About 8 years ago or so, I had a chance to revisit both Mathematicians albums back to back. My recollection was that the sophomore effort Factor of Four was the superior work. A recent listen to that second album confirmed my appreciation for it. But what about this debut? Is it worth keeping too? And I'm happy to say an absolute yes. It's not quite as accomplished, but it grades out about the same. It's jazz fusion with a slightly rawer edge, and a progressive rock streak. Guitarist Larry McCullough is the centerpiece, but it's definitely a band effort. In its short 34 minute LP length, Mathematicians don't try to do too much. This is the kind of music you could reliably find in 1975, but had long disappeared by the 90s. Good stuff.
Ownership: CD: 1994 Aljabr. Jewel case with booklet containing recording details. Picked up sometime in the 90s. Great label name.
6/16/21 (new entry)
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