Golem - Fresh Off Boat
Reviewed by smrtblonde
There likely is a reason that not-for-profit label JDub chose to promote Golem! as its next big thing. While this band, whose music is based mainly in the traditional Jewish folk genre, really does not readily lend itself to today’s mainstream, they are extremely talented and innovative musicians, integrating a harder edge to that traditional foundation, then taking it one step further by performing with guest singers in multiple languages.
Think “perfect soundtrack for ‘Everything is Illuminated’”: strongly ethnic yet upbeat and infectious. If you are searching for something help you grow in your musical pursuits, look no further. Golem’s Fresh Off Boat is the perfect launch. [www.golemrocks.com]