Steve Martin - Steve Martin Brothers
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Album Details: Steve Martin Brothers
- Release Date:
- 01/01/1981
- Label:
- Wounded Bird Records
- UPC:
- 664140347724
Pro Reviews: Steve Martin Brothers
| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews With regard to Steve Martin's small discography, "the worst of the four" is how The Steve Martin Brothers is usually tagged, which isn't so harsh when you consider two of the other albums are classics and one is just plain old good. It's an oddball release for sure, with half devoted to standup very loose and streamofconsciousness standup and the other half showing off Martin's selftaught banjo playing and his love of lively bluegrass. The worst thing about the album is the sloppy way the standup side is put together. What must be the intro to his "cocktail" act in Vegas is stuck in the middle of the set while other short bits are sequenced in a way so there's no momentum. Frustratingly, Wounded Bird's CD reissue only splits the standup side of the original album into two tracks, making listeners sit through the haphazard flow to get to fan favorites like the "Fart Zone" routine or the great "What I Believe" credo. The instrumental side of the album is actually pleasant and sometimes exciting, with Martin's fast fingers skillfully delivering these tunes with renowned folk like Vassar Clements and John McEuen at his side. Even Martin admits this was a way to finish off his contract at Warner Bros. and concentrate on acting, but it's hardly the disaster you've been told. It may even be the best halfstandup, halfbluegrass album you'll ever hear. - David Jeffries, All Music Guide |
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