MORE GREAT INSTRUMENTALS FROM SCHENKER AND HIS GROUP
Stuart Jefferson | San Diego,Ca | 03/24/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)
"56 minutes in length approximately. The sound is very good-what you would expect from Schenker in a studio situation. The disc is clipped-in,in a fold -out cardboard holder. The graphics are fitting for the music-very electric looking. The notes consist of basically who plays what on what track.
The first three tracks consist of Schenker on guitar,with John Onder-bass,and the great Aynsley Dunbar-drums. Tracks 4,5,6 and 12 feature Schenker,Barry Sparks-bass,and Shane Gaalaas-drums. Tracks 7,8,and 9 (live) are a quartet with Schenker,Wayne Findlay-guitars and keyboards,and,once again,the rhythm section of Sparks and Gaalaas. Tracks 10 and 11 are solo numbers by Schenker,with his beautiful acoustic guitar work in the forefront.
For fans of Schenker's beautiful and,at times,astounding guitar prowess,this is something worth considering purchasing. The title is no misnomer-this has some intense guitar/rhythm section workouts ("Old Man With Sheep On Mars","Three Fish Dancing",as examples) as only Schenker can produce,and,at times,Schenker sounds much like he did in UFO. The acoustic tracks are a beautiful balance between his in-your-face-electric-sound,and his more delicate,introspective sound. While there's nothing shockingly new here,Schenker's guitar is,as always,out front,and listeners who like his sound and approach will find much to like here. Add in a rhythm section capable of keeping up with him,and this is another good album of hard,guitar-rock,with a good look at Schenker's acoustic guitar work and arranging. This is one of those albums that seems to sound better at a louder than normal volume. If this doesn't have you playing air-guitar (or drums),then something's wrong with your ears.
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Track Listings (12) - Disc #1