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Don't Tell the Band
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As the years roll by,
refine their artistry impervious to trend or fashion. On their seventh album, the veteran ensemble settles into a groove within the first few seconds and never lets up through 12 tracks that burn with
,
, melodic
, and
. Displaying more polish than previous releases, each musician shines on this collection that gives fans what they come to expect from one of the best
to emerge after the demise of
and the decline of
. Up in the mix from start to finish,
' irresistibly funky bass anchors
and
with staccato figures and crispy riffs.
solo with the delicate urgency of
, respectively, especially on the opening cut,
propel the tunes with polyrhythms and multiple percussive textures that subtly embellish each melody and chord change. Vocalist
croons, growls, and raps while waxing poetic about personal relationships and astute observations of the world around him. The hooks on
recall the tunefulness of 1970s AM radio, while the
of
the title track, and
slip on like a comfortable pair of old cowboy boots. The members of
are pros and they reap the benefits of longevity with a jewel of an album. ~ Tom Semioli