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From the '30s and '40s to the '90s -- from jazz to country to hip-hop -- there have been plenty of artists who made humor an integral part of their music. That was true of Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, and Louis Armstrong during jazz's pre-bebop era; it is equally true of artists who range from George Clinton and Frank Zappa to the Fat Boys to folk-rock singer Christine Lavin. And much to their credit, all of those artists knew/know how to be funny without becoming novelty acts. The same goes for Bargain Music, whose The Magic Is Over underscores the fact that the Los Angeles trio shouldn't be placed in the novelty category. Their lyrics tend to be humorous and quirky, although not in an over the top way -- they aren't as outright wacky as someone like Adam Brodsky, a seriously talented folk-rock/anti-folk singer from Philadelphia. Nonetheless, The Magic Is Over is good for some laughs, and even without their humorous lyrics, Bargain Music would inspire admiration on a musical level. This 2003 release essentially falls into the alternative rock category, although Bargain Music successfully incorporates everything from reggae to country to heavy metal. Funk-rock is an especially strong inspiration, and many of the people who have influenced them are funk-rock experts -- people who include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Primus, Living Colour, and Prince. In fact, the album includes a lively cover of Prince's "The Beautiful Ones" (from Purple Rain) as well as a remake of Neil Young's "Music Arcade." This CD isn't perfect; while some of the tracks are excellent, others aren't as memorable. But The Magic Is Over definitely has many more ups than downs, and Bargain Music deserves credit for providing an album that is eclectic and far-reaching without sounding confused or unfocused. ~ Alex Henderson
Recorded at Hideout Recordings and Total Access, Redondo Beach, California and God Help Me Studios in Costa Mesa, California.
Personnel: Zach "Zippy" Goodin (vocals, guitar, background vocals); Josh Fischel (vocals, acoustic guitar, melodica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano); H.M.P. (vocals, background vocals); Vinnie "Bobo" Floborinio, Beverly Taylor, Chris Watson (vocals); Lew "Word" Richards (guitar); Vince Meghrouni (saxophone); Jerry "Frizz" Trebotic, Darrin Baker (drums); Brad "B.C." Ziggen, Jason "Cracky" Westfall (background vocals).
Audio Mixers: Doctor Echo; Eddie Ashworth; Lew "Word" Richards.
Audio Remixer: Eddie Ashworth.
Recording information: God Help Me Studios, Costs Mesa; Hideout Recordings; total Access, Redondo Beach, CA.
Photographers: Lyndsay Pope; Renee Tod.
Bargain Music: Josh Fischel (vocals, acoustic guitar, Fender Rhodes piano, melodica); Zach Goodin (vocals, guitar); Matt Brein (bass).
Additional personnel: Christopher Watson, Beverly Taylor (vocals); Babe Ruel, Robert Bradley (spoken vocals); Lew Richards (guitar); Mark Shark (pedal steel guitar); Vince Meghrouni (saxophone); Pete Mazitch (Hammond B-3 organ); Jeff Ward (bass); Darrin Baker, Jerry Trebotic (drums); Vinnie Flaborino, Brad Conyers, Andy Roth, Jason Westphal (background vocals).
Magic Is Over Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Alternative CDs, Alt Country, Rock | | Label | Beatville | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank | 24119  | | CD Universe Part number | 6016251 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jul 01, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Lew Richey; Eddie Ashworth; Lew "Word" Richards; Monsieur Leroc | | Engineer | Eddie Ashworth | | Personnel | H.R. Josh - vocals, acoustic guitar, melodica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano Lew "Word" Richards - guitar Matt Brein - bass Brad "B.C." Ziggen H.M.P. - vocals, background vocals Jason "Cracky" Westfall - background vocals Jerry "Frizz" Trebotic Vinnie "Bobo" Floborinio Zach "Zippy" Goodin - vocals, guitar, background vocals
Also: Pete, Jeff, Robert Bradley, Andy Roth, Babe Ruel, Brad Conyers, Darrin Baker, Mark Shark, Beverly Taylor, Beverly Taylor |
Bargain Music Magic Is Over Songs | 1. | Psychotic Sleepover |
| 2. | Raking Leaves on a Blacktop |
| 3. | Cum Down |
| 4. | Don't U Like My Style? - (Mr. Salty Remix) |
| 5. | Used to Be |
| 6. | On My Way |
| 7. | Crank |
| 8. | Get Out of My House! |
| 9. | Shredding Dub (Heavy Metal Freestyle) - (Heavy Metal freestyle) |
| 10. | Turkey Pot Pie |
| 11. | Drinking With Trey |
| 12. | Hell No |
| 13. | I'm Waiting |
| 14. | In the Middle |
| 15. | Shredding Dub Reprise (Wintermute's Revenge) |
| 16. | No Free Whiskey |
| 17. | Charles Takes a Walk |
| 18. | Beautiful Ones |
| 19. | You Remind Me |
| 20. | Tme to Die (A Warrior's Love Story) - (A Worrior's Love Story) |
| 21. | Music Arcade |
| Magic Is Over Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)    List All Reviews Bargain Rocks I have been listening to these guys rock for over 2 years, and this is there best sound ever! Every track kicks! The only thing better is seeing them live Submitted by jerrygogo (trenton, il, usa) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful.
It BetterThan A Buffet. Bargain Music's "The Magic Is Over" is better than all you can eat buffet when you haven't eaten in a decade. This album has got something for everyone. Heavy metal, Country, a tribute to Prince, and a sweet mix of Long Beach DUB style. It is one of the best CD I own. Submitted by sublimebassline (Raleigh, NC)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Bargain delivers magic again !!! Riding in a magic blend of dub, reggae, country, pop and rock music, Josh and the Bargain Music crew give us a trully great album. Threw the "Magic is over", we realize the talent of lead singer Josh Fischel in acoustic, rock or dub tracks. Simply a great album, can't wait to hear the next one...
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BARGAIN MUSIC IS KEY Yes, This is one of the best cd's I have heard in a while. They always come strong and put other "bands" in a choke hold. Do yourself a favor and buy this album along with the other albums they have out and go see them live. It's an experience youll never forget. Salute
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Bargain Music Legends With a new line-up, Bargain Music has changed somewhat, but the spirit remains the same. Bargain has always switched it up from grovin' mellow stony sounds that make you dance to harder edge rips that kick you in your butt, and this album is no different. It reflects the constant progression of a band that resists the modern stagnation trend in most music. Bargain Music sends a strong social message, while at the same time, keeping a humorous side that rivals the likes of Zappa, Dead Milkmen, NoFx, Ween, among many others. Bargain Music is an under-appreciated musical legend that would be a luck find for anyone that has yet to hear them! And this album is as great as any! Submitted by nicktheman (Virginia Beach, VA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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