The Mellotron Group

I just received this cd from Brian Dorbuck(a real steal at 
$13.00-includes US shipping).I've had 2 spins so far and really love it.
I highly recommend to any prog lover and apologize if it's been 
discussed here before.This was released in '92 and if interested let me 
know
and I'll connect you with Brian.
Since I'm terrible at reviews I've copied John Collinge's review from 
the Winter/Spring 2003 issue of Progression Magazine.
Pete
" Out of the blue comes this very talented California band with monster 
chops and an addled sense of humor suggesting a cross between Frank 
Zappa and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Led by Trevor Lloyd's note happy (the 
kind we proggers drool for) electric violin and keyboards, 
Audiosynchrocy grabs you immediately with speedy, angular opener, 
"Merrily Barreling Through Barely". These guys blend melody and 
dissonance with jaw-dropping precision, their odd-metered vocal phrasing 
and light, oft-goofy lyrical fare enhancing the disc's gymnastic aural 
revelries. Hints of the Dixie Dregs and Happy The Man-style quirkiness 
arise here and there, as during the eight-minute instrumental "Europa". 
Even then, bright synth leads lend a unique identity. Five of these nine 
tracks are instrumentals, ranging in tone and structure from aggressive, 
sinewy fusion to beautiful piano ruminations (" Searching...") and 
impressionistic soundscaping ("Aerial View"). Rounding out this 
impressive ensemble are Dudley Brooks on guitar and vocals, bassist Jake 
Feldman and drummer/percussionist Rob Canny (Lloyd also sings). Trevor 
Feldman adds vibes to "That Constant Game", and would've been welcome on 
other tracks as well. "

marabus wrote:
> 
> I just received this cd from Brian Dorbuck(a real steal at 
> $13.00-includes US shipping).I've had 2 spins so far and really 
> love it. I highly recommend to any prog lover and apologize if it's
>  been discussed here before.This was released in '92 and if 
> interested let me know and I'll connect you with Brian. Since I'm 
> terrible at reviews I've copied John Collinge's review from the 
> Winter/Spring 2003 issue of Progression Magazine.
> 
> Pete

> "Out of the blue comes this very talented California band with
> monster chops and an addled sense of humor suggesting a cross
> between Frank Zappa and Mahavishnu Orchestra. Led by Trevor Lloyd's
> note happy (the kind we proggers drool for) electric violin and
> keyboards, Audiosynchrocy grabs you immediately with speedy,
> angular opener, "Merrily Barreling Through Barely". These guys
> blend melody and dissonance with jaw-dropping precision, their
> odd-metered vocal phrasing and light, oft-goofy lyrical fare
> enhancing the disc's gymnastic aural revelries. Hints of the Dixie
> Dregs and Happy The Man-style quirkiness arise here and there, as
> during the eight-minute instrumental "Europa". Even then, bright
> synth leads lend a unique identity. Five of these nine tracks are 
> instrumentals, ranging in tone and structure from aggressive, 
> sinewy fusion to beautiful piano ruminations (" Searching...") and
>  impressionistic soundscaping ("Aerial View"). Rounding out this 
> impressive ensemble are Dudley Brooks on guitar and vocals, bassist
>  Jake Feldman and drummer/percussionist Rob Canny (Lloyd also 
> sings). Trevor Feldman adds vibes to "That Constant Game", and 
> would've been welcome on other tracks as well."

I have this. It's excellent.
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