Reviews (page 7 of 8)
Maybe with more focus?
No, thanks.
This was definitely different and interesting. I didn't love it though.
Very captain beef heart
I wanna be friends with Dr. John, The Night Tripper Favorite song: Mama Roux
brb, moving to the bayou with Dr. John
Wow. An authentic, memorable, well-produced psychedelic album from this era. Not often I'm this lucky.
Maschinchen: DCA ÆON 2 Noire Mische: perfekte Lokalisierbarkeit, minimalistisch Mugge: ultra smooth Meinung: 3/5
God bless Dr. John for giving this album a 33 minute runtime. I love his set in the Last Waltz and I enjoyed him on Treme but unless I want to scare my wife I will never listen to this again.
almost a 3 but a bit too much voodoo for my taste
Spooky, atmospheric and interesting. This album is about 98% humidity and full of gators...but I don't do enough psychedelics to really enjoy.
Liked how spooky, unique and eccentric it was. Never heard it before!
No
Never heard it before. I knew Dr. John played some kind of blues. I'm usually not a big fan of blues, so I always ignored him. What a shame. I didn't expect it to sound anything like this. Mysterious, psychedelic, ominous. I like it. Even though some songs are too long. Favorite song: Danse Kalinda Ba Doom.
Wasn’t a big fan but this is a great addition to this list. Low 3.
this shit sucks balls and not in a good way. no offense. 1.5
Weird but I enjoyed it. 3.5
Ziemlich Langweilig.
Funny guy, this Dr. John. Fun music too
Coolt, fräscht och lite freaky
????
Not my thing
This sucks, a slog to get through.
Bluesy music made by Louisiana swamp people. Listened to it twice. Generally like this aesthetic, but don't foresee me spinning this much in the future.
Nice album
Tää oli ihan todella liian outo
Tämä on täyttä kusetusta, ja siksi toimivaa. Koska "voodoo"-teema on puhdasta pintaa, se luo hyväksyttävän tunteen syvyydestä. Eikä musiikkikaan huonoa ole: biisit jäävät soimaan päähän, ja viimeinen on totaalinen klassikko. Janoitsen jopa jamien kuulemista uudelleen. Tell that to your Spy Boy.
"GRIS-gris" is the debut album by American musician Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack). Some investigating genres listed for this one: New Orleans R&B, pyschedelic funk, swamp, swamp blues, swamp rock and pyschedelic rock. The album was recorded in LA with New Orleans musicians and was produced by Harold Battiste who also played bass, clarinet and percussion. The album title is a name for a kind of talisman and the Dr. John character was inspired by a reputed 19th century Voodoo doctor. The album failed to chart upon its release but was more recognized by critics when it was released CD decades later. A guitar moaning and Dr. John's deep growl open "Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya." A piano comes in and the song moves along at a crawling speed. Creepy is word that comes to mind and why wouldn't it as we are introduced to Dr. John as creeping down the Bayou. It had been awhile since I heard the term "All y'all" used. "Mama Roux" has almost a bossa nova/Carribean beat. The female backing vocals are a highlight of this song and throughout this album. The percussion gets more complex but there's still a laid back vibe. "Croker Courtbullion" is mostly instrumental and a song written by Battiste. Multple percussion, congas, clarinet, flute, piano. Very improvisational. Some background chanting. The album closes with "I Walk On Guilded Splinters." This is very hypnotic and seductive in an evil way. Dr. John and the backing vocals repeating "Til I Burn Up." Heavy percussion, more clarinet, a sax and sparse guitar notes. It's based on a Voodoo church song and the high point of the album. I now understand swamp rock; this is a stew of a lot: blues, funk, Caribbean, bossa nova, soul and definitely pyschedelic. The growl of Dr. John works with the female backing vocals. The Voodoo and creepiness adds to the atmosphere. I enjoyed this album and like some of Dr. John's later work too. Recommended for anyone interested in the genres previously mentioned.
Interessanter Mix aus R'n'B, Jazz und 60er-Psychedelia mit karibischer Voodoo-Thematik.
Very New Orléans, but plenty of light and shade in there too. Drags a wee bit, just until i tuned my ear into his drawl. Really interesting as a document of where such an important artist started out. I really liked this, and expect more from him later in the list
This was a pretty great record, had never heard about it or Dr John before but it had a nice chill vibe
Saw Dr John not long before he passed and what an excellent show. The groundwork is here in this album which at times is just great.
Hell ya good shit here. gumbo ya ya and mama roux are so sick. Kinda reminds of 'spill the wine' song. love that one
Вот это я понимаю - Шаман. Не то что палёный какой-то там на Красной площади поёт...
Noise and grumbling.
This is a very unique album. Many of the tracks had a great style, but some of them were more typical 60s Prog rock.
Interesting, but not captivating. I may have just had a lot going on while listening, but this one just isn’t memorable.
Yeah this one is pretty weird and gets out there. It needs another listen for sure
How is the person with the name on the album the worst part of this album? It’s alright when Dr. John isn’t really on the song that much, but I don’t know. Dr. John probably loves New Orleans blues but it does seem this is the kind of blues that white people find to be acceptable. Idk sonically Dr. John is giving Vanilla Ice.
This is so unique and niche I can't help but like it. I can see where Tom Waits got some of his ideas from.....
This was... different. Not a fan.
This is music that people were obviously not ready for at the time. Dr John is an acquired taste and though not the best album it was an Intriguing and interesting listen
Love me a good spooky, voodooy psychedelic rock album. It really is quite different from anything else I've heard before, and some really fun quirky songs throughout. 7/10
I had heard the name referenced before but wasn't sure what to expect. Blend of jazz and blues, bit slow paced.
C'était un peu spécial. Je peux comprendre l'attrait un peu mythique de cet album, mais ce n'est pas tellement ma tassee de thé. Ça manque un peu de musicalité pour faire place à l'aspect "bizarre". Malgré tout, il y a un concept qui est bien exécuté et l'album est cohérent. 5/10
Listened Before? No First Impression: the album art is fucking dope. Album opens on a weirdly spacious and wandering cajun(?) sounding number with crusty spoken vocals and a backing choir. Creates a pretty cool atmosphere and feels in a common vein to G. Love. Danse Kalinda drops the atmospheric vibes in favor of a spiritual chant of sorts with percussion, mandalin, and a foreign chorus. Mama Roux brings back Dr. John to the front and center with a more commonly structured tune. Danse Fambeaux brings that mandolin back in. Its brightness pairs well against his rough vocals. Really enjoy the vocal layering in the mix; very cool song. No idea what playlist I would put this in, but this is a standout for sure. Crocker Courtbullion is another fine display of quality mixing. Very cool song that taps into the same elements put on display elsewhere. This one is a bit freer in structure and has a jazzy/psychedelic feel about it. Almost feels like it would fit in alongside Interstellar Overdrive by PF. I will say that I had no expectations going into this album and it exceeded everything. This was an interesting ride through space and time. The album presents a cohesive environment that is part voodoo, part psychedelia and is all interesting. Dr. John taps into a few tricks over and over and does them effectively. The biggest thing for me, however, was the production quality. This album has amazing mixing that separates the many instrumental and vocal layers, while giving a vibe that you are physically in the room (or swamp) where this is being recorded. This was fantastic and I will definitely come back. The whole back half is fire. High 4 / 5 for me. Added to Library? Yes Songs Added to Playlists:
The combo of the album art, the name Dr. John, and the first song being named Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya means we are in for a weird 33 minutes and 20 seconds. Feels like a group of guys and gals smoking some hasheesh and playing around with their various instruments for a bit and recording it. Not terrible, but I can't say it was good. I feel like we could probably make an album equal in quality to this ourselves.
Sounded like the sound track to a really weird dream. Not really my type of music with how weird and spacey it is. But it definitely grew on me more and more as the album went on. Probably the first album on this list that would go from a 3 to a 5 of drugs were taken
Really enjoyed the bluesy psychedelia of this. Had aspects of blues, jazz, rock, and funk all in one. Never have gotten into Dr. John a whole lot I just know he passed away a few years ago and The Nude Party covered a song by him (Somebody Tryna Hoodoo Me). Will be listening to more Dr. John
Interessante. Realmente passa a sensação de estar relacionado a Voodoo, porém não curti tanto
Awesome. Loved this one a long time. The vibe is perfect.
What is it with blues albums?
A perfect spooky album to get in Spooktober. Interesting sound, good concept, some memorable songs to keep you coming back (especially with substances in hand)
Not an album I'd pick, but interesting
Dogshit
Psychedelic voodoo shit. The Manson family side of the 60s. 4.3
di9sss!!! 6/10
Not for me
Trust the taste of people in the past. They know what's good. Time cannot simply add value to this.
There are some tracks I love and a few that fall flat but this is such a cool debut album.
Kooky as all get up. Quite fun though.
I like the unusual sound, not something widely popular or commonly done. Not really a personal favorite but I think it’s a fun listen.
Just started it and i already like it. I'm glad I've been finding all of this new music since starting this
This was not with me.
Interesting album. Was quite prepared to hate it but enjoyed a lot of it. Some of it was bit much for me
Yea it was ok
3.5
Pulls off the spooky vibe in a gratifyingly wierd manner. These days you have give at least some contemplation to a white artist pulling a persona out of a decidedly non-white culture, and a deeply stereotyped one at that. Given his deep New Orleans roots and diverse collaborators though I think it gets a pass.
Pretty weird album...definitely gives voodoo doctor vibes and "psychedelia". I can see why it failed to chart upon initial release.
This album just didn't do it for me.
I had never heard of Dr. John until it came up here. Very 60s psychedelic feel from the whole album. Not really my taste but do appreciate the genre.
2/7, 29%
Some really great blues/jazz from a legend.
Chaotic music
eclectic, raucous, musty, sometimes grimy, occasionally spooky, kinda psychedelic. glad it doesn't overstay its welcome! 4.5/5
agréablement surpris. ça ne ressemble à pas grand chose d'autre et c'est tant mieux
This was not really music for the most part.
I don't think that guy's a real doctor!
Entregou 33 minutos de um clima satisfatório.
I was groovin' with it! His voice reminded me of a bayou Van Morrison
This album does not sound how it looks. I was expecting exuberant psychedelic rock, I got the most amazing laid-back rhythm and blues. What a pleasant surprise and a great start to a shitty Tuesday.
If you look up psychedelia in an encyclopaedia you'll find this album as an example. It's positively weird in a way only early psychodelia can be. Overall I'd say it's pretty good as a novelty kind of thing rather than an album in a constant rotation.
It's hard not to mention Tom Waits after playing this. Clearly this was an influence on work like Bone Machine. This started off well, the loping, lopsided march sounding great against Dr John's voice. And the production is great - just loose enough and echoing in a way that adds mystery. Love the backing vocals on the opening track especially. it wanders a bit towards the end - the players all sounding like they were perhaps a bit 'refreshed' and the formless Croker lost me - and the flow - a little. It rallied again with Splinters, though. One extra star for the cover, which I love.
Gris-Gris Gumbo is an astonishing opening track for your debut album. It sets out the calling card for who you are and what's to come for the next three decades. Quite a statement. Then the samba hits you. The good Dr doesn't stand still. Latin rhythms, African chanting, plus so much more that I couldn't keep up with on the first listen.
It wasn't terrible but it was way too psychadelic for my tastes.
Anchored by perhaps the most popular song to cover in its generation, Gris Gris is a solid (if not a tad too zany) introduction to The Night Tripper himself. New Orleans swamp meets L.A. (and eventually the world's) sensibility in this psychedelic trip caught on wax. One cannot help but imagine oneself amongst the smoke and smog that engulfs the album cover. It's a short trip but a foundational one in the process. Favorites: Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, Danse Kalimba Ba Doom, Danse Fambeaux, I Walk on Guilded Splinters.
música para una ceremonia vudú. mas místico que psicodélico.
mental shit - didn't finish it
What even is this? The vocals and lyrical content are far far too obscure. I don’t know who the intended audience for whatever this is is. It’s rare that is truly dislike an album…this is exactly what I never wanna hear again.
I've heard a couple Dr. John songs before but not any of his albums. My mind kind of wandered during this, but I can see how it appeals to some people.
Somewhat nice album, but too many moments that are too out there for my tastes. 6 out of 10
Enjoyable
Title song is great, really feels like being in a swamp in New Orleans but at times a bit mad
Da e veldig vanskelig å følga med når eg ikkje har headset, men virka kje som nåke for meg
Dr. John réussit ici l'exploit d'être aussi insupportable que Tom Waits, ce qui n'est pas donné à tout le monde.
Je n'en peux plus des merdes experimentales bizzares de Robert, à quel moment on retrouve dans la même liste Michael Jackson et Dr. John, c'est quand même un monde ça.
Ooh, swampy voodoo vibes. I like! A bit different to the Dr John I heard on Later with Jools, and also a bit different to anything the generator has churned out so far. Spooky, yet groovy.
Gumbo Ya YA and Mama Roux are great names to tell the flavour of the songs. I'm digging the Looziana sounds but the songs that are playing to the psychedelic flavour of the day aren't working for me.
The first song sounded like Tom Waits during his mid-80s Frank's wild years phase. I was happy that Tom listed Dr. J as an influence. the doctor is a fascinating character, playing traditional R&B as a session musician for a decade, then unleashing this voodoo psychedelia as a debut. It's a dark, swampy album that you know isn't going to be bought by too many. I especially love the sloppy background vocalists.
You can definitely hear the roots of Tom Waits and Zappa here. Muddy swampy vocals and off kilter melodies, quite intriguing but curiously short.
Interesting psychedelic 60's blues album. Enjoyed the listen, but probably won't listen again.
Unique album. Not sure what I expected. Fun listen but not an album you would listen to everyday.
no idea what I'm listening to and maybe that's the point, but it certainly doesn't sound very good. conceptually interesting and some decent sounds, but hard to imagine anyone listening to this seriously. certainly an instance where the writers of the 1001 book included this as a novelty rather than an actually good album
Solid psychedelic rock that I had never heard. Dig it. 🤙🏽
Never heard of this before, wanted to listen to it again straight after. Walk on gilded splinters was a shock!
Nice discovery thanks to 1001. Gonna listen to more Dr John. Really enjoyed this album, very varied, like his Tom Waits like singing in Jump Sturdylike, the bluesy opener and the weird rhythm in Croker Courtbullion)
Sounds like this man just rolled out of a swamp and started hitting some pans. I love it
Figoooo😎
Delta force.
gumbotronic
Love this album. One of the best
Dr. John as an actual doctor would not be a good time, I'd probably just accept my inevitable demise. I would rather not be the subject of voodoo chants and medical procedures done around a campfire, inside a tent with sketchy equipment and weird concoctions. As an artist though, he at least makes really interesting music. This perfectly captures the experience of being the victim of a voodoo cult. Spooky and bizarre. I fully expected to hate it but you know what? It's very unique and I respect that. Standout track is Jump Sturdy.
I honestly don't get it. It almost sounds like a vanity project by some guy who isn't really serious about making (good) music. It sounded like a blend of bad 60's music with some Indian influence. At least it was a short album. Also I don't know if it's a Spotify thing but the recording is such terrible quality. 4/10.
Captain beef heart ripoff
Not really sure what this was
I have not really heard anything like this. Pretty spooky witch doctor music. Kind of cool though.
Great debut for a Cajun legend.
Genres: New Orleans R&B, psychedelic funk, swamp blues, swamp rock, psychedelic rock Formed: a session musician from the late 1950 Run time: 7 songs, 33 min, 20 sec Dr. John was a persona created by Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. for his old friend Ronnie Barron. It is based on the life of Dr. John, a Senegalese prince, conjure man, herb doctor, and spiritual healer who came to New Orleans from Haiti. Barron ultimately didn’t front the group and Rebennack took the role and the stage name. Rebennack performed as a musician in his early teens and was hired as a record producer at 16. He started his musical career in New Orleans but relocated to L.A. following a prison sentence for drug offences (supply and use). The album reflects the music of New Orleans and it’s an eclectic mix, covering love, drugs and the occult. If like me, you like a tune with a tale, then you will lovethis album. The least played track has over 460k plays on Spotify. Three tracks have over 1M plays. The most popular track, track 7, “I Walk on Guilded Splinters” has been covered by multiple artists over the years. My favourite is track 3, "Mama Roux". I Loved the feel of the song, particularly the contrast of voices between Dr. John and the female backing singer. Listen Again?: Probably not. I will seek the Best of.. My Rating: ****
Simultaneously spooky and breezy, a concept album based around a voodoo doctor, recorded by a collective of New Orleans musicians living in L.A. Clearly an influence on Tom Waits, but otherwise not like anything I've heard before. Psychedelic R&B with elements of jazz, medieval, and other weird sounds. A really cool record. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Mama Roux Date listened: 11/06/23
Such a vibe. You can feel the bayou oozing out of ever part of this record. This will be another great discovery from this project that I might trying buying on vinyl. 4.5/5
AWESOME !!
Dr. John (rest in peace) was one weird dude. But his weirdness helped reintroduce people to the world of New Orleans R&B, not heard since the days of Little Richard. Here, he puts a psychedelic edge on the sound and pulls from other Louisiana genres such as swamp rock and zydeco. The end result is a smokey, captivating experience of sound. Of course it's extremely weird. If you're eagle-eared, you might recognized some influence on Tom Waits' sound. It is eternally unique and expertly plays with it's influences in ways that creates a whole new sound.
Hmmmmmm interesting, idk if it’s my taste but it is good and very interesting.
Weird album, but oddly funky. Not bad at all...
A bit more rootsy/raw than I was expecting, just based on the material of Dr. John that I do know, but I liked it! It's like a cosmic gumbo. 4 stars.
Kanske minns fel : men tror jag gillade vissa delar men absolut inte andra så…
Overall this one was pretty good! It gave ummagumma vibes and early pink floyd randomness and was a fun and enjoyable album for sure. It definitely got a little weird but I'm all for it!
play that new orleans r&b psychedelia fusion white boy
Sounds like an artist that came up with a nice niche for themselves. But is it an album worth cherishing over the years above so many others? Probably not.
The cover art does nothing to make me want to listen, but the music is like Tom Waits, Siouxsie, Robbie Robertson (somewhere down the crazy river), The Doors (L'America), and arguably the theme to True Blood. You know, swamp infused rock and roll. A fine concept album, not as enjoyable to me as the things it reminds me of, but wholly original and I can understand why it is on this list. 3.5
Voodoo beats on the Monday drive in... Full moon... Interesting flavor to start the week
Nä, det här gillade jag inte…
I really didn't know what I was listening to. Enjoyable? Sure. Worth listening to again? Nope, not for this guy. 2/5
KOULUKIUSAAJAT STNA HETI KUN ON ERILAISTA MUSIIKKIA... 1968 SILLON EI PALJOA ODOTETA.... ODOTETAAN JOTAIN POP PASKAA TAAS.... Mutta ei ollu oinein miellekäs albumi toi iloa päivään.. Kiitos ylläpidolle.. Aina jaksa paskaa... kuunnella...
This album doesn't do a lot for me. The opening track is mostly interesting and some of the more psychedelic moments throughout are cool but I didn't find the music to do much for me one way or another aside from that. Standout Tracks: Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya
As soon as Dr John's voice kicked in I knew I'd heard it somewhere before and remember that I Walk on Guilded Splinters was on a Back to Mine album by Lamb from 2004. Not realising that I Walk on Guilded Splinters was on this album I was thinking my favourite track was Jump Sturdy. On my second listen I got into the other tracks a lot more but I Walk on Guilded Splinters is still a stand out for me. Oh, and I always thought the lyric was "'til Alberta" :)
Swampy goodness. Doesn't really sound like anything else you might come across, which is a huge accolade in my book! Fave track - "I Walk on Guilded Splinters" has been one of my fave tracks by anyone for years! The "get it burn it" refrain echoing away always gives me chills.... 🧟
Muy psicodélico y misterioso
Absolutely terrifyingly good album. Dr John sets the tone, does what he needs and leaves without prolonging it Can't wait to trip to this
ok
Un albúm rarísimo, como de música tribal. Está interesante.
Not enjoying this at all. Did it influence anything?
Garbage
In a deep dark shack in a deep dark wood, there’s a deep dark growl over deep dark grooves. Who is this strange creature, unknown to me until today? Enter Dr. John, rolling in like an outcast from an old medicine show. The real Dr. John was a Senegalese prince and spiritual healer, who brought voodoo magic to New Orleans in the 1800s. A century later, Mac Rebennack was fascinated by this history, and offered the “Dr. John” persona to a bandmate, later assuming it himself. Inspired homage to Rebennack’s hometown of New Orleans and its cultural history, or a walking minstrel show? Either way, the stage was set for an enticing debut album, named after- what else- voodoo luck bringing amulets: “Gris Gris”. I didn’t know any of this before today, and had no clue what to expect from this debut. However, I certainly didn’t expect a New Orleans psychedelic-blues-swamp-rock mutation. It’s a fascinating murky cesspool of styles and influences: with his dried-up snarl, low bluesy shuffles, and hodge-podge of instrumentation, Dr. John somewhat foreshadows the 80’s era of Tom Waits. Praise of the highest order. Right from the muted, sinister opening, “Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya”, this is a quietly captivating album. Soft plodding percussion and a crawling groove underscores the titular refrain, until it becomes a mantra; a command; a way of life. “Dance Kalimba Ba Doom” is more of a diversion from New Orleans, ostensibly influenced by traditional west-African music, with a whole kitchen sink of percussion, a rapid triplet rhythm, and chanting galore. “Mama Roux” shows a subtle bossa-nova flavour, “Jump Sturdy” is a straightforward folk-blues blend, while I’d really struggle to pin down the chief influences going on in “Dance Fambeaux” and “Croker Courtbullion”. Finally, the closer “I Walk on Guilded Splinters” is mesmerising, returning to the hypnotic mystery of the opening track with a chant to keep us hooked through the eight minute runtime. It’s not as wildly inventive as it might have been, often feels a little too slapdash (“Croker Courtbullion” especially) and the recording quality is rudimentary. But I’m always excited when the 1001 Albums list throws in a treat like this: something I’ve never heard of before, have zero preconceptions of, yet I finish it knowing I’m going to keep listening for a long time afterwards. Today, that’s “Gris Gris”. Bravo.
Wtf is this
Feels kinda New Orleans-esque. Afro psychedelic? Is that a genre? Anyways big fan!
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I don't like it at all, but it's authentic
What. the fuck. This album is so cool! I'm kicking myself for not having listened to Dr. John before, despite having heard of him. The entire album is spooky and very atmospheric. It makes me feel like I am on a boat slooooooowly sailing down the bayou, surveying everything around me. Love it.
Best: Mama Roux Worst: Jump Sturdy
What
Weird, sometimes fun weird, mostly weird weird. I don't do enough acid to enjoy this.
Just because it sounds good when you’re on drugs, doesn’t mean it should be recorded and distributed to the public. I thought this was a terrible album (my opinion). Baffled that it’s even included in the 1001. It may just be me but at times the vocals seem really disconnected from the rest of the band. It’s like they recorded the instruments, then a week later recorded the vocals at a different location with completely different equipment. Very distracting. The only half decent song was Jump Sturdy. I’d be okay never hearing this guy sing ever again.
I couldn’t make it past the third song. I get that they didn’t have much to work in the 60’s, but this is garbage. Worst backup vocals I’ve ever heard.
Not for me.
Ahhhhhh this was a delirium.
Neat idea but didn't really enjoy it
I go to Dr John for most of my prescriptions. This album is perfect for welding your own meditation bells. I feel like I walked into a large chamber bedroom with tons of velvet drapes and carpets and gold lamps. Got handed a variety of psychedelics on a brass serving tray by a moustached, young man named Aries. Then proceeded to be given a bongo drum and seated in a circle of 27 people who just finished having an orgy. They then hit record for 33 minutes straight and whatever happened, happened. All that to say, I actually enjoyed this album wayyy more than I thought. So many backup singers, so many instruments that I found interesting to listen to. There were parts of incoherent nonsense, but that was the late sixties baby! People from Nah’lens love to tell you about “the bayou”.
All sorts of respect for the Dr. but can't see myself listening to this one again. Pretty weird stuff. Mama Roux was pretty good and other songs have their moments but overall not the greatest. He definitely wanted to let everyone know that he's from Louisiana with these song titles, I'm surprised there isn't a song about crawfish.
This album has a couple of ok tracks mixed in with a bunch of hippy junk. I imagine Croker Cortbullion is quite good if you’re three tabs deep convulsing in the grass while your friends nearby chat about how we’re all really just one organism, man. But it doesn’t click for me. Dr John’s voice is kind of cool. There’s not much on this album for me but it wasn’t awful.
Didn’t like this one very much.
I loved this!!! Never heard of Dr John but listening to this album was v fun! Lots of interesting vocals, sounds which seem to come from different cultural backgrounds, the conga drums on the last track - absolutely LOVE, really nice jazzy feel but so so interesting and fun. Mama Roux stood out to me but also it was really punchy as a whole album at 33 mins, love that, it keeps my interest and enjoyment then the whole way through.
Well what a strange album this was. Hard to make sense of it. I do like psychodelic rock but I guess I don't know enough about it to tell if this was good or not! But I didn't hate it. I walked in the sun listening to it, quite a good soundtrack for that I guess
I quite liked this. It was mad, and fun.
Bluesy tribal groovy weird southern rock
The Night Tripper indeed!
This is pretty forgettable. As in, I just now finished it and can’t think of anything noteworthy. I guess if you need something playing in the background at your kitschy Gulf coast saloon, you may have a use for it.
Good album.
I like that it’s weird, but it’s not good and I don’t want to listen to it
fantastic atmospheric brew of psychedelia, cajun, blues, soul and n'awlins voodoo. Dr John really finds his voice with this album, which is chock full of funky, bluesy tunes. Walk on Gilded Splinters, Mama Roux and Jump Sturdy are all classic numbers. As well as brilliant musicianship, the backing singers really add a lot of personality to the songs
Didn't quite get into this one but I'm giving it 3 stars for sounding like it sounds and being from the 60s.
Trying to be weird and funky in the 60s, no thanks
Da waren bissle zu viele Pappen im Spiel für mich
Really cool mix of New Orleans R&B and psych rock. I'm surprised I've never listened to this, it's definitely the type of thing I enjoy.
Fascinating look at the origins of "swamp rock" which is a blend of psychedelia and Louisiana R&B.
If you need a phd so smoke heroin than this guy is definitely a doctor. Tough listen
The world “Dr. John” wants to create fully realizes itself as it bends your ears in any way it pleases through his avant-garde New Orleans compositions. Rating: 8/10
This one got weird but was still fun.
3/5 Interesting album. Never heard anything quite like this before.
Bizart, psykedelisk fusionsrock, spooky-stemning, rnb-vibes
i heard one song and that’s all i needed
Dr. John is nuts, love it
I'm so glad I wasn't alive during the 60s. Some interesting ideas here but ultimately just a stupid waste of time
Funny thing - when I was absentmindedly listening it didn’t really hit any nerves, good or bad. But as soon as I started actively listening it was a big no. Once again, perhaps 5:30 am after a good night sleep is not the optimal time or mind-frame in which to be listening.
Not really my thing
Favorites: -Danse Fambeaux Is this guy good? I feel scared.
Listenable and Gilded Splinters is a proper tune, but elsewhere it's more about the voodoo vibe at times than anything else.
Interesting. Listening without drugs in my office is probably not the best way to experience this.
Most interesting listen yet. Smoky bluesy Cajun flavor that gets under your skin.
Interesting listen, most of it enjoyable. Probably would be enhanced with the proper mood. Perhaps it would be something to throw on late at night in a dimly lit room and a bottle of booze. Reminds me a bit of Tom Waits, which is always a good thing.
Album presque shamanic Instrumentale super Chant parfois un peu ennuyeux Mais ensemble réussi
PREFS : Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya, Danse Kalinda Ba Doom, Croker Courtbullion, Jump Sturdy, I Walk on Guilded Splinters MOINS PREF : Danse Fambeaux
Reminds me of my time down in the bayou. But for real, this is so insane that it’s good. Not something I’d reach for often but something everyone should listen to.
I had higher expectations for Dr. John. This was actually pretty not good.
Te hippie, vond t weinig
Worth it just for Walk on Guilded Splinters
This album would be perfect to listen to if you ever found yourself lost in the swamps of Louisiana
Weirder than I expected, almost a 3 because I've never heard anything like it before, sort of voodoo blues. Still a bit of a mess
Bit different, bit weird, quite good, but probably won't listen to it again
This was a weird one, interesting in places but not all of it was too my taste. Reminded me of the Spirit of Jazz in the Mighty Boosh! Definitely unique and interesting enough to justify a spot on the list.
This was an interesting album. It started out a little boring, but it picked up around the third song. I don't like it enough to give it a four, but it wasn't bad. My favourite song was Mama Roux.
I can see how others would like it.
Really experimental. Interesting but one needs to be in the mood.
I love Dr John’s gravelly Cajun drawl. Twas a fun album to peruse. I shan’t be listening again, though unless I need to wash off some bad mojo.
Not a fan.
Interesting. Can picture listening in a dark and smoky lounge in NOLA. Organs, winds, banjo, drums, sounds of the jungle. No stand out tracks. Good backup vocals. 2.6 Jump sturdy
Begon leuk maar zakte enorm weg
Het eerste nummer van dit album kwam ik een jaartje geleden al eens tegen en dat beviel wel: They call me, Dr. John, Known as the Night Tripper! Die trip duurde echt maar 1 nummer helaas...
Half geluisterd, maar ik kon er niet zoveel mee.
Zoals Gijs ook zegt: begon veelbelovend maar verzandde in geneuzel.
Weird jungle music
This was not good. This was bad. Like scatting to Jess. But it is not aggressively bad like Ian Drury. So it gets another star to show that it's at least not on that level. 2 stars
Good voodooish stuff.
Another one of those heard about, don't think ever heard. Showed promise at the start but even by the end of the first song was starting to lose its appeal. Spiritualized might have nicked its best bits but they also made those bits into a much better album. There's probably a time and a place but at my age, but it was probably back in my undergraduate days of late nights and looser times.
Like weed, hey?
Definitely worth more investigation.
Wow this was cool
not for me
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not for me
Its not bad. Its not great. The true definition of a Median album
I didn't know this artist.
Gris gris more like rizz rizz
Groovy, dark and druggy, right up one's alley. One was suspicious about Dr. John's later schtick, its authenticity, but this original article is that and fully vintage trippy. bayou psychedelia, real voodoo vibes and grooves here.
It's not good enough to warrant another listen, but may grow on ya, if ya did. It's a 2.2 round down.
1.5
Pure NOLA blues and voodoo.
I have a real appreciation for Dr. John and how he incorporates the music and traditions of Acadiana. He's steeped in it.
I liked his bluesy growl - reminded me of Captain Beefheart, I also liked the New Orleans Cajun blues, but mostly found it all too psychedelic.
Not loving this psycho-folk stew right off the bat but lets let er run. "...this boogaloo crap?" yea. Dr. John is subversive and dark and moody. Counter cultural. Who gives a shit.
Interesting. Creole blues.
I need to give it another listen but was digging the psych rock
This was really strange and uninteresting
I really enjoyed this in a middle era Tom Waits kind of way. Soulful and utterly insane in the best of all possible ways.
Completely understand why some listeners might not enjoy this. I sorta get it, enjoyed some, but not others. 3/5
It's different and experimental which I suppose is good
What a strange album. It's very unique but there are times where it feels like it's in a different language. The Nawlins vibe is so heavy that I don't think many people (including me) outside of that area will really vibe with it
c'est weird mais pas dans le bon sens... J'ai pas vraiment capoté et je trouve presque juste bizarre. Le style semble être emprunté un peu loussement de plusieurs artiste originaux... mais ca l'originalitée.... 2.5
I see why this was on the list, as it doesn't sound like any other album I've heard on this list and is pretty groovy in spots. Still, I wasn't so into it that I feel the need to dive in again. Or maybe I need a second listen to appreciate it more. Someday..
I liked the shortness of it, but that’s kind of it. It was a weird album, kind of quick.
A bit unusual for me but I've always liked Dr John's voice, only being familiar with his rare hits or the occasional crossing over into the wider public eye. The problem here is the music. I'll appreciate weirdness and offbeat melodies but when it meanders is when things start to go off the rails. (esp on tracks 2 and 5 - Danse Kalinda Ba Boom and Croker Courtbullion) The very rare record where I wish there was *more* singing from the main vocalist. I suppose this serves as an intro to Dr John? But there's more aimless 60s psychedelia here than anything else which I'm slowly learning is a subgenre that I... do not find much or any comfort nor interest in. If there was better Dr J. to come - and I know there was - I'd much have rather heard that. This is the right singer - must've been the wrong album. ;) 4/10 2 stars
Love his voice. Music is kinda like African 70s music. Might be best to listen when high
Dr. John’s southern rock, blues, groove music is authentic and energetic. This record is tight and thoughtful and fun. I liked it mighty biggly.
I mean, it's a Dr. John joint. It's gonna be weird. And it was. I always enjoy Dr. John for a song or two and then I'm ready for something a little more structured. I'm glad this album was short. It made it more digestible.
Dr John is weird quirky and eclectic. Is it for everyone nope.. Is there some crap on this album yep, is that some great stuff on this album yep. Should you listen to this before you die, probably not but you should at least be stoned when you do so.
Expected to hate this… and did not. That said it’s probably a one time listen, but appreciated it.
I really didn't like it. There were a few tracks that felt like actual songs, but even those didn't hold my attention.
This one surprised me. Half of the time I was wondering why I was listening to it. But then occasionally it would have a song that I really enjoyed. It's a strange album.
60s New Orleans Folklore. Not bad by any means, but so far from my own tastes that I found listening to be quite tedious. 2/5
cool
I had not heard this one before, but I came to it completely prepared to dislike it because it's late 60s psychedelic and I thought my hippy parents kinda burned me out on this whole genre (although I adore Jimi, Janice and any number of hippy era artists so this is probably one of those dumb prejudices that has no basis in reality). Indeed, I loved this album! So much that I'm giving an album I had never heard until yesterday FIVE STARS. That's serious stuff. This album is hard to put words to, but it's a richly layered Cajun/zydeco cacophony. Extremely well produced, super fun songs, amazing musicianship. I listened to it twice and want to listen to it again right now.
Not quite sure where this album was supposed to be going. The first couple songs felt like a southern rock Elgin but then some of the middle songs were absolutely bizarre. A weird overall album and nothing really good. Not quite sure it belongs on this list. 2.6/10
Very odd album
an old white creole mumbling
Mecopó mecopó
Struggled a bit to be honest. This one hasn't aged very well
I’m not really sure what to call this genre but it’s not really my thing
Can swamp groove be considered a genre? There is some blues, some funk, some R&B, but swamp groove seems a better description to me. It is also music that doesn't seem it can be from anywhere other than New Orleans. If one is a fan (I am), this is where it all began. Dr. John as a persona may simply be a creation by Mac Rebennack, but it is fully formed here. Great saxophone work by Plas Johnson. Wonderful throughout.
The epitome of the sound of New Orleans. Swampy and mysterious and a little creepy too.
I wanted to like this a lot more than I did. On paper I should have loved a psychedelic New Orleans album from the late 60s but it was just a little too scattered for me. I think maybe because there weren’t many strong Melodies to hook me in?
The beginning of this album had me worried, as while I don't mind talk-singing, it didn't exactly sound great in the first song, and then the second song was mostly instrumental, but it wasn't interesting instrumental. Luckily, the third song, Mama Roux, was actually pretty enjoyable, and I enjoyed my time with the rest of the album. I don't know if I think it's anything all too special. Even if this was 1968, I'm sure plenty of other artists were making music such as this, as it's obviously inspired by such. Forgive my ignorance if that's not true, though. But yeah, okay. Perhaps I'll revisit this album sometime to see if my views become more positive, as I could see it doing that.
A heady dose of New Orleans, a mix of R&B and psychedelia. Probably even better when under the influence.
Some seriously atmospheric voodoo jive here, plenty dark and vaguely haunting. The call-response and groovy, hushed drumming on “Walk on Gilded Splinters” is the highlight. Vintage and authentic.
Rock pantanós i enfebrit, amb multitud de textures provinents dels ritmes de Nova Orleans, sons africans i tot plegat executat amb maestria. Un disc per emmarcar
A fun psychedelic album. Enjoyed the tribal sound.
Very Tom Waits-y. Interesting album. Loved the music and vocals. Would listen to again.
Niet echt mijn ding.
Balls.
Wonderfully spooky (the cover artwork is perfect) the music is weird yet accessible. It's got an exotic New Orleans vibe through a psychedelic lense. And Dr John's snake-like vocals are the icing on a highly spiced cake. Absolutely love this, it's rare to find an album where every track is a winner, so it's easily one of my all time favourites.
Bit weird but loved the album cover.
Weird funky psychedelic vibes with a whiff of exotic menace. What's not to like?
Very enjoyable.
It's a bit "out there" - but full of good old funky psychedelic vibes.
Not my kind of music. Too weird and experimental. It was not horrible to listen to, just not for me.
good, some of the songs are too "out there" for me, if it was longer it would be 4/5.
Perhaps novel at the time, but kind of boring, too hippie.
Eh.
Super funky and cool, however need to be in the right mood for it.
Delightfully weird
What can I say, they smoked a lot of weed in the 60s. Actually he lost me in the first song when he suggested that you ask him about ways to "control" "your" "bad" woman.
Pretty interesting stuff! Not exactly my vibe, but I do appreciate it for what it is. I liked some of it, but not all of it.
Weird, not in the right headspace for this
Super cool. Made me feel like I was killing a chicken in a swamp.
this album makes me think of the voodoo stuff going on in Live and Let Die, the film obviously, not the Macca soundtrack. that's a good thing. he does a really good job of selling me whatever drugs it is he's selling, i would like some please.
In the middle of the night I awaken to find a pack of wolves feasting on the remains of my father. Rather than panic and try to scare them off, I put this record on and dance. I dance so vigorously that the wolves stop eating my dad and begin tapping their feet to the rhythm. Soon Kevin Costner turns up. He smiles.
Dr Bloody Congo! A deafening, painful, shameful roar.
Psychedelic voodoo blues.
Really cool and far out record.
Funk psicodélico. Ni fu ni fa.
Funk psicodélico. Ni fu ni fa.
New Orleans R&B, psychedelic funk, swamp blues, pero rollo.
Dr. John's first album is a feast of New Orleans rock and psychedelia. He leans into his namesake's legend as a voodoo doctor to create a persona that is mesmerizing and menacing. The music itself is slow burning, and simmers like a pot of gumbo to develop and deliver something that sits at a musical crossroads and dares you to classify it. Dr. John found himself in legal trouble and fled to Los Angeles from New Orleans. Apparently, his storied hometown followed him there because he put together a group of New Orleans session musicians and took on the Dr. John moniker. I'm a big fan of New Orleans music and lore and this album manages to weave it all together without becoming yet another forgettable 60s psychedelic album.
Hmm. Lots of sounds. Some of the songs are good, and enjoyable. There are a few songs where I’m not sure what going on.
Pfftt
Interesting and psychedelic. Not exactly my taste but well made.
super cool surprised I haven't heard it
I like Dr John, but far prefer his more piano oriented work, especially the Dr John’s Gumbo album. That said, this is an interesting listen at least, and I quite enjoyed Jump Steady.
Surreal enjoyable.
Apparently this psychedlic bullshit never charted when it came out, but I bet it had wicked underground cred. The voodoo thing is pretty silly/camp in retrospect, given even disney popstars hold satanic rituals and fuck the upholstery in their music videos in 2022, but if you were a 16-year-old girl in 1968, running away from home to go shoot heroin with your late-20s boyfriend in his shitty van/squat, this would have been THE soundtrack. 2/5.
Not for me. I've never liked Dr. John and this is the epitome of that. The album sounds like a 30-minute Zatarain's commercial.