CAB

One of my first forays into a modern fusion, especially the second track that I heard back in 2000/1 without knowing anything about the superstars behind the album. It merges incredible playing chops with accessible music motives and good level of composing. In addition, the guys can show emotions in playing, it's not a tones/second excercise. All three key members are on top of their game joined occasionally by the mighty Hammond by Auger that gives it a more laid-back feeling. The first track has a captivating bass a la Pastorius but also keyboard synths and guitar will raise you from the seat. More consistent is the title track that has two main motives, one of them being a hard-rock riff. All four main instruments take turns to show off their excellent jamming skills while keeping the leading idea bear the structure. "So there is love" has tasty guitar licks and the song reminds me of Brand X and/or Weather Report, while "Just perfect" has a Mezzoforte- like rhythm section. Plenty of Hammond is to be heard in "One for Stern". "Atamanashi" has an African-influenced drive and "Boogie Me" could have similarity to Cobham penned "Quadrant 4". "Elastic Man" has incredible fast guitar lines by the master and "Bernhard" is a nice soft end to this highly accomplished album.