http://www.homegrownmusic.net/news/product-reviews en http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/thousands-of-one-soulforce-cd Having seemingly fostered its own community within the tight-knit Ithaca, NY music scene, SoulForce appropriately reflects Thousands of One’s collaborative, socially oriented outlook. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/thousands-of-one-soulforce-cd#comments John Brown's Body Thousands of One Afrobeat Electronic Funk Fusion Gospel Hip Hop Jazz R&B Reggae Roots World Rhythms Product Reviews Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:36:05 -0400 planbee 1840 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/robert-walter-cure-all-cd The news on Cure All is how different it is from the Stanton Moore Trio, which prominently features soul-jazz organ player Robert Walter as well. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/robert-walter-cure-all-cd#comments Robert Walter Stanton Moore Trio The Greyboy Allstars Funk Fusion Jazz Rock Product Reviews Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:45:49 -0400 leeway 1794 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/scythian-immigrant-road-show Scythian brings first-generation authenticity to their unique hodgepodge of Irish, Celtic, klezmer, and gypsy influences. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/scythian-immigrant-road-show#comments Scythian Acoustic Folk & Traditional Rock Roots World Rhythms Product Reviews Fri, 16 May 2008 16:40:19 -0400 planbee 1774 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/turbine-reward-cd From the moment laser hits plastic on Turbine's second disc, Reward, the listener is barraged with frenetic tempos, breakneck instrumental breakdowns, and smartly layered vocal harmonies. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/turbine-reward-cd#comments Turbine Acoustic Blues Funk Fusion Jazz Progressive Rock Psychedelic Rock Roots Product Reviews Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:08:56 -0400 planbee 1744 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/the-afromotive-scare-tactics-cd-0 A graceful record, and a credit to the durability of Fela Kuti’s seminal genre. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/the-afromotive-scare-tactics-cd-0#comments the Afromotive Afrobeat Jazz Psychedelic World Rhythms Product Reviews Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:34:10 -0400 leeway 1736 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/laura-reed-deep-pocket-soul-music-cd Laura Reed & Deep Pocket’s soul:music is so recognizable and so effortless that it’s hard to imagine it’s the Asheville, North Carolina group’s debut album. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/laura-reed-deep-pocket-soul-music-cd#comments Laura Reed & Deep Pocket Funk Indie Psychedelic R&B Reggae Rock World Rhythms Product Reviews Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:27:53 -0400 leeway 1728 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/various-artists-funky-kidz Children’s music isn’t just about children anymore. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/various-artists-funky-kidz#comments Amanda Shaw Bonerama George Porter Jr. Ivan Neville Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes Papa Grows Funk The Radiators Theresa Andersson Blues Compilations Funk Jazz Psychedelic R&B Rock World Rhythms Product Reviews Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:17:08 -0400 leeway 1723 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/the-ragbirds-wanderlove The Ragbirds hail from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and while the Irish Hills might not be too far away, there's no pigeonholing this group. On their second album, Wanderlove, the quartet takes listeners on a lengthy trip around the country and the world, from their own backyard to the Appalachian hills and across oceans and deserts far beyond. The talented bunch, including Randall Moore and Tim Dziekan on all grades of crucial percussion, is seemingly driven by Erin Zindle's multi-instrumentalism and songwriting. The improbably named guitarist Matthew Melody also chips in with stellar backing vocals, lending real drama to the proceedings when necessary. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/the-ragbirds-wanderlove#comments The Ragbirds Acoustic Afrobeat Bluegrass Folk & Traditional Pop Roots World Rhythms Product Reviews Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:29:28 -0400 planbee 1690 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/comets-on-fire-blue-cathedral A few short taps on the gate and they're off - and the rodeo clowns better get the heck out of the way, this bronc is WILD! Occasionally I miss my former occupation as a rock critic, and the other day was one of those days. Other days I don't miss it, as I would definitely be even broker than normal, with a beer belly two sizes too big and prolly a couple DUI's by now if my enthusiasm for drug rock hadn't led all the way to being a stone stupid junkie eventually. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/comets-on-fire-blue-cathedral#comments Comets on Fire Progressive Rock Psychedelic Rock Product Reviews Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:17:17 -0500 leeway 1650 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/jeff-bujak-building-an-arsenal-cd Jeff Bujak is gradually and carefully creating his own musical world. It's clear from the first track of his new CD, Building: An Arsenal, that there are countless ideas just zinging around in this guy's head. Here I was thinking that his last opus - 2006's Peaces of Man and Machine - was about as ambitious a solo album as I'd heard. He's bested himself with this new album, a result of the apparent war going on between his inner human and machine. http://www.homegrownmusic.net/product-reviews/jeff-bujak-building-an-arsenal-cd#comments Jeff Bujak Electronic Fusion Jazz Progressive Rock Product Reviews Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:38:49 -0500 planbee 558 at http://www.homegrownmusic.net