Widespread Panic, Ball - 1h 13m 28s

Tracks & Durations

1. Fishing	4:58
2. Thin Air (Smells Like Mississippi)	5:13
3. Tortured Artist	5:16
4. Papa Johnny Road	4:57
5. Sparks Fly	2:26
6. Counting Train Cars	2:53
7. Don't Wanna Lose You	4:56
8. Longer Look	4:02
9. Meeting Of The Waters	6:01
10. Nebulous	8:13
11. Monstrosity	4:20
12. Time Waits	3:56
13. Travelin' Man	16:09

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Review

Widespread Panic's eighth album is a rather grave and ponderous affair. Filled with hippie homilies and philosophical ruminations, it sounds more like Jefferson Airplane circa After Bathing At Baxter's than the Allman Brothers, with whom Panic is most often compared. They do include a few of their muscular jazz-tinged rambles, but more often they're intent on documenting their search for meaning. They every right to try to figure things out after the 2002 death of founding guitarist Michael Houser. His absence affected their sound--Houser's intricate guitar solos were integral--as well as how they recorded the album. Rather than road testing these songs, they went straight into the studio, which resulted in a more strident sound for the band. Panic is a band in transition, attempting to regain its equilibrium, soaring to great heights on the extended jam of "Travelin' Man" and "Monstrosity," but also mining classic-rock clichés on "Tortured Artist" and "Papa Johnny Road." --Jaan Uhelszki Ball is the eighth studio album from Widespread Panic, and the first to be conceived in the studio rather than on the road. WSP has built a rabid fan base through nearly two decades of touring and wanted to give the fans fresh jams for this year's caravan. The fans pent-up desire for new music gave Ball the best first-week sales figures on the band's career. Widespread Panic has visited nearly every state since April of 2003. Dozens of live dates are highlighted by appearances at the Bonnaroo festival, late-night TV including Letterman and Leno, and key retail and radio visits. Ball on DVD-Audio lands right in the middle of another busy touring season. Panic fans have their first opportunity to hear the music they love in surround sound. The original multi-track studio tapes have been carefully crafted into six-channel formb&fans feel like they're part of the jam. DVD-Audio is one more way in which Widespread Panic embraces technology and gives back to those who love the music.

Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio, and Dolby Digital options Stunning 5.1 surround sound Includes Bonus Track Artist Photos Plays on ALL DVD players

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