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Subdudes
Behind the Levee
Genres: Pop, Rock

Track Listings (10) - Disc #1
1. Papa Dukie & The Mud People - The Subdudes, Amedée, Steve
2. Next to Me - The Subdudes, Magnie, John
3. No Vacancy - The Subdudes, Magnie, John
4. One Word (Peace) - The Subdudes, Magnie, John
5. Social Aid & Pleasure Club - The Subdudes, Moore, Kevin
6. Time for the Sun to Rise - The Subdudes, Johnson, Earl King
7. Let's Play - The Subdudes, Amedée, Steve
8. Looking at You - The Subdudes, Amedée, Steve
9. Keep My Feet Upon the Ground - The Subdudes, Malone, Tommy
10. Prayer of Love - The Subdudes, Amedée, Steve

CD Details

All Artists: Subdudes
Title: Behind the Levee
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Back Porch
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 1/24/2006
Genres: Pop, Rock
Styles: Adult Alternative, Jam Bands, Rock Jam Bands
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 724387341227, 724387341258

Synopsis

Amazon.com

Between the recording and the release of this album, the devastation of Katrina transformed the Subdudes' native New Orleans. So perhaps this could have been titled Before the Flood, with the band's musical equivalent of Crescent City comfort food reminding us of better times (and providing hope for better times to come). The band's sonic signature combines the soulful vocals of Tommy Malone, the call-and-response harmonies of his bandmates, and the spare accordion accompaniment of John Magnie. As produced by bluesman Keb' Mo', the band's second album since its reunion renders the rhythm section almost subliminal, thus spotlighting the buoyant melodies and the vocal dynamics more than the groove. Among the highlights here, "Papa Dukie and the Mud People" celebrates the commotion that results when a hippie tribe pitches riverside camp in small-town Louisiana, "Looking at You" features a funky duet with Rosie Ledet, and "One Word" lifts the spirit like a secular hymn, with Malone's buttery tenor sounding like a bayou Michael McDonald. The gorgeous balladry of "Time for the Sun to Rise" and the closing redemption of "Prayer of Love" provide the sort of transcendental healing that music can offer the most musical of American cities. --Don McLeese

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CD Reviews

I'm hooked! See them live if you can!

scolvig | Humboldt County, CA USA | 03/31/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This has been my daughter's favorite band for years, and I've had 2 of their Cd's, which I've always enjoyed. Last night I got to see them live for the first time. I live near Eureka, Ca. The audience was pretty small; I don't think these extremely talented gentlemen get the exposure they deserve, and the show was barely advertised around here. But that made for a very intimate concert, and everyone there absolutely loved it. It was very easy to meet them after the show, and what a fantastic bunch of guys. They played most of the tracts from Behind the Levee, their newest. There is just so much feeling and joy in their music. I bought 2 of the Cd's, and tonight got to listen to it in entirety. Every track is wonderful, so I don't have a favorite. There is so much variety in this CD.I especially loved the funky soul sounds. I just know it makes me smile and cry and dance. So I'm ordering another now. Love is a beautiful thing! Peace!"

Pure Magic!

Mike Patton | Texas | 04/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're having a bad day and in a funk, put this record on. If you're not feeling markedly better half way through it...you need a doctor! To me, that's the sign of "the real stuff"!!!

The melody, the soul, the funk, the harmony, the rhythem, the fun, and the emotion....make Behind the Levee the best money you've spent in a long time.

I regret that a 5 star rating is the best I can give it."

Levee Live

Still Alive and Kicking | Bay View, WI United States | 01/27/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw them last night here in Milwaukee, in support of this CD. I believe they played every song from "Behind the Levee". Usually it's difficult seeing a band push its new songs, because you (well, I, anyway) want to hear the old favorites. But these songs were so catchy and interesting that I never once found myself thinking "C'mon, let's hear something we know". As another reviewer points out, they've resisted making one singer the star and the others the supporting cast, so there's a lot of interesting harmony and that wonderful trading off of vocal lines between Tommy and John."

Good times behind the levee

Rico Brown | Washington, DC | 02/12/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Subdudes deliver with perhaps their most soulful album yet. Producer Keb' Mo' brings a light touch to the album, giving the album a very laid-back, in-the-pocket vibe with the bursts of funkiness and blues that 'dudes fans have come to expect. There's not a throwaway track in the bunch and several of the songs on "Levee" rank with the Subdudes' all time greats. "Papa Dukie and the Mud People," the first single, is alone worth the price of admission, and the rest of the album is just as good."

"Subdued"

Jack Simmons | LA | 01/25/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this band, so I am not very objective. Having said that, I do my have ny favorites, and my lesser favorites. At first four listens this comes across a very mellow album, and not a lot of new ground is broken. It maintains those trademark harmonies, and exquisite musicianship, strong vocals."Papa Dukie" is the single on the album but I feel that "One Word" could share that same distinction, as well as "Lets Play" . I have a feeling that this album will age very well, it is deeper tha the first listenings would suggest. You can get lost and drift away in the serenity of the only unoriginal song " Time For the Sun to Rise" and yet there are some many wonderful new melodies that have you humming along. The best thing I can say about this band ( I plan to see them in Wash. and Long island and San Juan Cap over the next few months) is that they make me feel nostalgic for songs I've only heard once. Does anyone else experience that? There will be lot of debate over where "Behind The Levee" ranks with the rest of their work, but one thing cant be disputed, The Subdudes are the most original and talented band working today. To go to a concert is to experience pure joy and love flowing off the stage. Pure love of music and performing that rivals any concert that I've seen. So enjoy this work, it is superb. They are in a class by themselves, and this would be a landmark album for any band, but for the "dudes" it is the level we have selfishly come to expect.In my opinion, they meet all expectations..

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