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11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Why isn't more music like this? Feb 25, 2006
By B. Pope
"Hobbyist"
Brilliant. Clever. Just d*mned catchy. I bought this album on a whim, after catching the music video for Banana Man floating around the internet. Didn't think it'd be much more than a curiousity. I don't -think- I've had any other CDs in my player since I got it.
The music shifts gears from playful to dolorous, the lyrics are intricate without being overblown, and the whole album is a joy to hear. All I can say is I hope more is forthcoming. One of the few albums I own where -no- track is something I skip past when it comes up.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Worth every penny. Feb 18, 2006
By Paul Webb
I should start by saying that I'm a bit biased. I've been to Marvin's and I've seen Tally Hall live. With that said...
This album is phenomenal.
The band has drawn comparisons to the Barenaked Ladies and They Might Be Giants, and they're entirely justified. Like any given BNL or TMBG album, "Marvin's" is split between two kinds of songs. Tracks like "Banana Man" and "Two Wuv" can only be described as goofy, whereas songs like "Greener" and "Be Born" are much closer to the radio-friendly rock.
The common thread that binds the album together? Every single track is good, as in "winning the John Lennon Songwriting Competition" good ("Good Day" in 2004). With the possible exception of "Taken For A Ride" (I'm not a big fan of the distorted vocals), I can say that I'm happy when any one of these songs shows up in my iPod's rotation. The lyrics are well-written, the vocals and harmonies are astoundingly good, and the songs are just fun to listen to.
Choosing a favorite song on the album is hard, but I'd have to say that "Greener," "The Bidding," and "Be Born" are all strong candidates.
Perhaps the best testament I can offer? Every person that I've had listen to my copy of the album has loved it. Tally Hall is just a darn good band, and I think that this is going to be one of my favorite albums for a long time to come.
Mark my words - one of these days, Tally Hall will make it big. They deserve to.
21 of 25 found the following review helpful:
Why is the deranged, or at least re-arranged, such demonic fun? Jan 11, 2006
By Paul F. Starrs
"geography fan"
Learned about these folks from my mid-teen daughters, who are extremely serious Tally Hall fans. And after wondering what I was subjecting myself to, in a couple of long car trips, it all gelled: These are true talents, and I've come laugh with glee when they come around on an iPod or mix CD.
We're talking "talent" with vocals that are fully the equal of, let's say the Bonzo Dog Band or the best of Eddie from Ohio or maybe even Zappa in the Mothers era. And then there's the music, which is bright and ever-changing, and ever-lastingly funny (and funny does count for something, at least with me, when it comes to songs). The orchestration is sophisticated, often surprising, and ingenious. For all those feral youth who find Tally Hall because of Banana Man, they'll learn that there's so much more with Hidden in the Sand, or Spring and a Storm, or The Bidding.
The fun -- I warn you, though -- can tend toward the wicked and skewering. Sarcasm and acerbity is there -- Enjoy.
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
My New Favorite CD! Mar 17, 2006
By K. Wallace
I heard about Tally Hall when one of their songs one the John Lennon Songwriting contest about a year ago... ever since then I have been in love!
They are one of the few bands that I know which really have talent musically, and they actually use the talent! It's so great to hear a band that doesn't stick to just one "style"; they aren't afraid to experiment with different genres of music.
I really highly recommend this album. It is a great mix of music, and since it is a clean album (another shocker considering a lot of pop music today) it is family friendly!
Buy the album, listen, love it!
Check out: http://www.tallyhall.com to find out more about the band if you are interested.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Extraordinarily Good Music Jan 24, 2006
By Mike Grosshandler
I had the pleasure of playing a show with Tally Hall recently, which is how I discovered their unique brand of incredibly catchy music. I've been listening to MMMM just about nonstop for 5 days now, and it just keeps getting better.
How to describe their sound? And, this isn't to say they sound derivative - this is some pretty imaginative and original stuff here - but imagine the best parts of TMBG, Phish, The Dissociatives, Queen, Weezer, and The Beatles, all tossed into a mixing bowl with some bananas.
The album is well-mixed, and features some top-notch production. As a musician, I'm inspired; as a music fan I'm thrilled. You want to hear this.
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