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Busted Stuff marks another milestone in DMB's career by becoming the first album the band has ever recorded without any special guests.
The album begins with the title track, a subdued but vibrant piece of music highlighted by decidedly jazzy rhythms and Dave's gruff baritone vocals that invite relaxation and indulgence. The syncopated "Grey Street" follows - with Beauford's powerful, triumphant beat anchoring the central riff. Tinsley's violin, Moore's soprano sax and Lessard's thundering bass build uniformly on one another before exploding into richly constructed harmonies.
"Where Are You Going" reflects the band's romantic side and is highlighted by Leroi Moore's melodious solo. This song leads up to the second newly-penned song "You Never Know." Matthews' characteristic optimism is evident in the song's chorus: "Don't lose the dreams inside your head / They'll only be there till you're dead." The song showcases Beauford, whose shifting time signatures provide a fluid sense of motion.
The hushed "Captain," "Grace Is Gone" and "Digging A Ditch" find Matthews contemplating life, love and isolation with stark sincerity. The slow-burning, smoky atmosphere of "Captain" is punctuated by funky grooves from Lessard's kinetic bassline. "Grace Is Gone" begins with a brief dobro intro, and builds slowly to an aching chorus - Matthews' voice treading the line between gentle murmur and tearful wail.
Busted Stuff is the latest chapter in the history of a band that began over a decade ago playing bars and fraternity houses around their Charlottesville, Virginia home and grew into one of the biggest touring and recording acts in North America. With over 24 million albums sold (as well as two Platinum-selling home video releases) and several years of stadium and arena tours under its belt, the Dave Matthews Band continues to push boundaries with its music. Busted Stuff is the quintet's fifth studio album and eleventh release overall.
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