Nubdug Ensemble: Volume 2-Blame

Song titles that all start with BL, all titles contain five characters, and the title matches the naming convention of the songs. So, what in the world do we have here? I can guarantee a unique experience when you put this into your player, it’s Jazzy, noisy, funky, intricate, and at times catchy. And this all happens in a short 21 minutes.

Musically there are moments that blow me away. I am finding myself more attracted to varied instrumentation and how much a horn or vibes can add an arrangement. The Nubdug Ensemble has a lot of options to choose from, Saxophones, Flute, Trumpet, vibes (that might be done on keyboards) and they use it to great effect. Artsy Zappa-esque influences are scattered about and bring a smile to my face. Lead singer Jill Rogers has a difficult assignment singing over these odd arrangements. Some may find her style charming, but for me they are a distraction. The talking/singing bizarre style used in “Bleep� and “Block� is where I draw the line, no thanks, just give me an instrumental. Musically, I love what I am hearing, but the vocals make it difficult to enjoy.

Track List:
1) Blues
2) Bluff
3) Bloom
4) Bleep
5) Blood
6) Blaze
7) Block

Added: March 15th 2022
Reviewer: Eric Porter
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Related Link: Band @ Bandcamp
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Language: english

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