Fabulous Drop, by Curlew

Fabulous Drop

by Curlew

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cellostuff Amazing! There is a little slice of everything in this collection: some cool prog rhythm, some slick composing, some avant soloing, some nice collaboration. All that with a pretty cool vibe. Nice going Curlew!

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	1.	August 07:49
	2.	Not Innocent 02:40
	3.	Blood Meridian 05:19
	4.	Crazy Feet, Sensible Shoes 03:37
	5.	Fabulous Drop 05:29
	6.	Argon 05:38
	7.	Neither, Baby 03:42
	8.	Funny Fun 04:22
	9.	Dog House on the Moon 03:50

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Fabulous Drop is the seventh album from this all star downtown band. This fantastic, extremely high-energy release features leader/saxist George Cartwright, the great dual guitar team of Davey Williams & Chris Cochrane, bassist Ann Rupel & drummer Kenny Wollesen. Great tunes, great playing & a unique sensibility - George mines a unique, truly Southern avant esthetic unlike anything else in new music.

"...one hell of a group..."
– The Wire

"This is seriously good music & the performances are deceptively tight...if you're looking for something with 1st rate musical standards, smart performances, brilliant sonic surprises & nutritious brain food, grab it."
– Memphis Commercial Appeal

"Curlew was founded and has been led by saxophonist George Cartwright (who doubles on alto and tenor) since 1979. Curlew's musicianship is impressive, the nine group originals are concise (only one exceeds 5:35) and the players are not afraid of using melodies, rhythms or conventional harmonies although they often joyfully dispense with the expected in favor of constant chance-taking. A stimulating set."
– AllMusic

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released January 27, 1998

Ann Rupel - electric bass, piano on 'Neither Baby'
Chris Cochrane - electric guitar and rhythm toy on 'Crazy Feet, Sensible Shoes'
George Cartwright - alto and tenor saxophones
Davey Williams - electric guitar and lead toy on 'Crazy Feet, Sensible Shoes'
Kenny Wollesen - drums

Chris is on the left and Davey is on the right.

Recorded and mixed June, 1997 by Jim Cain at Water Music, Hoboken, NJ

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