It seems that pure instrumental music is going through a revival, looking at the number of promos of this kind of music I’ve had to review the past few months. However, in the case of the Italian duo Colster, consisting of Livio Cravero on guitar, bass and synths and Francesco Previotto on drums and percussion, this is not a punishment. Their eponymous debut album contains nine enjoyable tracks which differ considerably in style. It’s for instance very clear where Colster get their absolution in the track Searching Absolution: the nineties incarnation of Robert Fripp’s King Crimson. The First Wail starts with a bit of fusion after which the song develops into a progressive piece. Everyday Life reminds me of The Mahavishnu Orchestra playing on a quiet Sunday afternoon, while Alan Holdsworth and the Jamband pay a visit. These guys are able to produce nice full and rounded sounds, which stays transparent all the while. Because of this, Colster is good for a pleasant hour of music, yielding one of the better instrumental releases of the past few months. *** André de Waal (edited by Peter Willemsen) Where to buy? |
