Zygote

John Popper | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 7, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 7, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Interscope Records
• ASIN: B00000K52Q
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,637 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Zygote, November 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Zygote (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed most of John Popper's work, and this is no exception, save for one thing: if you're looking for the extensive harmonica sequences, this will be a disappointment to you. I hope this helps you in your quest for experiencing John Popper's unique gift for this highly under-rated instrument. Mr. Popper must have decided to keep this talent at bay, focusing more on his vocal talents. Growing in Dirt and Home portrays his best efforts at exploiting both harp and vocal harmonics.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, but different, August 24, 2000

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Fizzy: the real one "bobthephat" (Asheville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zygote (Audio CD)

I got this cd because I love Blues Traveler. True, I was expecting more harmonica parts, but now that I've listened to the cd, I'm glad he left them out. It let him focus more on the lyrics, and that, is the best part of any past Blues Traveler song.

However, this cd is definitly not BT. If you are buying this cd just to get BT type stuff, then don't bother. Yes, the songs are great, but in a different way than BT songs.

John Popper ranks with the greatest lyricists. He is right up there with Paul McCartney, Michael Stipe, and James Hetfield (yes, the same Hetfield from Metallica). Popper is truely a bard, and if you haven't firgured that out in a BT album, then you will absolutely find that on this CD. Its terrific

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Popper tries some more of his ideas-- with a different band., October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Zygote (Audio CD)

Popper is a musical genius. Not only does he wail on his harmonica, but he plays a mean lead guitar. This, coupled with the fact that Popper often records a couple of vocal tracks to accompany himself, makes this album a real testament to his versatility and ability. On the last song, you can really hear him stretching for Brian May's sound. This record is simply beautiful. To everyone that got to see him in Burlington, I proclaim my jealousy of you. John Popper is a true bard. His solo effort sends chills down my spine and inspires my own creativity. I am glad to have had the chance to hear him.