The Budos Band- The Budos Band III ALBUM REVIEW

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My review of the band's previous EP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xuji7NIhP1g

On the Budos Band's third album is the first time I feel really lost on the band. I'm not sure what to make of the darker sound that pervades this album, and I'm especially confused about all of the repetition. The band clearly doesn't want to repeat their past efforts, but they've made a bad switch by exchanging their sense of exploration for a moodier direction. Though I still have faith in the band as a musical force, this new album just isn't winning me over. I really wanted it to, too.

What do you think of this LP? Love it? Hate it? Why?

5/10

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FAV TRACKS: BLACK VENOM, BUDOS DIRGE, CRIMSON SKIES

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[bluelebowski]

Thanks for saying what you feel Anthony, never sell out! Hmm, I wonder what Cal Chuchesta thinks of The Budos Band...guess we'll never know!

[theneedledrop]

@bluelebowski I dunno, bit it would probably involve explaining what a Budo is...

[Alex703rockstar]

Ahh I love the Budos Band. They play in a club right next to my house almost every weekend. No joke.

[theneedledrop]

@Alex703rockstar Srsly? You should invite me sometime!

[GeistWerk]

I don't know the band but I listened to Crimson Skies and Unbroken, Unshaven and it sounds amazing. It reminds me of the Wu Tang Clan, I really enjoy that dark sound. I have to listen to the whole album I guess.

[theneedledrop]

@GeistWerk Yeah, those are two of my favorite tracks from the LP. It's great in small doses on some tracks, but some songs really pale in comparison to others. They just don't vary like they do on past albums, and it's kinda lead to something that bored me. Not disgusted by the album at all, but just feeling really "meh." It didn't excite me like their previous efforts have.

[BaltiSean]

Oops hit send too early. After a while, I learned to come in with an open mind and give the album a good solid dozen listens or so before analyzing it. I found that I ended up enjoying each album in a different way and it's really sweetened the whole experience. So, I ask you to revisit this album. Give it another couple of listens. Give us an update. And remember, you must go experience them LIVE. Cheers.

[BaltiSean]

I personally like the darker side of III. Go see them live, they'll melt your face clean off. Also, how many times did you listen to the album before doing the review? It sounded like you came in with a preconceived notion of how it should sound and was immediately disappointed when it didn't meet your expectations. This has happened to me with many a Charlie Hunter album. After a whi

[Rheojr]

organ with an effect? it's called a farfisa

[xP3AC3MAK3Rx]

Great review dude, together with Hidden Hand I like the I & III best.

Subbed :)

[quaecky]

This guy is an awful reviewer

[quaecky]

Most definitely up there with their first two albums

[quaecky]

What a twat

[netradioheyu]

Out of all the music that i hear while delivering pizza's ,this band never has me changing the track on my cd player. This also apply's to BUDOS BAND 3,just can't get enough of this awesome sound,especially while cruisin the Peugeot 103. BUY THIS ALBUM!!

This band is creating some of the most legendary sounds in funk. I enjoyed all of they;re work on this album. Thanks,