Wammers Album Club 2019 #8 Youngblood Brass Band - live.places

[Idlewithnodrive]

For my WAC choice, I have chosen one of the most important, formative Albums of my recent musical journey.

I first was recommended this Album a couple of years ago, as I hated anything Jazz but was desperately looking for a way into more leftfield / alternative Jazz, something I had failed to find many times before.

YBB certainly changed that !

A real fusion, crossover, multi-vibe Album, which is described as a Riot Jazz, Hip Hop, Punk fusion, (really, Brighouse and Rastrick brass band to Eminem, it's all in there) this album is a positively kicking intro to REALLY alternative Jazz. These guys really are having a blast, just totally enjoying themselves and their music, I love it 

I come from a Psych, Electro, Japanese Doom Metal background and this Album really does it for me, so, please  give it a whirl, I think you'll be surprised    :nerves:

 

[Amormusic]

Ooooh! I love this one!

I’m only 2 songs in and im deffo adding this to my playlist and “I will see them live” list. 

Nice!!!

 

[Bazzer]

I'm struggling a bit with this , early days though.

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

I see that this has played out well chaps 

 

[Sumdumgi]

Bit of a surprise this - and a nice one at that. I like it apart from the odd sax solo which is my least favourite instrument of all. Love the brass and I found the whole thing pretty enjoyable - sounds like everyone in the band is having a great time

 

[Von Krolock]

Anyone who's ever played a brass instrument knows how damn hard it is. (No instrument is easy).
The drummer has good chops. :^   
 

 

[rabski]

I'm moving towards the 'love it' end of the scale. I've ordered one of the other CDs, as my only issue with a quick listen is that the quality of the live recording seems a bit all over the place.

Something very contagiously fun about it though. Great foot tapping feel.

 

[ian917]

Not for me. I'm sure they would be great live but this just leaves me cold. 2/5

 

[Idlewithnodrive]

I'm moving towards the 'love it' end of the scale. I've ordered one of the other CDs, as my only issue with a quick listen is that the quality of the live recording seems a bit all over the place.

Something very contagiously fun about it though. Great foot tapping feel.

Next best for me are 'Word on the Street' and 'Is That a Riot' but I love live Albums, regardless (within reason) of recording quality.

 

[Amormusic]

Forgot to update my post. 

Really enjoyed this one. It has already had a couple of plays. 

A solid 4/5 from me. Good choice

 

[occasional thinker]

Bouncy, good fun. 4/5