Everyday Ninjas

3 Minute Hero

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 23, 1998)
• Original Release Date: April 3, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Barking Dog
• ASIN: B00004TB9L
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,173 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

About the Artist
3 Minute Hero is an 8-piece high-energy band known for its unforgettable live shows, tightly arranged horn-driven originals, and its uncanny ability to whip any crowd into a sweaty, dancing frenzy. 3 Minute Hero stirs up a colorful gumbo musical influences -- ska, mambo, funk, reggae, R&B, salsa, disco, jazz, blues, mariachi, and surf -- resulting in a fun signature sound that has cross-over appeal yet stands quite alone. A punchy, tight horn section (two trombones, trumpet, sax), rollicking rhythm section (drums, bass, guitar, keyboards, and occasional congas) and spirited vocals lay the foundation for the over-the-top, elbow-flailing, evangelistic rock-n-roll fervor of frontman lead singer/trombonist Jeff Nelson.

Band Members: Jeff Nelson, lead vocals and trombone
Jay Kalk, lead vocals and guitar
Jason Hoffman, vocals and bass
Jason Tebeest, vocals and drums
Luke Helm, keyboards
Bryce Blilie, trumpet
Eric Johnson, trombone
Greg Dewhirst, saxophone

Product Description
"Everyday Ninjas," the follow-up CD to 3 Minute Hero's enormously successful "Bingo," whips up another infectious blend of ska, salsa, jazz, r&b and just plain horn-fueled rock. Lead singer and songwriter Jeff Nelson takes another surreal spin through the worlds of spurned love, the state fair, psycho-paranoid circus performers, and more of life's mysteries and eccentricities. The upper Midwest's premier club and college band, 3 Minute Hero reveals musical marvels on CD that often are missed by sweaty, dance-crazed live audiences.

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure energy, June 29, 2000

By	David R. Grobleski (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

I was visiting my girlfriend in Minneapolis for the first time, and she recommend we go to a small music club downtown called the Fine Line Cafe. I noticed the name of the band that night was "3 Minute Hero". "Trust me", my girlfriend said "You'll like them". We stood somewhat close to the stage. There was a big open space up front with people standing around. What seemed like enough people to fill a basketball roster were up on stage with an impressive array of instruments. All was quiet. There was an electricity in the air. One of the bandmembers shouted "ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR" and the entire place erupted. I have never before in my life witnessed a scene like this. Not a single person was left in their seat. Every one of us was dancing like we were possessed - it had to be one of the most memorable evenings of my life, and 3 Minute Hero, at that moment became one of my favorite bands and definitely one of the best live show I have ever seen.

Once again, I was amazed by them . . . when I purchased their CD. I don't know how they did it, but they managed to package not only great music, fun - insightful lyrics, and an incredible beat into that small plastic case, but all that energy I felt that night as well. Buy this CD! You willl NOT be dissapointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, Crazy, Fabulous Ska!, June 21, 2000

By	"beckymajdoch" (New Orleans, LA United States) - See all my reviews

This band is fantastic. They put so much energy into their music. The lyrics alone make this a CD worth owning. Talk about original, these guys will have you wondering about their sanity as they have you dancing around your room. Check out the great trumpet and bone solos. Some faves are: Lust, Jelly Donut, and Mean Man. Last but not least, if you ever have a chance, go see a show, they know how to rile up the crowd! I wish I were still in MN...