Songs like "The Quaking House" and "Rainbow Water-Snake Demon" are like African vocal/percussion songs but with a slightly jazzy edge. The vocals are great and Quaking House features gorgeously tasteful soloing from Holder. Much of the album is in this style. "The Women Come Singing" and "Slave Labour" are interesting tracks. The former has a driving percussion beat, but it's very quiet and kept in the background, contrasting with what is really a soft vocal number with new agey wind instruments. "Slave Labour" too has this percussion beat but with rapping vocals. Other standout tracks include "Jump Up!", a soulful tune along the lines of an old Spencer Davis Group or Joe Cocker song. "Paranoid Conspiracy" and "Jump Up Again" both feature ripping blues solos from Holder. Overall two well crafted sets of songs.
Jerry Kranitz - Aural Innovations