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Left
Coast :: Worlds Of Mystery
From San Diego, CA comes this progressive rock band with elements of
pop and metal fused in called Left Coast. This quintet features Neal Hedegard:
electric, acoustic & bass guitars; Chris Kokesh: synthesizers, piano & organ; Alan
Smithery: electric & fretless basses; Roger Nigg: drums & percussion; Richard
Pavelec: vocals;
Neal Hedegard and Roger Nigg: produced, engineered and recorded the album at Left
Coast studio’s, in San Diego, CA.
This is a wonderful CD that is very listenable and well written. This group is
similar in styles of Rush, Queen, and Yes. But believe me, this band is no rip off.
They deliver the goods in the form of their music. There are eleven tracks on this
album that are worth listening to; beginning with the first track “Earthquake”. This
song features smooth guitar work and great drumming, not to mention the great David
Bowie style voice of Richard Pavelec. As a matter of fact, its Pavelec’s deep and
clear voice and range that makes this CD worth coming back to many times. Track # 3,
“You”, is Left Coasts bid at commercial airplay; this song is indeed good enough to
be played on many adult contemporary radio stations. It has a great melody, great
guitar playing and a nicely trimmed down accordion style sounding keyboards in the
background. Track # 4, “Moment Of Truth”, is a beautiful melodic piece showing
great guitar work being played with feeling. Track #6, “Shadows”, is very well
constructed and one of the more progressive pieces on the album; it shows some nice
tempo changes and smooth atmospheric change to the flow of the album. Track #9,
“Spanish Lover”, is a Spanish style piece featuring congas & bongos and great
acoustic and electric guitar work. This is the most notable track on the album, and
my own personal favorite. Track # 10, “Rainmaker”, is Left Coasts hardest piece on
the album, and my least favorite track on the album. Track # 11, “ Dancing On
Crystal”, is an instrumental piece that contains good musicianship and shows good
depth.
The only drawback to this album is the drums are mixed in a bit too loud, but the
rest of the album is smooth and crisp. This is a good release but it’s not breath
taking. The album is refreshing and somewhat upbeat; it’s worth going out to give
them a try.
I hope the band keeps going in the same direction and keeps putting out good music.
I rate this album eight out of ten keyboards.
Reviewer:
George Roldan
Guest Musicians on "Spanish Lover"
CHUCK PRADA: Congas & Bongos
KIM POLLACK: Spanish Female Voice
"Worlds Of Mystery" has
been released!
Visit Left Coast official website
http://www.leftcoastmusic.com/
Contact Left Cost at
neal.left.coast@worldnet.att.net
Left Coast
c/o Neal Hedegard
8170 Ronson Road, Ste. U
San Diego, CA 92111
858.278.7888
Review date: 12/15/01
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