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I was sampling some John Scofield when I ran across a tune who's artists were "Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood". So, I listened to it. Wow! So I decided to check these guys out. I encountered the song "Reflector" (third track on this album) which blew me away. I took note of what album it was from: "End of the World Party (just in case)". So I bought it; and I'm glad I did. I mentioned "old fusion". I liken it to Return to Forever, and the Mahavishnu Orchestra. The guest guitarist on this album is Marc Ribot. While I'm not familiar with him, his funk riffs are great. I suppose this is what these guys do; have guest guitarists (like Scofield); as none of the 3 play. Medeski: keyboards in a Kieth Jarret/funky Herbie Hancock way. Martin: drums and percussion. He's no Billy Cobham or Tony Williams; very deliberate and straight forward (which is a good thing) with REAL drums. Wood: Basses. Pleural, as he does acoustic and electric; Stanley Clark/Ron Carter but hardly ever out front. But, don't get me wrong, if you've got the ear and appreciation, his presence is definately noteable. I also mentioned "modern flair". The music has a more modern beat and clarity tied-in with sometimes spacy, new age-like sounds. I dig this sound big time. It's clean, fresh, and sophisticated; and I highly recommend it.Read full review
MMW---has always been one of my favorite bands. I have been buying their albums for years. I have always thought of them as a experimental punk jazz. This album though, is quite a departure for them bringing in an electric guitar!!!! The album is great it is still experimental and raw but brings something that the mainstream can grasp onto. Will we ever hear any of these songs on the radio, I hope so; then the world can see the genius that is Medeski, Martin and Wood. The album Blew me away.
MM&W are an enigma. not because they're incredibly original (which they're not), but because they are so good at what they do and are so consistant with it. in the early 90's, they originally started out as a straight-up piano/upright bass/drums jazz trio. but they evolved into something more. they incorporate elements of fusion, funk, free-jazz, hip-hop, and weird experimentation into their sound. their strongest point is their loose groove. solid, yet gritty. when they get into the pocket, they stay there and ride it out until it feels good. they've been criticized for only being a one trick pony, but in my opinion, they've found their niche and they know their place in the musical world, so why mess with a good thing?
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