Random: Puppet Show's Traumatized is a solid average younger generation progressive record like many others in the middle 90's. The second track has a memorable chorus, otherwise melody doesn't seem to be the band's strong point. It seems that 10 years later, this keyboard driven band has produced a second album... probably worth a shot.
Selected: Jan Garbarek's Dresden is a driving performance from the begining to the end of the two disc set. Garbarek has a great sense of melody and creativity, but left to his own devices he can devolve into reverb-dominated tone poems. The other three musician's, particularly Manu Katche, drive Garbarek forward creating sustained energy. With excellent keyboard and bass work as well, it is clear that these four musicians were enjoying the moment. This is one of my favorite Garbarek recordings.
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