In early 2004 I wrote: "KBB is the logical extension of Kenso, with violin the instrument of choice rather than keyboards and flute. A shredder mentality sometimes gets in the way of composition, but this is far more varied, melodic and creative than your average million notes a minute release. Some Italian prog breaks are superb and a welcome surprise."
Well, OK, not too far off. I was clearly trying to fit this album into a progressive rock mentality, and the last sentence remains true. But the music really belongs to fusion. Shades of Mahavishnu Orchestra are apparent. Credit to KBB for focusing on composition versus loose jamming. This is my first listen since then, some 20 years ago. But it's apparent that if I had this running day after day it would yield excellent results. My last listen to their debut Lost and Found also ended up with an excellent conclusion. KBB went on to release two more albums that I didn't pursue. I checked their Facebook page and it appears they last played live in 2020.
Ownership: CD: 2003 Musea / Poseidon. Jewel case release with recording details. Purchased new near the time of release.
4//04; 11/27/23 (new entry)
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