BOO
Country of origin:
Czech Republic
Type of music generally:
Quirky alternative pop/rock with European folk influences
Status:
Most recent release, listen (2002)
See also:
Some Boo info on the AllMusicGuide
Comparisons:
Hard call. There's something a little classic Talking Heads-like about them at times.
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Members of Dunaj, Tara Fuki, Metamorphosis combine for a Czech alternative pop/rock supergroup.A touch of European folk and a twisty sense of basic sounds makes this a more interesting listen than much altpop, though the basis of their sound is also very traditional pop/rock. I also quite enjoy the sardonic lyrics (which are in English). The lead (male) singer has a deep, edgy voice. This is quirky rock of a most enjoyable kind. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
listen is all we've heard
Recordings:
- Boo (1999)
- listen (2002)
listen
Release info:
2002—Indies Records—MAM 164-2
Availability:
Tamizdat
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for fans of odd pop
Group members:
Christoph Pajer (Metamorphosis)—vocals, violin, guitar, bass
Josef Ostranský (Dunaj)—guitars, boass, vocals
Andrea Konstankiewicz (Tara Fuki)—cello, vocals
Pavel Koudelka (Dunaj)—drums, vocals, percussion
Guest artists:
Petr Vavrík—bass on 3 tracks
Produced by:
BOO
Comments:
I was hooked on this from the instant I heard "The Sea" with its Spanish rhythm and male and female voices playing off each other. The following song, "Don't Speak To Me" is a little like classic Talking Heads. My favourite track is the sarcastic "Lost On the Way" where the rhymes lead the story into quite an odd place. A strong and highly listenable album. (Neile)
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