Ohmphrey - Posthaste

   I just picked up the mp3 version of Ohmphrey's new album POSTHASTE and it is highly recommended. For those unfamiliar with the band, it is a side project of Jam Band Umphrey's McGee and Heavy Fusion Trio Ohm: featuring Chris Poland, one of the most unique guitarists currently active.
Posthaste is the 2nd album by the project and it's a huge step up in quality. The first album literally was just cuts from 2 days of jamming, Though it was quite good, the band created more realized compositions for this record and the result is really good. Despite my fanboyism of Poland, he is actually really restained and the strength of this album has little to do with his technique.

What makes this album great is that the 5 guys gel so well and they're having a blast playing. It also helps that they're all amazing at their instruments.

What I didn't see coming at all was that there is a pretty big King Crimson influence on this album. The opening track is really heavy, and sound more like Fripp than anything either band has done before.

Anyway, check it out, I think most on this site will at least enjoy the album.

http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=37188

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Negoba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Prog Reviewer Joined: July 24 2008 Location: Big Muddy Online Status: Offline Posts: 4993	Post Options Post Reply Quote Negoba Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Ohmphrey - Posthaste Posted: April 09 2012 at 08:38
	I just picked up the mp3 version of Ohmphrey's new album POSTHASTE and it is highly recommended. For those unfamiliar with the band, it is a side project of Jam Band Umphrey's McGee and Heavy Fusion Trio Ohm: featuring Chris Poland, one of the most unique guitarists currently active. Posthaste is the 2nd album by the project and it's a huge step up in quality. The first album literally was just cuts from 2 days of jamming, Though it was quite good, the band created more realized compositions for this record and the result is really good. Despite my fanboyism of Poland, he is actually really restained and the strength of this album has little to do with his technique. What makes this album great is that the 5 guys gel so well and they're having a blast playing. It also helps that they're all amazing at their instruments. What I didn't see coming at all was that there is a pretty big King Crimson influence on this album. The opening track is really heavy, and sound more like Fripp than anything either band has done before. Anyway, check it out, I think most on this site will at least enjoy the album. http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=37188
	Current Listening: Heater valve kicking on. Snotty noses being blown. Griping. Maybe cookies coming out of the oven??? C is for cookie, and it is good enough for me.

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Smurph Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Forum Senior Member Joined: January 11 2012 Location: Columbus&NYC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1884	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smurph Report Post Quote Reply Posted: April 13 2012 at 08:35
	This sounds great. Horray

sagichim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Forum Senior Member Joined: November 29 2006 Location: Israel Online Status: Offline Posts: 2669	Post Options Post Reply Quote sagichim Report Post Quote Reply Posted: April 13 2012 at 09:24
	I have just downloaded it, before buying, and it sounds good but didn't grab me just yet. Looking forward to listening to it again more closely.

darkshade Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Collaborator Jazz Rock/Fusion Team Joined: November 19 2005 Location: New Jersey Online Status: Offline Posts: 10040	Post Options Post Reply Quote darkshade Report Post Quote Reply Posted: April 13 2012 at 13:23
	I'd like to check this out before I purchase. Their first album was OK, but seemed rushed and just had a lot of rock improv with jazz tendencies, but seemed to go nowhere. If it's more composed, then I'm more interested, since everyone involved are great musicians.
	My Last.fm Jazz-rock conspiracy? Zappa and Miles played at the same festivals in the summer of '69 right BEFORE Hot Rats AND Bitches Brew were recorded.

Negoba Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Prog Reviewer Joined: July 24 2008 Location: Big Muddy Online Status: Offline Posts: 4993	Post Options Post Reply Quote Negoba Report Post Quote Reply Posted: April 18 2012 at 14:03
	I believe Magna Carta records has samples up. Now that I've listened for a bit, the "OMG this is the world's best album" has worn off. It's a definite step up from the debut album. Wider appeal, especially for proggies.
	Current Listening: Heater valve kicking on. Snotty noses being blown. Griping. Maybe cookies coming out of the oven??? C is for cookie, and it is good enough for me.