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What's the buzz? This is probably Keller's best!

The Delite Rancher | Phoenix, Arizona | 05/14/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While I'm a big Keller Williams fan, I'm generally disappointed with his growing discography. Perhaps it's the old paradigm that jambands shine on stage and stumble in the studio. As exciting as his music is, Keller Williams' sound tends to get old quickly. Coming from a one man band, perhaps it's forgivable that Keller's songs sometimes sound a bit too similar. Having all of his studio albums, "Buzz" is the one that earns the most rotation. So what's so different about this CD compared to his others? These songs are especially compelling. 'Freeker by the Speaker,' 'Inhale to the Chief,' and 'Best Feeling' have become staples of Keller Williams' live shows. Other highlights include 'Relaxation Station,' 'Anyhow Anyway,' and 'Fuel for the Road.' These songs resonate and have serious staying power. The production is similar to Keller's other studio work in that he overlays different instruments including guitar, bass and percussion. Along such lines, 'Over Dub' is a brief track that shows off Keller's vocal talents -including the mouth trumpet. When it comes to the stand outs, I've listed most of the songs and that's the point. Given Keller's large and uneven discography, a compilation may be needed. Until that time, we can enjoy "Buzz" as Keller Williams' strongest studio release."