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5.0 out of 5 stars
the greatest songs you've never heard, January 15, 2008
This review is from: The Villain That Love Built (Audio CD)
I've had the pleasure of mixing sound for these guys a few times in the bay area a few years ago. Immediately after seeing them the first time, I bought Villain, and it is still never far from my cd player. That was over 5 years ago. These songs are quality on every level. Some of the smartest songwriting you are likely to come across once you get past the great visuals they present. Musically they are about as adventurous and tight as you could ever want. Do yourself a favor - buy the cd and check your local music calendar. Hey guys - if you read this - come back to san diego!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
weird & wonderful, July 2, 2009
This review is from: The Villain That Love Built (Audio CD)
I had the pleasure of seeing The Billy Nayer show in uh, 1999? Maybe...strangely enough they opened for the Mermen at a small hall in Palo Alto, CA. I wasn't quite sure what to expect but considering that the Mermen had their new (and lesser) line-up, The Billy Nayer Show stole the show.
This CD has most of the songs performed at the show, & it was new, at the time I saw them, so of course I had to have it right away, & it's still proudly in my collection. Standout tracks are "The Skinned Rabbit" with some ROCKIN' autoharp (you should see him PLAY it on stage), Mr. Satan Butterwolf, and The Closer She Gets. Truly oddball stuff from an alternate sort of reality, but rather fun, really. Interesting lyrics & music, in general, a very strange & quirky bunch and worth seeking out if you enjoy that kind of stuff. Can't really compare it to anyone offhand....4 out of 5 stars.
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