well-developed effort yet. From the explosive "Toys 'R Us" to the the hip-hop "Quantico, Va." to the soothing "December's Bicycle", the album has a song for every mood. The Allstars also showcase their diverse talents on this album, varying from traditional rhythms and instruments to exotic sounds and beats. The album as a whole is a ground-breaking accomplishment, one that will leave both first-time listeners and old faithfuls thirsting for more.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greyboy Allstars Tear it Up on "A Town Called Earth", July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Town Called Earth (+ Poster) (Audio CD)

Karl Denson, former bandmate of Lenny Kravitz, has put together a band that is under-recognized and full of talent. These guys truly are all-stars on A Town Called Earth. Happy Friends (track 3), simply said, kicks butt. Listeners of this song know how much soul Mr. Denson brings to the table. The band is versitile, as they can slow things down like they did on the beautiful song, December's Bicycle. I highly advise anyone who enjoys quality jazz/funk to purchase this album. You'll be happy you got on the bus before The Greyboys become mainstream.