On his fourth solo release – the second of his two albums recorded during the ten years he lived in Australia – American virtuoso drummer Chad Wackerman pounds and clangs his way through a solid set of jazz fusion instrumentals that showcase his strong compositions and spotlight the tight interplay of his Aussie band members.
The returning lineup from Wackerman’s previous outing includes Daryl Pratt on synthesizer, vibraphone, and marimba, Leon Gaer on bass, and James Muller – the Australian version of Allan Holdsworth and Andy Summers – on guitar.
In addition to his Holdsworth/Summers-like tone and style, Muller
ventures into Pat Metheny territory and even a little bit of progressive rock.
And yet with all these influences and inspirations, Muller manages to maintain
his unique voice on his instrument.
Wackerman keeps things moving with his typically and engagingly busy
and fidgety percussion, placing his kit front and center without ever
detracting from the fluidity of his compositions and the sonic contributions of
his versatile and dynamic players.
--Raj Manoharan
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