By: Robert Silverstein
igh Octane instrumental fusion played with skill and pizzazz, Caffeine Racer, by U.K. born / San Diego based guitarist Taz Taylor hits hard and fast with some mighty impressive fretboard maneuvers. Taylor handles all the guitars-and assisted by drummer Calvin Lakin-also tackles the bass and keyboards while sharing production chores with Richard Livoni. Recorded in his adopted home of San Diego, Taylor combines his love for the Euro-tinged pomp and circumstance of Yngwie Malmsteen and the jazzy compositional mastery of Joe Satriani while injecting his own fluid guitar style and ideas into the mix. Also influenced by metal rock pioneers Richie Blackmore and Michael Schenker, Taylor's Caffeine Racer is an excellent first step from a rising guitar talent.
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