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Based on a True Story [VINYL] [Import]

Fat Freddy's Drop Vinyl
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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  • Vinyl
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: Import
  • ASIN: B0009RB710
  • Other Editions: Audio CD
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

1. Ernie
2. Cay's Crays
3. This Room
4. Ray Ray
5. Dark Days
6. Flashback
7. Roady
8. Wandering Eye
9. Del Fuego
10. Hope

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
True Story 26 May 2006
Format:Audio CD
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.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Based on a true story 28 Feb 2006
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
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!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
'Background music' 20 May 2006
By Jessa
Format: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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 on 8 Oct 2009 by Matthew Thorpe
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 on 31 July 2009 by Arthur Pitt
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 on 26 Sep 2008 by S. Bigg
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 on 7 Aug 2008 by M. Bloxham
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
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 July 2007 by Mr. J. Roche
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
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
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
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
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