Raptorgnosis

Jack Foster III

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 13, 2005)
• Original Release Date: September 13, 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 (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #368,411 in Music (See Bestsellers 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

Product Description

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 Prog --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

By	S. Serge (Marietta, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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. [...]