Fat Freddy's Drop

MAStudent · 01-25-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I can't hold it in any longer. Im just loving this NZ band that utilises reggae rythmns overdubbed with some great Soul/Funk. Their full length album Based On A True Story did'nt impress me initially, but once I succumbed to their style I was smitten! This is a track from BASED. I also have an excellent 4 track live EP that clocks in at over 60 mins and showcase their truly brilliant laidback vibes.

really liked this

jackhammer · 06-12-2010, 07:33 PM

Another convert! My best friend who isn't into Reggae/Dub at all has now fallen for this band big time. OK I have bought him tickets to see them in September but he is not the sort of guy to like something for the sake of it.

They really are a sensational band.

MAStudent · 06-13-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Another convert! My best friend who isn't into Reggae/Dub at all has now fallen for this band big time. OK I have bought him tickets to see them in September but he is not the sort of guy to like something for the sake of it.

They really are a sensational band.

I go back and watch this vdieo every couple weeks. Love it

My Mind Sedate · 06-13-2010, 02:15 AM

Here are some old (perhaps less well known) tunes by FFD:

Hope - it was featured on a compilation called Conscious Roots, that version is longer and IMO better. I believe that this track was also their first ever single.

Midnight Marauders - another oldie, but damn is it a goodie.

This Room - this number was featured on Gilles Petersen's BBC Sessions.

It is interesting that on their debut album Based on a True Story, there are two tracks named Hope and This Room, but they bear almost no resemblance to these older recordings I've just posted...

MAStudent · 06-14-2010, 12:07 AM

thanks, thats great

MAStudent · 06-18-2010, 12:34 AM

Fat Freddy's Drop is playing 1:45 hours from here at Sierra Nevada Music Festival.....and I can't go!!!

jackhammer · 09-12-2010, 06:58 PM

Saw them live last night and they kicked arse. I was dancing all night. Superb live band.

Astronomer · 09-22-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Saw them live last night and they kicked arse. I was dancing all night. Superb live band.

I know, right? You cannot beat them live. Amazing atmosphere! I want them to come back home and play this side of the world again!

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 02-15-2011, 04:59 AM

I've seen them live too, absolutely incredible. They go beyond any live act I've ever seen!

Their recent album Dr. Boondigga and The Big BW is highly recommended if you are into dub music! I'm going to review it.

jackhammer · 02-16-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanilla

I've seen them live too, absolutely incredible. They go beyond any live act I've ever seen!

Their recent album Dr. Boondigga and The Big BW is highly recommended if you are into dub music! I'm going to review it.

Still waiting

I would love to see them again but they are playing only a few days before I fly out to Switzerland so there is no way I can afford to see them and it it seems like it is their only U.K date this year too

Still chuffed that I have got to see them and bought the obligatory T shirt!

06-12-2010, 07:33 PM	#22 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Another convert! My best friend who isn't into Reggae/Dub at all has now fallen for this band big time. OK I have bought him tickets to see them in September but he is not the sort of guy to like something for the sake of it. They really are a sensational band. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

09-12-2010, 06:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Saw them live last night and they kicked arse. I was dancing all night. Superb live band. __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

02-15-2011, 04:59 AM	#29 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I've seen them live too, absolutely incredible. They go beyond any live act I've ever seen! Their recent album Dr. Boondigga and The Big BW is highly recommended if you are into dub music! I'm going to review it. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

06-13-2010, 02:15 AM	#24 (permalink)
My Mind Sedate Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 67	Here are some old (perhaps less well known) tunes by FFD: Hope - it was featured on a compilation called Conscious Roots, that version is longer and IMO better. I believe that this track was also their first ever single. Midnight Marauders - another oldie, but damn is it a goodie. This Room - this number was featured on Gilles Petersen's BBC Sessions. It is interesting that on their debut album Based on a True Story, there are two tracks named Hope and This Room, but they bear almost no resemblance to these older recordings I've just posted...

06-14-2010, 12:07 AM	#25 (permalink)
MAStudent Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 87	thanks, thats great

06-18-2010, 12:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
MAStudent Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eureka, CA Posts: 87	Fat Freddy's Drop is playing 1:45 hours from here at Sierra Nevada Music Festival.....and I can't go!!!