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The Mystery FellowshipA Review of their Debut Album
2006-06-01
Article Written by: Benjamin Cameron
The Mystery Fellowship brought music lovers together for the live recording of their debut full length album "Live From The Wilderness". With new bass player Jason Boekelheide, their general sound has taken a bit of a different turn from what you heard on their original 3 song EP, but they have maintained their characteristic blend of rock, funk, and reggae.
Showcasing their expansive musical prowess throughout the recording, they demonstrate clever bass licks, great drumming musicianship, superior vocal strategies, and of course, soaring, mesmerizing guitar leads. All the while, they draw the listener in further with meaningful, soulful lyrics and skillfully crafted tunes.
If you dig B.B. King, you’ll fall right in to the bluesy feel of "Jezebel", and the somewhat 70’s funky feel of "Grown Man" among others is sure to appeal to fans of Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Hendrix, and The Doors. Fans of The Dave Matthews Band and Bob Marley will find this record most intriguing. Though their repertoire consists of a broad and diverse range of skill and will appeal to fans of many different types, they are, at the very core, a rock band who is bringing the integrity back to rock n’roll.
Sometimes the music is lively and danceable, at other times it is mellow and laid back. Sometimes the music is intense and powerful, at other times it is straight forward and simple. One thing that is definitively consistant, is that the musicianship is never compromised. A venue will do well to have The Mystery Fellowship entertain their crowd; music lovers of all types will do well to add The Mystery Fellowship to their CD collection. The Mystery Fellowship is big league material, and with their debut album "Live From The Wilderness", they have hit a home run.
Be sure to catch them live at their CD release party June 3rd at The Compound with special guest Secret Of Vessia.
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