Into the Oh

Geggy Tah

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 2007)
• Original Release Date: May 22, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Luaka Bop
• ASIN: B000XCZCOE
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Back in 1994, Geggy Tah took a moment on the second track of their debut album to thank us for driving kindly. Two years later in 1996, Pomona, California's weirdest and most melodic denizens were still thanking us, as the same sentiment (in fact, the same exact lyric) slipped into Sacred Cow's middleweight alternative radio hit "Whoever You Are." Fast-forward through a couple births, deaths, marriages, and divorces later to Geggy Tah circa 2001. The refrain that makes multiple appearances on Into the Oh is a bit more contemplative: "Love is deeper than loneliness / Love is nature at its best." That's good enough news, as long as you can find such a thing, and lead vocalist Tommy Jordan seems occasionally less optimistic than usual, as in "Special Someone": "I'm waiting for someone to manifest my many dreams / to make this bitter world a sweeter place / It kicks me in the face / Oh, I cannot face / dead dreams lying all over the place." One dream that's still thankfully alive is the band's sound, a funky mid-tempo pop that denies any absolute comparisons. One could call it swoopy, loopy R&B for the attention deficit disorder set. One could call it (and has called it) Prince-meets-Dr.-Seuss. Or, one could simply call it inventive and extremely well executed, which is really all that needs to be said. --Bob Michaels

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SoCal Soul with theremins!, August 11, 2001

By	Erica ([e-mail]) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Into the Oh (Audio CD)

Sacred Cow, Geggy Tah's second offering, was lots of fun, light and surprisingly addictive. "Whoever You Are", Tommy Jordan's ode to a kindly fellow driver, briefly brought the rhythm guitar back onto mainstream radio with the song's sparkling good humor, and "Gina" must be--from a woman's point of view--the most erotic song ever written. In short, fun froth that was flatteringly intricate enough to keep me waiting for #3.

But this is amazing! This is Geggy Tah smarter, more musically confident, and yet still danceable, unpretentious, sparkling and pretty. Tommy Jordan's voice like fizzy pop: perfect summer listening. He and Greg Kurstin write earthy, funky tunes, embued with healthy lust (withness "Gina" and Into The Oh's "Sweat"). Occasionally Jordan himself even slips into the profound: "Dumb Submarine" is definitely the standout track, although "One Zero" and "Holly Oak" are excellent. "I'll Find My Way" is more Santana than Santana, but that's the most you can pin down their sound. And Jordan and Kurstin's lyrics are clever, prompting you to fumble for the CD insert. Can't say that about many bands these days...

Bright, sunlit, and a little older now, Geggy Tah continue to delight. I can't wait for #4, but this will do handsomely for the present.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geggy Tah is still with us!, May 23, 2001

By	Melissa H (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Into the Oh (Audio CD)

The first time I listened to this CD, I felt the sudden urge to play it again and again. Even though Geggy Tah has taken quite a break between their last album and "Into the Oh," it is obvious that they haven't lost their knack for creating some of the best music I've ever heard. I only wish that more people knew about Geggy Tah so that they could be appreciated on a grander scale. For everyone out there who adores, or even moderately enjoys Geggy Tah, you will love "Into the Oh" to no end.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Geggy Tah -- Geggy WOW!, August 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Into the Oh (Audio CD)

This band is a unique blend of jazzy, loungy, pop music that is addiciting! Their sound is relaxing, their lryics are intense and their overall vibe is inviting. I can't think of a single band to compare them to... If you are in the market for some outstanding music, look no farther. Into the Oh will leave you yearning for more...