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Songs in the Key of Beotch

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That 1 Guy has to be seen live to get the full impact of what he's doing. Not that this is a bad CD, but it lacks the jaw-dropping je ne sai quois that he brings to the stage. I've had the privilege of seeing him a couple of times, and the manic intensity of the show has people looking at each other in stunned amazement as he drops his ridiculous science on the crowd.
That said, this CD is a good introduction to That 1 Guy; clever lyrics, offbeat material, and of course "The Pipe." If you are bored with what you've been listening to, try this; That 1 Guy is the biggest star you've never heard of.

I encountered 'That 1 Guy' at Sacramento State University when he was giving a performance in the Student Union. I walked in during the last 30 seconds of his performance but the music caught my attention so much that I bought his CD. When I listened to it, I was surprised to find that I liked every song I heard. Each track blended into the next with ease and although the lyrics are a little unusual at times, they were extreamly enjoyable. The 'Magic Pipe' that he plays his music on is just amazing. One instument makes all those very different sounds..I would love to see how it works. This CD blends many popular music styles but gives them an edge that is completely its own. It's a wonderful break from the mainstream stuff that is heard on the radio and I would recommend this CD to anyone who is looking for some good music with a little bit of that something extra.

I'm in total agreement with John Doe's assessment below. I'd just like to offer a bit of clarification: Amazon lists this as "Songs in the Key of Beotch [LIVE]." It isn't live, as in "live in concert" but as it says in the liner notes "Recorded live to 8 track." Unless you see him live, your ears will not comprehend how he accomplishes this. Truly jaw-dropping, and for that reason, I give this five stars, for pure musicality and creativity. And the tunes are great, and funny too!

Now we can only hope that the next album has more tracks featuring his one-of-a-kind Magic Cowboy Boot. (Only those who have seen him live know what I'm talking about!)

Wife got me tickets to a Buckethead show at the Norva in VA Oct 2008 before I deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months and he was the opening act. I never heard him before and didn't think much of it, man am I glad I didn't skip it. This guy is absolutely amazing! I don't know how he does it or creates the sounds that I heard but it was honestly mind blowing. I love people with talent not all this new MTV stuff and this guy is it. I immidiately bought the two albums they had there and the wife got a shirt, I'm buying is new/old album before he had the magic pipe to see what he was like but I've read up on him an he's nothing but talented. Great find and really humble guy keep making great music. First song he played was Weasel Potpie and I coulnd't even speak, great album but I think this guy is even better live, the entire room bassed out during that song, AWESOME!