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James LaBrie`s MullMuzzler 2

Have you ever expected something to be one way, and instead received something totally unexpected? That’s what I felt when I first listened to the new CD by James LaBrie. This is the second CD by LaBrie, titled MullMuzzler 2. James LaBrie is the lead singer for Dream Theater, and if you don’t get out much, DT is one of the best prog / metal bands out there today. The last studio CD from them was awesome to say the least, which was called Scenes From A Memory. James LaBries solo project, called Mullmuzzer, has recorded two CD’s to date; 1999's "Keep It To Yourself, and his latest Mulluzzer 2. Once again, he has brought together an extraordinary group of musicians to play on the new CD. It is a who’s – who of prog today. Gary Werhkamp and Carl Cadden-James, both from Shadow Gallery. Matt Guillory of Dali's Dilemma, keyboards, Trent Gardner of Magellan, keyboards, Mike Mangini, drums, Mike Keneally, guitar, Mike Borkosky, guitar and Brian Beller, bass.

If you’re familiar with his first CD, Keep It To Yourself, and you are expecting more of the same style of music, you will be surprised with his latest CD. Each and every song has a different feel and rhythm to it. James is spreading his wings musically for us and he can soar with the best. We think he ‘s just asking us to expand our own perceptions of his music and also to expand our own minds in terms of music. Let’s not get caught in that old grind, I only listen to prog or metal or jazz, you get the point; it’s about music. The CD consists of ten tracks of ballads, power prog and jazz/fusion. We believe a couple of the songs should be top 40 hits for Mr. LaBrie, if only they could get some real airplay. Just listen to Falling and Listening and we think you will agree. James LaBire takes a big chance with this CD and we loved it. Go out and show your patronage, purchase this great disc. You will love it. As fans, we can only benefit, and hopefully more artists will take chances with their music.

Reviewer: Thomas Connolly
Prog4you rating: 10 keyboards

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:: DISCOGRAPHY ::
Keep It To Yourself - 1999
MullMuzzler 2 - 2001

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Review Date
10/22/01