Get Up

Josh Dodes Band | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 1, 1999)
• Original Release Date: February 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: College Boy
• ASIN: B000051ZNT
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #643,302 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive!, August 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Get Up (Audio CD)

Great indie release from a indie band. I saw very little of them from VH1's Bands on the Run, but I didn't care too much for the remaining (and untimately winning) bands.

I get the impression that Josh Dodes could have gotten some lessons from Billy Joel or Elton John. There's good qualities of good music in here. Funk, blues, and insightful lyrics.

Don't let the lack of lead guitars fool you -- some of the greatest rock artists were led by pianists -- Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Joel, Elton John and many others...

Hope to see more from Josh Dodes in the future...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cd, July 21, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Get Up (Audio CD)

Very cool CD. If you're looking for something different and especially if you're a fan of funk and keyboards. Great harmonies on the singing as well. Forget the silly TV show and check out a very original band and sound.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars King of Goth-metal loves funk-rock geniuses: JDB Rules!!, June 15, 2001

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BandsOnTheRun- JDB rules!! (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get Up (Audio CD)

Hey, I am the King of Goth-metal. I live in Chicago, and I love Bands on the Run!! At first, I thought Harlow was the best. (Hey, who can't beat Soulcracker's annoying power-pop of Flickerstick's Everclear stylings?) Then, my friend gave me a CD of "Get Up." ( I used to love funk.) I put it on, and I loved it! I've seen 3 of their shows. Every time they bring the house DOWN!! They rock! They should never have been kicked off of "BOTR" 'cause they're awesome! Great musicianship. The first time I saw them on VH1, they seemed kinda geeky. Then I heard the CD. Here's a quick review of each song:

1. American Angel: Cool lyrics, great keyboarding and vocals. 2. Judith Dancing: More rhythm section interplay, Awesome bass, piano, and drums. 3. Be My Friend, But Be Naked: Popping Organ, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Just great. 4. Looking Back At You: Josh's best singing on the album. And like the Black Crowes, their ballads [are always good]. 5. Rhinorocerous: One of the catchiest songs on the CD. Interplay between all the band members. Cohesive, yet rockin'. 6. The On & On: Definitely a great song to dance to. Really great singing. 7. Do the Do: Great on CD. Really great hooks, great sound. Always a highlight live. 8. Windows: Josh's solo ballad. Creative piano and vocals, really sad lyrics about homelessness. 9. The Cradle: The CD's best tune, without a doubt. So catchy, danceable, great bass, drums, vocals. The highlight of "Get Up" is in the middle of this song, with this awesome funk keyboard playing that sounds like a guitar. An instant classic. 10. White-Collar Cowboys: Great drumming. Another gem with great vocals and cool bass. 11. Fat Jack's Blues: Bluesy hooks, Cool keyboard playing (as usual), plus some unique harmony.

Also awesome are some songs that aren't on "Get Up," but they rock when they're played live: "Freak," "Justine," "Parker Street," and "Wasted by the Door." There might be a few I'm probably forgetting. Go see them live and buy "Get Up" 'cause it rocks!...