Jimmy Buffett - Rhumba Man

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1. Nobody from Nowhere- Will Kimbrough is one of my favorite singer/songwriters, and Buffett wasted no time in including one of his songs on the album. The chorus is especially catchy, and Kimbrough's lead guitar work is stellar. It is a bit over-produced, and the background vocals verge on the precipice of cheesy, but this is a great song, and Buffett sounds like her's having a good time singing it. I'm impressed with Buffett's lower voice- he really hasn't showcased the bottom of his range before, but it sounds great. Full and resonant. The fade-out goes on a bit too long, but that's what the skip button is for. My Score- 9/10 2. Wings- Kimbrough lends his writing talents to the second cut on the album, as well. The melody is catchy, light, and bouncy, and the chord progressions are simple. Will Kimbrough's banjo and harmonica lend just the right character to the song, and Buffett's vocals are accurate and well-articulated. It sounds like a country song, but not. In a good way. My Score- 8/10 3. Big Top- Buffett continues the upbeat mood in the third track. The backing vocals enhance Buffett's lead vocals, with no hint of cheese. Once again, the chorus is very catchy- definitely something that 20,000 drunken Parrotheads could sing along to at one of his summer concert dates. My Score- 8/10 4. Beautiful Swimmers- The pace slows down here with a ballad. Jimmy Buffett is vastly underrated as a ballad singer. He has a bit of that old-time crooner in him, and, once again, his lower range is strong, clear, and resonant. The lyrics are a bit oversentimental, but the melody line flows so well that you hardly notice. My Score- 7/10. 5. Turn Up the Heat and Chill the Rose- Buffett tries to do some sort of minor-keyed reggae in a half sung, half white old man rap kind of way. Complete with sound effects. The bridge is okay and the lyrics are clever, but this is one of those contrived, self-indulgent Buffett songs that I just do not care for. I think he does this just because he has more money than God, and he can. My Score- 4/10 6. Summerzcool- A nice country/rock ditty that I am sure sounds great live. The lyrics are topical, if not corny and silly. There's even a poorly contrived shouted-bridge interlude... It's just the kind of thing that Buffett is famous for. That said, it's a catchy drunken singalong song. Typical Buffett. My Score- 7/10 7. Rhumba Man- If you can get past the fact that a sixty-two year old singing a song about screwing... then this is a brassy, jazzy, well-syncopated tune that is actually pretty listenable. Except for the spoken-word part where Buffett tries to channel the spirit of Barry White. Not cool. My Score- 7/10 8. We Learned to be Cool from You- Another ballad. Very introspective lyrics, but musically, it's fairly dull. The reason I was able to pay so much attention to the lyrics was because the music was so boring. Perhaps a smattering of self-indulgence mixed in, as well. My Score- 5/10 9. Surfing in a Hurricane- Buffett tries to channel some 60's era surf music in this song. It's mildly interesting, but there really is nothing memorable about this song- except the ill-advised spoken word interlude with sound effects. And the equally ill-advised spoken word fade-out. Didn't really do anything for me. My Score- 6/10 10. Life Short Call Now- Buffett slows it down again with a ballad. Very gentle, flowing melody, with a very tasteful muted trumpet. Otherwise, nothing special about it, except for Buffett's very well done baritone vocals. My Score- 6.5/10 11. Buffet Hotel- Good backgound track and vocals, but another self-indulgent Buffett song. The instrumentals are nice, and the lyrics are nice, but it just doesn't work as a song. It's looooooooong, and the spoken parts and French are a bit distracting. My Score- 6.5/10 12. A Lot to Drink About- Clever, catchy, political, and topical- more so than anything since "The Missionary" on his debut album. The guitar playing by Buffett and longtime sideman, Mac McAnally is spot-on, and Will Kimbrough's mandolin is perfect. This is Buffett at his purest and best... and this is one of my favorite Buffett songs- ever. God bless America, indeed! My Score- 10/10 Total Average Score: 7/10 There are some really great songs on Buffet Hotel, but there are also some really bad ones. This album is very comparable to Buffett's 2006 offering, Take the Weather With You, but I find Buffet Hotel to be slightly superior. I strongly recommend this album for true Parrotheads and even casual Buffett fans, though you will be grateful for the "skip" button on your CD player.

An exceptional album coming after "Take the Weather With You" that includes his single "Summerzcool" which is a catchy tune all in its own. "A Lot to Drink About" gives me that "The Wino and I Know" feeling that always is awesome. This is perfect for any parrothead just as myself and I'm only 16.

I shoplifted my first JB album Changes in 1977 - bought em all since then! This is a real good 'Jimmy Buffett' record and he is still the best 'Jimmy Buffett' around. I need to listen to it a few more times, but i am enjoying it. First track is strong, not sure about #5, but you get your monies worth on this record as all of the songs are good 'Jimmy Buffett' songs -even if someone else wrote them. This is good music!

Oh, Jimmy, where have you been?! Been needin' your "special" view on the world for a while now. Good to have you back, man!!

He's singing more songs about partying at some beach bar than sailing, but any Jimmy Buffett fan can enjoy his songs no matter what he's singing about.

Jimmy at his usual best

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This is the album that we've been waiting for. I think this is the one that takes Jimmy to another level. Each song tells a great story, and he manages to weave the fabric of all the different characters from his travels. I particularly love the song Buffet Hotel. His trip to Africa had a real big impact on his writing here. Great album!

I like this album, but i guess i had my hopes on what it would be. Oh well still good.

This album is one of Jimmy's best. Really gets back to his true Key West island traditions. Buy it!!

Wonderful album, classic Jimmy! Not too country, not too rock, not tooooo pop. Just right! Keep 'em coming.

Parrotheads will love this album. This is classic Jimmy Buffett with some of the best songs I've heard in a long time. These songs will take you on an adventure so real you'll be surprised you haven't really left home. From Wings to Surfing in a Hurricane to Big Top and to Buffet Hotel itself, this album is a must have for anyone who needs an escape to somewhere southeast of disorder. And for those who need to laugh about the world going to hell, check out "A Lot to Drink About."

From the early days (1973-1974) when I started listening to Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, to the Fox Theatre in Atlanta in the mid 70's....it's all good, especially "a lot to drink about"...I drift off to Key West or Turks and Cacos and other places at the sound of the steel drums..it's all magic and not quite to tragic......keep on singing!!!

Jimmy is back and better then ever. Jimmy is one of my favorite artist and I am so happy is back on the music scene. Nobody from Nowhere is my favorite song on this album. I also like Summerzcool. If your a buffet head like me, then this album is surly something to get excited about.

Oh God.. I think we just really jones for fresh Buffett material..and theres nothing wrong with that -or- this CD.. fairly good and possibly better than many in the last 20 years, but.. I made the mistake of listening to Changes In Latittudes in its entirety right after listening to this CD :(

Been a fan for a while and I really enjoyed this. Nobody from Nowhere is a great lead off track. Big Top sounds like a carryover from "off to see the lizard". Summerzcool is a good song, but been on iTunes for a while. My favorite is " a lot to drink about".. This is a must for fans and maybe if you are new to Buffett, try his greatest hits first.. All the people that make fun of him, just dont get that this guy sells good times, and makes the bad times feel better. If you are still unsure, just go see him in concert- the parrot heads alone make it worth while... BEER 101, Margarita anyone??? :)

As a long time Parrothead, it is always an event in my household when a new collection of Buffett tunes are released. "Buffet Hotel" does not disappoint!! It is great to see that the majority of the songs are written by Jimmy, given the last two albums (Take The Weather With You & License To Chill) featured mostly tunes from other writers. With that said, I love when Jimmy dips into the Jesse Winchester & Bruce Cockburn songbooks (Rhumba Man & Life Short Call Now respectively). The singing is heartfelt, the playing is up to the Coral Reefers' tremendous standards, and I love "Surfing In A Hurricane"...awesome!! There really isn't a weak song in the bunch...another terrific addition to my Buffett collection and all of the songs will get heavy rotation on my "Radio Margaritaville" playlist. Thanks Jimmy for a great Christmas present!! PLEASE keep 'em coming!! FINS UP!!

Buffett leads off with two great Daddy(Will Kimbrough/Tommy Womack)tunes. Should catapult this great band into the limelight.

Another good one for Jimmy!! Every song is great. Still jammin'!!

Buffett is Buffett. Not Craptry, not rock, not any genre. You just have to kick back with a boat drink and let the music take you away to somewhere tropical.

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