- Audio CD (25 Nov 1999)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Video Arts
- ASIN: B00003WG9T
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 715,144 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This, Niacin's 3rd CD is a welcome return to form after "High Bias". Having been totally blown away by their first CD I was quite disappointed with the second, but this is truly excellent stuff! Billy Sheehan has backed off a bit from his legendary faster-than-all rock playing and sits right on the groove, just adding little embelishments when musically tasteful. Opening track "Swing Swang Swung" has one of the finest bass tones I've ever heard, live or recorded. On track "Best Laid Plans" keyboard magician John Novello starts things rolling with an unexpected piano intro that steps up a gear into a really laid back Hammond B3 groove.
When listening to the opening bars of "Stompin' Ground" you would be forgiven for thinking that you had been transported to the Scottish Highlands!
The finest bass playing on the CD has to be on the into to "Mean Streets" - yup you guessed right, this is a Bass, Hammond and drums only version of the Van Halen classic! It is fantastic! (even without the guitar of you know who!). Uber drummer Dennis Chambers takes this track by the neck and completely controls the whole feel. Inpirational playing from the man who claims he never practices!! (Yeah right!)
"Klunkified" gives a perfect example as to how bass players CAN play as many notes as their guitarists friends and still keep perfect rhythm with the drums: Awesome!
I remember watching a videotape of "Bass Day 97" with Billy Sheehan when he was trying to describe the music of Niacin - he described it as a mix of blues and fusion. He said that he was going to call it "Blusion" and at last we have a track of the same name, and yes it does show exactly what this band is about: Tone, Groove and Inventiveness!
Finally we have guest appearances from Glenn Hughes (vocals) and the mighty guitar tone of Steve Lukather on "Things Ain't like the used to be"
The only thing wrong with this CD: the bass ain't as loud as it was on their first release! (But as a bass player I'm probably biased!)
WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT??? Everyone should have a copy of this CD. Spread the word!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Niacin goes "Deep"
31 Dec 2002
Format:Audio CD
This 2000 release although not as good as their latest release "Time Crunch" it comes in a close second.
"Deep" contains many rock, blues, jazz-fusioned flavored tracks. They do a cover of Van Halen's "Mean Streets" with bassist Billy Sheehan wailing out an unbelievable bass groove. They also get help from Toto veteran and guitar legend Steve Lukather and smoking vocals by Glenn Hughes on "Things Ain't Like They Used To Be" one of the many highlights on the disc.
With the trademark keyboards of John Novello and drum veteran Dennis Chambers this is a must have for fusions fans out there.
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"Deep" contains many rock, blues, jazz-fusioned flavored tracks. They do a cover of Van Halen's "Mean Streets" with bassist Billy Sheehan wailing out an unbelievable bass groove. They also get help from Toto veteran and guitar legend Steve Lukather and smoking vocals by Glenn Hughes on "Things Ain't Like They Used To Be" one of the many highlights on the disc.
With the trademark keyboards of John Novello and drum veteran Dennis Chambers this is a must have for fusions fans out there.
Get it!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
R'n'B ELP
29 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
Like a down and dirty version of Emerson Lake & Palmer, Niacin mix elements of what made ELP great, with elements of other early Prog 'n Blues bands such as Family and Audience. The track "Things Ain't What They Used To Be" would have been a staple on 70's radio if it had been released 25-30 years ago. Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) vocals and Steve Lukather's (Toto) guitars definitely add a nice touch to the sound. I'd love to see these guys do some more tracks in this same vein on the next album. (C'mon Magna Carta, get them all together for another record) Plus a nifty cover of Van Halen's "Mean Streets"
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
More Niacin...
19 Jun 2000
Format:Audio CD
If you liked the other Niacin releases, you will no doubt enjoy this one. The playing is top notch as always, but my suggestion for the next cd would be for Novello to vary his keyboard sounds a bit. I know that the B3 is a big part of Niacin, but some more modern patches would open up a new dimension for the band. One thing is for sure: I would love to see this band in concert.
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