Rare Blend - 'Evolution Theory' (TSM)
Mike Reed | USA | 01/17/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Although fusion/jazz rock has never been my top favorite genre,I decided to give 'Evolution Theory' a four star rating because of the effort the band had put in to the making this CD.Ten cuts of tightly played and well written adventurous fusion is what the listener(s)get here.Overall,a nice rich sound.Tunes that I thought showed the most promise were the Middle Eastern-ish "Belly Dancer",the somewhat tribal "Fifty Thousand Years","Techno Jam" and "So Cool".Rare Blend obviously combines the elements of fusion,electric jazz and world music.Line-up:Vic Samalot-guitar,Bobby Holt-keyboards,vocals and didjeridu,Jeff Scott-bass and Paul Stranahan-drums.Just might appeal to SOME fans of Santana,Savoy Brown and Eric Clapton.Beautiful cover."