If
you're a fan of Stewart Copeland's unique and distinctive talents as
a drummer, soundtrack composer, and – yes – vocalist, you will
absolutely love this album.
The
Police, Animal Logic, and Oysterhead percussionist has enlisted the
services of some of the best musicians in the business, resulting in
one of the most exhilarating and whimsical progressive world rock
releases ever.
Adrian
Belew is, as usual, a trippy delight with his psychedelic acid rock
electric guitar flourishes, as well as backup and occasional vocals.
And while I'm not familiar with the work of Mark King, his
performances here on bass and backup vocals are on the level.
Rounding out the quartet is Vittorio Cosma on keyboards.
There
is a palpable African influence on many of the songs, recalling
Copeland's Rhythmatist and Leopard Son soundtrack
albums. Traces of his Equalizer and other film and television
themes can also be heard.
But
even as the album features iconic elements of Copeland's and his band
members' past work, the music is fresh, visceral, and ear-opening.
This
is one supergroup that's really super.
--Raj
Manoharan
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