Terry Bozzio is always involved in musical projects that bring outstanding
conceptual brilliance to his art and those around him. This CD being
no exception, he joins forces with dynamic bass player Billy Sheehan
to form a literal progressive rock dynamic duo.
I was ultimately disappointed with this project however. The title
"Nine Short Films" hits the mark though. The entire recording sounds
like it could easily be a soundtrack to a Wes Craven horror film.
Bozzio sings in his demonic dark spoken word toned style throughout
the length of this CD. That aspect of the album quickly became a constant
agitation for me. The musicianship is absolutely sparkling, which
comes as no surprise, considering the caliber of each artist. Bozzio
is a drummer primarily, and one of the best in the world. I only
wish he had kept this an all-instrumental album, it would have been glorious.
If you can separate the music from the vocals, you will survive this
with pleasure. I for one could not. I have loved everything that these
two men have done until now. I believe there is an audience for this;
I am just not part of it.
1. Live by the Gun
2. Black Wisdom
3. Water and Blood
4. Tornado Alley
5. Distant Horses
6. One More Winter
7. Edge of a Circle
8. Finger Painting
9. The Last Page
10. Sub Continent
out of 4
