Okeeblow

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"Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)," the first single from this sophomore album, is everything you'd hope for from a Grand Royal signing. Over a loping funk track, Marty James raps about being crushed out on a customer at his day job, leading his Jonathan Richman-style narrative to a whopper of a pop chorus. Okeeblow has more than that surprise up its sleeve. Like out-there hip-hoppers from Basehead to Beck, James lets his eclectic palette of sounds flow in an unself-conscious way. Bluesy licks, early-'70s soul keyboards, Chili Peppers-esque balladry, and even an overreaching bite of "Moonlight Sonata" are all present and accounted for. James's book of words ranges similarly far and wide, supplying not only the cry for "help in aisle 10," but a parodic account of meeting a 10-year-old who immediately outstreets him ("Star 6") and a sketch of homeless life ("Freeway"). While the ambition here isn't always up to the execution, it's hard not to keep coming back for a taste of James's enthusiasm and overflow of ideas. --Rickey Wright

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Okeeblow

Average customer rating: Little known, but excellent! Diverse & Versatile Amazing album / Ecclectic sound Buy This CD!! Smooth yet Grooves

Okeeblow Scapegoat Wax Manufacturer: Grand Royal Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | R&B | Indie Music | Stores | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: SWAX Long Story Short The Turnpike Diaries Luxurious Mobile Estates ASIN: B00005LMBL Release Date: 2001-06-19

Tracks:

1. Star 6
2. Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)
3. Chico Boy
4. Freeway
5. Crawling
6. Eardrum
7. Space To Share
8. For All We Have
9. Light Of The Moon
10. Evelyn
11. Perfect Silence
12. Party Of One
13. Almost Fine
14. Okeeblow
15. Scapegoat Wax

Amazon.com

"Aisle 10 (Hello Allison)," the first single from this sophomore album, is everything you'd hope for from a Grand Royal signing. Over a loping funk track, Marty James raps about being crushed out on a customer at his day job, leading his Jonathan Richman-style narrative to a whopper of a pop chorus. Okeeblow has more than that surprise up its sleeve. Like out-there hip-hoppers from Basehead to Beck, James lets his eclectic palette of sounds flow in an unself-conscious way. Bluesy licks, early-'70s soul keyboards, Chili Peppers-esque balladry, and even an overreaching bite of "Moonlight Sonata" are all present and accounted for. James's book of words ranges similarly far and wide, supplying not only the cry for "help in aisle 10," but a parodic account of meeting a 10-year-old who immediately outstreets him ("Star 6") and a sketch of homeless life ("Freeway"). While the ambition here isn't always up to the execution, it's hard not to keep coming back for a taste of James's enthusiasm and overflow of ideas. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Little known, but excellent!.......2006-01-20

Okeeblow has become one of my favorite albums over the years, and it's disapointing that the band hasn't been able to attain more commercial success. Marty James of Scapegoat Wax is a master at creating a catchy pop sound fusing rap, funk/soul, R&B, and singing/songwriting that grows on the listener with every spin, while never really waring itself out. The album is a clean, creative blend that puts James' artistic versatility front and center, especially on tracks "Aisle
ten", "Freeway",and "Space to Share". The beats and rhymes on "eardrum" are effectious to say the least, and "Almost Fine" is classic self-depricatingly honest Marty. Okeeblow is one of those rare gems of a pop record that is thuroughly enjoyable, and best of all, diverse, displaying a unique blending of sounds on every track, that adds up to a sound that belongs solely to 'Wax'. Out of all the great and classic albums I have in my collection, it is amazing how often I reach for this little known record by the unknown, small town hero from Chico. Undoubtedly trivial as far as it's message, but an overlooked pop classic nonetheless.

Diverse & Versatile.......2004-08-26

I bought this CD off of CD Now for 24 cents, I figure hey I couldn't possibly go wrong with such a cheap purchase...First off, when I bought this CD I didn't know Scapegoat Wax (aka Marty James) rapped. Not only that, but his style is like Kyprios or Hierogryphics type stuff, and I was very impressed! Especially the song Eardrum, great track!

I'm happy I bought this CD, it's definetly something different then the usual crap that I listen to.

Amazing album / Ecclectic sound.......2004-05-12

I heard Aisle 10 ( Hello Allison) on MTV2 one night and thought it was incredibly catchy & the video was hilarious. I had to pick up this album see what it's about. I'm glad I did this is one of the most creative, ecclectic albums I've heard in a while. Marty James has a unique style of rapping over looped samples in a hip hop style on songs Aisle 10 & Star 6. This album incorporates hip hop with Aisle 10, blues, funk on the song Freeway, & soul with Crawling. His influences are evident from Beasties to Chili Peppers & Beck. Stand out tracks are Aisle 10, Freeway, Crawling & Party of one but the whole album is outstanding the produciton is done very well. One of my favorite albums in the 90's & recommend checking it out.

Buy This CD!!.......2003-09-11

This guys from my home town Chico, CA. Not only is he an awesome dude, hes a great singer and songwritter. His new CD Okeeblow has it all, from up-beat Hip-Hop tracks, To Mellow Jack Johnson Style songs that Im pretty sure anyone will enjoy. He's come a long way in a short period of time. Support Scapegoat and buy his CD and stay away from Kazaa....

Smooth yet Grooves.......2002-12-11

First....don't listen to other so called critics who might bash this record or Scapegoat Wax in general..they are jealous. This record is amazing and its depth and diversity are the reason. From 70's tinged soulful smooth tracks like "Light of The Moon" to more hip/hop/rap tracks like "Eardrum", this record is addictive. The jazzy/pop (what i call MEATY) tracks are "Freeway" , "Space to Share" , "Perfect Silence"....The man can sing like a white Stevie Wonder(just with a smooth more deliberate voice). Marty James is amazing, and this record reflects just that. Remember, its all about what comes out of you speakers into your ears...NOTHING ELSE matters...This WILL please your ears, trust me...Just buy it!!!...

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