PROGRESSIVITY

Wow... without a question this fusion prog album is a mandatory purchase kiddies. In the tradition of BRAND X , MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA and RETURN TO FOREVER; "Progressivity" is another key top gem. This is TUNNEL's 3rd album but very much stands out as their defining moment with the addition of BRAND X membership. Guitarist Van Manakas has left and has been replaced by BRAND X's guitarist John Goodsall and also by an extraordinary violinist by the name of Mark Feldman! TUNNELS is very much retro while very much forward sounding... modern fusion at its finest. Having been a big fusion fan (as you will have seen many fusion albums reviewed on my site), "Progressivity" is equally fitting. On this album the lineup is Percy Jones (fretless bass), Frank Katz (drums), Marc Wagnon (midi vibes), with John Goodsall (guitars), Mark Feldman (violin) and Sarah Pillow (prepared voice). Sound on this CD is unbelievable with some pretty incredible bass tones and nice range and pitch separation. One of the key aspects of this album is that although it is pure fusion prog they never get too far off the 'beat and track' and stay within complex yet controlled boundaries. Truly an incredible album and one that I post for all to know about... go buy it !