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Very good album. Being more likely a guitar listener I must saythat I rarely find a player excites me as Mr. Herring with histalented playing . But the album apart from the guitar thing isindeed a very good album and there is no bad song in this work.
If you really like good music, no matter if Jazz, if Rock or a fusion between Jazz and Rock, this is a great album for you, buy it, buy it, buy it.
Sorry, this is not a HERRING CD and all the musos on this CD are awesome. It is just that HERRING is so outstanding that everything by this master is a must have. No exception here, great fusion, brilliant compositions, brilliant playing by all concerned and a hefty dose of originality. Not as heavy or bluesy as PROJECT Z, but just as stimulating and entertaining.If you like the guitar or JAZZ / FUSION, you cannot afford to be without this CD.
Overall, T is good with patterns, and Jimmy Herring makes those patterns sing. The only weak track is Camel Lope, which never goes anywhere.
The music is definitely charted, but the vibe is that it was recorded in one session direct to disk (or tape). In other words, these guys jam.
The music on this album conjures up words like daredevil, danger, and intrigue. Watch out.
The first track, Headstrong, as you can hear from the sample, is a stomp alright, and cinematic too. That little ascending sequence that rounds up the refrain is like dinosaurs on the rampage.
Those camels need a good kick in the bum. Yeah baby.
There are many Little Feat moments that arise from the rhythm section, but remember that Little Feat were very tight ensemble players. I would have to disagree with the previous review in the sense that I wouldn't call this jam band music at all. Instead, it seems to me to fall into the jazz fusion arena a'la Jeff Beck "Wired" and "Blow By Blow," with a southern flavor that reflects the previous bands these players have been in. There are also quite a few Dixie Dregs moments in here, too--at times making you think that Steve Morse has snuck up and grabbed the guitar.This is highly-arranged music, but doesn't come off overly structured because truly great musicians can always find ways to mix in soloing to sound spontaneous yet tight. If you love great playing, stop-on-a-dime instrumental arrangements, and a hint of southern greasiness, you'll love this record.
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