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| Bill Bruford - Feels Good To Me, One Of A Kind, Gradually Going Tornado, Earthworks, Dig?, All Heaven Broke Loose |
      Released: Feels: 1977/2005; One: 1978/2005; Gradually: 1980/2005; Earth: 1987/2005, Dig: 1989/2005, All: 1991/2005 Label: Summerfold & Winterfold Records Cat. No.: Feels: BBWF 003CD; One: BBWF 004CD; Gradually: BBWF 005CD; Earth: BBSF 009CD; Dig: BBSF 010CD; All: BBSF 011CD Total Time: | |
Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, August 2005 Bill Bruford needs no introduction. His legacy began many years ago with Yes, Genesis briefly, and King Crimson, before he went solo, and the rest as they say, is history. If you look at those three bands alone, they are probably the most influential of their time in regards to the development of progressive rock. A good chunk of that development and its progression over the years is right here in these six fine albums. Earthworks, Feels Good To Me, One Of A Kind, Gradually Going Tornado, Dig?, and All Heaven Broke Lose are all repackaged and remastered with bonus tracks and an interview disc. Bruford’s interviews are very intellectually stimulating as he comments on his progressive-jazz-rock fusion recordings, and how they came to be with each album. There is far too much music and variety to generalize anything on this amazing presentation of a solo career. I think it goes without saying how important Bill Bruford has been to progressive music. You can look back to his days with Yes and King Crimson, which are quite relevant, however if you want to get more into the present day, these six albums sum up a large portion of his solo work. I particularly enjoyed the instrumental tracks, which predominate on every CD. The few offerings that provided vocals sounded out of place in Bruford’s arena. There is no question that the music of Bruford was designed for purely instrumental listening pleasure. The complex fusion of rock, jazz and progressive makes for mind wandering voyages to worlds you have never visited before; it invites your imagination to take flight. These CDs are an absolute necessity for those that are fascinated with the intricacies of complex arrangements, featuring some of the most incredible drumming you will ever hear on the face of this earth. Need I say more? Buy one of these CDs and I guarantee you will want them all, better yet, do not waste your time and prolong what is inevitable, buy all six now. To encapsulate what could be a very long and boring overview of six great albums…I did not have a favorite, each CD stood on its own as a singular work of art and expression through music. I am sure listener’s familiar with the genre and Bruford’s work will agree that every album needs the attention of the listener and each one offers different fusions of styles. Enjoy the journey with Bill Bruford and his incredible band Earthworks; I know you will not be disappointed. Rating: 5/5 More about Feels Good To Me, One Of A Kind, Gradually Going Tornado, Earthworks, Dig?, All Heaven Broke Loose: Track Listing: Feels...: Beelzebub / Back To The Beginning / Seems Like A Lifetime Ago (Pt. 1) / Seems Like A Lifetime Ago (Pt. 2) / Sample And Hold / Feels Good To Me / Either End Of August / If You Can't Stand The Heat... / Springtime In Siberia / Adios A La Pasada (Goodbye To The Past) / Bonus Track: Joe Frazier Musicians: Contact: Website: www.billbruford.co.uk Discography
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