CD Fan Review
Sand
is about as far removed from a typical guitar album as you can get,
and yet it is a prime example of the far-reaching sonic capabilities
that can be achieved with a guitar.
This
is Allan Holdsworth's first fully instrumental solo album, and it is
a flawless delight from beginning to end. It is one of those rare
records that can be played continuously without end and without
exhaustion.
As
brought to vivid and visceral life by Holdsworth's celestial Synthaxe
tones and sizzling six-string solos, the compositions are cinematic
and compelling, with buoyant backup support provided by sound effects
technician John England, keyboardist Alan Pasqua, bassists Jimmy
Johnson and Biff Vincent, and drummers Gary Husband and Chad
Wackerman. Wackerman especially kicks his powerhouse pounding into
high gear on this outing.
After
30 years, Sand remains a timeless testament to Holdsworth's
visionary genius and brilliance.
--Raj
Manoharan
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