Tag: the aristrocrats

Instrumental music seems to be the Discogs randomizer’s flavour of the week.

The Aristocrats are the flag wavers of the instrumental scene and they push every envelope possible to push each other creatively. Containing three of the best musicians out there they seemingly can play anything. Guthrie Govan is the best there is on guitar, as is Marco Minneman on drums, and ditto Bryan Beller on bass, they are at their creative peak.

They have outdone themselves with this one however, it’s just incredible. Aristoclub is probably the most commercial thing they’ve ever done. Taking inspiration from Technotronic and C &C Music factory you think it would be a recipe for disaster, but instead it’s their finest hour. Massive groove courtesy of Mr. Beller on bass with Guthrie playing a stunning main harmony and just a sublime solo while Marco grooves just as hard on the drums. The band shows their sense of humour with the song titles such as Hey, Where’s My Drink Package, Sittin’ With A Duck On A Bay, and This Is Not Scrotum to name a few.

Real musicians at the top of their game making incredible music, what more could you want, and the production is superb. You have to have this.

10/10 from The Grooveman.

This is the second studio album by The Aristocrats – a band put together by three of the best musicians in their field. I suppose you would classify this as a fusion album. On guitar, Guthrie Govan, on bass, Bryan Belller and on drums, Marco Minnemann. There are no hit singles on this album, just three guys showing us all what they can do. None of the songs are collaborations as they have each contributed pieces on their own.

I’m sure you have gathered by now, if you have read a lot of my reviews, that I am a total guitar nut and this album just scratches that itch for me big time. Guthrie is just on a different level to any other player today. The title track alone is just insanity, so many different styles and time changes in one song – it’s just incredible. Marco is one of the world’s go to drummers in this genre, and it always seems as though he has an extra limb while he is playing.

My favourite track on the whole album is Ohhhh Nooo!, such a wicked groove and rhythm, and the guitar playing is incredible. This album is choc full of jaw dropping moments, and if you’re a fan of great instrumental music played by insanely talented musicians who just go for it on every track – then this should be high on your list of albums to purchase.

10/10 from The Grooveman.