Title: flawless technique, forgot about the music
Product review: I should say at the outset, I am a big fan of Holdsworth's '70's work. With a little maturity I've realized that artists often need to exercise restraint. Holdsworth is now "free" to do what he wishes and the music suffers. This is technically flawless, but I hear no music. I recommend his work with Gong and Bruford. Those albums contain good "songs". I also feel compelled to remark on another review. Steve Morse often employs pinch harmonics, I don't know if that what was meant by false. Morse hardly uses any effects. Holdsworth is drowning in effects. Neither is good or bad, just noting the difference. The other reviewer stated otherwise. Joe Satriani hardly ever taps, so that's not where his speed comes from and may use power chords here and there in the background to his songs but that's about it. Back on track, skip this album.
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