THINGS WE LIKE

This one is first and foremost a jazz effort and certainly not even close to fusion despite some promising names in the line-up. I like faster stuff better, such as the first and last dynamic (title) track. McLaughlin is less recognizable than the saxophone player who is the leader on the record. "Over the cliff" is a very busy galloping short track with a vivid saxophone solo and frenetic acoustic bass. Refreshment comes with McLaughling joining the board on the third track where saxophone takes some break; McLaughlin shows fast playing as well as more restrained chords. Saxophone playing is exquisite.

Acquired taste even for Jack Bruce fans since this is a large departure from straighforward blues rock but a great testimony of Jack Bruce skills.