2006-03-08
With more than half of the album's compositions not exceeding the five-minute mark (something that was virtually unheard of "back in the good old days" of jam bands), Safety in Numbers covers an impressive amount of musical ground. And you've got to love a band that invites Huey Lewis to lend his harmonica skills to the tracks "End of the Road" and "Women, Wine and Song" (the latter of which sees Lewis lend a hand in the vocal department, as well). Additional standouts abound — including the speedy album opener "Believe the Lie" and the tough riff rocker "Nemo." There is a new dawn for jam bands in the early 21st century, and Umphrey's McGee is definitely helping to usher it in. -AMGAugie March
Moo, You Bloody Choir
Lou Barlow
Emoh
THE STEREOFIDELICS
You Are Having a Wonderful Time
THE SHAKES
The Shakes
VOODOO SWING
Fast Cars, Guitars, Tattoos, and Scars
PAPERCUTS
You Can Have What You Want
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