The Bottom Line
Joined by producer Keb'Mo and fellow New Orleanians Dirty Dozen Brass Band, the Subdudes are on top of their game with Behind the Levee (Back Porch, 2006).
Pros
- "Papa Dukie & The Mud People"
- "Social Aid & Pleasure Club"
- "Keep My Feet Upon The Ground"
Cons
- If you don't want to boogie, stay away from the Subdudes
Description
- The sixth studio release from Subdudes
- Featuring producer Keb'Mo
- Special appearances by Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Guide Review - Subdudes - Behind the Levee
If you haven't heard the Subdudes before, imagine the hottest, most humid day you can think of. You're sitting on the edge of the Mississippi River, two-thirds of the way through a daiquiri, and there's just something in the air that makes you want to get up and groove.On their sixth studio release, Behind the Levee, the Dudes bring that feeling to you with their impossible-to-pin brand of roots rock and straight up New Orleans funk.
It's no wonder this CD kicks up the phat factor an extra notch - it was produced by folk-blues master Keb'Mo. Fellow New Orleanians Dirty Dozen Brass Band make an appearance on two of the disc's strongest tracks: "Papa Dukie & the Mud People," and "Social Aid & Pleasure Club."
The Subdudes bring the funk to your inner child ("Let's Play") and into an anti-war tune ("One Word (Peace)"). They bring it to love songs and songs about doing the right thing, and there's not one slow moment on the whole disc. If you're looking for a quiet, subdued record, this is not for you. But if you want to get in touch with some sweet-grooving down home, hot tunes, check out Behind the Levee.
