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We don't usually consider bluegrass a politically subversive music, but under the communist regime of Czechoslovakia, bluegrass was a sound of resistance, records were circulated samizdat style, and musicians played under threat of imprisonment. With the advent of democracy, bluegrass and folk have flourished in Eastern Europe, with Druha Trava (in English, "Second Grass") at the fore. Their sound remains subversive: they work up Chick Corea, Bob Dylan, and Rolling Stones tunes with an ear for both jazz improvisation and Old World traditionalism. The five members are all virtuosos, having played bluegrass for some two decades, and if the idea of Czech voices harmonizing high and lonesome strikes you as implausible, it shouldn't. This may not be "authentic" bluegrass, but it's thrilling and inventive just the same. --Roy Kasten

Czechmate,Druha Trava,Compass Records,Bluegrass,Country,Country-Folk,Folk,Pop,Popular Music,Traditional Folk

Average customer rating: slick lyrics, great production! Knockin awesome blossom!!!! 'BOOGIE' The Night Away

INTERSTATE 2 H.E.L.L Manufacturer: Czechmate Ent/Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000659SX Release Date: 2002-02-15

Tracks:

1. Interstate 2 H.E.L.L.
2. San Francyco
3. Let It Go
4. Just Lyfe
5. Boogie
6. Tonight
7. It'z goin Down
8. Mags 2 Daytons
9. Jackin
10. If I Leave U Now
11. True Reality
12. Niggaz, Playas, Gangstas

Album Description

Interstate to hell is one of the tightest albums to come out of the bay. Cooley aka Hypnatize comes with the Dark Hardcore album titled track (Interstate 2 H.E.L.L.) and (San Francyco), then smacks you up side your head with radio played track (Let It Go) and commercial club hopper song Boogie that soon to be a chart climber. Get your hands on this CD now!

Customer Reviews:

slick lyrics, great production!.......2003-10-15

i cant say enough about Cooley's slick lyrics and great beats. definitely worth a listen!

Knockin.......2002-04-13

The cut that had me hooked was "Interstate to H.E.L.L." The rhymes that he spit, man that was real talk, that's the life people live everday and don't realize the direction they are goin'. Trust me on this! The club knock is "Boogie" once that hook hits yo brain you will never stop singing it. Hey man we need to here from dude. Hypnatize you have some fans out here we want to here more from you, more about you, all that..

awesome blossom!!!!.......2002-04-09

The cd has spunk! Though not usually a huge fan of hip hop/rap music; after hearing this cd, I was "mezmorized" by not only the soulful lyrics but by the way in which it touched me emotionally. Truly it was an amazing compilation of works that will dazzle even the slightest critic. Songs such as "Boogie" and "Let it go" have the appeal to not only make it to the tops of the charts but establish a new genre of listeners that will grow to adore hip/hop as much as I do now..... Thanks Cooley for what you have done for me!!!

'BOOGIE' The Night Away.......2002-04-06

I was totally surprised with this album. I totally dig all of the songs, especially the song 'Boogie'. 'Boogie' is definitely the shake your [buttox] and boogie song. But there are also songs like 'Tonight' and 'Let it Go', that make you feel there is undiscovered talent in this brother. Take a listen you won't be disappointed. I can't wait to hear more from Cooley. He's sure to bring new life in the rap genre.

Average customer rating: Grown-up bluegrass AMAZING ! These guys make Vladimir Flatt & Ivan Scruggs proud What an OUTSTANDING group. I could not believe my ears!!! Amazing!

Czechmate Druha Trava Manufacturer: © 1999 Compass Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Good Morning, Friend New Freedom Bell ASIN: B00000G4OE Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

1. El Santo Dia
2. Spain
3. Greensleeves
4. Before The Bell Tolls
5. Rest Beside Me, Sara
6. Brazos Bottom
7. Wild Horses
8. Peace In The Valley
9. Skocna
10. One More Cup Of Coffee
11. Who's That Knockin' At My Door
12. Czechmate

Amazon.com

We don't usually consider bluegrass a politically subversive music, but under the communist regime of Czechoslovakia, bluegrass was a sound of resistance, records were circulated samizdat style, and musicians played under threat of imprisonment. With the advent of democracy, bluegrass and folk have flourished in Eastern Europe, with Druha Trava (in English, "Second Grass") at the fore. Their sound remains subversive: they work up Chick Corea, Bob Dylan, and Rolling Stones tunes with an ear for both jazz improvisation and Old World traditionalism. The five members are all virtuosos, having played bluegrass for some two decades, and if the idea of Czech voices harmonizing high and lonesome strikes you as implausible, it shouldn't. This may not be "authentic" bluegrass, but it's thrilling and inventive just the same. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Grown-up bluegrass.......2006-01-30

Two of the twelve cuts on this album, heard in isolation, would not seem to be bluegrass. Greensleeves, in particular, sounds quite Elizabethan. However, the entire album, taken as a whole, is complex, mature, and beautifully bluegrass.

AMAZING !.......1999-12-10

This group has been at the Four Corners Folk Festival, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado twice, and all who heard were blessed twice and over! The musical dedication of this group cannot be matched by any American artist. They are perfection, simply because they want to be perfect.

This past September when they were at the festival, it was with Peter Rowan. They have made a new CD with him, which was a big mistake. They are a group well worth being on their own. They do not need the aging entertainer to make thier instruments ring !

This CD was wonderful and we would love more and more of them soon !

These guys make Vladimir Flatt & Ivan Scruggs proud.......1999-07-02

Who'd've thought you'd ever get a chance to hear five guys from the Czech republic play American bluegrass, mixed with some progressive jazz, over a little foot stomping rock, between Smetana's classical BATTERED BRIDE like it's nobody's business? Well, last night we saw Druha Krava absolutely blow the roof off an old bar in south St. Louis. Besides offereing virtuoso renderings of all styles, the mix and pacing was fabulous. Their CZECHMATE release was featured, and they sure did it justice. NOW ABOUT THE BAND - Lubos #1 alternated between playing the hollow body banjo in a traditional style, and a solid body for the lead. Really nice hearing the lead played on the banjo. Their main singer, mandolin, and rhythm guitarist - kin to Bela Lugosi - alternated between a west Texas and an east Czech accent, always in command. When done dazzling with his dobro, the lead guitarist handled all styles beautifully and Mark Knofler would've been proud. Their percussion engineer (drummer) very mysteriously created a chamber orchestra sound, when he wasn't so madly pounding the skins. And who really missed a fiddle player, when the slide guitarist so strongly carried the load. The bass player stepped out of Bela Fleck's closet and wowed the crowd with his expert style and harmonics for the entire evening. In all, an outstanding performance and a great disk. DON'T MISS THESE GUYS IF YOU EVER HAVE THE CHANCE!

What an OUTSTANDING group. I could not believe my ears!!!.......1999-05-05

I, too, heard this group for the first time at Merlefest in North Carolina. WOW! What a big sound! After the first set, I was HOOKED! They were such accomplished musicians. They had such perfect harmony and timing. Give us more!!

Amazing!.......1999-05-04

Just saw these guys at MerleFest in N. Wilkesboro. They were definitely the "breakout band" of the festival, drawing larger crowds each set as the word spread about their musical talent and amazing diversity.

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II Kold Manufacturer: Czechmate Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA3KKU Release Date: 2004-06-01

Average customer rating:

Up Ya Game Czechmate Manufacturer: Czechmateent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Rap & Hip-Hop General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B000CAEHF2 Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. Iz Dat You: Radio/Czechmate
2. Iz Dat You/Czechmate
3. U See It/A-One
4. Girly Girlz/Cooley
5. Playa Bones/Macho
6. Damn/A-One
7. Reazonz/Cooley
8. What You Gone Do About It/Macho

Music Album:

1. Dance Hall Dreams
2. Desert Rose Band - Greatest Hits / Dozen Roses
3. Disposible Teens, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
4. Evangeline
5. Evergreen
6. Feelin' Kinda Lucky
7. Good Old Boys
8. Gospel Radio Gems
9. Guitar Man
10. Honky Tonk Heroes

Music Album