Carl Sandburg Visits Me In A Dream

I suppose this post can again be considered one about a retro-groove band, that is intent on bringing back the feeling of a time not too long ago. The Greyboy Allstars make delightful music that finds itself somewhere between funk, blues, and doo-wop. Kids-break out your clarinets and saxophones, bring the bassist along, don’t forget the drummer, and don’t even think about taking this trip without some funky guitars and vocals. I know, you’ll need a pretty big car to bring all that along, but believe me, it’s worth it.

Their newest album, What Happened to Television, doesn’t really fit into any one genre–instead, it effortlessly floats from one to the next, doing considerable justice to each. Something that we here at CSV love is when you can tell that bands are having fun making their music. It’s a sign that it means something to them, that they don’t take themselves too seriously. And so, that’s why What Happened to Television is so enjoyable. The smooth jazz tracks like “Left Coast Bungaloo” may not necessarily be the most original, but songs like “Pigeons Under Water” have got a pretty solid bassline that combine jazz and some keyboard funk that make for a good time. My personal favorites are “Give the Drummer Some More”, which features a role playing game of sorts between the different instruments, and “How Glad I Am”, which is a doo-woppy, delicious ditty that can only be described as incredibly cute.

So go and get What Happened to Television.
Listen to “How Glad I Am” (4.86/5)
Listen to “Give the Drummer Some More” (4.63/5)