--- Sean Westergaard <seawes@allmusic.com> escribió:
these are very raw first impressions, but so far i think it's truly excellent. and i wouldn't say that about many of the more recent tzadik releases i've heard.
sean
Maybe, but how many labels release that amount of material on a monthly basis? Among such variety, I'm sure there's something for everyone and last year left us some great stuff: Adachi Tomomi, Zorn's "Chimeras" and "Filmworks XIV", Ribot, Hemphill, Chien-Yin Chen, Kayo Dot, ... and 2004 looks all the more promising! If you look at it in perspective, the overal quality is excellent, sometimes superb. And speaking of Tzadik, the new Fujii/Yoshida is really good. I thought it might pale in comparison with the live recording on Victo, but the album is full of energy. They definitely lean more towards the Ruins league, but that even makes it more amazing. Frith's "Eye to Ear II" is also very good, although more difficult a listening than the previous volume. As the obi reads, it's about sound collages and it's sometimes a bit difficult to focus your attention on the constant changes of direction, but it sounds great after a first listen. Best, Efrén del Valle n.p: Anthony Pateras "Mutant Theatre" (Tzadik) ___________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - Nueva versión GRATIS Super Webcam, voz, caritas animadas, y más... http://messenger.yahoo.es