Supergroups? Don't you just love them? Or hate them? Ever since the dawn of the modern music business, the very mention of the the word 'supergroup' has sent many fans and critics - including yours truly - scurrying for cover. A rock group is either a rock group or its isn't: just because the individualsSupergroups? Don't you just love them? Or hate them? Ever since the dawn of the modern music business, the very mention of the the word 'supergroup' has sent many fans and critics – including yours truly – scurrying for cover. A rock group is either a rock group or its isn't: just because the individuals concerned happen to play/have played in other groups at some stage in their combined careers does not, in itself, make the group 'super'… This particular group brings together three highly experienced musicians from three apparently disparate backgrounds – namely guitarist George Lynch, Kings X bassist/vocalist Dug Pennick and KoRN drummer Ray Luzier. Musically, the album is very much closer to King's X – it could be a natural successor to albums such as 'Tape Head' with its funkadelic vibe – and the nu metal meanderings of the Kalifornian krossover krew (sic) than the LA hair metal shredding background of the lead guitarist, who delivers possibly the most restrained and confined performance he has ever laid down. In fact, 'restrained' is perhaps the consummate adjective to describe this particular release, as it doesn't particular stretch the talents of its contributors, or either the imagination or patience [...]
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