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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
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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, but different, August 24, 2000
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
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Stellar Performance From Popper, December 12, 2000
By A Customer
Without having heard a single track off this album I bought it when it was first released, having faith in John Popper's ability to craft music and lyrics. I've heard plenty of complaints of how it doesn't sound enough like Blues Traveler. That's even foolish to even mention. If John Popper had wanted to sound like Blues Traveler, I'd assume he'd have taken to the studio with them. If one has read any of the interviews with Mr. Popper in which he discusses this sensational solo venture, he explains that he wanted to try something different. Which he did, and it turned out to be a more-than-decent record. Mr. Popper took on the role as lyricist, vocalist, guitar player, and of course, harmonica player in this album. And he did so with great skill. He added some funk, so folk, some ballad rock, and some classic rock, making a CD that's more than piece of soon-forgotten pop ear candy. This is an album that finds itself remaining in the CD player for multiple spinnings before it's taken out again. A fine performance from Blues Traveler's frontman. Definitely worth buying. Be sure to give the tracks "Miserable Bastard", "Home" a listen. Or better yet, buy it, and enjoy it.
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