Comments:
The latest of the funk ship jam session jazz-fusion rock records is
entitled Organik. And the name couldn't be more accurate! There are
3 piece bands popping up all over as this project started by legendary
rockers Sheehan, Chambers and Novello. 10 years ago seems to be where
all metal headbangers go when they are really ready for true unadulterated
care free expression.
The
most popular American versions are the Alex Skolnick Trio and OHM,
which are fronted by expert guitarists Alex Skolnick (Testament),
and Chris Poland (Megadeth). Each band in this emerging genre has
their own approach; in Niacin's case it is really 99% pure jam session
and heavily slanted towards the Hammond organ and piano parts of John
Novello. The music sounds so pure; in fact it seems they had no other
choice but to call it Organik.
This
CD is cool as an early evening sea breeze, but has its moments that
get you off your butt and ready to party. Sheehan is as good as a
bassist can be of course and as earlier stated Novello is off the
proverbial hook on the ivory keys. Chambers is steady throughout on
the skins and provides the lead sometimes and the background mood
at others. The best jam on this '70s style free spirited funk-ride
is not easy to pick but if forced to do so is "Club Soda,"
a brilliant trip from start to finish. This cd is great for real musicians,
music lovers and pretty much any one that likes to relax to some good
wine, a sunset, a pretty face and some good conversation.
Just
don't go into this thinking it's purely a rock or metal record or
you will be seriously disappointed. These guys produce funk with a
capital F.
Band
Members
Novello-Piano, Hammond Organ
Sheehan- Bass Guitars
Chambers-Drums
Track
listing:
1. Barbarian & The Gate
2. Nemesis
3. Blisterine
4. King Kong
5. Super Grande
6. Magnetic Mood
7. Hair Of The Dog
8. 4's 3
9. Stumble On The Truth
10. Club Soda
11. No Shame
12. Clean House
13. Footprints In The Sand
HRH
Rating: 8.4/10
