Allan Holdsworth is one of the best guitar players EVER!Sand is one of Allan's best works ever! There is excellent use of the Synthaxe guitar with the encasings of a dynamite band. Allan, at the time of its release, explores new territory just outside of hard prog... but not really a commercial effort such as Avachron. This album stands out from his many wonderful records as being one of the most inventive releases with excellent flows and textures... and ofcourse, AWESOME playing by ALL! Fantastic spin!
Allan is one of the most underestimated guitarplayers in the world. He never had a really breakthrough and ..... ohh my God how wonderful he plays.
By the way Carlos Santana ever said in an interview he was jealous about the beautiful sustain Allan makes. Allan has a unique sound that you can recognize between all the other guitarplayers and makes him unique. One of the things that someone makes a great musician.
Allan wanted to be recognized for his compositions, not guitar greatness. The notes spark, flash and fire like a summer lightning storm, then swell, ebb and flow like an ocean tide. Each note is like a drop of rain on hot flesh, soothing and refreshing.
Try out All Night Wrong (bare and unadorned) or Metal Fatigue (guitar essential) then slip into the warm Sand. You may find some mental medication.
Track Listing:
01 - Sand
02 - Distance VS. Desire
03 - Pud Wud
04 - Clown
05 - The 4.15 Bradford Executive
06 - Mac Man
Line up:
Allan Holdsworth - Guitar
Chad Wackerman - Drums (tracks 4, 5, 6)
Jimmy Johnson - Bass
Gary Husband - Drums (track 1)
Alan Pasque - Keyboard solo (track 3)
John England - Mac Computer (track 6)
Biff Vincent - Octopad Bass (track 6)
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