Jubilee Dive

The Drams | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: New West Records
• ASIN: B000FVGLES
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,802 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Jam packed with brawny, spirited, hands-in-the-air rockers, stirring anthems and harrowing ventures exploring a culture sapped by hollow heroes and soul-killing, high-tech crapola, The Drams careen out of Texas with Jubilee Dive—a welcome jolt of rock ‘n roll that is fresh and vital!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars While not Slobberbone, it's not a complete throwaway..., November 1, 2006

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Christopher J. Munzke (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jubilee Dive (Audio CD)

I don't know how many people will pick this up who were not already familiar with Slobberbone. Accordingly, the majority of listeners/reviewers are going to compare this to Slobberbone. Compared to Slobberbone, it REALLY sucks. Taken on its own merits, it only kinda sucks. Personally, I have reached the point where I can appreciate the simple pop tunes (e.g. Hummalong, Unhinged, Sortsighted). However, half-way thru "You Won't Forget", I thought someone had replaced my Drams CD with a Chicago CD. Skip tracks 7 and 8, and you are left with a mediocre, listenable CD, if only due to the fact that I still enjoy Brent Best's voice (no matter how overproduced). Think of the drop-off from Slobberbone's ETYTWRWWT to Slippage. The drop-off from Slippage to this album is about twice as steep.

Bottom Line: Buy this CD, and make your own decision 'cause Brent Best deserves to be a millionaire based solely on what he did with Slobberbone.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch pop, January 22, 2007

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Fred Lifton (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jubilee Dive (Audio CD)

It's hard to feel sorry for Slobberbone fans who are disappointed in this disc. To me, this feels like an evolution or progression from that band to a new and very exciting sound. True, you do have to give it a few listens for it to really sink in. But I found much to love here once I gave it time. I think the songs are beautifully crafted, layers of sound and great playing tied seamlessly to lyrics that're provocative and lovely. Addictive hooks, gorgeous melodies, excellent arrangements, good production (though I wish I could get in on vinyl). I love the way the songs on this album evoke an amazing range of other artists, from Elton John to the Beatles, without ever sounding derivative.

Would we all love Neil Young as much if he had stopped creatively with "After the Goldrush"? Artists need to move on, all you Slobberbone fans should too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong, tight band on top of its game., August 26, 2007

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J. Neely "jefeboy" (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jubilee Dive (Audio CD)

The sound has evolved from Slobberbone's in-your-face rock/twang hybrid, with a poppier, more lush sound. Amazing what adding keyboards and more prominent harmonies can do. But there's no denying that Brent Best's songwriting keeps getting stronger and stronger. Old school Slobberbone fans can't get past the sound to see that their hero's chops are better than ever. Even Slippage, the last Slobberbone album, is considered inferior by some for its missing twang. But it's a logical step b/w the rawness of EYTWRWWT and this. This is different. This is great. This is not to be missed.