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Behind The Levee

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Though between the time of recording Behind the Levee and the time of its release the levees of the title had been largely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the music carries an air of relaxation and safety. This is basic New Orleans funky, bluesy rock & roll. With production by Keb' Mo', the album is a carefully crafted one that largely returns the Subdudes to their older territory. There's probably not anything new here stylistically, but that's really the key. The music is simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, conserved but energetic. John Magnie keeps his accordion pumping a solid rhythmic melody, Steve Amedee plays the tambourine like his life depends on it, and bassists Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa add their flair to the proceedings. All, though, provide some funky vocal riffs throughout. It's not an adventurous sound the band is after here, but it's a terrific album full of fundamentals with quality performances all around. These guys are just having fun now.

© Adam Greenberg /TiVo

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1
Papa Dukie And The Mud People
00:04:38

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Composer, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Composer, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

2
Next To Me
00:04:15

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Chandler, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

3
No Vacancy
00:02:26

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

4
One Word (Peace)
00:03:23

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Phil Chandler, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

5
Social Aid And Pleasure Club
00:03:25

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Composer, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Composer, Producer - Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Horn, AssociatedPerformer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Composer, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

6
Time For The Sun To Rise
00:06:09

John Magnie, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Earl King, Composer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

7
Let's Play
00:03:36

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Composer, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Composer, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

8
Looking At You
00:04:14

John Magnie, Composer, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Composer, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Composer, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, Composer, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rosie Ledet, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

9
Keep My Feet Upon The Ground
00:04:03

John Magnie, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Percussion, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Composer, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

10
Prayer Of Love
00:04:16

John Magnie, Accordion, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Amedee, Composer, Percussion, Tambourine, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Tommy Malone, Guitar, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Johnson, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin Moore, Producer - Sammy Holbrook, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Cook, Percussion, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Jimmy Messa, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Stephen Marsh, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Subdudes, Musician, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

(C) 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

Album review

Though between the time of recording Behind the Levee and the time of its release the levees of the title had been largely destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, the music carries an air of relaxation and safety. This is basic New Orleans funky, bluesy rock & roll. With production by Keb' Mo', the album is a carefully crafted one that largely returns the Subdudes to their older territory. There's probably not anything new here stylistically, but that's really the key. The music is simultaneously fresh and nostalgic, conserved but energetic. John Magnie keeps his accordion pumping a solid rhythmic melody, Steve Amedee plays the tambourine like his life depends on it, and bassists Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa add their flair to the proceedings. All, though, provide some funky vocal riffs throughout. It's not an adventurous sound the band is after here, but it's a terrific album full of fundamentals with quality performances all around. These guys are just having fun now.

© Adam Greenberg /TiVo

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© 2006 Back Porch ℗ 2006 Back Porch

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