GENERATION

Ferm�ta

Jazz Rock/Fusion

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Magor

Ferm�ta's sixth album largely follows in the footsteps of "The White Planet". The lineup remains unchanged, and there are few surprises here. The first suprise that strikes me, that the record actually sounds pretty good and natural. Probably the best sounding Ferm�ta album, if you ignore the heavy chorus on the last track that was typical of the time.

Another surprise is that Fedor Fre?o contributed two songs here - "Gastronomick� radosti/Gastronomic Pleasures" and "Zadan�/Reserv�". Unfortunately, the first one is a silly boogie tune that would be more suitable for a diaper commercial. The second is a rather boring number in 7/4 and 5/4. Oh well, that's two out of seven tracks of wasted space. There are some very nice surprises as well, one of them is the uptempo latin/jamaican groove "Dub�ky/Boleti", with probably the best drumming Ol�h had contributed to the band. Grigl�k's solo is also good. Then of course there's the classic "Vi�a del Mar" which they still regularly play live in concert even today. As the title suggests it's another latin-tinged tune, similar to a lot of Al di Meola stuff. The last track "K.O." gets awfully close to smooth jazz with a soulful bluesy sax. Happily it's not that bad, it's more reminiscent of Weather Report stuff from the late 70's, with Fre?o playing fretless.

While not among Ferm�ta's best works, "Generation" is still is a pleasant listen if in the mood for some lighthearted, not-too-demanding jazz/fusion. For me it's a step up from the previous album, featuring at least one classic track.

Highlights: "Vi�a del Mar", "Dub�ky/Boleti".

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Posted Friday, November 23, 2007 | Review Permalink

sgtpepper

Releasing already their third 80's album in 1981and what an inspired effort it is. Playing is enthusiastic, tracks are longer and yet not more complex. There are contemporary fusion traces with simplified drums and modern synths but also enough for the 70's fusion fans . Fermata pleases listeners with yet another Latin fusion workout "Vina del Mar" with excellent rhythm section and jazz-rock playing. What a dynamic track in the vein of Mahavishnu! "Kalamita" is no less dynamic although starting as a meditative piece. "Gastronomicke radosti" has a pleasant oldies and rock'n'roll twist with excellent jazzy guitar. Should be a live favourite to play. The last "K.O." with saxophone is a lengthy track, not well developed but well executed. Despite not being a concept album it has better and more inspired playing than "Biela planeta".

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