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Nine Short Films
Terry Bozzio & Billy Sheehan
Nine Short Films
Genres: Rock, Soundtracks
 
  •  Track Listings (10) - Disc #1

The sounds on the album seem to vary from Zappaish to Crimsonesque to Peter Gabriel-inspired all the way to modes that call to mind The Police, with little that falls in-between left untouched. This one will most likely ...  more »

     

CD Details

All Artists: Terry Bozzio & Billy Sheehan
Title: Nine Short Films
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Magna Carta
Release Date: 11/4/2002
Album Type: Import
Genres: Rock, Soundtracks
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 026245906228, 4988002438938, 111105906224

Synopsis

Album Description
The sounds on the album seem to vary from Zappaish to Crimsonesque to Peter Gabriel-inspired all the way to modes that call to mind The Police, with little that falls in-between left untouched. This one will most likely surprise you, but should certainly thrill you, too. Terry Bozzio - Drums, tuned percussion, keyboard synthesizers, guitar live, synth. Solos, vocals and lyrics. Billy Sheehan - all basses, baritone rhythm, guitars, lead guitar solo on 'Edge of a Circle'. Magna Carta. 2002.

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CD Reviews

Terry the best modern drummer
Jazzcat | Genoa, Italy Italy | 07/26/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)

"Terry Bozzio is an incredible musician, a man who own a special talent. He's a true artist, a perfectionist behind the drums and a man with his own sound and distinctive musical personality. You can say almost the same things for Billy Sheehan (but please let him play only the bass .. his guitar parts are pretty primitive!!!). But even if these two guys are so great (and they truly are as instrumentalist in this cd too) this project lacks contents in some places. It's not even Terry's voice or lyrics which are disturbing to me, the fact is that the music itself, if you don't consider the exceptional display of technique, is not that great. The atmosphere is dark and psychotic and it's not even this thing that is disturbing. It is in the most simple words I know, that the music is poor. Simple as that. Fantastic musicians, fantastic techniques involved, fantastic drumming, impressive bass work, but poor music. It reminds me of Marylin Manson here and there. So even if Terry is in my opinion the overall best modern drummer and listening to his drum work (ven here) is a pure joy, I wouldn't buy this album in your place. It's not a big thing. You can find good moments here andthere, but probably they're not enough to justify your purchase. I hope to find some other projects with Terry involved as good as were Sex and Religion by Steve Vai, or Guitar Shop by Jeff Beck. Or even the album from Torn (Polytown?, I can't remember the exact title). Drumming provided by Terry, music provided by great music writers."
Give it a chance
Senor de Tiempo | Midwest | 10/28/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is one that truly gets better with every listen. I admit I hated the grunting of Bozzio when I first heard it. After a couple listens however, it grew on me. Drums are awesome as expected from Bozzio. Melodies and guitar work are awesome as expected from Sheehan. Some very interesting poetry, though I needed to read the cover to find out many of the lyrics. I would recommend that you listen to 'Tornado Alley' and 'Live by the Gun' before dismissing this album. I know I'm glad I did."
Missed opportunity
JAMES C NEUGENT | WOODSTOCK, GA United States | 10/01/2002
(2 out of 5 stars)

"Musically this disc is actually good.I've always liked Bozzio.The problem here is the spoken-word vocals.It ends up sounding like a rock version of hip-hop.If there were no vocals and maybe some guest musicians this could be really good.I've tried to listen to this and just ignore the vocals , but it's difficult because they are way up in the mix.The drumming is excellent as usual and Sheehan also is very good, but overall the musicianship can't make up for the mix or the overbearing talk-vocals.Next time hire a singer who can add another musical element,rather than detract from some good ideas and rhythm work."