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Secret House Against the World

~ Buck 65 (Artist)

4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Audio CD (Jun 28 2005)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Wea - Domestic
ASIN: B0009RJP3M

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Many artists claim to have been inspired by a variety of musical styles, yet their actual music seems to come in one genre and in one speed. Not Buck 65 (a.k.a. Rich Terfry). The Nova Scotia native has spent almost 20 years listening and to and playing music, influenced by everyone from Johnny Cash to Kiss. It shows--all coming together in his infectious musical style. Secret House Against the World can almost be split down the middle into two different categories: half of this disc is full-on, dark, twangy country (the first track, "Rough House Blues," could easily be mistaken for a '70s Cash number). The other style on his CD--exemplified by "Kennedy Killed The Hat" and "Devil's Eyes"--is an electro-pop/hip-hop fusion, with an almost Beck-meets-Frank-Zappa feel. In both styles, the lyrics shine through with cutting cleverness. "The Floor" is Buck 65 at his most candid, evoking Leonard Cohen-esque vocals as he takes on the subject of physical abuse, the somber tune lushly enhanced by everything from banjo to violin to DJ scratches. Since Buck 65's fans include members of Radiohead and Sloan, he seems to be well on his way up the ladder to success. Hype aside, Secret House Against the World is a wonderful, eccentric collection of frenzied beats and twisted country tunes that's likely to stay in your player for quite some time. --Denise Sheppard

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5.0 out of 5 stars Buck 65 Takes it further, Sep 17 2005

By	Shawn McLeod (South Korea) - See all my reviews

Following on the successes of Buck 65's 'Alt-folk-hip-hop' mash of Talkin' Honky Blues (2003) and the more-recent release of the reworking of his greatest hits, This Here is Buck 65 (2004?)... Secret House Against the World takes Rich's passion for record-making to a new level of sexy french-filled noir beats and bits. Having spent time in the closest metropolis he calls a Canadian home-town, Halifax, and knowing at least part of his collaborative team (Charles Austin, great job), I can see and feel where he gets at least part of his 'new sound'. It doesn't fit the classic definition of hip-hop anymore, but rather a courageous extention truely showing that Buck 65 is an original artist, still speaking over seductive rhythms, but featuring less emphasis on turntablism and displaying none of the top-40 major-label threats/treats placed upon him by being supported by a major label (hey, there is a lot of plinky piano involved). Nice choice of involving Tortoise on the production of this album, wrapped up nicely.

Buy the album if you've enjoyed Buck 65, buy the album if you like experimental music, buy the album if you want to stay awake in a foreign country, don't buy the album if you are looking for the next Eminem.

My favorites are:
Devil's Eyes [Piano Version]
Drawing Curtains <!>
Surrender to Strangeness
Drunk Without Drinking
Blanc-Bec <I'm imagining Buck's first Hollywood soundtrack appearance for next years 'Ghost Rider' movie, maybe the opening theme, it is a good track>

When are Buck 65 and Kid Koala going to hook up for something? Seriously?

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3.0 out of 5 stars A self-described 'detour' - that's about right, Oct 2 2007

By	Luisa Liberatore "Arglebargle Galore" (Vancouver Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's hard to call this album a step backwards for Buck 65, since it extends him into so many new musical territories. There's everything here from breakneck punk/hip-hop fusion to decadent French chansons. Yet the themes and lyrical vision often seem narrower and less inspired than on some past efforts; and the fact is, this record is an uneven, self-indulgent mish-mash when compared to its predecessor (the mind-blowing 'Talkin' Honky Blues'). On Buck's website he describes this album as a 'detour.' Yep.

Having said that, it's not without merit. For instance, 'Blood of a Young Wolf' ranks with Buck's best work - hell, with anybody's best work, really. It alone is worth the sticker price. His vocals are great throughout. But it's a bit of bummer to witness Buck, after years of building up the style that culminated in THB, suddenly veering away from much of what makes him great.

A good album with some great moments and a few unlistenable ones. If you're new to Buck, start with Talkin' Honky Blues, not this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, lyrical, melodic and original, Jul 21 2006

By	Chris (Lasalle, Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews

All I can say is WOW! Finally a Canadian artist that can make the hair stand on my arms, shake my head in disbelief and continuously murmer 'brilliant' under my breath.

Lyrically, in my opinion, it just doesn't get any better than this. Amused to Death by Roger Waters and the Future by Leonard Cohen (another Canadian artist I respect alot) were on the top of my list as lyrical masterpeices. This album is now right up there with them. I can't say enough about it.

I saw Rich by accident when my girlfriend took me to a Moby show last year and he was the opening act. I enjoyed him WAY more than Moby but sort of kept it distinctly as a memory.
I decided to purchase this album after hearing a radio broadcast of him and haven't looked back.

The album is really well recorded, has great dynamics and that three dimensional depth that is so rare in modern music. The musical passages are oftem melodic in a dark, beautiful sort of way.

I love almost all the songs on the album, with my favorites being:

Surrender to Strangeness
Blood of a Young Wolf
Drawing Curtains

I would say this is more of an intimate album than anything. Something you listen to with headphones on, while your driving or in the dark with a glass of wine. In other words, it's not dinner or dance music. But to me, that's what real music is: art and expression; and this album oozes with it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heterogeneous and lovin' it.
Rich Terfry has come a long way from his Halifax underground hip hop roots, both in terms of showmanship and musical ability. Read more

Published on Jul 19 2005 by Aaron Costain

5.0 out of 5 stars This One Rocks
I bought the new Buck 65 album on a whim, my friend played me some stuff of his from before and I really liked it. So I thought I'd check this one out. Read more

Published on Jul 17 2005