THE WHIRLWIND

Day 2 random review, and with some trepidation given the high regard for this Supergroup including this album. The Whirlwind never grabbed me, and on yet another listen, it still doesn't. Sure, the musicianship is top notch, and credit for ambition, but song length and a concept does not necessarily a great album make. In stark contrast to the first two excellent Transatlantic albums, this one is largely ponderous and dull, which is a problem for an album consisting of one continuous track. There are moments: A Man Can Feel; Out of the Night; and the brooding Is It Really Happening ? But otherwise, its a bit of a drag, and lacking in inspiration.