This album is terrific fun. Terrific grooves, melodies and counter melodies from start to finish. Add to that the big band-like dynamics, the odd power chord and a little bit of wig-out skronk. It doesn't re-invent the (jazz-rock) wheel but I don't always need that. You can have a bit of fun and still make great music! jazzrob
I first encountered Ches Smith via Tim Berne's Sanke Oil. In October 2023, I found him again, live with Ceramic Dog. This album grew on me QUICK! An unbelievable amalgamation of talent and expression. Jonathan Pryor
Great record! I always love Bill McHenry and everyone here is completely killing. Eric Revis is truly great and it thrills me to hear (at least what I perceive as) some non jazz influences on some of these bass lines. Maybe a little Mick Karn in there on Baby Renfro? ejnachtrab