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Debut solo album from Angra guitarist Kiko
Loureiro, called “No Gravity”. Produced by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream
69, Angra) and featuring drummer Mike Terrana (Rage), however Kiko is handling
percussion, keyboards, piano, bass, and of course guitars by himself.
Impressive!
Kiko locked himself in a German studio with
Mike and Dennis and this album containing 13 instrumental tracks is the
final result. The music here can best be described as a mix
of Hard Rock with Jazz and Latin influences provided to us by a very
talented and gifted guitarist.
But do I like this album? Yes and no! This guy
shreds, no doubt about that, but the memorable effect is low in my humble
opinion. Most of tracks are too boring for my taste…lots
and lots of solos that sound the same to me. There are a few tracks that I like but
some of them are too “Jazzy” for my taste. Where is the power? Only a few tracks are hard
rocking tracks in my book…
For those who worship those axe wielders of
precise technical ability with Jazz and Latin influences then “No gravity” are
probably for you. To me it’s just another Instrumental Rock album. Background music while I have my
attention on something else. Do remember this; Instrumental mastery doesn’t necessarily equal good
music.
But do check it out… he IS a magnificent
musician.
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