For some reason on this album, they removed the Dixie from their name and shortened it to The Dregs. The Dregs are in a long line of great instrumental fusion bands to come out of the US, and it’s not often you get a violin player in a rock environment where it actually works and doesn’t sound gimmicky. This album was released in ’81. I’m sure everyone is familiar with Steve Morse, whose guitar skills were recognized by Deep Purple as the replacement for Blackmore after his last departure from the band. Rod Morgenstein should also be known to fans of Winger, as he was the drummer in that band as well as numerous other fusion projects.
This is not my favourite Dregs album, as that honour would go to Night Of The Living Dregs. The playing (as you would expect) is top drawer and my two favourite tracks are Cruise Control, and Attila The Hun, both killer pieces and Morse shows he can really play. The style is all over the map, from chicken pickin’ country, to classical and beyond. If you like to be challenged by your listening experience then this would be a cool addition to your collection.
8/10 from The Grooveman.
