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Chad Wackerman: Scream
ByBasically, Scream continues along the same paths as his previous recordings; however, guitarist James Muller's Holdsworth-like articulationswhich includes extensive employment of legatocontrasts the springy yet hard-edged jazz-based lines he pursued with the high impact group known as Sonic Fiction. Here, vibraphonist Daryl Pratt who performed with the guitarist on Sonic Fiction's thoroughly enjoyable debut release for the Naxos label serves as the harmonic counterpart to Muller's expressive lyricism. Pieces such as "Timeless" and {Scream" are all about pumping rhythms, brief thematic statements and poignant soloing atop Wackerman's rock solid yet flexible drumming. Whereas, "My Two Worlds" boasts an ominous motif counterbalanced by Pratt's swirling mallets and Wackerman's slashing attack. Yet overall, the album lacks some of the tenacity witnessed on the drummer's previous projects as the invariable pace and somewhat plodding flow supersedes some of its brighter moments.
Track Listing
Scream; Between The Dog And The Wolf; The City; Looking In; Days Gone By; Timeless; Cycles; The Way Out; Holland; The Grey Chair; My Two Worlds; Youse From Here.
Personnel
Chad Wackerman
drumsChad Wackerman: Drums, Percussion; James Muller: Guitar; Daryl Pratt: Vibes, Synths, Percussion; Leom Gaer: Bass; Jim Cox: Organ, Piano, Synths; Walt Fowler: Flugelhorn (9)
Album information
Title: Scream | Year Released: 2000 | Record Label: Favored Nations