FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - **Excellent Condition** for Sale

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FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - Excellent Condition For Sale

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FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - Excellent Condition:
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The Ponzi Scheme Review by Ned Raggett

Gabay is out andGeorge Javoriis in on the drumming tip, among numerous others, but Firewater still swings with the best of them, as The Ponzi Scheme shows in spades. A near perfect film noir start, sleazy sax, andDuane Eddy-meets-piano line and more with the aptly titled "Ponzi's Theme" gets things going --Tod Ahimself sits this number out vocally, letting everyone vamp and snarl with the best of them before cutting loose on "Green Light (In Stereo)." His raspy charisma remains in full effect, while musically there are hints ofNick Cave's various musical fusions and a relatively more conventional rock approach to boot. Even if The Ponzi Scheme doesn't totally threaten and artistically intrigue likeGet Off the Crossdid, though, it's still a good time had by all.Doug Hendersononce again does a fantastic job on production, whileSylvia Massyadds a bit of mixing here and there, all letting the strengths of the band burst through with its usual aggressive liveliness. Admittedly, hearing downright peaceful chiming on "Caroline" and poppy '60s-style grooves on "So Long, Superman" is more than a little surprising from the guy who once spat out tracks like "10 Dollar Bill," but time does change things. Standout tracks litter the album -- "Dropping Like Flies" is particularly great, both a strong, kicking rocker and a carefully arranged orchestral creep-out, strings adding a subtle bite toTod A's increasingly desperate singing. Indeed, bothHahn Rowe's violin work and the regular guest appearance of cellistJane Scarpantoniprovide some of The Ponzi Scheme's best moments, like the ruined sea chantey "Isle of Dogs." There's the galumphing horn section from the circus-gone-wrong of "El Borracho" and the perfect title for the final song, "Drunkard's Lament," to name two other fun highlights of this most cool album.

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FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - **Excellent Condition** For Sale

FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - **Excellent Condition**: $11.87

FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - Excellent Condition For Sale

FIREWATER - The Ponzi Scheme - CD - Excellent Condition:
$11.87