This new CD is packed with some of the finest and widely diverse fusion/Jazz Rock compositions this side of Zappa. At times I am reminded of other fusion super groups like Weather Report, Return to Forever or the mighty Mahavishnu Orchestra - some fine company indeed!

Poland and crew are all well seasoned musical giants who bring a diverse melting pot of styles to the mix. Everything is here from technical brilliance, quality production to mind boggling composition structure - all that makes this type of music so cool!

Poland is nothing short of genius with jaw dropping technical abilities that still showcase him as a guitarist with something important to say. Chris has complete control over the guitar and presents himself as a superior player by providing some fresh prospective on Jazz - Fusion influenced licks and structures. Haunting melodies, counterpoint structure, funk grooves and just plain weird passages all grace OHM.

All the compositions are written with uniqueness in mind. Poland and crew are keen on keeping the listener on their toes with plenty of twists and turns. Highlights include:

- "Bastille Day" with its free flow feel and great fretless bass lines. Poland intermixes his metal sensibilities with a jazzier flare - delivering a jazz-rock masterpiece.

- "Mountain" crystal clear guitar lines intertwine with distorted forays into the abyss. An ultra heavy jazz rhythm groove with some super fast arpegiated sequences that breathe fire.

- "Ohmage" hyper funk-groove-slamming-fret burning way cool jazz-fusion extravaganza, a fusion lover's smorgasbord!

OHM are too good of a band to be overlooked. In today's musical world of overproduced, over manufactured and over marketed tripe. OHM are a refreshing foray into what is truly possible when three musical giants, who can actually play there instruments, unite to make music. This entire CD should slay the masses in jazz-fusion circles worldwide - a masterpiece of creativity and originality.