Raptorgnosis

Jack Foster III | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Muse Wrapped
• ASIN: B000ALZHM0
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451,958 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Ebb and Flow

2. Heaven on Earth

3. Koan

4. Worst Enemy

5. Sense of Static

6. Tremble

7. Love Goes 'Round

8. Mean Solar Day

9. Love Loss

10. Gnosis

11. Strange New Muse

12. Lost in the Moon

Editorial Reviews

Does the name Jack FOSTER III ring a bell ? For the moment, no... In order not to be that much surprised when the tidal wave will hit the Progressive rock world, here are a few information concerning him. And instead of going through a complete description of his curriculum vitae, here’s a short riddle: who is the one and only artist capable of starting a composition with a romantic ballad, going on with some heavy-metal riffs and finishing with free-jazz ? All of this flawlessly and with a perfect coherence... Still in the dark ? Even if one adds that the last sequence mentioned also includes a wonderful trombone solo ?!? Yes, you've guessed it right: the answer is MAGELLAN's brainchild, Trent GARDNER. He decided to help the young American singer-guitarist Jack FOSTER III, author of his very first album "Evolution Of JazzRaptor" (2004). And what a first album ! Deeply influenced by his mentor's typical production, it still shows a definite personality, which takes after European Progressive rock and classical music, jazz, blues-rock and country music. All of this with an obvious powerful and typically American sound. Given that the album was recorded at the Soundtek Studio, property of Robert BERRY (HUSH, THREE, THE DECEMBER PEOPLE...), the latter couldn't prevent himself from participating instrumentally to most of the tracks. This exceptional album could be considered as a new MAGELLAN release, designed to conquer the widest audience available. No doubt about it, this is a very serious contender for 2004’s best album award ! Such success could only make a totally perfect second opus arise. And the least we can say is that "RaptorGnosis" (2005) reaches its goal in an admirable way, being a true masterpiece ! The ingredients of the first album (Large variety of styles, outstanding melodic sense and unleashed originality) are here again, and they are mixed in a more consistent and mature way. Trent GARDNER and Robert BERRY being permanent contributors certainly provides some reasons why. On top of this, add extremely efficient melodies, pleasant choruses and the very lyrical vocal tone of Jack FOSTER III (Which is not very usual in Progressive rock), and you get that extraordinary album ! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Raptorgnosis is a great prog/art rock CD with a pop flavor!, November 1, 2005

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S. Serge (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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From Music Morsels -
When you work with top prog rock producers Trent Gardner and Robert Berry there are certain expectations. Jack Foster III not only lives up to them on his second CD, he gives you something more. There is a certain prog element to the music, but Jack also infuses subtle brush strokes of jazz, folk and world stylings to paint a vibrant mosaic. Vocally he falls nicely in a mid-ground between Christopher Cross and Greg Lake, providing the perfect foil for his thought provoking lyrics. From the poignant ballad "Heaven On Earth" to the gritty guitar rock of "Koan", there is some real ear opening music here. [...]

5.0 out of 5 stars JACK FOSTER III, December 21, 2011

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Eric R. Smith "Beck Fan" (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Raptorgnosis (Audio CD)

YET ANOTHER OUTSTANDING CD FROM JACK FOSTER III .. HE WORKS WITH A 2 BROTHER GROUP CALLED MAGELLAN AND ROBERT BERRY .. IF YOU LIKE JACK YOU'LL LIKE THEIR MUSIC ALSO !!