Yes Boss Food Corner

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With some great track titles ("Drums of Navarone," "One of Our Dholaks Is Missing"), TGU are back again, heavy on the beats, and with the spicy Indian influence stronger than ever in the sound, the bass bumping as heavy as any hip-hop release. Of course, it's not all relentless rhythm--"Spellbound" shows a surprising R&B tinge, while "Pomegranate" takes a side trip to the North African desert, and "Secrets & Distant Dreams" offers exotic Middle Eastern promise. The funk quotient is higher than ever, and all the elements that have constituted the Transglobal sound come together more effortlessly than ever before, making a band that's finally grown into its own skin and reputation, shedding the ethno-techno tag that dogged them for so many years. Like such fellow travelers as Banco de Gaia and Talvin Singh, TGU make music for a utopian one world, where all races, creeds, and colors are represented on the dance floor. --Chris Nickson

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HARDIP --------WHERE ARE YOU ????

World grooves and raves

TGU Still Boss!

The Underground Funk

TGU lose their edge

Yes Boss Food Corner
Transglobal Underground
Manufacturer: Ark 21
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Drums Of Navarone
Spellbound
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Pomegranate
Woodward Avenue
Step Across The Edge
London Zulu
Secrets & Distant Dreams
One Of Our Dholaks Is Missing

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With some great track titles ("Drums of Navarone," "One of Our Dholaks Is Missing"), TGU are back again, heavy on the beats, and with the spicy Indian influence stronger than ever in the sound, the bass bumping as heavy as any hip-hop release. Of course, it's not all relentless rhythm--"Spellbound" shows a surprising R&B tinge, while "Pomegranate" takes a side trip to the North African desert, and "Secrets & Distant Dreams" offers exotic Middle Eastern promise. The funk quotient is higher than ever, and all the elements that have constituted the Transglobal sound come together more effortlessly than ever before, making a band that's finally grown into its own skin and reputation, shedding the ethno-techno tag that dogged them for so many years. Like such fellow travelers as Banco de Gaia and Talvin Singh, TGU make music for a utopian one world, where all races, creeds, and colors are represented on the dance floor. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

HARDIP --------WHERE ARE YOU ????.......2004-08-13

TGUs best release was 100 Nations, no question. I was first introduced to this band by the reviewer here called Hardip, who has exquisite musical taste, so read the man's review and take note. I'm posting this because I have lost touch with him, and would like to find out what he's up to. I haven't heard this cd, because I was disappointed with Rejoice, and I saw TGU at a gig headlined by Banco de Gaia....they were wallpaper..and while I'm at it, I remember being at a festival in Brighton with said Hardip , and he recommended that I (then being somewhat narrow in musical focus) go see Burning Spear instead of Banco de Gaia. Never forgiven you for that mate. Send me an email - johnwillerton@boltblue.com.

World grooves and raves.......2003-12-30

Honestly, the only way I can describe their sound is like a mix of the Canadian rapper Snow, the 70's funk outfit Kool and the Gang, and current rap-soul sweethearts The Black Eyed Peas. Whew!
It gets 4 stars 'cause only 8 songs of 10 are good. The silly love song "Spellbound" is soooo dated. Best cut is the raver "One of Our Dholaks Is Missing."

TGU Still Boss!.......2001-08-03

I can't believe some of the other reviewers here are talking about the same album as me! I always assumed that fans of their music would be musically open minded, but here we have a load of people expecting to hear what came before.

It's a progression, but still sounds recognisably TransGlobal. There's a slightly stronger bhangra influence on some tracks (due to new member Gurjit Sihra?), and some lovely African vocals from Doreen Thobekile Webster, but largely it remains the usual dubby world dance explorations you love 'em for!

I think people overestimate the contribution of The Singer That Shall Not Be Named. She actually only appeared on a handful of tracks on each of the 4 previous "proper" TGU albums. Go and buy her album too if that's what you want!

This release maintains the invention, wit and joy associated with all TGU line ups of the last 10 years. Buy it and listen with an open mind.

The Underground Funk.......2001-05-16

I'm consistently amazed that people rate a band poorly when an album doesn't sound like what they expect it to. None of the reviews posted thus far clearly state how TGU have worked around the absence of Natacha Atlas (sigh -- I do miss her voice on this CD, but there are other pleasures here). The use of sitar is alluring, and the percussion is really first-rate. Vocals -- rather than the Arabic flair we're used to -- have a more African influence shining through. And I love that; I was never under the impression that TGU were supposed to be locked into a particular 'sound' at all, but they were to draw freely around the world. The production on this CD is incredible; the sound is just booming. TGU are still killer to dance to, and I found this to be a worthy addition to their already legendary influence on worldbeat/ethnotrance/ -- ah, screw the labels, you know what I mean.

TGU lose their edge.......2001-04-27

I got an advanced copy of this CD two months ago, and I have been trying to like it since. My conclusion: This is just mediocre!

Being an avid TGU fan since I first listened to 'Psychic Karaoke'in 1997, it seems to me like they just lost their edge over years. 'Psychic Karaoke' was their masterpiece ('International Times' is pretty good too), 'Rejoice Rejoice' was generally good, with a few bad songs like 'Shining Iron Face' and 'Son of Thingdrum'. 'Yes Boss Food Corner' even gets worse, with only a few standout tracks, including 'Pomegranate' and 'Steps Across The Edge'. Their distinct Middle Eastern sound and vocals are almost gone with Natacha Atlas (except 'Pomegranate'), the vocals are not good at all(simply there is nobody to replace Natacha Atlas), and musically they take less risks (may be attributed to the fact that Count Dubulah left the band), they stick to a generic funky ethno-dance sound without the nuances we are used to seeing in TGU music.And the lyrics of 'Spellbound' just made me laugh so hard. TGU have always had very interesting album covers, and this album is no exception.

I still hope they come up with something with more original next time. At the meantime, I guess I will stick to Natacha Atlas ('Ayeshteni' eagerly awaited)and Talvin Singh ('Ha' is perfect).

Yes Boss Food Corner
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Yes Boss Food Corner
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Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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