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Though the Flecktones didn't change their formula with their third album, UFO Tofu, they did manage to craft one of their more consistent and impressive efforts. The band's fusion of jazz, bluegrass, and funk gels quite well on UFO Tofu -- not only does Béla Fleck turn in a rich, eclectic performance, but pianist Howard Levy's deft lines and inventive phrasing dominate the album. Occasionally, the material is lightweight, functioning only as vehicle for the group's solos. Then again, the whole point of Fleck's music is the solos, so that shouldn't upset his fans too much. Of course, it doesn't help him win new ones, either. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
The West County Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (4:30)
Sex in a Pan Victor Wooten Béla Fleck (3:33)
Nemo's Dream Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (5:07)
Bonnie & Slyde Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (4:18)
Scuttlebutt Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (4:04)
UFO Tofu Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (3:46)
Magic Fingers Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (5:13)
True North Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (4:54)
Life Without Elvis Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (5:06)
Seresta Manfredo Fest, Howard Levy Béla Fleck (3:39)
The Yee-Haw Factor Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (6:57)
After the Storm Béla Fleck Béla Fleck (3:52)

Credits

Bil VornDick (Engineer), Howard Levy (Harmonica), Béla Fleck (Producer), Béla Fleck (Banjo), Howard Levy (Ocarina), Victor Wooten (Producer), Howard Levy (Synthesizer), Roy Wooten (Producer), Howard Levy (Penny Whistle), Howard Levy (Producer), Roy Wooten (?), Victor Wooten (Bass), Howard Levy (Piano)
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UFO Tofu
Studio album by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones
Released August 11, 1992
Recorded 1992, Javelina & Soundstage Studios
Genre Jazz
Length 55:01
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Béla Fleck with the Flecktones
Professional reviews
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones chronology
Flight of the Cosmic Hippo
(1991)		 UFO Tofu
(1992)		 Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
(1993)

UFO Tofu was the third album released by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, released in 1992. The title is a palindrome and was referenced by "Weird Al" Yankovic in the song "Bob" on the album Poodle Hat.

Contents

Track listing

All songs by Béla Fleck unless otherwise noted.

  1. "The West County" – 4:30
  2. "Sex In A Pan" (Victor Wooten) – 3:33
  3. "Nemo's Dream" – 5:07
  4. "Bonnie & Slyde" – 4:18
  5. "Scuttlebutt" – 4:04
  6. "UFO Tofu" – 3:46
  7. "Magic Fingers" – 5:13
  8. "True North" – 4:54
  9. "Life Without Elvis" – 5:06
  10. "Seresta" (Howard Levy/Manfredo Fest) – 3:39
  11. "The Yee-Haw Factor" – 6:57
  12. "After The Storm" – 3:52

Personnel

Production notes

  • Produced by Béla Fleck with the Flecktones
  • Bill VornDick – engineer

Chart positions

Year Chart Position
1992 Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums 5
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