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Title: Skip it!
Review: Man, I'm crazy about the Klezmatics, and all of their other albums (or even appearances on compilations) are worth tracking down. This one, though...the poor Klezmatics get stuck playing backup band to maudlin (and mediocre) Israeli folk-singer lameness. I happened to see them on the tour for this album, and for the first half -- just Klezmatics -- it was one of the best shows I've ever seen. Then, after intermission, Chava Alberstein managed to surgically remove all joy and interest from the room with her boring schtick, annoying guitar, and tooth-grindingly mainstream voice. If you're a Klezmatics completist, it's nice to hear a little more of the band, but don't think you're missing out on anything if you decide to stick with Jews with Horns...
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