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Artist: Anand

CD Title: A Man's Mind

Label: Lion

Release Date: Out Now

Comments: In the promo pack they talk about guitarist Anand Mahangoe's stylings and a quick comparison is given to you in regards to the classic works of guitar legends such as Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. I would have to agree but I also have someone else in mind as well. Does anyone recall the works of Robin Trower? I do and I feel his name should be inclusive in this analogy of sorts.

Close your eyes and drift away to your favorite comfort zone while absorbing this great instrumental disc for the first time. The intricate guitar stylings presented on this album take you wherever your uninhibited imagination will allow you to follow from beginning to end. This is a true adventure of the inner mind. I believe this could be used as a great stress reduction aid as well. Imagine that; music as a drug. Try selling that to all those pill pushing psychiatrists and they'd probably call you crazy. They're not in the music or self help business. By the way, what business are they in anyway? We'll just leave that one alone I guess. Now that I've managed to totally stray from the point at hand, I'd like to take a moment to actually do what I'm supposed to here.

This disc is a true guitar enthusiast's wet dream. Full of emotion and power throughout, it demonstrates vocals are not always necessary. It is the power of a master and his instrument. This gets a 9.

All music written by: Anand Mahangoe
All guitarwork performed by: Anand Mahangoe

Track Listing: 1. Return From The Red Bananaworld 2. Mysterious Ways 3. Attack Of The Horrible Space Babes 4. Far Away 5. What's On A Man's Mind 6. Mimi Goes Hype 7. Side By Side 8. Midnight Chaser 9. Memories Only 10. Boys With Toys 11. Get In 12. Another Side Of Me

Rating: 9/10
Reviewer: Scott J. Rich

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