End of the World Party (Just in Case)

With each successive album, Medeski Martin & Wood have become harder to pin down. Having long ago transcended their soulful organ-groove basics to enter a more expansive world of snappy beats and backbeats, eerie atmospheric effects, post-lounge riffing, and the occasional jazz overture, they occupy their own category. Produced by the Dust Brothers' John King (Beck's Odelay, the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique), End of the World Party (Just in Case) is an agreeably varied effort, ranging from the spacey effects and Middle Eastern taint of "Bloody Oil" (on which bassist Chris Wood lays down the lumber) to the sassy electric funk of "Sasa" (one of four tracks featuring guitarist Marc Ribot) to the wordless voice effects of the jaunty title track. As ever, John Medeski is equally at home referencing post-bop piano aces like Herbie Hancock, getting down on churning Hammond organ, and making like Stevie Wonder with his "Superstition"-style synth. Unlike some MMW records, this one wastes not: all 12 tracks clock in at around the four- or five-minute mark, and they flow together with consummate ease. --Lloyd Sachs more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-04-2008; Oh so catchy; As a long time fan of MMW, I have been disappointed with some of their post-Combustication work, but this CD has certainly revived my love of their funky hooks and fusion jazz. I play it alongside Herbie Hancock, Miles and John...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-14-2007; A psychedelic jazz masterpiece; Jazz purists probably hate this album. However, I think it is a masterpiece. Imagine a funky "In A Silent Way" by Miles Davis cut up in 4 minute snippets with some psychedelia thrown in for good measure. MMW have always been determined...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-17-2007; Funky atmospheric jazz; Having heard snippets of M&WM before I was intrigued by their sound but not enough to shell out for a disc. I came across a used copy at the local thrift shop(usually not a good sign)and bought a copy at the reduced price. Someone...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-12-2006; Trippy; I bought this CD before going to see MMW (with John Scofield) for the first time at First Avenue in Minneapolis Dec 7, 2006. I had never heard of them before and liked the clip on the venue's website. So I bought a ticket and wanted to...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-04-2008; Oh so catchy; As a long time fan of MMW, I have been disappointed with some of their post-Combustication work, but this CD has certainly revived my love of their funky hooks and fusion jazz. I play it alongside Herbie Hancock, Miles and John...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-17-2007; Funky atmospheric jazz; Having heard snippets of M&WM before I was intrigued by their sound but not enough to shell out for a disc. I came across a used copy at the local thrift shop(usually not a good sign)and bought a copy at the reduced price. Someone...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-06-2005; Not sure why this was recommended to me; This was recommended to me based on prior purchase - Mofro. It sucked, instrumental only, no lyrics.; read full review | report as inappropriate