stevesurf
Headphoneus Supremus
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Here's another totally biased mini-review of this evolving group...
With John Scofield joining the trio whose artist name sounds like a law firm, you can expect some great, yet dominant guitar contributions. Those fans of older MMW times may find that John helps them get back to their roots, with some nice "dueling keyboards and guitar" tracks like "Little Walter Rides Again."
Not to worry, though, as Medeski's keyboard dominance is still heard on tracks like "What Now", for those that get into that; however, then there's Scofield's turn at the guitar solo. There's still more nice keyboard on "Down the Tube" and "Legalize it", but MMW fans may find some of these tracks less energetic than others.
"What Now", my favorite track, is just adventurous, like transporting yourself back to the sixties lounge scene. However, tracks like "Miles Behind", "In Case the World Changes.." and "The Cropper" celebrate John's new influence.
This is a good quality CD recording; however I found a bit less "punch" to it than their previous CD, "End of the World Party." I would definitely recommend this CD for purchase after "End of the World Party", unless you are a guitar solo fan, in which case you'll enjoy the talent of John Scofield.
With John Scofield joining the trio whose artist name sounds like a law firm, you can expect some great, yet dominant guitar contributions. Those fans of older MMW times may find that John helps them get back to their roots, with some nice "dueling keyboards and guitar" tracks like "Little Walter Rides Again."
Not to worry, though, as Medeski's keyboard dominance is still heard on tracks like "What Now", for those that get into that; however, then there's Scofield's turn at the guitar solo. There's still more nice keyboard on "Down the Tube" and "Legalize it", but MMW fans may find some of these tracks less energetic than others.
"What Now", my favorite track, is just adventurous, like transporting yourself back to the sixties lounge scene. However, tracks like "Miles Behind", "In Case the World Changes.." and "The Cropper" celebrate John's new influence.
This is a good quality CD recording; however I found a bit less "punch" to it than their previous CD, "End of the World Party." I would definitely recommend this CD for purchase after "End of the World Party", unless you are a guitar solo fan, in which case you'll enjoy the talent of John Scofield.
