I also didn't expect it. I'd pretty much given up on the band until seeing a documentary about the making of the album. What was almost as inspiring as the music was seeing the looks on the faces of the guys as they realized that they'd returned to the roots of their music-making. What GrooGrux brings back are winding melodies, nasty grooves, and (not that it ever went away) the crazy-great drumming of Carter Beauford. Go ahead and give "Why I Am" a listen. If that song doesn't bring a smile to your face then you just might be dead inside. My bet is that you will think "I just have to have that album!"
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Article comments
1 - Jordan Richardson
Agreed on "Why I Am." I caught DMB doing that one live on Jimmy Fallon and flipped my shit. Such a jubilant, life-affirming tune.
2 - Phillip Winn
My trajectory with DMB essentially follows yours. Then, my iPhone game Tap Tap Revenge suggested I download a new DMB track ("Funny the Way It Is") from the new album, and I loved it.
I figured it was an unusual one-off, or I was just enjoying the game more than the song, but now I hear you love it, so: I think I'll pick up this album.
3 - Josh Hathaway
You and Tom are gaining traction. I bought a lot of the live packages and stayed with them for awhile with diminishing results. If they've really rediscovered themselves, I might have to hear that.
4 - Tom Johnson
Josh, man, come on. You HAVE TO check this one out. If you've given anything after Crowded Streets a try, you've definitely given a chance to lesser efforts than Groogrux. I can *almost* guarantee you're going to have a smile on your face listening to this one. This is one of those rare albums that, after the first listen, I said to myself, "This may very well be in my top 10 at the end of the year."