DIXIE DREGS:
Formed by guitarist STEVE MORSE (Kansas) in 1975 and split up in 1982.They applied the virtuoso techniques of jazz fusion to playing instrumental rock. Each album encompassed a variety of styles (rockers, progressive, funk, bluegrass, ballads, and even baroque), with catchy music and intricate arrangements.
From the opening rock burner "Road Expense" through the minstral-like closing tune "Old World", the band tightly interwoven melodies are cleanly executed and entertaining. You'll enjoy the country hoedown flavor and humor of "Pride O' The Farm", and the classically balanced "Hereafter" - all driven by the miraculous guitar work of Morse, where every note is picked (no hammer-on's or pull-off's here). "I'm Freaking Out" is another standout, where Morse's guitar and T Lavitz' keyboards push, shove and vie for attention for nine minutes in one of the Dixie Dregs finest moments on record.
From the opening rock burner "Road Expense" through the minstral-like closing tune "Old World", the band tightly interwoven melodies are cleanly executed and entertaining. You'll enjoy the country hoedown flavor and humor of "Pride O' The Farm", and the classically balanced "Hereafter" - all driven by the miraculous guitar work of Morse, where every note is picked (no hammer-on's or pull-off's here). "I'm Freaking Out" is another standout, where Morse's guitar and T Lavitz' keyboards push, shove and vie for attention for nine minutes in one of the Dixie Dregs finest moments on record.
So,if you like hot,jaw-dropping fusion go on with it!!
RECOMMENDED.
Track List :
01. Road Expense (3:24) - 02. Pride O' The Farm (3:40) -03. Twiggs Approved (4:29) -04. Hereafter (6:21) -05. The Great Spectacular (3:20) -06. Broad Street Strut (3:54) -07. I'm Freaking Out (9:06) -08. Old World (2:00)
Line-up :
Steve Morse / acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, pedal steel -
Andy West / fretted and fretless bass-
Allen Sloan / acoustic and electric violins, viola-
Rod Morgenstein / drums and percussion-
T Lavitz / acoustic and electric piano, organ, synthesizer, clavinet
Link: D.O.T.E
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