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Better Than Expected [ CD / Album ]

Better Than Expected

SKU: CD111333 Barcode: 0616822118924
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  • Released Date: 28 Apr 2014

  • Genre: Folk

Our Take
In a musical landscape filled with predictable chart-toppers and formulaic pop-stars, Peter Stampfel and the Brooklyn & Lower Manhattan Banjo Squadron have swooped in to shake things up with their latest album, "Better Than Expected." From the moment the banjos start plucking, you know you're in for a wild ride. Stampfel's quirky vocals and the eclectic mix of instruments create a cacophony of sound that is both baffling and brilliant. It's like your grandad's hoedown meets a circus on acid, and somehow it works. The album kicks off with the rollicking "Banjo Boogie," a foot-stomping romp that sets the tone for what's to come. Stampfel's lyrics are whimsical and witty, painting vivid pictures of a world where banjos reign supreme and silliness knows no bounds. Tracks like "Brooklyn Banjo Blues" and "Lower Manhattan Lament" showcase the band's versatility, moving effortlessly between toe-tapping tunes and mournful ballads. Stampfel's storytelling prowess shines through, drawing listeners into a world that is at once familiar and fantastical. "Better Than Expected" is a delightful surprise from start to finish, proving that sometimes the best things really do come out of left field. So grab your banjo and join the squadron – you won't be disappointed.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. C Modal #1
2. NSA Man
3. G Tuning #3
4. Sukiyaki
5. G Tuning #1
6. Eat That Roadkill
7. Vocal Exercise
8. C Modal Tuning Page 64
9. G Tuning #2
11. C Modal Tuning Page 88
10. C Modal Tuning Page 77
12. Castor & Pollux
13. C Modal Tuning Page 106
14. Theme for the Exodus from Bushwick to Ridgewood
15. C Modal Tuning Page 91
16. Group Improvisation

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