WATERCOURSE WAY

Now we're talking about category jazz-rock/fusion, aren't we ? And instead of later releases (presented under same name, but they sounds completely different), there is electric guitar, interesting drumming and, most importantly, idea. Many ideas actually, because this is it. I personally think that it's their only masterpiece, in sharp contrast to their later works, which are consisted of just one element (boredom, big void, nothingless, call it whatever you like), but that's not case of this album. Which is good.

But also strange sometimes, Linear Dance is song which I don't get at all, mostly singing here. Strange structure. And also, there's another problem for this album. Its jamming sound. But not in all songs, Petite Aubade, where flute takes place as main star is more symphonic prog like, combined with acoustic guitar. Not bad, welcomed quite a lot. But in total, I can't say I'm satisfied. I expected so much, when I hear their later work and then I saw this with so high rating. I wasn't that much wrong, but it's still strange sounding album with promising potential, which isn't turned into anything worth masterpiece status by my opinion. After some listening, I have to say that I quite like it, but I don't know why. Maybe it's because of little pieces, making together this ubiquitous album.

3(+), almost 4(-), but not that much good. But still pleasant to listen.