DISKO DISKO PARTIZANI!!!
5
By johngs05
DISKO DISKO PARTIZANI!!!
iconoclastic
5
By Rero
this music is truly a rich tapestry of Eastern European, colorful and life-like music!
Songs in English do not mean more records sold
2
By Carlos Centeno
I'm a fan of all the more traditional gipsy brass bands and was blown away by Shantel's first album. I spun it at the clubs with a lot of success. Partizani is musically better than the previous album as it innovates and fuses new styles but it sends shivers to hear the songs in English. The effect is like taking a really good Cuban song and having the guy sing it in English. "Hoooow your lovely eyess...." it becomes the most annoying, out of place, incongruent piece of music. I feel bad for Shantels decision to have most songs in English. He failed miserably in turning his amazing new arrangements into something worth listening.
One of the best so far this year!!
5
By tunes magoo
This album rates way up on my list of world beat albums. Loved his work in the past and it only gets better. The whole album is top shelf!!
Shantel
5
By letterpress
I heard his Disko Boy on The World radio show on PRI and couldn't get it out of my mind. He creates a unique fusion of many different themes. Disko Boy is now on my iPod--an upbeat song that makes me want to dance.
Ya-bi-da-bi-diy yo-vo-vo-vo-voy, I want to be a disko boy...
4
By School Bus
This album receives four stars from me, but many of the songs deserve five. I really enjoyed Disko Boy and Disko Partizani for their catchy lyrics and bouncy beats. The musicianship, energy, and fun built into many of the other tunes make them gems as well. Shantel's accent and humor makes the songs come alive with Eastern European flair (a la Yakov Smirnoff). Certainly, many influences are combined to create a wholly enjoyable album. You'll want to dance, and klapsch yo' hands!
Disko Partizani
5
By Mr. Ike
Klezmer~cum~Ska~cum~Disko~cum~RussoGrecoBulgario~cum~Cumbia~cum~Psychodelic~cum~FlamencoMariachi. Yep, it's a mishmash, and YEP, it's great! Pleasepleaseplease just check out Disko Boy! I can just imagine him squeezing those pigs until they squeal~oooooo yikes!
It's impossible music, and yet I just bought it.
