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First of all, I’m not a _huge_ Hookah fan, so this review isn’t full of the usual fan gushing. Simply put, this showcases Ohio’s best band at their very best. Their jams are a lot tighter and less long-winded than many of their brethren, which makes for an excellent introduction to this band. Standouts include “Lady Vanilla,” “Comin’ Back to Me,” “Sister Sugar,” and “Alexander,” which I think is probably their best song. They compare favorably to Widespread Panic and the Allman Brothers.


Who is the best band you have ever seen live in concert? Or best few, if you'd like!?
My faves are: 1. AC/DC 2. Pearl Jam 3. Ekoostik Hookah Steve Miller Band 4. Ratdog 5. Stone Temple pilots 6. Aerosmith 7. Ozzy osbourne 8. Marshall Tucker Band 9. Merle Haggard 10. ekoostik hookah You guys are giving me some great bands! Now how am I gonna decide who gets the ten points?
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  1. Nabhan says:
    August 31, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    This is by far hookah’s best studio cut to date. The beginning of the album starts out strong with “dragonfly” and doesn’t dissappoint as the songs get stronger and more cohesive. Although they were in the studio, their strong sense of jamming is still there throughout the entire CD. I burn many CD’s and this one is worth buying to support the band to hope they turn out more great CD’s like this one. The only downside to this CD is the accoustic sets seem to be replaced by electric ones. “Ohio Grown” captures some of their accoustic spirit, but listeners used to their accoustic styles should leave that thought at the door.

  2. Keen says:
    September 1, 2010 at 9:32 am

    So, this band’s name has mislead a number of musically curious folk. The word acoustic (spelled phonetically) is used because it is defined as “music as it is” or “of or for hearing”. It is not used to describe a band that plays strictly ‘acoustic’ instruments.

    They DO play electric instruments the majority of the time.

    That aside, they play their instruments extremely well. They write songs perfectly suited for the instruments they choose to play. Also, when they decide to record themselves in the confines of a studio they play and sing with the same energy and passion that obviously comes through every live performance. That is why this band is able to capture their “live sound” more so than most ‘jam’bands.

    I believe this album, specifically, is an initial culmination of years of hard work and focused energy. Each member of this band shines on this album. Each of their distinct personalities has a chance to reach through the studio recording to the ears and heart of the listener.

    I’m sure it’s obvious to you that I love this band. Yes, it is true. I’ve seen them perform live right around 65 times. And guess what… I’m not from Ohio. I live in Michigan, a neighboring state to be sure, and in my opinion ekoostik Hookah’s 2nd home.

    If you enjoy well thought out, energetic, strongly confident music, then I can assure you that you will enjoy this recording.

    Oh yeah, after you hear it you won’t be able to resist checking them out when they come to your neck of the woods, so beware.

  3. Cabrera says:
    September 1, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    Rarely can a jam(ming)band capture the rapture of a ruckus live show on a studio release. Conversely, heady jams often disguise slipshod songwriting or simplistic composition. Ekoostik Hookah’s magnificent studio release “Ohio Grown” represents the rare synthesis of serious chops, thoughtful lyrics, and crafty composition. The well-produced album is a long anticipated tour-de-force from this hardworking band.

    Patient guitar work and rich percussion that will appeal to a wide audience compliment the range of musical styles, from inspiring “Dragonfly” to rolling “Raging River.” Other tunes, namely the ballads “Ohio Grown” and “Pass the Cider, Pass the Rum,” will mist the eyes of the legions of expatriate Buckeyes pining for the good life in the hills of the Appalachian Plateau. Finally, unexpected treasures such as songwriter Michael Hurley’s “Sweet Lucy” and drummer Eric Lanese’s “Dancing Outlaw” should delight even the most road-hardened Hookies.

    The music – and all you need is music – is presented within a clever album concept and extraordinary artwork (including one of six covers reflecting the tastes of the six members of the band). Ekoostik Hookah continues to grow musically, a function of their professionalism and vision. Ohio Grown is sure to please new listeners and old hands alike, an antidote to dry and unsatisfying drudgery of the corporate music scene.

    sdtl

  4. Calhoun says:
    September 2, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I’ve seen Hookah a number of times, and I’ve heard this setlist almost everytime I’ve seen them. I wish they really changed things up for the CD. Great performance though…would have liked to have heard some songs that aren’t played very often….

  5. Jameel says:
    September 2, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    I had never even heard of ekoostik hookah. Simply put, if you like String Cheese Incident, Phish, moe., Widespread Panic or the Grateful Dead, you will assuredly enjoy the heck out of this live compilation, too. Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Brittany Spears fans please do not attempt to listen to this album at home without musical supervision. Each song on this “hookah” performance has its own pleasant little surprise that will keep you listening, and that’s what improvisation is all about.

  6. Franken says:
    September 3, 2010 at 9:38 am

    ohio’s greatest jam band, has been done a great justice on the recording of this album. I am a big hookah fan but this album will sell concert tickets. if youve neveer seen ekoostik hookah before youll thirst to see them after you hear this one

  7. Hao says:
    September 3, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    This is the first CD that I bought of Ekoostik Hookah’s. I was blown away. I listen to Harmonic Convergance every day. I wake up in the morning and I long to hear the entire CD. Octofrye, Coming Back to Me and Loner and everything else on the CD is very well written, original and innovative. I can only wish to experiance this live sometime.

  8. Goldwater says:
    September 4, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Although I graduated from The Ohio State University in ‘95 (where this band was a local favorite), I never really listened to Hookah until I recently bought this CD while looking for a good jam band. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. This CD combines the best aspects of bands like Grateful Dead, Phish, Leonard Skynard, Wide Spread Panic, and others. However, it’s not a rip off of those influences; rather, it exceeds them. I don’t think there’s a song on this disc that’s less than 4 and a half minutes long, and several are in the 6-8 minute range. These guys can just keep a tune going on and on without allowing the music to stagnate. I was particulary struck by the 5th track, titled Loner. It almost feels like 3 songs in one, but with a wonderful continuity throughout the track that picks the listner up and takes him or her for a wild ride.

  9. Horowitz says:
    September 4, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    Dubbabuddah has everything from upbeat driving songs like “Backwoods Rose” and “Deep River Blues” to heartfelt heavys like “Bats in the bellfry” and “Haramonic Convergence” I love singing along to these songs…I think that there are some people out there on my commute that must think I am nuts while listening to this jammin’ album.

  10. Keppler says:
    September 5, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Energetic, moving music with terrific jams in the best of the Grateful Dead tradition.

  11. Johannsen says:
    September 5, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    I’ve seen Hookah a number of times, and I’ve heard this setlist almost everytime I’ve seen them. I wish they really changed things up for the CD. Great performance though…would have liked to have heard some songs that aren’t played very often….

  12. Allred says:
    September 6, 2010 at 9:30 am

    ohio’s greatest jam band, has been done a great justice on the recording of this album. I am a big hookah fan but this album will sell concert tickets. if youve neveer seen ekoostik hookah before youll thirst to see them after you hear this one

  13. Forrest says:
    September 6, 2010 at 10:01 pm

    I had never even heard of ekoostik hookah. Simply put, if you like String Cheese Incident, Phish, moe., Widespread Panic or the Grateful Dead, you will assuredly enjoy the heck out of this live compilation, too. Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Brittany Spears fans please do not attempt to listen to this album at home without musical supervision. Each song on this “hookah” performance has its own pleasant little surprise that will keep you listening, and that’s what improvisation is all about.

  14. Jenson says:
    September 7, 2010 at 9:10 am

    Ekoostik Hookah has evolved into a whole scene on the strength of their optimism, hard work, and relentless jamming. Strong songwriting and now stellar live shows have the road-weary boys from (music rich!) Cowtown cooking up a hearty musical stew. Unfortunately, Seahorse fills, but does not satisfy.

    Hookah live is like a ball team that blitzes on every play, bringing the house from start to finish. Often, the carefully composed song structure and thoughtful lyrics are overpowered the fury of the lead guitar. Seahorse succeeds in calmly demonstrating the remarkable range of the band’s songwriting, but falls well short of the heady jams and passionate storytelling that is Hookah. Indeed, Seahorse documents some of Hookah’s many talents, but should be taken with a grain of salt and sure confidence that the best is yet to come. I would suggest that folks unfamiliar with Hookah to consider Where Fields Grow Green or Sharp in the Flats as appetizers, a visit to Hookahville as a feast, and later add Seahorse as a worthy, if dispassionate, compliment.

    sdtl

  15. Gomez says:
    September 7, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    So, I can’t say I’m surprised there hasn’t already been a review of this album. ekoostik Hookah is not the most well-known band around. They are based in Columbus, Ohio. Not exactly a well-known center for great music. Guess what? That’s just fine. Everybody will catch on sooner or later.

    As for now, for my money, this is the best Rock album released by any band in recent times. The depth of emotion (spanning from serious to joyful) and musical ability and creativity displayed in songs like Treehouse and Alexander II blows away any lightly topical song that might be heard on the FM lately. The breadth of styles authentically portrayed (from funk to country/bluegrass, straight up progressive rock and even your obligatory hippie groove tune) vividly displays the interests and influences of very well-seasoned musicians. Of course, when I say “authentically portrayed,” I mean that the funk sounds like you could swim through it and the country sounds like pickin’ on the front porch. Each style/genre represented is authentic, but still each track sounds distinctly like ekoostik Hookah.

    This is a band for people who like people. For people who like music. For people who like to have a good time.

    If you are at all skeptical about this disc, or any of their discs. Please, try to catch them when they come through your area. Their live show will convince you for sure. Also, unlike a lot of bands that are praised as great live bands, ekoostik Hookah and whoever produced this album with them did a great job of preserving the band’s energy and live sound on this album.

    If you buy this disc, promise me you will crank up the volume extra loud when you listen to Bone. It just needs to be at a confident 10 on the volume knob. This song and the rest of the disc is why stereos are built to play loud. Believe me you won’t regret it.

  16. Ice says:
    September 8, 2010 at 9:58 am

    Not a bad CD, but lacks the voice and writing capabilities of John Mullins. If you want to hear Hookah at their best, pick up the double live album or dubbabuddah. Also if you are ever in Columbus, Oh check out the Mullin’s Band, he is sober and sounds better than ever….

  17. Gay says:
    September 8, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    I understand the complications of replacing an integral band member. I understand how difficult it is to bring someone new into the band and to get them into the groove of what that band is all about. With all this in mind, I’m trying to figure out what to say about this album. I don’t really like it all that much.
    I have to agree with a previous reviewer that they seem to have picked up all of Bob Weir’s worst qualities. The cowboy songs I skip over on my Grateful Dead CDs seem to be re-written here and even though I KNOW that this is a great band, I’m having a hard time with this album.
    ‘Where the Fields Grow Green’ has a strange feeling to it and I can’t quite figure it out. While I’ve never been much of a fan of this band’s vocals, I have to admit that they’re right on most of the time (something *many* jambands need *lots* of work on) and the instruments sound good, the arrangements are decent. I just don’t like the songs that much. They’re pretty two-dimensional sounding. Maybe I need to listen to it more, who knows?
    Don’t get me wrong, ekoostik hookah is a great live band and I’ll see them any time they come to my town, but I wouldn’t recommend this CD to anyone who isn’t already familar to their music.