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The Wind at Four to Fly (Dig)

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As with many other jam bands, you either "get" the Disco Biscuits or you don't. If you're not a fan, you can criticize them for their shaky vocals and often for their lack of precision. But if you ARE a fan, then rejoice: here is a collection that somehow outshines the TranceFusionRadio series, giving us quintessential, exciting versions of some of the Biscuits' best songs. The versions of "Voices Insane" and "Basis for a Day" - songs most Biscuits fans have heard many renditions of - offer fresh surprises and relentless intensity. And "Caterpillar'" is included in all its funky glory. The first disk includes some shorter cuts, and the second includes some of the long, drawn-out, ambitious jams the band is known for, making this collection a perfect intro for the Biscuits novice. Highly recommended!

This is a great cd to buy if your new to the biscuits. Do not listen to the reviewer who said this was "boring", he obviously doesn't "get" the disco biscuits. This release has some great versions of some of their best songs in STUNNING audio clarity. The song selections are pretty good for attracting new fans, some versions on here are incredible. Disc 1 has some great highlights with a very solid Voices Insane, Kitchen Mitts, Wet, Spy and the classic rager Caterpillar. Disc two is only four tracks but don't let that fool you. The disc starts off with a pretty standard Story of the World, a classic 30-minute RAGING basis, and one of my favorite Little Shimmy's; sooo smooth and patient. After that is a standard Pat and Dex. Disc two is definately better in my opinion, Little Shimmy is just fantastic. just do yourself a favor and go buy this. HIGHLY recommended.

If you're unfamiliar, or a casual listener of this band then Disc 1 offers a solid range of the band's technical prowess, genre-breaking movements, and unrivaled trance rock experimentation.

When you're ready, Disc 2 will blow your socks off. Disc 2, track 2 "The Basis For A Day" is some the most innovative, exciting and jaw-dropping music ever recorded in a live environment in the history of rock n' roll in my opinion. It is nearly 30 minutes of other-worldly creation.

I am relatively new to tDB. i have only owned two studio albums and i have heard a few live shows from friends. I saw them july 14 and i am now a fan. this album solidifies that statement even more. just listen to the "Little Shimmy..." on the cd. if you deny how awesome this selection is, please check yourself for a pulse. this is the perfect starting points for all of us bisco n00bs out there.

This CD is a great item for your collection. I've listened to The Disco Biscuits since they first started. This is an amazing album and should not be left unpurchased. Some of the old favorites make a new apperence such as; Voices Insane, Morph Dusseldorf, and Basis for a Day. This shows that even after listening to their songs over and over again they are still fantastic.

This is a great way to get to know the band. Disc 1 shows you the tight, up beat, hook filled songs that will stick in your head. Disc 2 is the space, the lose yourself for an hour and forget what just happened disc. Both are amazing just like the Biscuits. Although this is a good start you have to get out there and see the Bisco experience for the Trancefusion throwdown.

I know that the Disco Biscuits are a popular live act but I do not like this.

When you are at the outdoor Jam band festival, beer in your hand, beautiful weather all over, lots of eye candy, feeling good, etc, this band may seem great. But, when you just listen to them on your stereo it is just plain boring.

There is no drama to the songs, no strong hooks, the instrumentation/tone is identical from song to song, the drum patterns do not vary and the tunes go on forever.

There is nothing wrong with a lengthy song IF the artsist needs that much room to create. The Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, Umphreys McGhee, Robert Randolph, Spock's Beard...they could play 2 hour songs and I'll love it but... to play the same riff for 30 minutes is way too much.

You know why they are called The "Disco Biscuits"? Because these songs are truly like dance grooves (with more instrumentation) that last a real, real long time.

I heard good things about this band, perhaps they are wonderful live but to the casual listener...this is a snooze fest.

Put it this way, I picked up this and a "Nina Simone" complilation at the same time. The Nina Simone cd is like "Led Zeppelin II" compared to this!