Circle [Import]

Indigenous | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 2000)
• Original Release Date: May 9, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Pachyderm Records
• ASIN: B00004SQZE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #105,196 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #50 in Music > Indie Music > Blues > Texas Blues
  • #53 in Music > Indie Music > Rock > Blues Rock

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and Highly Original guitar playing, June 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

Some reviewers in this list are complaining of this CD being to"mellow" ("mato nanji has alot more talent than this cdwould have you to beleive" and "BRING BACK THE POWERHOUSE BLUES OF INDIGENOUS") - I feel it necessary to bring a different perspective into the mix. First, The "Road House Blues" in-your face guitar approach has not gone away - it can be seen every night they play live ( ) . Second, It is this album, Circle, that shows how truely talented Mato Nanji is. His guitar playing on this CD is highly original - not as derivative as his SRV-Hendrix musings (which are great in their own way as well). Mato is clearly the best blues-rock guitarist out there, and Circle shows a compelling aspect of that greatness, albiet less "in the face." Listen to the leads on "Seven Steps Away," "Waiting For You," and the short but sweet break on "Can't Keep Me From You" - they are amongst the very best, and are certainly his most unique work. Mato Nanji, with or without Indigenous (I really like the whole band, but sure would like to see Mato play with a top level rhythm section some day), is just beginning to establish himself - the future is very bright in guitar land - and Circle is an awesome, intelligent, highly creative, and higly original sounding record. Buy it. (Buy the other Indigenous CDs too). Circle is my choice for best record of the year. END

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely something new from Indigenous, May 16, 2000

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GearJunkie (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

"Circle" is definitely different from Indigenous' first two releases ("Things We Do" and "Live at Pacyderm"). "Circle" is much more sedate, with overtones of Hootie & the Blowfish. I was really expecting more blues on this CD, but it sounds more like Top-40. Don't get me wrong -- I'm not saying this album is awful. I'm just saying it's different. If you're in the mood for raw, powerful blues guitar at its finest, grab "Live at Pacyderm" or "Things We Do" (IMO, it's their best CD). If you're in the mood for soulful guitar and lazy rhythms, grab "Circle". Mato Nanji is truly a fantastic and mesmerizing guitarist and his work on "Circle" shows that he has more range than just an out-of-control guitar slinger.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great CD but different than previous two, May 14, 2000

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"bluestroweler" (Northern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Circle (Audio CD)

Overall, this is a GREAT CD. The band's sound has matured a bit and congealed since "Things We Do", and as other reviewers have stated, they are claiming their own voice and style as a band. This CD is still mixed with Stevie Ray Vaughan influence (Track #1), but they offer a little funk (Track #7) and some Santana-like sounds (Track #4) on this versatile CD. You can surely hear the influence of Doyle Bramhall as a producer.

I opt for a 4-star rating rather than a 5 to compare this CD to their previous two. "Things We Do" rocked and had musical consistency, and "Live at Pachyderm Studios 1988" truly demonstrated Majo Nanji's amazing guitar ability. "Circle" departs from both in downplaying Mato's abilities. The blues-inspired lyrics were solid, but the music strayed a bit toward mainstream pop. In that way, I was disappointed. As much as I hate to say it, a couple of the songs reminded me of Hootie and the Blowfish. This is definitely a direction that I hope they will not go.

Nonetheless, if you like Indigenous as much I do, then be sure to add this to your collection. It is surely worth the purchase. See them live if you can. They are an amazing band!