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Posted by Boris (Member # 6935) on :

Troubador mentioned this band a couple years ago, and I didn't pay attention. I should have, though [Big Grin]

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The radio here started playing "Sly" by The Cat Empire about 2 months ago, so I decided to check them out, since that song was nice and Jazzy/Funky like I like, and man, I just gotta say I'm addicted now. I've never heard a band with such a broad ranging sound. If I wanted to throw a Ballroom Dance party, all I'd need to do is throw a Cat Empire CD in and we'd be set for an hour or more. Thus far I've found perfect music (With lots of soul and pep, perfect for dancing) for Swing (East-coast, west-coast, and lindy), Cha-cha, Samba, Rumba, and salsa.

The coolest part, I think, is the fact that one of the singers sounds almost exactly like Rocko the Wallaby. He's got great range, and does some pretty cool stuff with his mildly comical voice. It works pretty well. Being true to their Australian roots, they're have a pretty laid back and fun flow and sound to all their music, no matter what genre they try to fit (successfully, I might add). So yeah, take Troubadour's advice [Big Grin]

Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :

Toldja [Wink]

Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :

And guess what - you'll have a chance to see 'em live in the US and Canada in a coupla months:

http://thecatempire.com.au/content/currenttour.asp

As Ben Stiller (in Starsky & Hutch) would say: Do it. Do it.

Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :

I mean, come on, their latest album was recorded in Havana for jebus' sake - how cool is that??

Posted by Troubadour (Member # 83) on :

Someone else can have this thread now.... [Blushing]