HONKY

It is amazing to see that while separated from each other, this great trio was unable to release good works. This clearly demonstrates (if necessary) that the sum of individuals does not match the strength of a group.

The "Hello Sailor" mini suite (including the "Bach" stuff) could have been taken out of the ELP repertoire, it is one of the best moments of music available when compared to other parts of this album (like the childish and jazzy "Salt Cay").

Unlike some other reviewers, I believe that there is a certain ELP feel to this album. Not of their best period, but still: "Green Ice" has definitely lots to share with them. The master demonstrates his skills quite well; it is only a pity that some "vocals" are ruining this piece of music.

Some Charleston/Country atmosphere for "Big Horn Breakdown". Might be fun, but it is really not my cup of tea, and I wonder who could be enthusiast about this masquerade (another one being the infect "Jesus Loves Me").

Dear Keith is attempting to offer us some reggae/jazz while playing "Yancey Special". I can't say that this mix is overwhelming me with passion. It is more of a "press next" type of song.

At the end of day, a song as "Rum-A-Thing" is probably the best you can get here: nice beat with very good percussion work, some fine fluting and a pleasant and not invading work from Keith.

In all, this is not a great album, I'm afraid. Two stars because it still holds some good moments, but not enough to reach the three stars level.