OUR PICK - C-Weeds Band

Errol Ranville and assembled company have been a traditional country-rock staple in Indian Country for a long time.  If it wasn’t for C-Weed and his Band blazing the early trail for contemporary Aboriginal artists, it’s hard to predict where many Aboriginal artists would be today or how well accepted they would be.  Errol has also been responsible for launching and assisting the music careers of a number of Aboriginal artists.  But this album is strictly about the music – a scrapbook of Errol’s own 35 year recording career.  The album title is an apt description of what one is in for - this CD is about the songs and the magic they’ve created.   Original masters were used in the production of this disc.  Despite the evolving technology, the quality of the recordings remains superb, a testament to the dedication to his craft.  The new bonus track Redemption will keep you toe-tapping and enjoying each minute.  Whether he’s getting down with some country two steppin’, rocking it up or delivering a heartfelt ballad, Errol easily demonstrates the variety of styles that have kept his music career active for over three decades.  The title track reminds you that to experience C-Weed is to have fun and to enjoy the music, which should be magic.

Editor’s Note: We at AMMSA were saddened to hear of the tragedy which befell the Ranville family in October and pass on our sincere condolences to Errol.

Review by Keven Kanten