If you like your music predictable, then read no further. Sonoluminescence, the first album by Dan Connor released in 2004, is a tour of the unexpected and will probably not appeal to the linear of spirit. Sonoluminescence leads the listener through an eclectic mix of musical genres – electronica, funk, pop, industrial, and sonic banter that would make Frank Zappa smile. Imagine that someone put music by Beck, CellDweller, and the Beatles in a blender long enough to create different chunks, but not long enough to puree. That's the impression. If you enjoy a variety of textures and flavors in the music that you consume, then read on… but bring a fork and an appetite. Sonoluminescence opens with Babylon, an ode to creativity and the twists of relationships. It builds on the initial string progression in a classical manner before transitioning to intensive bass dance rhythms. Great line: "It's the reason that all of us dream our dreams, dreaming them, instead of living them." Strong elements of electronica and alternative rock drive the energetic, catchy, and eccentric (true to title) Experimentation. The next track, Shuggahh, shifts gears into funk and the fuzzy border of metal. It has some rough transitions, but also offers luscious moments of musical sensuality. The echoes of crunching guitar and funk have not entirely faded when suddenly you are listening to melodic guitar in the emotional tune Patterns. Of all the songs on Sonoluminescence, this skillfully-woven song that is likely to have wide appeal. Industrial fans will find much into which to sink their teeth in the aggressive, sinister Grind. Play it loud. Vocal is the title and "I wanna hear your voice" is the sum total of lyrics in this aggressive, haunting, driving, and hypnotic composition. Probably my favorite track. Intentions is a sentimental and beautiful ballad about friendship, loneliness, intentions, and the ability of music to lift the soul. Audible Romance comes the closest to mainstream pop-rock of all the songs on Sonoluminescence. Compost is a fascinating chorale-rock composition – as if one were to enlist monks and rockers to create a blend of Gregorian Chant and Industrial. I think it succeeds and inspires. Judge for yourself. Just when you think that you have sampled about all the musical genres that can be merged into one shining disk, Heartbeat romances your ears with the wandering strings of classical guitar and evolves into a mystical query – “who are you?” Weirdness delivers. Bizarre, but catchy, it is hard to classify but easy to get caught up in. Weirdness-embracing club patrons will find this to be creative dance fodder. Not for the faint of imagination. Sonoluminescence closes with Close Shave – marking the change from boy to man and the high price to be paid for the transition. The rap by Sandman (Onyx Johnson) is powerful and skillfully delivered.