Search - Frank Marino, Mahogany Rush :: Full Circle (Reis) (Dig)

Different,But Still Good.

Dave Rowland | Markham,Ontario | 04/23/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a fan of Frank Marino for over 20yrs.He is one of the best guitar players in the world.Full Circle is alot different than previous outtings from Frank. He added a few ballads,(Imagine),(Long Ago),(When Love Is Lost)but makes up for it with the title track & Had Enough,where he gets his chance to show off his huge talented playing ability. This is a very good CD, but for people who want to really hear his full potential then I recommend that you buy one of his 2 Live albums which are both true classics!"

I loved it from the first!!!

Kathy Kern | Houston, Texas | 05/03/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having been a Fan of Marino's for a long time, I was surprised to see a cassette of this in the "reduced" bin at a Store. I believe I picked it up for a mere $2.00-$3.00! ( 10 yrs ago! ) I put it in the Player and was hooked from the first I heard! It starts with a few rockers and then takes you on a flowing Odyssey of music that almost transforms you into another mindset. For those that like "Poppy", you will like much of this one. "Full Circle" is inspiring, as is "Imagine" ( which is not at ALL like Lennon's except in the philosophy ). "When Love Is Lost" is a haunting tune with soaring guitar riffs. "Genesis" is another strong philosophical tune that fits with today's times most accutely. The thing I was most impressed with on this LP was the Lyrics. Rarely has Marino shown me such insighful and moving lyrics. All this is intertwined with guitar mastery ranging from the soaring riffs to the most intricate or delicate works. For me, it is a Masterpiece that can't be overlooked for any guitar fan! (Can you tell I like it? )"