The Eclectic Troubadours

The Eclectic Troubadours: Eclectic

by John Eyles
March 4, 2006

"The Eclectic Troubadours are a band of serious musicians on a quest to challenge themselves musically but to also play songs people like. That quote rather succinctly sums up this album. The four band members are all based in New York City, where they work as freelance musicians. Some lead their own bands; all are very adept instrumentalists, even if they are playing well within their capabilities here.

The best songs here are the instrumentals. The opener, “You'll Never... Hear ...