Aman Iman: Water is Life

I implore any and all Tinariwen fans to see them live if you get the chance..I saw them last December in a very small club/theatre here in the States and it took me months to get it out of my system--it was almost too much to take in in one night. Musical/Sensory overload. Water is Life does the concert justice, but still..See them. It will blow you away.

This collection of songs does not seem as crisp or fresh as either of Tinariwen's earlier releases. But, I have seen them live twice since their last album came out, and nothing can match the energy, intensity of this group live. The album is a good solid effort; I'm enjoying listenting to it. If you are a Tinariwen fan, so will you.

Different but very cool, definately worth a listen, well produced.
Good wind down music as it has a very thought provoking, "far away" quality to it.
Like a cross between "Dead can dance" and John Mayall.
Thanks Amazon as I wouldn't have found it without your recomendations.

I listened to it on the radio so I logged on and downloaded some songs. How cool are they! First time I've gone to the trouble of logging on to Amazon. Think I'll download some more. Reminds me of being at WOMAD.

I don't really consider it bluesy myself. It's the catchy funk rhythms and chants with crackling guitar interludes. Not all songs are winners, but overall about half will grab you and you'll instantly get an addiction for these saharan, tuareg groove merchants.