Cory Smythe
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Review by Gary Hill
The music here, like on the previous release from Cory Smythe I reviewed, is decidedly freeform and experimental. The first part of the album features additional instruments and musicians, while the later half is just Smythe's piano. That said, much of that piano is not traditional in usage, so you might see references that seem to indicate it's not just piano. The fact is, it is, but it's not the kind piano you expect. This music isn't all that well-suited for track-by-track reviews, but since that's how MSJ reviews are set up, that's how it's done.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2022 Volume 6. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2022.
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