Jack Irons - Attention Dimension - Page 2

Next, he delves into his 14-minute solo epic, "Underwater Circus Music," which would have been a more apt album title if there hadn't already been a band with that name. The piece is repetitive, self-indulgent and doesn't seem to go anywhere. Every time it was on, I found myself drifting and focusing on something else, which could have been the song's purpose. It would certainly be helpful in those contemplative and/or hallucinogenic moments when your trying to sort the universe out, but it's too much and almost kills the album.

I liked "Dunes" with its Middle Eastern flair, and also "Come Running," which is the most radio friendly song on the album due to Irons' lilting vocals and Johannes' slide guitar. It makes you wish there were more tracks in this mode rather then the bloated "Underwater Circus Music," but unfortunately, the next track is the 12-minute "Water Song." This time he is joined by Flea and Stone Gossard, but even with that star power, it still suffers from the same problems that make "Underwater Circus Music" intolerable.

Attention Dimension is an eclectic percussive mix filled with mostly instrumental pieces that are so diverse in sound and style that I suggest you listen to a sample of every track before you purchase it. The album will be too schizophrenic for some, but those with wide ranging musical tastes, especially percussion work, might enjoy the audio expedition that Irons leads you on.

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