RABBIT

I am convinced that the McGowan brothers are more than intelligent, emotional, passionate, and creative musicians, but enchanters or sorcerors in their own right, dawning a cosmic besprinkling of notes, chords, and sounds, all which fabricate into a soundscape beyond sound and into a vivid dreamscape. Dan and Pat lull you into your own fantasies, and not by force. Becky, their bassist, is burly and pressing, never twiddling, but massive and full to burst, a giant hand swatting at the swarms of McGowan butterfly interplay. And Kyle, fading in and out, juggling everything in reach, reacts to all of it, balancing the Paul Bunyan bass and Poetic guitars; a drummer who is adventurous, dramatic, and theatrical... the song layout is perfect. Your ears don't bleed from the sort of intensity found in an album like Bedlam in Goliath nor become exhausted from such albums like The Whirlwind. For 65 minutes it don't feel like it... in fact, it leaves you wanting more...

I am not afraid to give an album five stars when it deserves it, and this album "Rabbit" deserves it. All those that have insisted on giving this album 4.5 stars should think to round it up, not down (Math class, remember...). It's ashame that folks can't give an album five stars simply because they aren't born in the seventies. I'm not biased when it comes to different prog. styles, or eras, though the 80's slummed in the creative department... I love it all. Am I going to give all albums I think great five stars, no... but "Rabbit" is a modern day classic in its own right.

Pat and Dan have dawned, webbed, and orchestrated beautiful guitar and vocal play.

Becky has a patient, secured, and unique sound that compliments everything the McGowan brothers and Kyle play. I am proud to say she has been my favorite new addition to the Tea Club.

Kyle like always plays with incredible passion and singularity. He is an explorer of percussion.

The band is something so very special and so very young...

Creativity (Own sound): 5/5 stars Passion (Did it have energy, heart?): 5/5 stars Lyrics (if need be): 5/5 stars Musicianship (what's necessary/balanced): 5/5 stars

Adjectives to describe this album: Adventurous, Patient, Ever-changing, Emotional, Dimensional, Dreamy... can't go on like this...

No more babble from me...

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