By: David Dorkin
ere it is at last: the lost third studio disc from the original line-up of the Mahavisnhu Orchestra. Well worth the wait (26 years!), this disc is one
of the finest releases from the early years of fusion and not just a historical curiosity. In fact, this may be John McLaughlin (guitar), Jerry
Goodman (violin), Jan Hammer (keys), Billy Cobham (drums) and bassist Rick Laird's finest hour in the studio together. From the opening tune "Dream", an eleven minute polyrythmic tour de force, to the varied textures and sections of "Trilogy", this disc demonstrates just how exciting and innovative this group really was. It is difficult to single out any one track as the disc is so uniformly excellent and full of tight ensemble playing, well articulated counterpoint, and brilliant soloing. Any serious Fuse reader should own this. Recommended.
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