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  • Audio CD (3 Nov 2003)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Hackpen
  • ASIN: B0000E6QV1
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 338,218 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Wig!
2. Big Man Said to Man...
3. Three Days in the Pit
4. The Bathysphere Song
5. The Lonely Newstand
6. Puzzles for Monkeys
7. Gilly's Weapon Vs Stoolers Wheel
8. The Silas Log

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Iain Moffat - PLAYLOUDER
Yowzah! Twangy, troublesome and triumphant, Toupe have weaved a thing of wonder.

Tom Robinson - BBC 6Music/Tom Robinson Band
Top Five Bass Riffs in Rock and Roll - included with FREE, JOHN PAUL JONES, HERBIE FLOWERS.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 2 Basses, a drummer and some delightful kazzoos..., 28 Feb 2004
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Well, this is something special! Anyone who's ever seen Toupe will tell you that they are so very different from anything you've seen or heard before. But that's certainly not a bad thing. It makes such a nice change to hear something new and unusual that actually sounds good, and Toupe deliver just that.

The main thing that sets Toupe apart from any other band is the set up. Two bassists. One drummer. And that's it. You'll hear no other guitars at all, something I was sceptical about when I first heard of it. But you only have to listen to a few seconds of any track to see that it works so well. As bassists, they are exceptional. Some of the things these guys can pull off on a bass couldnt be done by most seasoned guitarists. In places you have to remind yourself what you're hearing is actually bass, as so often it is played with speed and clarity that you would not associate with a bass. The drums are also flawless, they serve their purpose well, and don't intrude on the sound of the basses. As a band they are of the tightest I've heard.

Now as for the tracks themselves, they offer so much and it is impossible to say enough in this review to do them justice. As can be expected, they are filled with powerful bass riffs ('Three Days in the Pit' has one of the best riffs I've ever heard'), and each song packs quite a punch. However, in spite of such a heavy sound, lyrically they also stand out. Lyrics in places can be bizarre and comical, which certainly works well with the sound, if not a little unusual. Song titles such as 'Gilly's Weapon Vs. Stoolers Wheel' (which features some killer rock kazzoo, yes, you heard), 'Puzzles for Monkeys' (which again demonstrates some great bass riffs and some superb funk undertones) and 'Wig' (which opens with chants of "Wig"... nice), they certainly dont know what you're getting yourself into. But once you get into it, it's hard to get it out of your head. And it's certainly not a bad thing.

So at the risk of waking up at 4am with a Toupe bass riff in your head, I'd say buy this album, it's well worth it's price. Toupe are funky, energetic, catchy and most importantly, fun. And it's certain to be a new experience for you, and one that you wont forget quickly either.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars some funky stuff, 27 Oct 2004
Toupe is an awesome band im the best mate of there new drummer jason who sadly isnt on this album but it still rocks. This band have a kind of funkey metal thing going on its really different to anything else out on the market.

The band: Grant who plays 6 string bass vocals and kazzoo. Karl on 4 string bass with lots of effects and the vocoda (his funny voice thing)and Jason on drums and this strange combonation adds up to some fun and awesome music with some great riffs and all out funk.

By all means buy this album give them a go if you dont you wont no what you are missing but if u dont fancy spending money on this just then try to go to 1 of there gigs you can find dates on there web site www.toupe.co.uk go and enjoy then buy the CD.

Oh and 2 add they have a new album coming out in febuary called burgers keep an eye out. ive got a promo and its some good stuff and so funny.

Over and out keep the love people
PS i love you guys see u at the next gig because i will proberly have to give jason a lift.

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