Velvet Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I can't think of an instrumental album I've enjoyed more than this effort from the Canadian trio nero. The band wanders all over the musical map with dexterity, combining tenacity and melody in equal parts. The trio expands it's sound with various guest players like John McCann on a number of tracks, such as the opener "Breakline," slipping from muscular riff-laden rock to buoyant, horn-propelled jazz with ease. The title cut is a beautifully melodic piece that goes through a number of time changes. It finds guitarist Dave Lauzon getting great tones as he rips through some expressive and fluid soloing. The band shows it's tight playing in the complex "Downside Up" and the moody meandering of "Effervescence," with its delicate passages, powerful eruptions and eerie end. The album closes with the uncharacteristic but exquisite acoustic piece "Beyond Chance." Mick Skidmore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can-o-phish Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 KUDOS TO THE BOYS! Well deserved. I had the chance to witness the recording of Zedonk in Toronto and Eric's prep for instrument isolation was a feat in itself. From the first bed tracks I could tell it was going to be an enjoyable album. And thanks to Punk who listed me in his "Thanks". Boys, you're all gems!!! Can'O'Phish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 is this in the mailbox yet? I haven't got my copy, so I wonder if my address change went through. I would love to get this issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I think you shoulda gotten it already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 crap. I guess I'd better go to the old sh!thole and see if I've got mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 I've been looking at the magazine shops for a copy and haven't found it yet.. I wonder if it hasn't made it up here yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jaimoe Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 It's great to see an American-based positive review of Zedonk, especially after that self-proclaimed " excellent writer " from Jambands.com ripped it. But, what can you do? Jambands.com has cornered the market on excellent reviews from " excellent " writers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimafleck: the living legend. Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 once you do pick it up....... there is an ad for moe. in that issue.... its a crowd shot of moe.down and i'm in it!!! not quite as cool as getting a good review from relix for my album.....but still nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 right on guys... good to see praise where praise is due Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Those Canadian boys do us proud! Well done guys. (Of course, the reviewer was just stating the obvious, as all of us on this board know.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 This site has Zedonk in heavy rotation. Looks like they play lots of good stuff: http://www.radioio.com/radioiojam.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im going home Donny Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 Well this has me excited for the weekend! :: :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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