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Reviews and News "Lyrics are rich with imagery. Rhymes are fresh, lead lines are mellow and the whole package is solidly grooving and easy on the ears..." "Combustible, a smattering of folksy acoustic guitar driven tunes flavored with Paul's smoky voice and pensive delivery...an album like this allows one (yes, ME) to tend to your bleeding ears and your
broken heart at the same time with whimsical melodies deliberating life's
eternal reflection." "The authoritative string-playing of the bluesy Benoit and the bluegrassy Law keep musical interest high, whether they are playing tunes drawn from Appalachia or India". "But all that matters is that Hanuman's blend of jazz, blugrass, country and rock'n' roll with African beats sounds damn good. These guys play acoustically with mandolins, guitars, bass, and percussion, and structure their songs around tight improvisations, which alternately swing, groove, and rock."
The Stranger "While being mesmerized by their live performance, one can discern African rhythms, Far-and Middle Eastern exotica, funk, blues, jazz, and progressive-rock riffs. Bottom line: it's truly amazing what the multi talented group incorporates into a sound that is ultimately very original." Click on a review Kotori Magazine, 270 degree reviews: Combustible CD review, 2006 Combustible Review: Performing Songwriter,Top DIY Picks, Jan/Feb 2006 Songs for Shelter article/review, November 2005 Paul Benoit is "Combustible", Tuesday, September 27th, 2005 Archived reviews Click on a review: Best New Local Band , Seattle Weekly "Best of Seattle Readers' Picks", Published July 26 - August 1, 2001 Hanuman at The Last Day Saloon review: Jambase.com, 2001 Review: Crosseyed, Crosseyed Cat; Aspen News, March 1998 Crosseyed Review: Pandemonium! The Northwest Music Magazine, July 1996
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