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Here's my review of the latest cd (from the RP's Hotlist cd review page of my bands site: jangomonkey.com/ )
World Party - Dumbing Up RP RATING: A- First off, if you don't know World Party (aka Karl Wallinger), you got a bunch of Cd's to go get immediately. 55% Beatles/30% Stones/15% Dylan/5% Prince. Yep. Karl's work will immediately ring some bells, but don't fault him for being somewhat derivative of the best music made in the late 60's - mid 70's. When I was a kid, we always hoped for a Beatles reunion, until we realized that Paul had gone limp, and John got killed. One day, World Party comes along, and each album sounds like a followup (and an improvement!) on Abbey Road, and Let it Be. Ok...like I said, if you like brilliant Beatlesque rock, go and buy this and the rest of the catalog. The story of Dumbing Up is that it was released in Britian in 2001. Just as Karl was working on a US distribution deal, he decided to have a brain anyeurysm instead. He didnt tell his fans...he just sorta disappeared. Fortunately, he's back, the Cd is now released here in the States (with 2 new tracks) and he's heading out for a big tour (including Bonnaroo). Do yourself a favor and don't miss this! My rating of this brilliant work slips to an A-, because I just dont get the chick rapping on Here comes the Future. I know...one day I gotta get over my rap issues
RP (obsessed music fan, and member of Jango Monkey)
Thank you so much for speaking out on this (karma for you). I am a huge World Party fan, and when I heard Karl was recovering and doing shows again, I even suggested to him on his blog that he do Bonnaroo (my prayer was answered two weeks later when he was announced).
World Party's appearance is one of my most sought-after moments in this Roo. I've been into them since 1992.
Post by oysterheadhead on Jun 4, 2006 1:03:36 GMT -5
i want to catch World Party also! i remember their first 2 albums which were very good. i never would have thought about seeing them (or him, Karl Wallinger) LIVE but with 2 chances to catch them on Friday at Roo i should be able to see this underrated band.
Bump for World Party! I continue to talk to folks who have never heard of them. Just aint right i tell ya! Much respek for you folks above who got them on your radar.
We saw them in Atlanta this year and had great chat pre-show with Karl himself. very cool. and the show was great! Dont miss!
