Chupacabra

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The first two songs on this New York college sophomore's debut album are the best, layering happy funk on the sampled foundations of the Doors' "Soul Kitchen" and Donovan's "Sunshine Superman." Coppola, a chanter, rapper, and singer from Long Island, New York, affixes a cow picture to her album sleeve, poses in kinky hair like Coolio, names the album for a Spanish phrase meaning "goat sucker," and creates catchy melodies to complement all this playfulness. "I'm a Tree" is a summer single worthy of the Jackson 5's "ABC" or Hanson's "MMMBop," and Coppola's DJ complexity occasionally aspires to the level of Beck or M.C. 900 Ft. Jesus. --Steve Knopper

Tracks:

I'm A Tree
Legend Of A Cowgirl
Naked City (Love To See U Shine)
It's All About Me, Me And Me
Piece
Karma And The Blizzard
One Of These Days
Pigeon Penelope
Soon (I Like It)
Forget Myself
La Da Da

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The first two songs on this New York college sophomore's debut album are the best, layering happy funk on the sampled foundations of the Doors' "Soul Kitchen" and Donovan's "Sunshine Superman." Coppola, a chanter, rapper, and singer from Long Island, New York, affixes a cow picture to her album sleeve, poses in kinky hair like Coolio, names the album for a Spanish phrase meaning "goat sucker," and creates catchy melodies to complement all this playfulness. "I'm a Tree" is a summer single worthy of the Jackson 5's "ABC" or Hanson's "MMMBop," and Coppola's DJ complexity occasionally aspires to the level of Beck or M.C. 900 Ft. Jesus. --Steve Knopper

Customer Reviews:

This Sucks Alright.......2006-06-20

I don't how anyone could give this album more than 1 star. This CD was a complete mess. Didn't Imani even bother to listen to it before it was put in the stores? I don't know how anyone could listen to this mess. This was awful. Absolutely awful. The girl can't sing or rap. She's better off playing her violin and being a background singer.

A must buy for children (I think).......2006-02-27

Ok. This CD is now ten years old and me, now 48, shouldn't be writing about a 20 year old's debut effort. But this CD is still fun, imaginative, and the girl's got a great voice.

There's a lot of wonder in this effort and I think children will immediately take to it (say, those in the 8-12 year old range). But what do I know? I'm not a parent. This is fun stuff: have a summer barbecue, put this on, and let the good times roll. She's a winner.

1, 2, 3, & 8 are my faves.......2006-02-20

Imani Coppola is one of THE most overlooked artists. Ever. But this is still a good debut, with the exception of "My Day At the Ocean", which is creepy. The other songs, especially tracks 1, 2, 3, & 8 are wonderfully lighthearted. Pigeon Penelope may be confusing at first, because it's hard to tell who's telling the story: Ms Coppola or some pigeon named Penelope. The song is just silly, along with I'm A Tree. Buy it; it's a good album to have on your iPod. BTW, does anyone know if the CD-Single for "I'm A Tree" is promo-only? I desperately want to hear the Tom Lord-Alge & Soul Kitchen remixes.

Trippy blend of funk, rock, hip hop and more.......2005-02-09

I found out about this CD when David Byrne did a "best of '97" list on his old bulletin board. If I recall correctly, Imani did some backup vocals on Byrne's 'Look into the eyeball'. In any event, the CD was infectious back in '97 and '98, and it continues to hold its own almost a decade later. Comparisons to Beck are valid, since Imani, like Beck, uses samples intelligently, but also adds in instrumentation and guitar licks of her own. This is a great, upbeat, psychedelic CD. I just found out she did a follow up in 2004, and can't wait to hear it. Here's yet another musician who should have a huge following, yet for one reason or another, doesn't hit the popular radar screen. More proof the music business is totally messed up and in need of immediate repair.

prepare to become a fan for life........2004-10-31

This is easily ones of my favorite albums that I own. This is a great albums full of quirky, funny and sometime abstractly introspective lyrics, and catchy upbeat tunes. You will notice that most of the songs are kind of formula-matic, but I seriously doubt that will bother you, since Imani's personality shines throughout. While I'm at it, I just want to make it clear that she has a new cd that is out called Afrodite. Get it to her how she has matured over the years. Support the cause. Stay up on the news.

www.imanicoppola.com

and no...I do not work for her. it's all for the joy of art and music.

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Chicago Rock!

El Chupacabra!
Soil
Manufacturer: Mia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Throttle Junkies
Soil

ASIN: B00000DFI9
Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

F-Hole
Broken Wings
Crucified
She
Two Cent Friend

Customer Reviews:

Chicago Rock!.......2000-08-25

Soil's El Chupacabra EP is incredibly good. If i hadn't heard their Throttle Junkies album, I would have given this 5 stars. If I had given this 5 stars, I'd have to give Throttle Junkies 6 or 7 stars, and there isn't an option for that!

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Plan B

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B000059XSW
Release Date: 2000-05-01

Tracks:

Wabel
Kumbha Mela
Matus
Invisible
Abuela
Fui Yo
Mambero
Inside Out
Treading Water
Soledad
Elemental
Out of Time
Tokyo Attack!

Album Description

Chupacabra mixes American funk and jazz with the infectious dance rhythms of Latin America and the Carribean, even thowing in a taste of the Middle East. Having shared the stage with members of Buena Vista Social Club and Ozomatli has influenced the band greatly. The result is a tasty blend of spicy Latin funk and jazz. With the exotic flavors of violin, saxophone, and heavy percussion, Plan B is a testament to the disappearance of cultural barriers in music. Many guest musicians from around the world feature prominently on the album, guest trumpeter Robin Felix Martinez Galvez (touring with Barbarito Torres of Buena Vista Social Club) among others.

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Chupacabra

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music

World Dance | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00000I5WU
Release Date: 1999-01-02

Tracks:

Orbit
Bemba 'e Cuchara
Bimo
Sexy Dynamite
Dealers
San Sal Farewell

Album Description

Using a colorful blend of musical stylings from around the world, Chupacabra delivers their own unique sound of "World Funk" on their self-titled debut album. With excellent musicianship and intelligent songwriting, this album promises to have you dancing and singing along in no time.