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Not For Ramones Fans

El Kabong | 10/28/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Hey, shred and/or fusion fans! Don't overlook these Kotzen/Howe state-of-the-art guitar showcases. TILT and PROJECT team two of the most accomplished axe-murderers out there for some jaw-dropping incendiary fusionfests that manage to overcome the built-in negatives (basically, they were executive-produced by Dr Frankenstein, as both guitarists recorded their parts seperately in their respective basements, with session drummers overlaid onto the basic tracks) with hot, hot, hot playing. Sure, there's something coldly clinical about this approach but there's a lot of inventiveness and even chemistry here that you wouldn't figure on, given the methods used. On TILT, every track features two virtuoso players trying to out do each other with such fury and finesse it's a wonder they didn't catch fire..whereas this followup (just as good) goes for wider sound canvases and a bit more experimentation. You'll need to keep some flame-retardant beside your speakers while playing either cd, though. As you may have figured out, both are strongly recommended."

Kotzen and Howe just being Kotzen and Howe.....

El Kabong | 01/04/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is NOT "Tilt" 2. Richie Kotzen especially seems to have evolved since "Tilt", while Greg Howe seems to always double his technical ability from album to album. Howe's songs are typical Howe, while Kotzen seems to have gone for a more groove oriented style, mixing in some new age/ techno feel. Interesting, yet not quite as satisfying as "Tilt", though still a must have for instrumental guitar fusion fans!"