7 is the seventh studio album from Poi Dog Pondering, with 14 tracks completely layered in horns, strings, immediate guitars, crunch, and gristle. It is a painter's palette of unique instruments, vintage keyboards, creativ... more »e lyrics, gripping bass & drums, and beautiful harmonies. Known for following their heart, this record finds the band playful, intimate, honest, cocky, boisterous, and definitely ready to take it live.« less
7 is the seventh studio album from Poi Dog Pondering, with 14 tracks completely layered in horns, strings, immediate guitars, crunch, and gristle. It is a painter's palette of unique instruments, vintage keyboards, creative lyrics, gripping bass & drums, and beautiful harmonies. Known for following their heart, this record finds the band playful, intimate, honest, cocky, boisterous, and definitely ready to take it live.
"This is a wonderful album. Even after 20 years, Poi Dog Pondering is still making music that is as vibrant and relevant as anything they've done. The range of music here is amazing, and it all works. The opening lyrics of the first track, "Perfect Music," nicely presage what awaits on this CD: "Perfect music, lying by me in my bed. Perfect music, talking to me in my head." "Palm Leaf Effigy" is a soft, beautiful, hauntingly personal song. The bouncy pop feel of "Lemon Drop Man" belies the poignant lyrics. "Candy" and "Super Tarana," tucked near the end of the CD, provide the requisite rockin' 1-2 punch. Perfect music, indeed."
Love it!
Constellation | 04/05/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a fantastic cd from a great band. There is not a bad song on the disc. My favorite songs are probably Lemon Drop Man, Rusted Weather, Outta Yer Head and Space Dust. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who is a new or old fan of Poi Dog (or to anyone who just likes great music). Definitely their best cd since Pomegranite. Also, be sure to see them live. They are one of the best live bands around."
Music and Soul...
Robert J. Hudecek | Grapevine, TX United States | 04/07/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been following Poi from as far back as their Volo Volo days...and though they have never made a bad album, there are ones that speak to the soul directly, and this more than any others. music, lyrics, and production as genuine as the thoughts they convey. I feel more apart of their music now than I ever was. Thanks for taking me along..."
Poi is happiness
Joerg Grau | Atlanta, GA USA | 04/28/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you ever had the joy of seeing Poi Dog Pondering live you know what I mean by Poi is happiness. I remember the lights went on at 4:45 AM after 3 1/2 hours of music and everyone at the 40 Watt in Athens was smiling and happy. And that is the same reaction a Poi studio album produces. I drive in horrible Atlanta rush hour traffic and - smile.
7 is more guitar heavy and less clubby than In Fruit Comes Seed, but the resulting happiness this music provides stays the same.
Poi Dog Pondering has always done that, from the earliest album on and they continue the tradition of making great music and spreading love and happiness to anyone willing to listen.
All I can recommend is to allow them to brighten your day as well."
Top 10 of 2008
Nick Becker | 04/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The band's shinning moment.....and their have been many, is this new CD by Poi Dog Pondering. I feel as though the band have finally perfected what their vision has been all along. Frank is a true genious, and should be held upon high with the other songwriting greats of this century. Emotion, Power, and that trademark creative genious of merging so many styles into 1 distinct sound, the Poi Dog Pondering Sound. If you haven't bought this CD yet, consider yourself far, far behind.