Customer Reviews

Last Day in Paradise

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I'd heard about Skolnick's jazz trio, but hadn't listened to them prior to buying this disc. I was betting I'd like it solely on the merits of Alex's playing in Testament. I was right. I'm no jazz guy, but I'm a fan of AST now. All three musicians are excellent, the arrangements are neat, stylish and precise. The 'covers' of Tom Sawyer and Revelations Mother Earth are impressive and the aptly titled Western Sabbath Stomp is nothing short of inspired. I don't know enough of the 'rules' of jazz to critique the originals, I just thought they flowed well and were interesting to listen to-- just what you'd want in something you put in a stereo. Check it out, whether you liked him in Testament or not--makes no difference.

I've struggled to describe this group to my friends. Their sound is unique and I hesitate to compare them to the mundane sounds that most ears would relate to. I saw them on tour with Rod and Gab when they came to the Ryman in Nashville, and the trio was amazing. Their variations on metal themes were great, and the Spanish and Jazz influenced sound mixed perfectly. I was particularly impressed with the drummer's movement and energy, which were very obvious while on stage, and the same enthusiasm is perfectly communicated in their recordings. I hope they come back, but until then I am content to listen, impatiently ;), to their CDs.

This cd is used but it is as if it were new, when I arrived satisfaction was great, almost to a new low price