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Progressive Rock CD Reviews |
Track by Track Review
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Night School
Drums lead us out here. Then we’re out into a fusion kind of jam that’s got a bit of an 80s vibe to it. In a lot of ways this reminds me of Pat Metheny. That said, many of the melodies really ring true of a Zappa sound. |
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The Beltway Bandits There are a lot of playful Zappaisms built into this. It’s related to stuff like Rock in Opposition and modern progressive chamber music. This is strange, but also compelling. I like it a lot, really. |
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While You Were Art II This really does have an art rock kind of vibe. It’s got something that make me think of some of Herbie Hancock’s 1980s output, too. At times, this is one of the most accessible and entertaining pieces here. It’s still recognizable for those in the know as Zappa, though. It’s also got some more adventurous sections that make this a surprising ride. |
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Jazz from Hell This careens this way and that. It’s quite electronic. It’s also aptly titled as this is jazz from hell. Yet, it’s also quite compelling. Yes, it’s weird, but it works. |
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G-Spot Tornado Somehow, this fast paced tune makes me think of Frank Zappa doing Synergy. It’s electronic, a little off kilter and also quite meaty. |
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Damp Ankles Mostly rhythmic, this is built with weird waves of electronic sound. It’s very strange and a bit unsettling. It’s also oddly compelling. |
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St. Etienne Built around some trademark Zappa guitar soloing, this is one of my favorite pieces here. It does a great job of combing blues, jazz and rock. It also doesn’t hurt that Zappa really drives it home with that soloing. |
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Massaggio Galore There are some vocalizations on this piece. It’s bizarre, but also more of a band oriented jam than a lot of the rest here. Still, it has that electronic jazz element at play. It’s weird, but quite cool.
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