This is a winner! One of the best progressive jazz-rock albums I’ve come across for a long time. To keep this short and just use a few words to describe it; Fantastic, unbelievable, awesome, great and outstanding! This is truly some of the best progressive fusion I have heard in my entire life! If you’re a jazz-rock-fusion fan, buy this CD immediately! 5 STARS for outstanding music, performance, sound and production!

Deluc - 8th Wonder One of my most played albums of the past weeks is "8th wonder" by Australian band Deluc, formed around guitarist Fred Leduc. They play a great mixture of progressive rock with jazzrock fusion and some heavier touches (although nowhere near progmetal) to spice it up. Most of the CD is instrumental. Vocals and narrations are used, but rather as effects - adding to the music and mood - than to tell a story, although judging by the linernotes and the covertext, there's a meaning in at least some of the songs. But what really matters most of course, is the music and I'll say it once more: the music is superb. People who like bands like The Mathematicians or other progrocking jazzrockers must definitely give this CD a try. Believe me, you'll love it! Reviewed By: Nick Jefferson and Al Nicholson

DELUC:8th Wonder CDœ14.99 The opening track is under 2 minutes and is a synth track that serves as an intro to the real musical delights about to pour down on you, because this is an album of red hot, good, solid jazz-rock fusion, with its roots in the '70's, a bit like a more melodic Brand X and with a guitarist who just glows throughout, the whole line-up consisting of electric guitars, synths/kybds, bass and drums. The production is fantastic but it is the breathtaking playing and the quality of the totally instrumental compositions that will have you jaw-dropped in absolute awe of the material on offer. Th guitar work just soars and leaves you gasping throughout the album, while the rhythm section is clean, crisp and tight, with a decidedly Percy Jones feel to much of the bass guitar work. The tracks all have a melodic content and the ensemble work is tight but never flashy or indulgent at any point in the proceedings. Probably 20 years too late for superstardom, but definitely one of the finest Euro-oriented fusion albums to se the light of day in absolutely ages. This is essential listening for all Brand X, Isotope, etc fans and lovers of fusion music everywhere. A stunning album from start to finish Reviewed by Andy G CD Services England

DeLuc 8th Wonder Powerful progressive rock compositions with complex arrangements and strong melodies. Composer Fred DeLuc's guitar work is both expressive and powerful, while Phil Turcio's keyboards share melodic duties while providing exceptional anchor, adding to the intense musicianship on these tracks. Lovers of progressive rock will find much to whet an appetite hungry for expert performances and compositions with muscle. MEDIA: CD. CONTACT: Fred Leduc, PO Box 285, Craigieburn 3064, Victoria, Australia; PHONE: ?; FAX: ?; EMAIL: deluc@access.net.au ; URL: . Received on 1/18/98. Reviewed by Bryan Baker 1/19/99. ©1988-1997 GAJOOB.