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Bill Milkowski, writer for Jazz Times, states, "On Splatt, guitarist Ed Littman nimbly jumps from raucous, go-for-the-throat thrash jams ("Grind It", "Radio Ready") to delicate, dark-hued esoterica ("Loner", "Plus"); sometimes touching both bases within the same piece ("Avar-Hove"). Throw in a pinch of '60s psychedelia ("Gear Winder"), some Ornette-inspired harmolodics ("Yippy"), one melancholy Ventures/Shadows-inspired surf ballad ("Night Sky"), bits of avant sound collage ("Trap-Op", "Godda Quarter?"), a metalesque anthem of Black Sabbath proportions ("Another Emotion") and one over-the-top fretboard freakout ("Swank") and you've got an incredibly eclectic guitar album. Whether it's outside or inside, pure toned or grunge toned, jazzy or rocking, the watchword for all of the material on Splatt is creativity." Instrumental Guitar (Electric/Jazz), total running time, 59:45
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