Title: Some good material, needs acoustic drums & brass
Product review: Upon listening to the tracks on this CD I must say that some of the music really has potential. I could have had alot more feeling and drive. Meaning, the synthetic percussion and brass lines really cheapen the overall product. Any serious music listener is going to be disappointed upon hearing these uncanny sounds. Robert can certainly afford to hire a top call drummer and brass section. The horn sounds in "Sacrifical Culture" are practically laughable in some sections. In other areas, it almost pulls it off, but doesn't quite make it. The drum sounds are remniscent of the little Casio keyboards of the '80s with a drum patch. Come on, do it right! The music deserves it and I believe the listeners would benefit as well. On the good side, the singing of Phoebe Snow is entrancing with that soulful sound and style. "Watching the Time Go By" is a nice walk back in time with a nostalgic edge. So, please hire a drummer and brass section for the next record!
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