|
| |
DOPPLER, INC
Nu Instrumental
Favored Nations
|
 |
|
|
The title of this CD almost cast this disc to the heap
immediately. However, Doppler, Inc's "Nu Instrumental" has
very little to do with the flavor of the weak musical genre the
title implies and goes more for the rock groove vibe.
Leader Doug Doppler is a personal student of Joe Satriani and
the influences certainly show throughout the disc. Doppler
has a guitar tone that sounds almost (and I repeat almost) like
a synthesizer. Nonetheless, the sound is very warm and
immediately appealing.
Tracks like "Funky Armadillo" certainly have an appeal with its
groove-styled feel. A little slap bass within may call to
mind for some Les Claypool as does funk and riff-filled "Bring
It On". "Like Father, Like Son" is more of heartfelt track
that slows the pace of the album. "Wrecking Ball" is one
of the discs heavier tracks and features the talking-guitar
style mind famous by Steve Vai.
Overall, this is one the finer instrumental releases I have
heard in a long time. Fans of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and
Mike Keneally should definitely give this CD a listen.
Doug Doppler (lead guitar)
Steve Sarina (rhythm guitar)
Uriah Duffy (bass)
Atma Anur (drums)
Guest appearances by:
Stu Hamm (bass)
Billy Sheehan (bass)
Brad Gillis (guitar) |
|
