RE: Jake E. Lee
Posted by:
John Q
()
Date: October 02, 2000 05:54PM
If you are into all instrumental wank-fests, this is the album to buy. Only one song on this album that even has spoken words. I just couldn't get into it. I was just hoping for some songs.
Actually, this is a very well COMPOSED album with some incredible songs as far as guitar albums go. To call this a 'wankfest' (implying that it is one of those mindless (Shrapnel) noodler albums a la George Bellas, Joe Stump and all those other Yngwie wannabes) is WAY off-base! A guitar record isn't automatically a self-indulgent mess just because there are no vocals on it. 'Pink Mist' happens to be one of the most diverse and interesting guitar albums anyone could hope to buy. In fact, if it wasn't for the programmed drums which distract at times, AFPM would be close to flawless. Jake E Lee hasn't composed anything even remotely mediocre since he's been on his own and 'A Fine Pink Mist' is no exception.