Grand Metropol Band - Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance

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Review by Don Funke

Album Review: Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance by Grand Metropol Band The UK-based Grand Metropol Band has delivered a quirky yet captivating project with Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance. Released under Pickofall-Record, this album blends the infectious energy of brass and military music with pop sensibilities, all wrapped up in ragtime’s nostalgic charm. It’s not your typical modern release—it feels like stepping into an old-timey speakeasy where everyone's having way too much fun. Two tracks stand out immediately: "Alexandra-Ragtime Band" and "Detective Dance." The title track, "Alexandra-Ragtime Band," hits you right off the bat with its bold brass arrangements. You can almost picture a bustling street parade, complete with trumpets blaring and trombones sliding their hearts out. What makes it stick? It’s that balance between chaos and control—a wild ride but never overwhelming. And those syncopated rhythms? They’re so catchy they’ll have you tapping your feet long after the song ends. Then there’s "Detective Dance," which takes things down a notch but keeps the intrigue alive. This one feels more mysterious, almost cinematic. Imagine Sherlock Holmes busting moves while solving a case—that’s the vibe here. The interplay between the instruments is clever; it’s playful yet sharp, just like a good detective story. By the time the track wraps up, you’re left wondering what clues you might’ve missed along the way. What’s refreshing about this album is how unapologetically retro it feels without being stuck in the past. Sure, some transitions feel a bit rough around the edges, but that rawness adds character. It’s as if the band decided to let loose instead of obsessing over perfection—and honestly, we need more of that these days. In a world obsessed with electronic beats and auto-tuned vocals, Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance reminds us why live instrumentation still matters. Listening to it feels like finding an old photograph tucked inside a dusty book—unexpectedly delightful and full of stories waiting to be told. If anything, this album proves that sometimes looking back helps you move forward… or at least dance better while figuring it out.

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Artist: Grand Metropol Band
Album: Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance

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Tracks

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Detective Dance
Alexandra-Ragtime Band

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Catalog Numbers

  • 3172, 3174
  • 3172

Labels

Pickofall-Record

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Notes

  • B with bells
  • Pressed in Prussia

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Alexandra Ragtime Band Detective Dance* by Grand Metropol Band blends ragtime, brass, and pop in a way that feels both vintage and fresh. It’s like a musical time machine from the UK. The tracks "Alexandra-Ragtime Band" and "Detective Dance" are catchy and fun, perfect for imagining a quirky detective story set to music. Who knew ragtime could feel so mysterious and playful at the same time?