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Terry Enright | NYC, NY | 06/15/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"That means, I think, that this has never, ever been sold on Amazon. Too bad. It's marvelous. Like a lot of people I thought Can's best years came when Damo headed them, and I was excited--and wary--to discover what he'd been doing by himself. Metaphysical Transfer moves like a river, quiet here, churning there, coming to sudden, rushing conclusions. This is all recorded--and composed--live. Damo calls them "instant compositions". I never thought of myself as a jam fan, but with skilled improvisers accompanying him, Damo's beautiful, versatile voice took me to some very interesting places. The box's design is suitably odd, a rectangle of primary colors, with a child-like drawing of a face on each of the discs. I plan to check out Vernissage, Seattle, and, if I get the nerve, the 7-cd Promise.



Also, $52.00 is far too expensive. Shop around and you should be able to get the set, including postage, for half that."

Damo Suzuki's Network - 'Metaphysical Transfer' (Funfundvier

Mike Reed | USA | 09/30/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Two disc German import release that was recorded off a mini-tour of the U.S. from shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Eugene and Vancouver. About as good as Suzuki's 'Seattle' {see my review}. Superb two hour performance. Tracks that more than make this title a keeper are "Slave Dancer & Taxi Driver" {sounds like mainstream '70's progressive}, the awesome "Hotel Black Orchidee" (possibly one of the better cuts), the wailing "Nineteen Sixty Night", the soaring "Terry White Meets J.B." and the tripping "Sweet Poison". Also was truly impressed with the eighteen-minute "L.A. Tibet" {pure synthesized bliss}. Line-up: Damo Suzuki-vocals, Tommy Grenas (Farflung, Pressurehed)-guitar, bass & synth, Ryan Kirk-bass, Kevin Lee-synthesizer & theremin, Len Del Rio (Zero Gravity)-percussion, Dominik Von Senger-guitar and Brandon LaBelle-drums. Highly recommended."