ALL CONNECTED

It lacks energy, magic, creative wit, breadth. It sounds hollow. For the last ten years I have been hoping Howe's Yes would surprise me, and every time I am sorry to see that they go even further astray. I would like the interested reader to check out 1000 Hands as a comparison. I do not say this to champion team Anderson (whatever that means: I know little of their situation and arguments are childish anyway--let's focus on the music alone). You will hear a record that wants to dare, explore, go beyond what was done before, and create with joy dreamy melodies for the present. In comparison, "All connected" is a dull and recycled nightmare from the past.