Simply, beautifully displays the power of percussion
Blair G. Helsing | San Francisco, CA | 11/07/1998
(4 out of 5 stars)
"In 1980 this was a breakthrough album, consisting of dynamic performances by master drummer / percussionists showcasing warmth, humor, intensity, and picture-painting. "World Music", American jazz, future primitive music fusing traditions of innovation. The melodic lines of vibes, marimba and xylophone blend with the power of timpanis, drumset, congas, claves and the rest of the M'Boom artillery. If you like Santana, Spyro Gyra, Gary Burton, Airto, Mickey Hart, or Combustible Edison you should check out this album. It's a gem. By the way, M'Boom is a large group of fine musicians organized by Max Roach -- it isn't Max on his own."
5 Stars Plus!!
jmcal | 01/07/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a totally brilliant display of percussion invention--subtle, lyrical, complex, varied. And it sounds BEAUTIFUL from beginning to end."
A monsterpiece
Timothy Nelms | 01/28/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I like everything about this album, because everything about this album is wonderful. Each of the tracks has its own distinct personality -- more personality, in fact, than any real person you're bound to meet. And indeed, this album will prove a better friend to you than any human being ever will."