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JOHN MCLAUGHLIN & MAHAVISHNU: ADVENTURES IN RADIOLAND

Mahavishnu Orchestra

 

Jazz Rock/Fusion

2.53 | 67 ratings

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The Owl
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2 stars Had a rough time with this one, between that horrid 80's glossy digital production, the obnoxious Simmons electronic drums, mostly weak compositions and trying to have it both ways (be radio-friendly and be adventurous) but not succeeding on either count.

A couple things I will say though to it's credit:

1) Johnny Mac dumped that annoying Synclavier Guitar.

2) There actually were a couple songs that were significantly improved and became polished gems later on in the John McLaughlin Trio ("Florianapolis", Reincarnation"). "20th Century Limited" is a good track too. If only the whole album was this good.

The Owl | 2/5 |

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