Michael Zucker- Calypso Unraveling
by Charlie Sullivan
Calypso Unraveling takes us for yet another wild ride with Michael Zucker. Unlike many of his previous instrumental releases we find him showcasing his lyrical and vocal prowess on the album. He delves into uncharted territory infusing a little progressive hip-hop into many of the pieces. As much as I like the man’s instrumental works I’m impressed with the performance he’s laid on the listener with this release. As always the instrumentation is perfection the man is a guitar virtuoso. It’s the quality of the music that grabs your attention, swirling melodies, catchy back beats, and incredible vocal variety. Zucker is best described as a musician’s musician but with this release he brings his music to the mainstream listeners without dishonoring his progressive roots. The ten tracks on the album meld nicely into a great listening experience. The hip-hop infused “Cut Throat” and “Dirt Nap” caught me with the attention to the vocal quality like Afrika Bambaataa’s “World Destruction” with John Lydon many years ago. “Stranger With A Body” pulls you in with a dark foreboding mix reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails piece. The album stands on its own with shear musical quality and is one of Zucker’s best releases to date; whether he wants to admit or not.
Online: michaelzucker.com
Category: A-Sides
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