KOKOMO: In The Well

Kokomo

In The Well

© 2008 Kokomo (9421002390554)

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From the wilds of New Zealand comes a bold album giving the songs of Bob Dylan a unique treatment - blues seasoned with jazz, country and roots influences

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After two early albums of traditional blues, followed by six album's of their own striking songs, New Zealand band Kokomo have finally returned to a labour of love that they have planned for many years - an album of the songs of Bob Dylan.

This isn't your standard album of politely-imitated Dylan favourites. The songs have been totally absorbed into Kokomo's unique blend of blues, jazz and country, with superb musicianship - including remarkable string virtuoso Nigel Gavin (Robert Fripp, Gitbox Rebellion, Nairobi Trio) on electric guitar, mandolin and banjo - and singing from Derek Jacombs that truly digs inside the lyrics, illuminating previously neglected gems and finding different nuances and interpretations in familiar places.

Whether you never listen to Bob Dylan, or are sick of bland reworkings of his songs, or simply dig the distinctive funky Kokomo blend of blues harp, trumpet and guitars, this album is a tasty aural banquet.

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  • author: Manfred Schiemann

    very fine music made by very fine musicians

  • Bob covers at it's best
    author: Bert Fehlow

    after I've wrote a review to this album, I realize that I've wrote an e-mail to this artists. Fortunately it was a 5 stars review :-) In other words: Kokomo did a great job on this Dylan classics. They bring different styles to the songs and all is perfect. But not perfect in the meaning of polished sound, no, it's real handmade music by real people who know what they are doin'. Beware of misunderstandings: The SOUND is perfect!!! The songs, they choose to cover are well selected.

  • Fine versions of Dylan classics
    author: Bert Fehlow

    This cover-versions album by Kokomo is a fine one. Musically they play Dylan in many different styles. Everything fits to the tracks. I like this record much. The Musicians truly know what they do :-)

  • Quality without compromise
    author: Vic Martell

    Having been involved in the recording industry for thirty years I like to give credit where credit is due.The quality of this recording is simply outstanding! Recording a vocalist is an artform in itself and the capture of Derek Jacombs voice is a masterpiece, I would love to know how they did it. This CD will be used as a benchmark for those in the professional audio community who aspire to excellence, myself included. Unreservedly Recommended.

  • Highly recommended
    author: Dave P. @ DylanCover.com

    I highly recommend this CD. Kokomo's blues roots are evident, mixed with jazz, country, and folk influences... add some unexpected instrumentation and the result is a varied and unique sound. The changing styles from track to track - and even within tracks - make for an interesting listen throughout. Most tracks have some unexpected twist from the "normal," such as horns on It Takes A Lot To Laugh, or mandolin & banjo on the otherwise bluesy Highway 61 Revisited. Good song selection too, leaning more to mid- and late-period Dylan than the typical cover album.

  • Superbly Done Dylan
    author: Bill Hester

    This album is superb music - showing love of the lyrics of Dylan as well as marvelous arrangements for each of the twelve songs. There are no disappointments - a bright blend of blues and country and rock and jazz - a great New Zealand contribution in the world of Dylan covers - the first full such album from New Zealand. All the musicians add to the mix - each song has a different combination of musicians and instruments - with the one constant being the heart-felt vocals of Derek Jacombs. "In the Well" is certainly done well.

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