Odd Times

The Allmusic review by Kurt Keefner stated "Odd Times is Rabih Abou-Khalil's first live album. Since it would be impractical to assemble all of the guests he has had on his albums over the years, Abou-Khalil has gone in the other direction and pared his ensemble down to what is for him the bare bones ... Most live albums contain well-known pieces from the artist's studio repertoire; in contrast, Odd Times is mostly new material. In general, the album is a mix of shapeless, overlong attempts at atmosphere and fairly bouncy and fun items ... The pared-down lineup is engaging because Abou-Khalil's oud and Godard's tuba are more prominent; unfortunately, Levy's harmonica is also pronounced, and simply clashes with the entire project of fusing Arabic music and jazz".

All compositions by Rabih Abou-Khalil

1. "The Sphinx and I", 5:44
2. "Dr. Gieler's Prescription", 5:15
3. "Elephant Hips", 10:15
4. "Q-Tips", 4:34
5. "Son of Ben Hur", 11:29
6. "The Happy Sheik", 9:32
7. "One Of Those Days", 10:31
8. "Rabou-Abou-Kabou", 6:52

• Rabih Abou-Khalil, oud, bass oud
• Howard Levy, harmonica
• Michel Godard, tuba, serpent
• Mark Nauseef, drums
• Nabil Khaiat, frame drums