Animal Logic
Artist: Animal Logic
Community Score: 10.00

Animal Logic is the kind of band that could've existed only in the late '80s -- a cross between fusion, art rock, and album rock, all blended with a slight eye on the charts. Since Stewart Copeland and Stanley Clarke provided the musical backbone of the project, there's little question that the outfit had the potential to be a dynamic... Read More

Master Strokes: 1978-1985
Artist: Bill Bruford

When you're a drummer playing behind the vocal heights of Jon Anderson, the guitar virtuosity of Steve Howe, or the keyboard genius of Rick Wakeman, you may expect to be disregarded from time to time. Aside from die-hard fans of Yes or King Crimson, Bill Bruford's drumming is taken for granted more often than not, when in fact he's one of the... Read More

Guitar
Artist: Frank Zappa
Community Score: 10.00

Frank Zappa's follow-up to Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar, this double CD (there is also a double LP on Barking Pumpkin with fewer tracks) again excerpts Zappa's guitar solos from live performances, recorded between 1979 and 1984. Guitar aficionados will have another field day. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide Read More

Jazz From Hell
Artist: Frank Zappa
Community Score: 7.71

This is an album of jazz-rock-oriented instrumental music that, with the exception of the track "St. Etienne," was recorded on the Synclavier music synthesizer. As an expression of Frank Zappa's more popular music styles, it ranks in execution with such albums as Hot Rats. It is the winner of a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance... Read More

Late Nite
Artist: Neal Schon

At age 15, Neal Schon landed job offers from both Carlos Santana and Eric Clapton - in the same week! Schon would eventually join Santana where he would meet keyboardist Greg Rolie. After a short stint with Santana, Schon and Rolie would leave to form the super successful Journey. Despite Journey's ascension to the pinnacle of the rock world,... Read More

No Habla
Artist: Robbie Krieger

There is no doubt that Robby Krieger is one of the most underrated West Coast guitar players ever. His playing (and songwriting) in the Doors recorded legacy is, in a word, striking. Mixing blues, rock, jazz, and fluid Flamenco stylings, Krieger always came up with a fresh synthesis; he was a true original. This album, all instrumental, is... Read More

With a Heart in My Song
Artist: Allan Holdsworth & Gordon Beck
The Bruford Tapes
Artist: Bill Bruford

A live NY radio broadcast by Bruford and his band in July 1979, featuring material from his "Feels Good to Me" and "One of a Kind" albums. Although the mix is shaky, the playing is not. Bruford rules the roost with his inimitable "pong" rim-shot sound and droll stage patter, and Dave Stewart's keyboards especially benefit from a heavier,... Read More

X-Trax
Artist: Brand X

An excellent 13-track compilation CD, it features a great selection of material from all their albums. ~ Paul Kohler, All Music Guide Read More

Unorthodox Behaviour
Artist: Brand X
Community Score: 9.75

Phil Collins' seemingly endless well of energy afforded him two careers: one as the drummer/vocalist in Genesis, and a second as a prolific session musician. It was in this second scenario that Collins hooked up with Percy Jones, John Goodsall, and Robin Lumley during sessions for Brian Eno, Eddie Howell, and Jack Lancaster. The quartet soon... Read More

Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop
Artist: Jeff Beck
Community Score: 8.88

Guitar Shop represents guitar hero Jeff Beck's return to the scene following his 1985 pop/rock-based recording, Flash; an outing that featured his one time lead vocalist, Rod Stewart. Essentially, this 1989 release provides Beck's ardent admirers with a power-packed outing, brimming with memorable melodies, drummer Terry Bozzio's often... Read More