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Half These Songs Are About You

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I came across a Nizlopi song while listening. It sparked my interest because of it's unique sound. Lots of accoustic guitar with capo. Along with an upright double bass and a human beatbox. So, I picked up this album and wasn't disappointed. I don't know how to describe their music in terms of other bands as it is so unique. It's from England, so it doesn't get much attention in the states. Check out the samples and if it intrigues you as it did me, then it's a must have. However, in my opinion, their two best songs are on another album entitled JCB Song. "Helen" and "Clear" are just hard to beat.

The first time I heard these guys songs I immediately got their CD. They are so cool and such a major breath of fresh air you just can't not love them. Soooo......buy their CD NOW!!!!!!

Why these guys aren't huge in the U.S. is beyond me. I feel lucky to have discovered them. The music is great and refreshing.

I bought this based on one single song, 'jcb'. The video (www.jcbsong.co.uk) is one of the most touching and best-executed things about fathers and sons ever done. I was very pleased to find that the rest of the disk holds up, and it has spent a log of time in my cd player ever since coming in the door.

You can hear the influence of Van Morrison, modern acoustic folk, jazz, pop, and things from all over the musical map. What sets it apart is that these guys take those influences and make it their own. They've got a unique and likable sound, one that I hope to hear a lot more of in years to come. Fine work.

Don't let the quirkyness of the JCB song fool you, this is no novelty band. The musicianship is amazing, and the sound these guys get out of just a double bass and a guitar is unbelievable. And don't let anyone put you off of buying the album either... if you think you'll like it, you probably will. It's probably the most original yet easily accessible album I've heard in ages. They might not have enough sex appeal for Jason in the previous review there, but if you'd rather your music sounded sexy than look it then give them a go.

I absolutely love these guys. I don't know how well known they are in the UK but it is a shame that more people do not know about them in the states. I definately recommend this album.

I also bought this CD after listening to JCB song... which is amazing. I was never expecting this CD to become one of my favourites EVER though!!! It has the most amazing groove feeling, great lyrics, horns and of course standup bass. Every song is a hit! If you like Van Morrison, John Mayer, Norah Jones or any great song writer... then trust me you will LOVE this CD... and pray that they come to Canada soon!!!

Arguably one of the best albums around at the moment. A superb balance of traditional folk and soft guitar give it an excellent vibe. If this was a a drink it would be a vintage red wine. The songs Girl, Faith and Wash away are just a selction of the songs that send a shiver up my spine and there are not many songs that do that to me. The JCB song was great for the first month but that has now, unfortuantly, been overplayed and the life has been squeezed out of that song. Sorry Jason but no disrespect but you are so wrong about this band. My only fear about this band is that the songs they do release will suffer from being over played and will be a victim of the corporate machines. Long live Nizlopi.

It has a very distinctive flavor that only brit pop can bring you out, but it has some shades from the counting crowes, David Gray or even the great Van Morrison.

It's a fresh record with easy listening songs for a saturday afternoon chillin with your friends having a beer.

I stumbled into this band recently and their sound is so smooth. They combine a lot of musical elements into their songs. I haven't dug a disc this much in a while!!