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Truly Masterful Playing

M. Storer | Camarillo, CA USA | 06/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Having seen CGT plus Levin and Mastelloto in concert, I was thrilled when I got this CD. I bought their Rocks The West CD from the concert and had all 5 members sign the disc. That's a keeper. I have to disagree with the first author on the page that said it was muzak. Far from it. Levin and Mastelloto are indeed at their best, but what's truly wonderful is the intricate playing from the CGT themselves. They seem to have really taken on their mantle as graduates from Robert Fripp's guitar craft and play incredibly nuanced pieces while having fun doing it.There is such a spontaneous feel to so much of the music, even the cover of Yes's Heart of The Sunrise (one of that band's true Masterworks) feels fresh here. As with any good collection of virtuoso music, the listener is drawn in by some of the more accessible pieces so that by track 6 or 7, when the band whips up some more eclectic and noisy pieces, you feel like you've done the whole ride and loved it all.If you're a musician, you'll never want to part with this collection. If you're an avid listener of rock, folk, progressive, jazz--you'll find something appealing on this CD. Best played at over 60 miles an hour, alone--sound turned up..."

CGT rocks!

Russ Bellinger | Bradenton, Florida USA | 11/01/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love these guys. I love these guys even better with Tony Levin and Pat Mastellato! I have seen them in concert a couple of times and they are simply amazing musicians that create great music. With this CD I can see what they might be like in a full band situation. Very powerful, indeed. This is one of the year's best CDs. Excellent work."

CGT does some heavy lifting - a masterwork

keelaay | Chicago, IL United States | 10/17/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"God this is a great album. Masterful instrumental guitar (in trio of course). Thunderous backing by Levin and Mastelotto. Heavier than previous CGT, but worth the lifting. Plus plenty of downright beautiful songwriting. A supreme cover of Heart of the Sunrise. CGT at their best. Get it. You'll love it."