Mr. Sad Clown

BoDeans | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 429 Records
• ASIN: B0033TJAX8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,422 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better Than Last........., April 9, 2010

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E. Kanter (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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Mr. Sad Clown is a stronger album than their last release, Still; however, there is nothing here that is really new or pushing the envelope in terms of creativity (or greatness).

The album really does "sound" like a Bodeans album, which isn't a bad thing, and while there are some decent tracks, there is nothing here that can compare to the music they released earlier in their careers. 2004's Resolution still has to be considered the best of the three albums they have released in the last decade.

For all us Bodeans fans, I guess we should feel grateful the band found a way to survive, even as a local touring band, much less releasing new albums at this point in their careers.

The legal issues with their label and the 3+ year hiatus from the studio took a toll on the band - even though they have been quoted as saying that coming out the other end of that whole situation has re-energized their creative juices.

Losing Bobby G. was also a big hit - maybe not so much in terms of creativity - but more so with chemistry.

All in all though, for 50 year old musicians, Kurt and Sammy can still consistently entertain better than the majority of musicians half their age.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Doin' what they do best!, April 6, 2010

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Fischer "musicdude" (USA) - See all my reviews

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There's something so dependable and alluring about a band that knows it's mind and keeps crafting great rock and roll year after year - these guys are great live and this new album is long overdue. I'm wearing this one out the next few months. And i don't know but think 'Stay' ought to be a hit - great classic song!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, June 7, 2010

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cory58 (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

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I've been a BoDeans fan since Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams. They are still one of my favorite bands, so I bought Mr. Sad Clown as soon as I found out it was released. It has some great pop hooks, and will be pleasingly familiar to BoDeans fans, but seems a little tired. Hopefully, there will be a tour with stops in NC - I've seen the BoDean live at least 4 times, and they rock the house every time.