*. Rascal Reporters .*

Album:  (2008)
Genre: Prog Rock (Rio/Avant Prog/Jazz)  /  USA

"The mind boggles" - this album really has the correct title. To discribe everything what happens in this highly complex music is nearly impossible and would be an spirited attempt. For me it's the most creative sonic adventure by the unusual Michigan Duo Steve Gore and Steve Kretzmer and some guests. Comparisons? Yes... but a lot! Imagine Hatfield and the North, early Soft Machine, Henry Cow, U Totem, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, Zappa, The Residents and Brian Wilson (this list isn't nearly complete) had a secret meeting and wrote together emancipated overlapping compositions. And all that with a little help from some sea shanty fanatics, a western film music composer, some club jazzers, a musique concretist and a demented popstar. Because of that mix, during listening to this highly inventive album sometimes you could think the cd-player has some serious technical problems (especially in the piece "the mind boggles"). The in diverse musical styles overlapping structures are partly enriched with beautiful melodies and singing. More Comparisons? Maybe the best comparison for this beautiful and weird album is "somewhere between Rascal Reporters and Rascal Reporters". Review by "siriuspooka" (Rate Your Music).

RATING:  7.75 / 10

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