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Ladies and gentlemen, the Dave Mattews Band has returned. After Matthews' solo debut, the catastrophe that was Lilywhite, and some pretty heavy flack from critics put off by the DMB emphasis on image, the Band is back. And for those of us who see past the image to the music behind it, the return is a welcome one.
It's a return to roots. A reconnection with the smooth, half-jazz-half-rock, bluesy sound that we've come to think of as quintessential DMB. None of the brassy shine of Everyday here; in fact, listeners who cite Everyday as their DMB favourite will be disappointed with this albummore…. But those who regretted the loss of those sometimes-ethereal, sometimes-earthy musings from Crash will welcome this release-- and turn up the volume.
It's a return to familiarity, in some ways, but it's also a return to DMB's willingness to push at the bounds of genre. The sound here glides from the unexpected, funky jazz/pop of 'Raven' to the quiet lyrical intensity of 'Grace Is Gone'. Nontradtional lyric formulae, unique and daring melds of style-- one piece is entirely instrumental and almost Joplinesque. That instrumental track, 'Kit Kat Jam', morphs easily in sound until it becomes a metaphor for the whole album's versastility. But at the same time, all the music here is bound together with that quietly assured je ne sais quoi that makes any DMB track immediately recognisable.
There are a few songs that fall a bit flat. After a strong opening three, the confused 'You Never Know' and unmemorable 'Captain', back to back, form the weakest part of the album. But the tracks only improve from there. 'Digging a Ditch' is pensive, rhythmic, haunting. 'Big Eyed Fish' delivers with an upbeat, edgy drive that never crosses to harshness. The final track, 'Bartender', is a masterwork: written, phrased, executed with deep emotion and flawless grace.
Yes, the Dave Matthews Band has returned. And throughout the album, their music effortlessly projects that smooth, laid-back feel that has become their trademark image and sound. But the tremendous artistry, raw emotion, and frank hard work in these songs will testify that the image doesn't show the whole story. Listeners willing to admit that DMB's own image doesn't comprehend its wider musical journey will find much to call whole within "Busted Stuff". The compelling lyrics, craft, and musicianship of this album invites listeners themselves to often, willingly, return.
| 1 |
Busted Stuff |
| 2 |
Grey Street |
| 3 |
Where Are You Going |
| 4 |
You Never Know |
| 5 |
Captain |
| 6 |
Raven |
| 7 |
Grace Is Gone |
| 8 |
Kit Kat Jam |
| 9 |
Digging A Ditch |
| 10 |
Big Eyed Fish |
| 11 |
Bartender |
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- Category:
- Music > Albums
- Case Type:
- CD
- Release Type:
- Retail
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Cover Info:
- Title:
- Dave Matthews Band - Busted Stuff (2002) Retail CD
- Part:
- Front
- Dimensions:
- 953 x 953 px
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- 138 KB
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- 28/07/08 by musicworld
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