Every style is played with absolute authority. Of course, comparisons to Steely Dan will abound. The music of both groups features sophisticated harmonies, quirky subject matter, and unusual yet tuneful melodies, sung in voices not found in more conventional pop groups. But it's just this unpredictability that produces music that endures, and hopefully will make a lot of new friends for Boko. This project was a long time coming, but the fact that it was a labor of love is evident with every track.
Nothing ever sounds out of place.
Although this recording is firmly of the pop genre, most members of the group have supported themselves working in various jazz groups in Kansas City. Todd Wilkinson's sax solo is especially notable. He sounds like a pianist, not just a keyboard player accessing another sound. This is a project born of love and integrity, and the band and all who know them may share in their pride of this fine offering. Bill Crain, engineer.