Capping a huge new music week I thought it fitting to save one of the best for last. Dave Matthews has done nothing but produce epic works since their debut Remember Two Things. This is the first studio album without founding member saxophonist LeRoi Moore, who died stemming from complications following an ATV crash shortly after the band announced that they had begun recording for Big Whiskey.
Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey and The GrooGrux King (10/10)
The lead single from Big Whiskey, "Funny the Way It Is" is one of my favorites on the album, points out some of the little, tragic things in life throughout the verses, including "somebody's going hungry/someone else is eating out" and "a soldier's last breath/his baby's being born". Quite honestly, the more you listen to it, and catch the nuances in the song, the more you'll enjoy it.
I'm a weird DMB fan; I have to admit, I either LOVE a song, or can't stand it, there really is no in between for me. Truth be told, a few of these songs took a minute to grow on me, and there really isn't a bad song on this album, when reviewing from an open mindset. LeRoi's presence is noticeably missing, and most of the songs could use is jazzy touch to add another dimension that would put the cherry on top of the music sundae that is DMB.
The entire album just flows like a slow river, picking up to rapid strength but not too strong as to make you want to stop rolling along on it. Musically, like always, DMB has added pieces of rock, jazz, blues, afrobeat, world, and likely some genres that haven't even been invented yet, to further cement their place atop the jam band scene.
Other tracks to Check:
"Spaceman"
"Alligator Pie"
See Ya Next Week!
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