Customer Reviews

Born on the Wrong Planet (Reis)

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Born on the wrong planet is full diverse styles of music. Bluegrass, jazz-rap, country, latin, rock and whatever that drum-thing might be ("Diggin In"). Its full of songs, but its mainly an instrumental affair. The quality of playing is astoundingly good. I say this for 2 reasons, it is not only unusually spirited & inspired for a studio recording, but the detail & subtlety is extreemly fine. The vocals are not to be overlooked though, the harmonies are natural in the way that Poco`s are. I have never heard such fine intrumental playing emerge from a studio before. Even John Coltranes records had troughs etc. This is in a class of its own. This band (like so many) is not known in my country, mores the pity! Rudi Samborski

Never thought anyone could tear me away from my beloved Phish, but I have to say that String Cheese is now number one in my heart and ears...an awesome multifaceted group out of Boulder, always experimenting with different sounds and genres, SCI never fails to get my booty moving to beautiful jammy tunes. They also translate really well from performing live to album recordings - I recommend this cd over their live one performed at the Fox Theatre in Boulder. Tracks 9 and 10 are my babies, transporting me to a funkycalypsopercussion-driven heaven.

The String Cheese Incident's first studio release contains studio versions of some of SCI's classics such as Texas, Black Clouds, Johnny Cash and Jellyfish. Born on the Wrong Planet is a must for all hardcore String Cheese fans. It shows a different side of String Cheese, the more acoustic, bluegrass, or just plain wacky element of this extremely versatile band.

I have nothing but good things to say about this album. I have very high hopes for these guys. This disc is flowing with life and genuine talent. A truely delightful experience. Definately would pick this up if you like Leftover Salmon

This is the only String Cheese album that was made before keyboardist Kyle Hollingsworth joined the band. It's a pretty good album, though. Nershi and Kang are great here, especially on the tracks that have a bluegrass sound. It's a fun album to listen to and the musicianship is excellent. However, Kyle's absence bothers me quite a bit. Songs such as "Texas," "Jellyfish," and "Black Clouds" don't sound nearly as good as they do on the live album "Carnival '99," an album that has Kyle on it. Only get this album if you are a diehard String Cheese fan or if you like albums that have a good amount of bluegrass.

great first album by the string cheese boys hope we get a reunion soon

The acoustic instruments radiate throughout this entire album with hints of Jerry Garcia in the electric jams. The banjo fan will be pleased and the country/bluegrass afficionado will be delighted.

Amazingly enough, Kyle Hollingsworth, SCI's keyboardist, is not a member at the time of this album. That aside, this album is incredible! Take a little under an hour of your time kick back with a drink (it could be water, soda or a whiskey straight) and dive into a story book of soulful, satisfying compositions. If you love music, period, you can not go wrong with the SCI.

Personal faves on disk: see tracks 1-12.