WATERS OF EDEN

The second solo release from prolific bass player Tony Levin and features contributions from Jerry Marotta, Warren Bernhardt and the California Guitar Trio.

The Good: Bone & Flesh, Gecko Walk and Pillar of Fire are all pretty cool.

The Bad: I've always been a fan of Tony Levin's work with King Crimson, Peter Gabriel and Liquid Tension Experiment but have never really appreciated his solo work. Whilst Waters of Eden is one of his better releases, it still falls somewhere between soothing and bland and is a far-cry from the intricate virtuoso bass playing which is so often associated with him.

The Verdict: Pleasant but nothing more.