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| | Time Crunch | | | Music Artist : | | Niacin | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Magna Carta | | Release Date : | | 2002-02-12 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $16.98 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Elbow Grease
2. Time Crunch
3. Stone Face
4. Red
5. Invisible King
6. Daddy Long Leg
7. Hog Funk
8. Glow
9. Damaged Goods
10. Outside Inside Out
11. Blue Wind
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 HOLY SMOKES!
Submitted on: 2008-09-23 |
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I've had the pleasure of seeing these guys 4 times and they are indeed the real deal. You wanna talk power trio look not further than this. I've sat less than 10 feet from Mr. Chambers and his drum skills are totally off the charts. Together these guys are simply phenomenal. Please, just get the disc already!
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 Niacin - More On The Fusion Side Of The Progressive Rock Fence
Submitted on: 2007-11-04 |
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| "Time Crunch" is another slab progressive rock, blues, fusion instrumental fury from Chambers, Novello, and Sheehan. In fact this album seems to be a bit more on the fusion side than the band's previous efforts. This album is probably their best to date. As always instrumentally they are jaw dropping, and the songwriting seems to be getting better as they go along. The band also throws in a couple of really cool covers including King Crimson's "Red" and Jan Hammer's "Blue Wind". Overall this is another nice instrumental album from this all star trio. |
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NO GUITAR!?!.......WHO CARES!!!
Submitted on: 2007-06-15 |
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Yes, I usually prefer my Prog/ Fusion with a generous helping of guitar, however, these gentlemen have released yet another great disc that proves it can be done sucsessfully with immpecable taste and energy. I first heard of Niacin while attending the 2000' NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. (Wow!....what an experience,,,,but thats a whole nother' story). Anyway, my travelling companion and I had the opportunity to attend a handful of "after hours" concert shows and clinics, of which Niacin was the 'hands-down' highlight of the whole weeklong "adventure". My friend and I, both being longtime drumming buds, had both heard of Dennis Chambers, along with a handful of his recorded works.....well neither of us were prepared for the full-on assault that these boys dished out that night. Not only did they play all of their self-titled debut album, but also wonderful renditions of DL Roth's "ShyBoy", Van Halen's "Mean Streets" and Weather Report's "Birdland".....absolutely Astonishing playing from all involved.....my friend and I were still 'reeling' from the whole experience for literally weeks after.
As for "Time Crunch", I will say upfront that it is the bands 'High Watermark' thus far (thought I haven't heard "Organik" yet). The guys have really notched-up their compositions, as well as their individual playing level with each sucsessive release. Dennis is an ever evolving 'Monster' that can't be stopped and needs no other words of praise; Billy continues to propel this band with a bombastic, almost unorthodox style that fits the music like a glove; and John, he has given me much more of an interest and respect for the wonderful Hammond Organ sounds.....he plays with a fresh style that still pays tribute to the masters of the instrument. To me, there are no dull, out of place songs here----every tune is top-notch, high energy funk/ fusion....including the nice covers of "Blue Wind" and "Red". By the end of the opening song, "Elbow Grease", I felt like I had been 'Spanked' by three Fathers-of-Fusion who have something to prove....very few artists are producing agressive, In-your-Face, "Old-School" Jazz-Rock like these guys (CAB being the only one that immediately comes to mind, and, consequently, Mr. Chambers is part of that collaboration as well).
Bottom line.....another winner for Niacin. They continue to inspire me with each new release on many different levels....I await their next release. If you enjoy 'Real-Deal' agressive Prog/Funk/Fusion in the style of Mahavishnu Orchestra, Herbie Hancock, ELP and the like, get your hands on everything this band has produced. BTW, if you seek the visual aspect of this band, I would encourage you to pick up the DVD "Live in Toyko" as well....they don't dissapoint!
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Incredible!
Submitted on: 2006-09-25 |
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Let me start out saying that I'm a guitarist, and it doesn't bother me in the least that there's no guitar on this!
I'd heard of Niacin, but didn't really bother to listen to them until I'd read an interview in Keyboard Player magazine. Once I heard some samples, I was hooked.
The influences of ELP, Yes, King Crimson, Mahavishnu, RTF, etc. are obvious, but these boys go way beyond imitation. If you like Progressive Rock or Fusion Jazz even slightly, this is the CD for you! |
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Good.
Submitted on: 2003-09-28 |
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| A lot of people think Niacin is something that is in their cereal, but it's not. It's a band. |
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