The Exotic Sounds of the Alter Boys

The Alter Boys | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Fractured Trans
• ASIN: B0007PICUI
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,291 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Pigs & Pineapples

2. Can't Cool Down

3. Famine Ghost

4. Little White Lies

5. Where Have You Gone

6. A Little Pain Goes A Long Way

7. Auto-Erotica

8. Boy In A Bubble

9. Docking Bay 94

10. Surrounded By Porcelain Flies

11. I See You Moving

12. Yesterday Is Here

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dog Fashion Disco Meets Unified Culture, March 14, 2005

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Herbert West (The Rabbit Hole) - See all my reviews

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What can I say? This is a great collaboration. It consists of Todd SMith(vocals, Dog Fashion Disco), Jeff Siegel(keyboards, Dog Fashion Disco), The Martini brothers(Guitar and Bass Guitar, Unified Culture) Matt Rippetoe(Flutes, sax's etc. he did work on DFD's albums over the years) and Jason Popson(Vocals, formerly of Mushroomhead, 216, Unified Culture and others). This album is very eclectic. It is mellower than Dog Fashion Disco and Mushroomhead. Todd Smith takes on most of the melodic singing cause hes good at it. Jason Popson does the awesome screaming, spoken-word stuff. I cant really describe the style of music this is but its got elements of metal, funk, jazz, and other exotic flavors.....right off the bat I can say that if you are a fan of Dog Fashion Disco then get it. If you like Mr. Bungle, Tub Ring, Nuclear Rabbit and the likes then get it! This cd is worth repeated listens....big time!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound!!!!!, February 4, 2006

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W. Hassey - See all my reviews
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I Enjoy all types of rock, nu-metal, as well as heavy and progressive metal music, so I am not looking for one particular type of music but rather talented musicians. The Alter Boys are just that, very creative and talented.Their sound is a blend of all types of music with a jazz feel. What surprises me with them is that the tracks are very melodic and not disjointed with smooth transition when blending these sounds. If I had to make a comparison to another band I would say if you enjoy the masterful music from Faith No More (with a touch more humor), You would most likely like the Alter Boys. Check them out you can't go wrong. I wish them a long career as they fill a crtical need in what I consider a stagnent music culture. Everyone is beginning to sound the same in their own genre. These guys are a breath of fresh air!!! Keep Up the great work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic and Quirky, October 28, 2005

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Qaturn (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Exotic Sounds of the Alter Boys (Audio CD)

Great "driving in your car, or cleaning the house" album
Eclectic mix of jazz,metal, and comedy skits
A must have for DFD,Tub Ring fans
If you havent hear Dog Fashion Disco, pickup "The City is Alive Tonight"