TaxiCab Verses, Is What You Make It, is a project that was created by Athens musician, Jim Wilson. Its an international collaborative project between TaxiCab Verses (a name inspired by the phrases covering the backs of taxis Jim observed during his travels in Ghana) and Ghanas Kofi Atentenben and the Warriors. The 10-track album is named Is What You Make It, and according to Flagpole Magazine it's "aggressive and propulsive, even on tracks lesser musicians would let devolve into simple swing patterns (like the darkly jazz-tinged Step By Step)...my only regret is that I didnt write about it the moment it came out. Its righteously excellent." Overall, 22 musicians contributed to this between Athens and West Africa.
TaxiCab Verses was originally released on CD only in 2012 and became a sort of hidden gem of Athens. The album was mastered by Greg Calbi (Bob Dylan, Drive-By Truckers, Paul Simon, The National) and was produced by Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, S.G. Goodman).
Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers also had a big role in the creation of this album. He says that he is "so filled with love and pride for what Jim, Drew and all of those amazing musicians from two continents have created. Kudos to George Fontaine and the Strolling Bones Records folks for spotlighting this amazing chapter of Athens music history (and beyond) and finally making this record available for the whole world to hear."
1. Zero to Hero 2. Charlie Parker 3. Step by Step 4. Be Wise, Think Twice 5. Tug of War 6. Boyz Boyz 7. Ajenjua 8. First Things First (Obama Obama) 9. Dunia 10. Wazor
- Genre: World Music
- Handling Time Note: ** Please allow an additional 72 business hours for this item's shipment. **
- Released: 10/20/23
- Format: Vinyl
- Format Detail: LP Opaque Denim Vinyl, Gatefold, Printed Sleeve, Sticker
