grady nubbins | Middle of the United States | 10/31/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have always liked Neal's playing. He seems to be different than your run of the mill guitar star. Sure, he can play fast and heavy, but he has always been more musical than most others. That being said, I don't know why I was as surprised as I was. I still expected much more overt flash than I got at first listen.
Its there, but in different ways. His talent as a producer and composer is very evident in this collection. Spectacular soundscapes. Very interesting noises and tones. Strong compositions. Good, solid, inventive guitar work as well. Very highly recommended. A rare 5star cd."
Electric it is!
johntaylor | lynn, ma. USA | 05/09/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"this is a great double cd. it is full of atmosphere and feeling. all instrumental from the "journeyman".if you are looking for mood music neal schon is always the man!"
Lyrical and burning fusion music
grady nubbins | 09/26/1998
(5 out of 5 stars)
"An artful blend of fusion, synth and world music styles. The best fusion guitar I have ever heard. It made me realize a lot of those searing and soaring leads from early '70s Santana albums were Neal Schon's chops, not Carlos Santana's. If you like Larry Carlton, John McGloughlin, and Carlos Santana, or either of Neal Schon's previoius bands, Journey and Santana, then you will find Electric World to be an undiscovered, gleamingly- polished diamond. 2 CD, all instrumental."
This is really a top-notch recording.
grady nubbins | 01/21/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My brother gave me this for my birthday a couple years ago. This recording is really top-notch, 2-CD recording, although I guess I've played CD 2 more than CD 1: "One and Only" is a great instrumental ballad!"
Great Jazz/Rock Fusion CD
kdevries@nidlink.com | St. Maries, ID | 06/13/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Schon's playing is a tasty as ever on this CD. Although not as heavy as his day's with Journey, this CD offers more melody that the average guitarist can supply. Worth buying if you like melodic guitar and chops."