Straight Around [LIVE]

Agents Of Good Roots

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 9, 1998)
• Original Release Date: March 25, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Bama'rags
• ASIN: B000007TLH
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #337,332 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Proof of talent, November 14, 2000

By	"retardedelf42" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

Agents of Good Roots is a band that has more talent that the majority of the artists that you hear today. This album proves that. I was first exposed to Agents on a suggestion from a friend, and bought their major-label debut, One By One. That album is more of a sonic collage of many styles, including rock, jazz, and gospel. Straightaround seems to focus a little more on the healthy jazz obsession carried by the band. Plus, these guys can PLAY! It's so unfortunate that our ears are primed to hear cookie-cutter music unlike this. Andrew Winn's guitar/keyboard playing provides an excellent setup for J.C. Kuhl's incredible sax playing. Kuhl really goes off on tracks like "Straight," which ends the album on an impressive, tight jam. This album gets better with every listen, because in spite of the fact that you're only listening to five instruments (guitar, keyboard, sax, bass, drums), Agents always bring something new to the table when you listen. Jazz fans, rejoice! Your voice is beginning to be heard in rock circles! Highly recommended for jazz fans, as well as fans of Dave Matthews Band.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Agents of Good Roots..., October 10, 1999

By	Brian Pace (Manassas, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you're looking for an introduction to this Richmond, VA band, this would clearly be your best bet. Check out the hot 9/8 time of Exodus of Left as well as the 11 minute Straight that closes the album. A definite recommend - you will go see this band if you hear this record.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for all music lovers, February 13, 2001

By A Customer

A must have for all music lovers, and the perfect introduction to a very talented band. The vastly disparate singing styles of Brian Jones and Andrew Winn and even Stewert Meyers (yes... three of the four are able to take over lead vocals... another tribute to their musical craftmanship) are far from your typical main-stream leads and add yet another diverse and sometimes unfamilair level to each of their albums. More importantly, the ability of this band to improvise and work their way into a methodical groove helps separate Agents from most bands of the day. If only picking stocks were this easy...

Here's hoping new basist Kevin Hamilton can sustain the groove!