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Fuzzy, Grant Lee Buffalo's debut album, arrived at a completely inopportune moment, but was all the more timely for that. While what felt like every other band in America was sublimating themselves to the petulant nihilism of grunge, singer/songwriter Grant Lee Phillips and his two bandmates dared to choose hope over despair, and embrace the epic possibilities previously outlined by Springsteen, Dylan and The Band (and since revisited by Mercury Rev and Flaming Lips, reinforcing the idea that GLB might have been onto something). Fuzzy is a wonderful record, possessed of a raging spirit articulated by some ferocious playing and Phillips' versatile voice (on both counts, Fuzzy attracted a lot of comparisons to The Waterboys circa This Is the Sea). The songs went unashamedly after the big American ideas. At a time when admitting you cared enough to be disappointed, as GLB did on "Stars & Stripes" and "America Is Snoring", was profoundly unfashionable, they didn't get half the hearing they deserved. It would be gratifying indeed if the times caught up with Grant Lee Buffalo. --Andrew Mueller
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Craig Pitman
Format:Audio CD
Grant lee Phillips is a unique talent. Whilst all around him was grunging away, he and his bandmates came up with this slice of sometimes tender, sometimes vitriolic neil young flavoured rock.
Combining personal anger at the state of things (America Snoring, Stars n' Stripes) with great narratives (Jupiter and Teardrop, Dixie Drug Store) this album has many different facets, although stand out track is probably Fuzzy, with its gentle acoustic guitar intro, dazzling falsetto chorus and stinging guitar solo.
The later albums are good but this has to rate as one of the best and most original debut albums in my CD collection!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
...has never really caught on over here, which is a shame, as he's a superb song-writer, and has the most beautiful voice.
This, GLB's debut album, is still my favourite of them all. It contains plenty of gorgeous moments (Jupiter and Teardrop, Soft Wolf Tread, The Hook), and the narrative lyrics are great too. But, it's really Grant's vocals that hook you in, at points awfully fragile, then almost forceful in his delivery of certain lines. GLB and Phillips himself are the sort of band/songwriter who will gain loads of recognition after they have ceased to exist, rather than fame and glory in their day.
Forget the bland singer-songwriter trash that we are producing at the moment (Melua, Stone, Beddingfields 1 and 2, Dido), and go straight to the heart of Grant Lee Buffalo and their beautiful songs. This is the best album of theirs to start with.
This, GLB's debut album, is still my favourite of them all. It contains plenty of gorgeous moments (Jupiter and Teardrop, Soft Wolf Tread, The Hook), and the narrative lyrics are great too. But, it's really Grant's vocals that hook you in, at points awfully fragile, then almost forceful in his delivery of certain lines. GLB and Phillips himself are the sort of band/songwriter who will gain loads of recognition after they have ceased to exist, rather than fame and glory in their day.
Forget the bland singer-songwriter trash that we are producing at the moment (Melua, Stone, Beddingfields 1 and 2, Dido), and go straight to the heart of Grant Lee Buffalo and their beautiful songs. This is the best album of theirs to start with.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
From bracing and explosive to tender and vulnernerable, Grant Phillip's vocal abandon breathes real life into this enviable collection of layed back tales, always with an enchanting sense of passion and intimacy. Throughout this involving album, seemingly themed around the demise of love and tradition, Phillips doesn't spare his extraordinary ability to lure you inside each and every song, the refreshingly simple backings oblige, with adequate space for the listener and for the abundance of elegant harmonies. Buy this album now.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Not many people here in Europe have heard of this LA-based band, but I think it's about time you do. This is the music I've always been searching for, it is in fact the soundtrack of my life and I have no idea how GLB manage to do it, but they write music that makes your skin crawl (in a good way that is), and I'm so glad I got to know it. The voice of Grant-Lee Phillips is extraordinary, just listen to Stars 'n' Stripes and you'll hear for yourself. Jupiter and Teardrop, Fuzzy, The Hook... all the songs on this album tell their own story and will touch you from within. And don't forget to buy Mighty Joe Moon, another great album from GLB!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Jim
Format:Audio CD
is the only way to describe this album, the intelligent and poignant lyrics had me hooked from the first time I heard it. I would recommend GLB to anyone whatever their personal taste in music.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By miles farley
Format:Audio CD
I heard this album about 10 years ago after seeing the band perform "fuzzy" on Later with Jools holland, from the very first track on the album you will be hooked. His voice is amazing, like Rufus Wainright but more rock not as polished. GLB is an awesome songwriter and i'm amazed they didnt do more in the UK. Every person i have played the album to has been confused as to why they had never heard them before, they are that good!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
the second this album starts it opens up your eyes, if you are tired of hearing guitar bands following a set pattern (oasis, suede)...(if you are not, ignorance is bliss) this music is a breath of fresh air. Shining Hour, Jupiter and Teardrop, and Fuzzy being standouts, just read these lyrics: Bring me home to this house of many days..., Noel Galleher is crying into his pillow every night.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
I first heard GLB on the Later show hosted by Jools Holland - they mesmerised me - no rock poses, just a magnetic stage presence. GLB are not marketed at all (unlike many other US rock cliche bands)so not many people have heard of them - but give fuzzy a try - Jupiter and Teardrops is so gorgeous, a musical version of Badlands or the Executioners Song. Love.
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Chuffed
Used to have this CD a few years ago after I seen them when T in the park was in Hamilton. Still sounds as good today as it did in the early 90's.
Published 4 months ago by Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars
A few records deserve a special place like this...GEM in C SHARP!
As I said my record collection is full of all the good stuff coming from the 60`s and the 70`s only a few records gave me the same enlightment in the 90`s and afterwards FUZZY is... Read more
Published 4 months ago by New Kid In Town
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Not for the faint hearted
In its time,this album really offered something different. On the cusp of showing its age now, it retains a poetic rawness that is addictive and melodic riffs that will not shake... Read more
Published on 2 April 2011 by spikeygolightly
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I regret I didn't buy this a long time ago
I remember falling in love with the title track when I was still school listening to Mark and Lard on headphones at night when they did the ten o'clock show, but never got around... Read more
Published on 11 April 2008 by A. Sneade
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I love this album!
I love this album for the vivid images the music conjures up in my mind. Opening with the sensational The Shining Hour, full of energy with a darker undertone it is followed by... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2002
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