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Crazyhorse Mongoose

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Don't you love it when you take a chance, buy a CD and it turns out to be exactly the kind of music you were hoping for? I had heard of Galactic because Warren Miller uses their funky/jazzy tunes in a bunch of his skiing movies. After hearing "Hamp's Hump" and the title track, I figured if half the songs were this good then the album was worth it. Well, ALL the songs are that good! I also love the funky tunes used in the movies "Get Shorty" and "Out of Sight", but had yet to find a good band or CD that sounded like that. The search is over, Galactic is it (a little less organ than those movies, however!). You'll groove to all of these songs, about half include a lead singer. Galactic has a jazz sound to them but they maintain a primary funk feel to their music. Some might compare them to Medeski, Martin & Wood but I say MMW is the other way around, more jazz than funk. Regardless, if you've heard at least one Galactic song before you're going to love the rest of this album. And if you have never heard Galactic but like any of the stuff I've mentioned, give these guys a try. You might have a new fav.

This is a solid funk/jazz/blues album that will have you groovin' out to every single one of the songs. Throw this disc in during a party, barbeque, after you get out of the shower, while your doing homework, when your driving, when your chilling with your buddies; its all good. It always puts you in that groovin' mood, and will definitely put your body in motion. I dig the instrumental stuff, but the bluesy vocals add for a nice change of mood. This album is funky to the core!

These guys are so awesome. Everytime I see them I look around the room and count the jaws that resting on the floor. But at the same time I hear these folks (not in the show of course) saying Galactic "rips off" New Orleans music. Or they "are playing nothing that hasnt been played before". Why cant they just be a band that is playing great music? Ive been to New Orleans, I know who the Meters are. But Galactic is bringing new energetic life to a great genre of American music. Buy this album. Go see the band. Dont cheat yourself of an experience that just cant be paralelled.

Another note about mastering. This one is on the verge of being too loud. There is some clipping and distortion and dynamic range compression, but it is not catastrophic, merely annoying.

I've only gotten into Galactic recently, but I have absolutely loved everything that I have heard. The deep sounds of the saxaphone, the groove of the music, and the occasional raspy vocals make this a very enjoyable listen. Very nice with some great chunky grooves. This is not "lite jazz" so if you are looking for that, you probably need to go somewhere else. The sound of Galactic embodies everything that is New Orleans. If you have every visited the city and loved it, do yourself a favor and pick up a Galactic cd. If you have ever heard the "Preservation Hall Band" or just enjoyed a sax player on the street corner, you will be immediately whisked back to the feel and sound of New Orleans. I absolutely cannot say enough good things about this group and especially this cd, "Crazyhorse Mongoose". From "Love on the Run" to "Quiet Please" this cd absolutely rocks, I hope one day I have the privledge of seeing this group live in concert!

This was the first album I bought of Galactic. I read an article about them in Bass Player Magazine, and they listed the Meters as one of their influences. I was not disappointed.

HAMPS HUMP is a great cover, different from the orginal but with a modern sound. Also QUIET PLEASE is 10 minutes of great jamming. I have heard many live versions of this song (as well as seen it performed a few times) and this CD version is the best.

All in all a quality buy if you like Booker T/Meters type music.

This albulm is HOT! Great funk, great jams, great drumming...this will get you in the party mood in no time. If you don't see yourself tapping your fingers or stamping your feet,,,,, then you've got serious issues and need to see a head doctor.

Is it funky jazz? Or jazzy funk? Whatever you want to call it, it is a somewhat unique blend of melodic jazz and funky rhythms. I'm not normally a jazz fan, but this album blew me away. The musicians are good, the periodic vocals are outstanding, and the songs are strong. It would have been fun being in the studio watching these guys put this CD together. A strong "buy" recommendation to whoever visits this site and reads this review.

Their instrumental technique will amaze you! There are certain bands who find a niche in the groove universe and explode into another galaxy. Galactic is certainly one of these bands. Mongoose is an incredible CD but it should only be a buffer in between attending the gigs. Their live music forces you to move, almost like a trance. If there is a must-see band out there it is Galactic.

In the tradition of the meters, Galactic is presently putting out some incredible tunes. I listen to this whole CD and their other probably at least once a week, all the way through. I cant get enough. They are all extremely talented. You have to buy this CD to understand what I am talking about. It is not a boring CD at all. I recommend it even more if you like the Meters. Check it out.