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Richie Goods (& Nuclear Fusion)
"Live at the Zinc Bar"
www.myspace.com/therealrichiegoods
As I put in this CD, I pulled up Richie's bio and began to
read. I was simultaneously hit with the words and sounds of The
Headhunters. While a relatively recent addition to the
Headhunters, I can tell you that it'd be hard to find another who fits
the bill quite so well. His tone and style is all in respect to
the groove. Along with Headhunters drummer Mike Clark, Richie
drives this album through some of the best psychedelic grooves I've
heard since... well, since the Headhunters!
I really dug the completely open and improvisatory approach to these
tunes. You will find some actual Headhunter tunes in here ("Sly"
& "Palm Grease") as well as fusion classics such as Wayne Shorter's
"Elegant People") in addition to a few original tunes (all of which
stand up!).
All in all, it's really the Headhunters rhythm section having fun with
the music they're so familiar with in a slightly different setting (and
adding a few of their own to spice it up). But if you love the
genre (as I do) and have pretty much worn out you're other versions of
these classics, I definitely recommend this fresh take on some
favorites. I'd love to see this band live... They're
definitely bringing it!
