ROMANTIC WARRIOR

Lineup: Chick Corea- One of the best keyboard players in the world. I feel he's on par with Wakeman, Rudess and Emerson. Listen to the ARP solos on the last track. Magic.

Al Di Meola- One of the first shredders on the electric guitar. Sickeningly brilliant

Stanley Clarke- This man abuses the bass guitar to no limit. My personal hero of the instrument. Blistering speed and precision make Stan the Man a true monster prog bassist.

Lenny White- Drums = Awesomeness

TRACKS-

1) Medieval Overture: Fast paced and nauseating with shreds and lightning fast runs from the guitar and bass. This song hints at the future awesomeness of the album.

2) Sorceress: HEAAAAAVY Funk. Great solos from Chick and Al. Tends to be a little monotonous.

3) The Romantic Warrior: Delicate and captivating, this song features Stanley on Upright and Bowed bass. Chick and Al trade solos.

4) Majestic Dance: The tempo picks up and the band displays some A1 technical skill through this lighthearted jam. The keyboard melody during the first few minutes is more addictive than heroin.

5) The Magician: Al and Chick dominate this track, a la fanfares during the chorus played by Chick.

6) Duel of the Jester and The Tyrant: The definition of prog. 11 minutes of mindblowing point/counterpoint and soloing wizardry. Al, Chick, Lenny and Stan all trade fills and solos in the monster call and response sections. Heavy use of the Moog, Oberheim and ARP.

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