ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE is something weird and unusual for Mr Robin Taylor discography and could be considered like a best of album with some reworked material from some of his previous albums!I think that's a good idea and shows the fact that it's author is permanently in search of new ways of expression for his music and also,is in a continue movement to express new ideas and musical expressions ,not being satisfied or pleased with the result of the compositions even they are already put on a disc!What's more interesting is the selection of the tracks,not too old in Mr Taylor's repertoire,and this versions are from not too old albums!Honestly,the difference is obvious and it's hard to say if the original versions are better then this new ones!The sound has a major improvement,that's for sure and the enrichment of the instrumentation,a slightly different vocal change of interpretation too...all this things are trully ramarcable! What's fascinating for Mr Taylor's music,is the unusual and not at all ordinary manner of expression,the endless and unleashed imagination of the composer ,and the clever and unexpected way to combine original and fresh ideas!That's the major fact about this new versions-they sound fresh and are richer and more dense in their structures,new musicians were added and each of them are bringing their own personality to this new interpretations of the older songs!Definitelly,Mr Taylor has it's own trademark, his own distinct and precise musical ,componistic signature,we imediatelly recognise his style,and that's something essential for an artist with a strong personality and charisma!I personally consider this album a positive experiment and it was something unexpected to discover this new,reworked versions of older songs,and this was a courageoous and interestng idea!Hat off,Mr Taylor and our sincere congratulations for this musical experiment,we-your loyal fans,are delighted and pleased about your musical effort!4.25 stars for me and all my deepest respect and apreciation!