Search - Jerome Froese :: Shiver Me Timbers

A master of the genre in top form

Jared White | Santa Rosa, CA USA | 02/11/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been following Jerome Froese's work since the late 90's when I discovered his output in collaboration with Edgar Froese in the seminal electronic music group Tangerine Dream. Jerome added a unique edge and masterful understanding of thematic and innovative synth-based composition to the band, and while I was sad to hear of Jerome's departure in the mid 2000's, I was nevertheless keen to see where his solo career would take him.



His first debut album, Neptunes, was an admirable effort, but it didn't grab me in the same way as his previous efforts on Dream Mixes 4 and Jeanne D'Arc. Shiver Me Timbers, however, is an instant classic that I enjoy more every time I listen to it. The sublime subtleties and intricate innerworkings of the guitar and synth sounds are exquisite, and unlike on some instrumental electronica albums, the interest level never wanes as the album wends its way towards its ultimate conclusion.



One track in particular stands out to me: Airborne. This is one of the best electronic music compositions I have ever heard, rivaling the great epic tracks of the 70's and early 80's. You may find yourself so mesmerized by this piece that you will just put your player on repeat and let the billows and wafts of sound carry you off into an alternate dimension.



Jerome Froese long ago established himself as a forerunner in the classic European electronica genre, and this album is arguably one of his finest moments. I await his further endeavors with baited breath."