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Editorial Reviews
Galactic have made what may be the definitive New Orleans Tribute With YA-KA-MAY, by recognizing this fundamental truth; that all of the town's seemingly disparate styles jazz, brass bands and funk as well as the newer bounce/hip hop are intrinsically linked.
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17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For the second time Galactic has invited guests along for their most New Orleans-centric album to date. Unfortunately, I found a majority of the album fell short this time (along with their last release). There are some great songs on here though I recommend..Boe Money (feat. Rebirth), Heart of Steel (feat. (the great!) Irma Thomas), Dark Water, & Do It Again. For the second time we are treated to a single (very short) instrumental by the band itself which is a disappointment. Having followed the band since their debut album Coolin' Off I'm looking forward to another album that is closer to their earlier releases.
16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Funk has come,funk has gone and over time it's come disguised and other times full blown. Nontheless no matter what happens it somehow ends up back in New Orleans. The first time I heard Galactic was when they burst onto the scene with their excellent Meters-like debut album Crazyhorse Mongoose. Over the years they've adapted their sound more and more to the hip-hop/funk crowd with a lot psychedelic touches. This album comes full circle with all of that. This is a guest oriented recording but there's an interesting catch: most of the participants are going to be somewhat unknown and all come from the New Orleans area. The biggest known guests are Irma Thomas and needless to say Allen Toussaint (is it really possible to make ANY album in that city without him?) and both are tremendous highlites in Irma's bluesy jam of "Heart Of Steel" and the chugging funk of "Bacchus". Even though no one else on the album is a big name there are some great new funk tunes in "Cinermascope" and "Speaks His Mind". These songs bring it all together not just from some hip-hop style rhythms to the Sly Stone,Miles Davis and Norman Whitfield that inspired them. It may sound something like The Roots but their is a difference. These compositions are not only strong but never dwell in any way on "live music naturalness",a subject I've discussed many times in my reviews. There's excellent production throughout this entire album,from reverb to echo for some exciting funk sounds and not only that everything from blues,jazz even to the African style sounds that once came out of Congo Square. Even if it is a modern sound with some almost crunkish hip-hop influences here and there,even some profanity thrown in on "Do It Again" curtesy of Cheeky Blakk this album is an important reminder that funk is definately not the pure retro music it's often made out to be: that it's one of the most adaptable form of R&B from over the years and that it's always going to have something new to it and continue to offer the unexpected.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own most Galactic albums- but this is really different- very Hip-Hop centric- or New Orleans Bounce style.
I enjoy some songs more than others; but some of the language is pretty strong. There are about 2 really good songs- non hard core hip hop that are good. but then again this band makes their sound match who ever is going to be leading/vocalizing.
I enjoy some songs more than others; but some of the language is pretty strong. There are about 2 really good songs- non hard core hip hop that are good. but then again this band makes their sound match who ever is going to be leading/vocalizing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Purchased for funk and got the other F-word instead.
I get the link between funk and soul but to rap over music of this groups calibre is analogous to pouring coke into a glass of aged scotch. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Truly excellent music
I heard a track on Pandora and bought the album within 24 hours just to hear that track again (cineramascope). The rest of the album holds up. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ian Hogan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love, love, love this album!
From start to finish, this album is full of soul. Every song has its own unique flavor. Mix them together for a spicy sound that will get you dancing, growling and singing at the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by washoearc@msn.com
2.0 out of 5 stars
i miss HOUSE MAN
I really get sad when i hear this new RAP CRAP on top of the greatest band ever... i used to go see these guys when nobody even knew who they were.. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Brandon Shackelford
5.0 out of 5 stars
Galactic brews up a high-tempo N'awlins sampler
This is a fun album. I'll keep it brief. I love Galactic and you will almost always see a different version of Galactic when you see them live. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Karl Christopherson
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
Good quality: no scratches and plays fine. Came in good time after purchasing. No problems to report. Overall: I would say buy this cd and enjoy Galactic.
Published 19 months ago by ecw
5.0 out of 5 stars
Galactic
Are you ready to get funky? This is a great album and has lots of diversity and pizazzz! This album is not like the rest, it s extremely unique and has something to say. Read more
Published on March 24, 2011 by Shelby Padilla
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some funky beats!
Galactic are an amazing funk band from New Orleans with some acidy-jazzy-jammy influences that mix to make a concoction of AWESOME! Read more
Published on March 23, 2011 by soundofthinking
5.0 out of 5 stars
So amazing live!
Galactic makes some of the funkiest, funnest, dance and boogie music straight outta Nawlins! One of the best live acts to catch if you can. Read more
Published on March 22, 2011 by L. Camferdam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
I like this album a lot! I thought Galactic did a great job of bringing the funk once again! I feel they just keep progressing as a band album after album and show after show. Read more
Published on March 17, 2011 by micheesehead
