Omit the Harsh

Product Description
Bucho's music, which has been dubbed "urban blend," is an exciting mix of solid groove sounds, accented by tasty old-school soul and funk with a pinch of spicy-hot Afro-Cuban jazz thrown in, all brought together with irresistible melodies. In 2004, they were inducted into the Sacramento Area Music Awards Hall of Fame for winning the Reader's Choice award three years in a row. Omit the Harsh, the band's second release and first on DIG Music, bridges the gap between old-school horn bands of the past and the youthful energy of contemporary urban jazz and hip-hop. Guests on the new CD include Cold Blood singer Lydia Pense.

Omit the Harsh,Bucho,Dig Music,Pop,R&B,Soul/R & B

Average customer rating:

Finally, something new and fresh
Great Sound
They omitted the Harsh! Excellent and Exciting!

Omit the Harsh
Bucho
Manufacturer: Dig Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000A2H3WG
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

The Joy I Bring
Pain & Pleasuring
Original Lover
Henry
Omit the Harsh
That's What I Say
Medicine
The Touch
It's Too Late
Hard Headed Woman
Free Your Head
The Time It Takes / What A Day

Album Description

Bucho's music, which has been dubbed "urban blend," is an exciting mix of solid groove sounds, accented by tasty old-school soul and funk with a pinch of spicy-hot Afro-Cuban jazz thrown in, all brought together with irresistible melodies. In 2004, they were inducted into the Sacramento Area Music Awards Hall of Fame for winning the Reader's Choice award three years in a row. Omit the Harsh, the band's second release and first on DIG Music, bridges the gap between old-school horn bands of the past and the youthful energy of contemporary urban jazz and hip-hop. Guests on the new CD include Cold Blood singer Lydia Pense.

Customer Reviews:

Finally, something new and fresh.......2005-11-27

A band that does not adhere to one genre, Bucho!'s album Omit the Harsh is a potpourri of styles and textures. Their music has a positivity which rivals Stevie Wonder and their diverse blend of styles rivals groups like Ozomatli and The Cat Empire. I was particularly impressed with their 2003 release, and this 2005 release demonstrates a more mature, soulful sound. Particularly impressive is "Pain and Pleasuring", in which Pease's voice reaches new limits of personal expression and "Omit the Harsh" in which Lippi's creative bass line is one of the best I have ever heard. Also refreshing is the use of horn section which has been sadly missing from pop music in the 1990s. This band has it all: solid beats, expressive vocals, tight horns, and great songs. Having been to many live shows, it is worth driving a few hours to hear them. I highly recommend this album to anyone looking for refuge from pigeon-holed artists and groups.

Great Sound.......2005-10-05

I saw this group on a Sacramento TV noon news show and immediately looked up their CDs on Amazon.com. The first I received was the "Omit the Harsh" CD and it has become the first one I reach for in my car. I have turned a number of my friends onto this group and will be looking for live shows in my area (just north of their home).
As for the music, I very much enjoy the jazz influence in the arrangements and the use of a horn section with Sax. This CD has a great mix of jazz, rock and even some hip hop making it easy to listen to for several age groups (I'm in my 50's but my kids, 17 & 19 as well as my mid 30's crew) can get into the groove.
Well worth a listen! I will buy more of their music.

They omitted the Harsh! Excellent and Exciting!.......2005-09-29

They bill themselves as an "Urban Blend" band. Lots of brass, keyboard, guitar and percussion behind the lead singer in the best mix yet from Bucho. In this, Bucho's first labeled album, we can actually hear the words and understand the lyrics. Having heard them onstage in a jazz club in Tacoma, I may have a better appreciation of this jazz/latin/pop fusion band of professionals. Rumor has it that all are classically trained and play multiple intruments. All original songs. I have two of their albums and will definitely purchase their next ones. See them live. Good show!