Contrastes

Mike Sandomirsky at Guitar Mania writes about Laurent Fleury's second CD, "On Contrastes, Laurent Fleury delivers an approachable concoction of instrumental rockers that intersperses shred sensibilities with hard rock song craftsmanship. Fleury covers a lot of ground on Contrastes, showcasing his superior guitar/compositional skills. Many stylistic avenues are explored, making Contrastes a well-rounded and enjoyable listening experience. Drawing heavily on influences that range from Patrick Rondat to Bumblefoot (Ron Thal), Contrasts blends a cohesive smattering of over the top shred with jazzier elements and electronic soundscapes. Incidentally Rondat and Bumblefoot both grace the groves of this fine release, offering up their signature licks within the context of Fleury's compositions. All the songs featured on Contrastes are so diverse that the CD should appeal to just about anyone who can appreciate top quality guitar playing combined with solid composition. Fleury seems most at home when delivering catchy, melodic rockers that mix strange, outside the box sounds with hammer-of-the-god melodies. All the compositions are delivered with integrity and an unbelievable sense of timing and melody. Contrastes showcases Fleury's diverse range of ability and introduces a unique new guitar talent with a flair for the unusual."