COSMOSQUAD: Squadrophenia

Cosmosquad

Squadrophenia

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Instrumental rock fusion trio with power, passion, mood, melody, and chops to boot.

tracks

1 Creepy Spider
2 Jam Forjason
3 Road to Tanzania/trbal Trance
4 Winter in Innisfail
5 In Loving Memory
6 Creepy Spider Pt.2
7 Sea Broth
8 Godzilla's Revenge
9 Cauldron of Evil
10 Chinese Eyes
11 Funk'n Eh
12 Tribal Trance (reprise)

notes

Transcending old school fusion and new age progressive metal stylings, COSMOSQUAD truly live up to their galactic moniker. Three years after their acclaimed eponymous debut album, this L.A.-based triumvirate is ready to unleash its sophomore release, "Squadrophenia", and make another out-of-this-world statement.

Retaining the multidimensional approach the band developed on their debut album, COSMOSQUAD have successfully managed to explore new musical territory and expand their sonic parameters on "Squadrophenia". Displays of upbeat, funky outbursts give way to dark, hypnotic grooves, spastic madness meets ethereal beauty, and African tribal flavors intersect with melodic flurries to complete a perfectly balanced mosaic of shadow and light.

COSMOSQUAD are that rare three-pronged constellation of stellar musicianship, unique songwriting and forward thinking attitude that allows for great musical things to happen. "Squadrophenia" is bound to establish the Kollman / Sparks / Gaalaas alliance as one of the Front-runners of the New Millennium hard fusion movement for years to come.
Jeff Kollman-guitar, Barry Sparks-bass, shane gaalaas-drums

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  • Squadrophenia
    author: Eric Page

    Jeff Kollman and company put down some big sound tracks with blazzing guitar riffs and very interesting compositions. I highly recommend this CD and all Cosmosquad CD's for anyone who loves great guitar jazz fusion.

  • Greatest Group of All Time
    author: Christopher B. Feener

    And I mean that with no exaggeration. This group blows me out of the water every time I listen; so much musicianship, technical ability, feel.. they pretty much have it all. It's amazing how little their known!

  • Hasn't left my cd player
    author: Mike D.

    12 songs of pure instrumental bliss.Jeff's guitar really stands out.It hasn't left my cd player for days now!This cd proves you don't have to shred all the time.

  • How Do You Follow Up A Great Disc??
    author: Chewy

    By putting out another great disc!! And just like their other discs, this one is great from start to finish. The musicianship is top notch & the songs are well structered. But unlike other instrumental based bands, the length of the songs are short & straight to the point. I highly recommend this disc to ANY fan of music.

  • author: woodman

    true musicianship. tasty licks and grooves that are easy to listen to over and over again. good job!!

  • author: woodman

    true musicianship. tasty licks and grooves that are easy to listen to over and over again. good job!!

  • Fantastic !!!
    author: Pedja / from Serbia -Europe

    To all of you who don't know much about Jeff K. and co. this record it's a killer !! Not a killer in heavy riffs or groove, but in musicality ! It's awesome !! A lot of beautiful melodies, extra quality playing and a really good song writing !! Every song rocks ! I like it a lot !! ps. and find Edwin Dare - Cantbreakme if you are into metal !! That record it's brilliant !!!

  • author: Randy Forst

    I've had this cd for a couple weeks , and I've listened to it almost exclusively. Each time I hear it , I find something new to like about it.

  • Cosmosquad's creativity,versatility, and craftsmanship is fantabulous
    author: lane manuel

    having already listened to the amazing musicianship of jeff kollman, and shane gaalaas on the Mogg/Way, $ign of 4, and Edwin Dare albums, I am still greatly impressed by the versatility, and skill of these players on the squadrophenia album. I will no doubt be purchasing more music from cosmosquad, and hopefully looking forward to concerts in the future.

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