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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A master of the genre in top form,
By Jared White "Music, Macs, Jesus, Organic Food!" (Santa Rosa, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Shiver Me Timbers (Audio CD)
I've been following Jerome Froese's work since the late 90's when I discovered his output in collaboration with Edgar Froese in the seminal electronic music group Tangerine Dream. Jerome added a unique edge and masterful understanding of thematic and innovative synth-based composition to the band, and while I was sad to hear of Jerome's departure in the mid 2000's, I was nevertheless keen to see where his solo career would take him.
His first debut album, Neptunes, was an admirable effort, but it didn't grab me in the same way as his previous efforts on Dream Mixes 4 and Jeanne D'Arc. Shiver Me Timbers, however, is an instant classic that I enjoy more every time I listen to it. The sublime subtleties and intricate innerworkings of the guitar and synth sounds are exquisite, and unlike on some instrumental electronica albums, the interest level never wanes as the album wends its way towards its ultimate conclusion. One track in particular stands out to me: Airborne. This is one of the best electronic music compositions I have ever heard, rivaling the great epic tracks of the 70's and early 80's. You may find yourself so mesmerized by this piece that you will just put your player on repeat and let the billows and wafts of sound carry you off into an alternate dimension. Jerome Froese long ago established himself as a forerunner in the classic European electronica genre, and this album is arguably one of his finest moments. I await his further endeavors with baited breath.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!!. Another SOLID 5 stars for Jerome Froese.,
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This review is from: Shiver Me Timbers (Audio CD)
Again, another exquisite music from Jerome. Same formula as with the previous album "Neptunes"; the BEST SOUND quality, very crystal clear, lots of guitars, lots of open-spaces, full of original ideas, and more than 70 minutes of great music!. But this time we got more mystical moments with a spice of dark moments like in Track 5: "Inside the secret". Track 1. Another superb introduction... Track 2. Very good development. I think this is Jerome's own signature... Track 3. Wow. Very progressive-electronica. Nice one... Track 4. What can I say?. Excellent!!!!... Track 5. A mystical-dark-emotive piece of music... Track 6. I love these guitars and the background voice is the perfect match for this track: "Paris in peril". Track 7. Very intelligent... another Jerome's own signature. Of course, the rest of the CD is as good as the above tracks... Definitely Jerome's music now has its own row in my special collections rack. Hope to fill it out over the years to come with great CDs as these "Shiver Me Timbers" and, of course, "Neptunes". I'm glad we have Jerome Froese out there composing exquisite music for us. He is the prodigy son of that unique school named Tangerine Dream. Eduardo Nava. Mexico City.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Polished and professional guitartronica,
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This review is from: Shiver Me Timbers (Audio CD)
Jerome Froese's first solo album of 2005, "Neptunes", established the 35-year old as an accomplished all-round solo studio musician, well capable of producing a full album of his emerging "guitartronica" away from the nurturing environment of his father's band, Tangerine Dream. This second solo album, "Shiver Me Timbers", dates from just two years later and shows Jerome, if anything, as even more musically secure. There are now virtually no lingering traces of his former TD-tendencies and while many of his formative influences remain discernible, the mix here is eclectic, drawing from many musical sources. This album nevertheless positively sparkles with a unique and distinctive voice that Jerome has now developed for himself.
Even more than in the earlier release, Jerome demonstrates a far better understanding of musical development than Edgar has ever managed, as well as a stronger sense of structure generally. He is particularly adept at exploiting the power of interplay between rhythm and melody, and has a much richer array of textures and voices in his sonic palette. Perhaps a little less overtly guitar-based than the previous release, guitar and drum nevertheless remain dominant and a heavy driving energy pervades many of the eleven tracks on this album. Jerome is perfectly capable of providing softer, moodier moments, however and these are used to good effect throughout. All in all, this is a very polished and professional affair, packed with effective and carefully crafted tracks and with absolutely nothing about it to deter anyone who might be interested from purchasing. Incidentally, as a complete aside, it is nice to see that Jerome has not cast off familial ties altogether: as with his earlier release, the photographs adorning the CD inserts are drawn from the extensive archive of images taken by his late mother, Monika. Long-standing TD-album fans will appreciate just how fitting this is.
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