Based on a True Story: Fat Freddy's Drop: Amazon.co.uk: Music

Special Offers and Product Promotions

This product is part of a promotion. Get this album free when you buy a pair of Radiopaq Custom Tuned Earphones. Follow this link to find out more.
Discover millions of songs and albums in our MP3 music downloads store.

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

(What is this?)

Fat Freddy's Drop Tickets opens new browser window

www.SeatWave.com/Fatfreddysdrop-Tix - Buy Fat Freddy's Drop Tickets In UK 100's Of Gigs! 100% Genuine Tickets

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Live at the Matterhorn

~ Fat Freddy's Drop

4.0 out of 5 stars (3) �16.09

The Camel

~ Fat Freddy's Drop

�3.48

Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW

~ Fat Freddys Drop

3.0 out of 5 stars (3) �8.98

Inside the Dub Plates

~ Salmonella Dub

4.7 out of 5 stars (3) �12.69

Solid Ground

~ The Black Seeds

5.0 out of 5 stars (2) �9.48

› Explore similar items

1. Ernie

2. Cay's Crays

3. This Room

4. Ray Ray

5. Dark Days

6. Flashback

7. Roady

8. Wondering Eye

9. Del Fuego

10. Hope

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

new zealand(2)

See all 2 tags...

Customer Reviews

16 Reviews

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

4.8 out of 5 stars (16 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars True Story, 26 May 2006

By	nosurfindurham - See all my reviews

I love this album, it makes my subwoofer sing - the bass is so rich, deep and fluid. These guys are really quite unique, I don't know if they conform to any genre. If I had to make one up it'd be something like neo-dub-soul. Basically, they sound a bit like Slightly Stoopid but more experimental, a lot more soulful and basically they're better. The only reason I don't think this album is worth 5 stars is that all the songs are about 7 minutes long and I believe that really great songs leave you wishing they were longer. To be fair, that's probably a bit harsh, I just don't want to give 5 stars to an album unless it blows my mind. This is damn good though - excellent for bbqs. Bring on the summer.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Based on a true story, 28 Feb 2006

By A Customer

I'm not a musician and so not qualified to write a particularly academic review of this album. What I can say however is that if you are like me and look for jazzy, soulfull stuff with a big bassy line running through; then this is for you. I heard of this band when I jokely asked someone to suggest music I might like better than that crafted by the almighty LTJ Bukem, and amazingly, the suggestion by my Kiwi wannabe mate has come close. The blend of good vocals, trupets and sax make it. Flashback followed closely by Roady is what I'd go for. Just. A good buy and easily worth a tenner!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 'Background music', 20 May 2006

By	Jessa "Jessa" (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Based on a True Story (Audio CD)

I strongly oppose the other reviewers' desciptions of this as 'background music' and 'easy going' - this music is beautiful, soulful and powerful with reggae, hiphop, jazz, soul and ska inluences.

Don't underestimate it! I fell in love with the album after one play and stand out tracks for me are 'Roady' and 'Dark Days'.

But this album - it is truely beautiful.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 16 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Cocktail
A cocktail of reggae - ambient - soul - jazz, mixed up to make the most laid back album in decades. These are tunes for contemplating the sunset and waiting for the sunrise... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Matthew Thorpe

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Grooves, Smooth Vocals and long Intros
There is no doubt that this is a great album. Dallas Tamaira's voice is smooth and rich with timbre, creating a soulful layer, which is interlaced with the bands reggae/dub... Read more

Published 3 months ago by Arthur Pitt

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth pacific styled reggae - get it now!
After hearing about this group through friends I had to check them out - a few expensive downloads later I had tickets to their concert and I haven't looked back since. Read more

Published 13 months ago by S. Bigg

5.0 out of 5 stars Lush!
This has to be one of my most favorite albums i've bought in a long while. I like to see my taste in music as largely eclectic, i'll listen to anything once and that's what i did... Read more

Published 15 months ago by M. Bloxham

5.0 out of 5 stars FFD original, smooth grooves
Bought this album as a friend who heard of them whilst in NZ was raving about them. I can honestly say this is the best ever album i have ever bought. Read more

Published on 28 Oct 2007 by E. Archer

5.0 out of 5 stars good roots reggae with ocassional diversion to other places
i have just got this album and am listening to it as i write this review.
this album is really good.
well worth a listen. Read more

Published on 17 Jul 2007 by Mr. J. Roche

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the sweetest voices i've heard in a while
this album is packed with soul full reggae and ska with hip hop to boot and many more influences i'm sure. Read more

Published on 15 Jan 2007 by Mr. Sa Marriott

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Music!
A great album, which will always put a smile on your face and make you feel happy. Have heard them described as BBQ reggae; Wandering Eye is a true summer anthem, unlike the trash... Read more

Published on 15 May 2006 by S. McGowan

5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite album of the year so far
Such a fun sound! If you're bored with the usual brat-rock fare thats around at the moment, and want to listen to something different, I seriously recommend this album. Read more

Published on 16 April 2006 by G. M. Bradley

5.0 out of 5 stars Fat Freddys Drop - Based on a True Story
This is a fantastic album - I would recommend it to anyone who likes to explore new bands with an original sound - this is great background music and would provide a talking point... Read more

Published on 21 Feb 2006

› See all 16 customer reviews...

Listmania!

Best lps of the musically rather disappointing year 2005: A list by L. Hall "Rolex"
My favourite albums at the moment - an eclectic mix: A list by M A MATTHEWS
Some great albums from this millenium...: A list by Miguel Blasco

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Music > Dance & Electronic
Music > Reggae

Look for similar items by subject

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

	86% buy the item featured on this page: Based on a True Story 4.8 out of 5 stars (16)
	6% buy Dr. Boondigga & The Big BW 3.0 out of 5 stars (3) �8.98
	4% buy Dr. Boondigga & the Big BW 3.6 out of 5 stars (7)
	2% buy Turntable Soul Music 4.6 out of 5 stars (13) �8.98

Based on a True Story

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Product details

Track Listings

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

Customer Reviews

Customer Discussions

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Listmania!

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject

Feedback

Your Recent History